Pasadena Civic Ballet

Pasadena Civic Ballet offers open classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, and character. Classes listed include Tiny Toes, Intro to Dance, Pre-Ballet, Ballet I, Ballet II, Lyrical Jazz, Beginner Hip Hop, Advanced Hip Hop, Beginner Tap, and Musical Theater - PCB Players, with private lessons available in 30, 45, and 60 minute formats.

Programs

• Tiny Toes — 18 months - 3 years · Tues 10:00-10:45 AM; Thurs 3:30-4:15 PM · $88 per month · Open class.
• Intro to Dance — 3-5 yrs · Tue 1:00-1:45 PM; Tue 3:15-4:00 PM; Fri 3:15-4:00 PM; Sat 9:00-9:45 AM · $80 per month · Open class.
• Pre-Ballet — 5-6 yrs · Tue 4:00-4:45 PM; Fri 4:00-5:00 PM; Sat 11:15 AM-12:00 PM · $80 per month · Open class.
• Ballet I — 6-10 yrs · Tue 4:45-5:45 PM; Sat 10:15-11:15 AM · $88 per month · Open class.
• Intermediate I — 10-17 yrs · Tue 5:45-6:45 PM; Sat 12:15-1:15 PM · $88 per month · Open class.
• Ballet II — 7-11 yrs · Tue 4:45-5:45 PM; Sat 10:15-11:15 AM · $88 per month · Open class.
• Floor Barre — 11+ yrs · Thu 6:15-7:00 PM · $88 per month · Especially recommended for Teen/Sen Co Members, but open to anyone.
• Lyrical Jazz — 7-10 yrs · Thu 5:00-6:00 PM · $88 per month · Open class.
• Beginner Hip Hop — 6-10 yrs · Tue 4:00-4:45 PM; Sat 11:45-12:30 PM · $80 per month · Open class.
• Advanced Hip Hop — 11-18 · Wed 6:00-7:00 PM · $88 per month · Open class.
• Beginner Tap — 6-12 yrs · Sat 11:15-11:45 AM · $56 per month · Open class.
• Musical Theater - PCB Players — 9-14 yrs · Wed 6:15-7:30 PM · $200 per month · Open class.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price range: $56–$200 per month
• Current session: The Little Nutcracker (Aug 28–Dec 11, 2026)
• General schedule: Open classes are available in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and musical theater for all ages, ranging from 18 months to adults. Closed classes are by audition or invitation only and include the pre-professional training track, hip hop track, and Advanced Tap.
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday: 3:30-8:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Sunday: Closed

About the provider

Pasadena Civic Ballet says it has been a leader in the Los Angeles dance community for over 50 years. Its history notes that Pasadena Civic Ballet was born in 1985, and that Ms. Elly Charlotte Van Dyk opened a small dance studio in Pasadena in 1975. The artistic directors are Diane De Franco Browne, Tania Grafos, and Zoe Vidalakis. The mission statement says the program provides instruction in dance, with ballet as the foundation, and offers performance opportunities, a nurturing environment, and a focus on dedication, discipline, creativity, and camaraderie.

Last updated October 24, 2026.