Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey

The CTAC School of Ballet is committed to cultivating the next generation of dancers through exceptional training and dedication to the art form.

Founded in 2003 by Artistic Director Heather Raue, the CTAC School of Ballet is committed to cultivating the next generation of dancers through exceptional training and dedication to the art form.

Students aged 17 and under are eligible to apply for tuition assistance scholarships for music, art, and dance classes at Crooked Tree Arts Center. Qualified applicants may receive up to 80% coverage of class tuition or private lesson fees.

Explore a wide variety of arts experiences across our two locations—from ballet and culinary classes to youth music education and visual arts. Programs are designed to engage both beginners and experienced artists, with instruction led by talented local and visiting teaching artists.

Crooked Tree Arts Center offers year-round classes, lectures, and special programs for all ages. Explore a wide variety of arts experiences across our two locations—from ballet and culinary classes to youth music education and visual arts. Programs are designed to engage both beginners and experienced artists, with instruction led by talented local and visiting teaching artists. Whether you're looking to try something new or deepen your skills, there's something for everyone at CTAC.

This class is designed to be a dancers’ first dance class and is geared toward ages 4-6. Winter/Spring Session: January 12 - June 13 (20 weeks) This session concludes in a full length ballet, June 12th and 13th. Costume fees for the ballet will be requested part way through the session. Fees range from $60-$75.

For ballet students with a minimum of two years ballet training, ages 8-12. Winter/Spring Session: January 12 - June 13 (20 weeks) This session concludes in a full length ballet, June 12th and 13th. Costume fees for the ballet will be requested part way through the session. Fees range from $60-$75.

This class provides the foundation to young dancers’ ballet education and is geared toward ages 6-8. Winter/Spring Session: January 12 - June 13 (20 weeks) This session concludes in a full length ballet, June 12th and 13th. Costume fees for the ballet will be requested part way through the session. Fees range from $60-$75.