Central Oregon School of Ballet

Central Oregon School of Ballet offers pre-ballet, classical ballet technique, pointe, men’s technique, partnering, and variations. The program also includes a Performance Division with Beginning Ballet (1-3), Intermediate Ballet (1-4), and Advanced Ballet, and students perform in The Nutcracker, a Spring Classical Ballet, and an End of Year Showcase.

Programs

• Performance Division — Beginning Ballet (1-3), Intermediate Ballet (1-4), and Advanced Ballet; admission after age 9 by audition only · Year-round · Students perform in The Nutcracker, a Spring Classical Ballet, and End of Year Showcase.
• Recreational Division — For students who want to do ballet but are not quite ready for the multi-day commitment of the Performance Division.
• Adult Division — age 16+ · Drop-in classes; Monday and Thursday 6:00-7:15 pm in summer · Open Adult Classes are offered; do not require enrollment.
• Pre-Ballet — Ages 5-6; students must be 5 by September 1 · Program begins with Pre-Ballet.
• Classical Ballet Technique — Ages 6-19
• Pointe — Ages 6-19
• Men’s Technique — Ages 6-19
• Partnering — Ages 6-19
• Variations — Ages 6-19

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Enrollment for the year begins in June and closes September 30th. The academic school year is split into 2 semesters: Fall Semester (After Labor Day - December Winter Break) and Winter/Spring Semester (January - June 19th).

About the provider

Central Oregon School of Ballet says it specializes in classical ballet training for dancers of any level. It also states that ballet training is life training, and that lessons learned in the studio turn into life skills that can be used beyond the classroom. The school is home to the longest running Nutcracker in Bend, OR, going on 40 years.

• Summer Ballet Student Drop-In Classes — Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday · Intermediate 1 & 2: 9:00-10:00 am; Intermediate 3/4/Advanced: 10:00-11:30 am.
• Open Adult Ballet — age 16+ · Monday and Thursday 6:00-7:15 pm · $18 drop-in through August 20th.

Last updated October 1, 2026.