The Community School of Ballet

The Community School of Ballet offers pre-ballet classes beginning after a student reaches his or her 4th birthday. It also offers Adult Classes, an Adult and Teen Program, Silver Swans for adults 55 and up, Choreography/Variations for intermediate and advanced ballet classes, and Progressing Ballet Technique, a body-conditioning and strengthening program focused on core strength, weight placement, and body alignment.

Programs

• Children's Program — A student may begin pre-ballet classes after reaching his/her 4th birthday.
• Adult Classes
• Adult and Teen Program — The adult and teen program of study consists of four terms which run nearly year round. Fall and Winter sessions each run for 15 weeks, and Spring/Summer each run 6-8 weeks.
• Silver Swans — Adults 55 and up. · A program organized by the Royal Academy of Dance for adults 55 and up who want to dance. The classes teach structured ballet technique for all levels, from experienced dancer to complete novice.
• Choreography/Variations — Intermediate/Advanced level ballet classes. · A supplemental class to the Intermediate/Advanced level ballet classes. It is designed to go beyond short ballet combinations and technique drills.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Current session: Fall Term 2026 (Sep 14–Jan 30, 2027); Adult Classes Fall Term 2026 (Sep 14–Dec 19, 2026)
• General schedule: Children's classes run in two semesters of 18 weeks each. Adult program consists of four terms which run nearly year round; Fall and Winter sessions each run for 15 weeks, and Spring/Summer each run 6-8 weeks.

About the provider

The Community School of Ballet was founded in 1979. Since then, its goal has been to propagate the art form of ballet by providing classical dance training of the highest caliber to both children and adults. The school uses the Royal Academy of Dance syllabi for children's classes and is an approved center to host the Children's and Vocational RAD examinations.

• Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) — An innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program designed to enhance students' technique by focusing on core strength, weight placement and alignment of the body.

CSB accepts only checks or cash for payment. Tuition/term fees are not refundable. Missed classes may be made up at any time during the current term.

Last updated October 27, 2026.