Berkeley Ballet Theater
The Sally Streets Center for Dance, 1370 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
About
Berkeley Ballet Theater offers year-round and summer dance programs that include Pre-Ballet Summer Classes, Summer Dance Classes, Junior/Senior Intensives, and a Free Summer Boys’ Class. During the year, students can take part in the Pre-Ballet Division, Youth Division, Studio Company, Rhythm & Motion, Adult Open Division, and Dance for PD® classes, as well as performances such as The Nutcracker, the Bird Spring Showcase, and the Berkeley Ballet Ball.
• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Schedule: Junior/Senior Intensives for ages 12–18 with a placement class run June 15–26; Summer Dance Classes for ages 6–18 with a placement class run June 8–25 and August 3–13; Pre-Ballet Summer Classes for ages 2–7 run June 8–July 8; the Free Summer Boys’ Class for ages 8–14 meets on June 8, July 6, and August 10.
BBT’s Pre-Ballet Division offers age-appropriate lessons that build a foundation for future study. The Youth Division follows a rigorous curriculum rooted in classical ballet and informed by a modern approach to movement with a focus on body image and physical well-being. Studio Company dancers participate in BBT’s annual programming and collaborations with organizations including San Francisco Girls Chorus, Berkeley Symphony, and BAMPFA, and Youth Division dancers in Levels 7, 8, and 9 share their love of dance with community partners such as Berkeley Symphony, BAMPFA, and San Francisco Girls Chorus. Rhythm & Motion is a high-energy, dance-based workout that uses a mix of movement and music styles with choreography rooted in dancer fundamentals and inspired by popular music from around the world. The Adult Open Division serves dancers from absolute beginner to professional, offering classes to refine technique and performance opportunities to develop artistry. Dance for PD® provides free classes with live music for community members affected by Parkinson’s disease, giving them a space to connect with their bodies and express themselves through movement. BBT’s performance of Serenade, a Balanchine® Ballet, is presented by arrangement with The George Balanchine Trust and is produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style® and Balanchine Technique® Service standards established and provided by the Trust.
Last updated June 5, 2026.
• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Schedule: Junior/Senior Intensives for ages 12–18 with a placement class run June 15–26; Summer Dance Classes for ages 6–18 with a placement class run June 8–25 and August 3–13; Pre-Ballet Summer Classes for ages 2–7 run June 8–July 8; the Free Summer Boys’ Class for ages 8–14 meets on June 8, July 6, and August 10.
BBT’s Pre-Ballet Division offers age-appropriate lessons that build a foundation for future study. The Youth Division follows a rigorous curriculum rooted in classical ballet and informed by a modern approach to movement with a focus on body image and physical well-being. Studio Company dancers participate in BBT’s annual programming and collaborations with organizations including San Francisco Girls Chorus, Berkeley Symphony, and BAMPFA, and Youth Division dancers in Levels 7, 8, and 9 share their love of dance with community partners such as Berkeley Symphony, BAMPFA, and San Francisco Girls Chorus. Rhythm & Motion is a high-energy, dance-based workout that uses a mix of movement and music styles with choreography rooted in dancer fundamentals and inspired by popular music from around the world. The Adult Open Division serves dancers from absolute beginner to professional, offering classes to refine technique and performance opportunities to develop artistry. Dance for PD® provides free classes with live music for community members affected by Parkinson’s disease, giving them a space to connect with their bodies and express themselves through movement. BBT’s performance of Serenade, a Balanchine® Ballet, is presented by arrangement with The George Balanchine Trust and is produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style® and Balanchine Technique® Service standards established and provided by the Trust.
Last updated June 5, 2026.
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