Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh

Our Junior Intensive program for ages 6-10 is geared towards those with prior training, and of an Advanced Beginner/Intermediate level. Classes run Monday, Wednesday and Friday for an hour each, and each session lasts two weeks.

Summer open classes for ages 10 and up, intermediate/advanced levels. These classes are part of the broader summer program offerings.

Daily classical ballet technique focusing on technical precision and artistry. Students will have the opportunity to learn excerpts from classical and contemporary repertoire.

Summer open classes for ages 10 and up, intermediate/advanced levels.

begin to prepare for possible placement in the Pre-Professional Division. The curriculum stresses correct body placement at all levels, in order to facilitate development of strong, flexible bodies.

Pointework typically begins in Level 5, with a continued focus on correct placement, etc.

the work increases particularly in the areas of pirouettes and petite and grande allegro. Girls begin pre-pointe exercises to strengthen their feet, ankles, and legs for future pointe work.

students begin their formal ballet training with the emphasis on barre work, focusing on muscle development that is necessary to execute basic classical movements.

Beginning with Mommy & Me Ballet (ages 18 months - 3), and continuing through to Children’s Ballet 4 (ages 6-8), our Children’s Division (once-a-week) classes strive to teach children the fundamentals of the classical ballet vocabulary.

Beginning with Mommy & Me Ballet (ages 18 months - 3), and continuing through to Children’s Ballet 4 (ages 6-8), our Children’s Division (once-a-week) classes strive to teach children the fundamentals of the classical ballet vocabulary.

Beginning with Mommy & Me Ballet (ages 18 months - 3), and continuing through to Children’s Ballet 4 (ages 6-8), our Children’s Division (once-a-week) classes strive to teach children the fundamentals of the classical ballet vocabulary.

For students of an Advanced level, ages 11 & up, the Advanced Intensive features a daily ballet technique class, and Pointe/Pre-pointe/Variations/Pas de deux. Jazz/Contemporary and Pilates are also included. Senior Intensive students also have the option of attending on a one, two, three or four-week basis.

For children ages 5-7, the four-day American Girl camp is perfect for the young beginner student! Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday over a two-week period (four classes total).

Our always-popular fairytale camps for ages 3-5 provide the perfect introduction to classical ballet! Each camp includes a daily beginner ballet class and craft, with the emphasis on fun!

For children ages 18 months - 3, our Mommy & Me Ballet camps offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy ballet with your child! And, no experience required!

For students ages 8-11, the Intermediate Intensive features a daily ballet technique class from 1-2:15pm, and an additional hour of Contemporary, Musical Theater, etc. from 2:30-3:30pm (Monday-Friday). Intermediate Intensive students have the option of attending on a one, two, three or four-week basis, and students attending four weeks are eligible to participate in a performance at the end of the program.