We at Berkeley Ballet Theater foster excellence in our students by providing a rigorous, nurturing and diverse environment in which they receive professional classical ballet training and performance opportunities.
We believe that the joy of dance, with all its physical, mental, and aesthetic benefits, should be available to everyone. Whatever a student's goal, we believe it is best achieved in a well-disciplined but positive and loving environment.
Our school emphasizes a pure classical style, and encourages students to develop technique in a manner that is safe for their particular body. There are no height or weight requirements and all body types are welcome.
As performance is a valuable part of a dancer's education, we provide opportunities for all students to participate in stage productions.
Many of our faculty have enjoyed successful careers as professional dancers in major companies. Our instructors are among the finest available in the Bay Area and include teachers of international renown.
Whether a student chooses a dance career or not, the components of dance training and learning to perform offer invaluable experience, discipline, and confidence that carry over into all areas of life. Less▲
Youth Company Open Auditions - Saturday September 11
Youth Company members perform major roles in BBT's The Nutcracker, Spring performances, and Outreach. The audition will consist of taking Miss Sally's 10 am class as a warm-up, learning a classical variation, and learning modern choreography, both en pointe and barefoot. Auditions are from noon to 2 pm. More info
Join BBT at the Solano Stroll Sunday September 12
BBT dancers will join the Solano Stroll parade - our variety of costumes will match the international theme of this year's Stroll. The parade begins at 10 am. Please sign up on the sheet in the lobby. Please drop by BBT's booth – near Andronico's – at the Stroll! Poster
“Bouncy Knees” Workshop - Sunday September 19, 3:00-6:00 pm
This Franklin Method workshop is about keeping the cartilage safe by learning the right way to use it... so it will last a lifetime. Instructor: ZoyaMarie Jilbere, Body Unity. More info
2010-2011 Registration Available Online
You can sign up for Fall children's classes online.
- Before you sign up please look over the registration forms (links here), which spell out BBT's requirements.
- If you do not know which level your student should join, please contact BBT Principal Deborah Moss at 843-4687 ext. 112 or Artistic Director Ilona McHugh at ext. 111 (enrollment in We Dance Together, Pre-ballet, and Primary is by the student's age).
- Either a VISA or MasterCard is required (as is the case with paper registration). You may pay by check or cash. If you will pay by check or cash, please let us know in the "Comments" box, so that we will not put a charge on your card.
- Except for workshops, enroll in only one class.
- Please click the "Online signup" link under either the Pre-ballet or Children's Classes menu items at the left to begin (or click here). Less▲
Adult Classes
Beginning pointe. These half-hour classes are free of charge when taken with the preceding Technique class. Tuesday and Friday 9:00-9:30 pm with Marika Brussel.
Spring 2010 Performance Photos and DVDs
Photos from the Spring 2010 performance can be previewed. High-resolution prints are available for purchase.
The Spring performances were recorded by professional videographer Gerry Blalock. Children's Division Sleeping Beauty DVDs are $26 each; Adult Division Collage DVDs are $25. (Sorry, the Pre-ballet show is not available.) Order form.
Nutcracker Photos and DVDs
Lester Leong's photos from the Dress Rehearsals can be previewed. High-resolution photos are available for purchase. DVDs of each of the eight main performances are available. Please print out this order form.
BBT Shirts, Coffee mugs, and More
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