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All dancers ages 5 and up (ages 5 and up as of 1/1/26) must be signed up for leveled ballet classes by September 1st to participate in The Nutcracker. Each leveled ballet class has a part.

Dancers ages 11 and up interested in auditioning for soloist/special roles must attend our Nutcracker Intensive August 4-8, 2025 and must plan to enroll for fall classes. Dancers will learn all soloist/special roles. A uditions are conducted on the last day of the intensive.

Our annual production of THE NUTCRACKER combines our leveled ballet classes with our Rockwall Ballet Company members to create something truly SPECTACULAR!

Our annual production of THE NUTCRACKER combines our leveled ballet classes with our Rockwall Ballet Company members to create something truly SPECTACULAR! This highly anticipated production takes the stage at the beautiful Granville Arts Center twice each November. Tickets go on sale mid-October and may be purchased through our website. Sarah Beal Photography and SharpShooters Video do a wonderful job of capturing our performances each year.

Those dancers selected must plan to attend weekly ballet classes, variation workshops and the RBC Choreography Intensive during the summer.

Interested dancers not currently enrolled in leveled ballet classes at CK Studio will be asked to attend a few classes so that our ballet directors can assess your abilities. If you are unable to attend classes in person, please reach out to us to request an alternative method.

The Rockwall Ballet Company is reserved for those that show a desire to further their ballet training and is by invitation only. Dancers perform at several ballet festivals in and around the Dallas Area. The staff places a higher expectation on the dancers in the ballet company. All company dancers are required to take a minimum of 2 times a week in addition to weekly rehearsals on Sunday afternoons/evenings. Additional intensives and rehearsals will be required. Contract must be signed.

Baton Twirling is a fun and exciting art form and the featurettes are our baton twirling teams. Our featurette teams have multiple performance opportunities and attend two competitions each season. Please reach out to us to inquire about our baton twirling program. Students must be ages 5 and up.

Pointe is offered to those students who have mastered the knowledge and technique of ballet and are ready for the next level. Strength and control are extremely important in this dance form. Instructor approval is necessary.

Drill Team and Jazz Technique is a fun class for girls of middle to high school age. The class starts with stretching for flexibility for kicks and splits. Students will learn proper kick technique and dance jazz technique. They will learn a routine to perform during Christmas Show Offs, Spring Spectacular and the Spring Recital. *Our Technique 3 Leaps, Turns & Tricks class would be a great addition to this class.

Acro is for those wanting to learn gymnastics/acro tricks for dances. Only floor tumbling is taught. Beginner students will work on the basic fundamentals starting with frontrolls, cartwheels, backrolls, backbends and front limbers. The continuing levels will advance their skills by working on walkovers, front handsprings, back handsprings, and aerials as well as strengthening and flexibility.

Tots to Tumble Classes are for students between the ages of 18 months-3 years. Music, movement, balance and basic dance and tumbling steps are introduced in a fun and friendly environment. This type of class includes mom, dad or another loved one participating in the class along with the little dancer.

Combo Classes are for students between the ages of 2 1/2-5 years. Tap, Ballet, and Baton Twirling will be taught.

Lyrical style dance combines elements of ballet and jazz while expressing emotion. Contemporary style dance embraces innovation blending techniques from various genres including ballet, jazz, modern and lyrical. Some prior training in ballet and jazz is needed.

Class curriculum is based on ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, stretches, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.

Enjoy one of the most fun and high-energy forms of dance. Learn coordination and rhythm while enjoying a challenging and engaging workout. Those just beginning in tap will work on the basics of tap technique and the continuing level will learn more complex rhythms and steps.

Ballet is considered the foundation of dance. Our instructors teach proper placement, alignment, balance, technique and control. These elements will be used in all forms of dance. Our students focus on improving strength, control, as well as body positioning in barre and center work. The students also learn the vocabulary and correct terminology of ballet.

The acro recital will be held on May 3, 2026 at CK Studio at 2 pm. There will be no acro classes on April 27 - 30.

The spring recital for most other classes will be May 2, 2026 at the Granville Arts Center at 1 pm. Rehearsals for the above will be April 29, 30 and May 1 at Granville Arts Center.

The ballet recital will be held on April 28, 2026 at the Granville Arts Center at 7 pm. Ballet classes will rehearse on April 27, 2026 with a full run through of the ballet production.

Our leveled ballet classes join our Rockwall Ballet Company members to perform in a ballet production at the Granville Arts Center at 7 pm. All recitals are FREE to attend. Come watch our amazing CK Studio students SHINE!

Our CK Competition Teams, Featurettes, Glee/Mini Glee, dance classes, combo and tots classes perform in the recital Saturday afternoon beginning at 1 pm at the Granville Arts Center. All recitals are FREE to attend. Come watch our amazing CK Studio students SHINE!

The weekend concludes with our acro students showing off their skills in our Acro Showcase held at CK Studio on Sunday afternoon starting at 2 pm. All recitals are FREE to attend. Come watch our amazing CK Studio students SHINE!

The purpose of the Rockwall Ballet Company is to provide a pre-professional company experience for dancers who exhibit a passion for ballet and are considering pursuing ballet or dance as a profession. RBC is open to dancers en pointe ages 13 and up. Dancers ages 10 and up interested in the apprentice program should submit a form as well. The selection of members is based on technique, stage presence, dependability and work ethic.

Those dancers selected must plan to attend weekly ballet classes, variation workshops and the RBC Choreography Intensive during the summer.