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Central Oregon School of Ballet offers classes in Classical Ballet Technique, Pre-Ballet, Pointe, Men’s Technique, Partnering, Variations, Contemporary, Conditioning for Dance, Summer Ballet Student Drop-in Classes, and Open Adult Ballet. COSB specializes in classical ballet training to dancers of any level and offers Adult classes for those wishing to begin ballet or those who want to continue their ballet education post-high school.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Year-round curriculum-based program for ages 6–19, with summer student drop-in classes through July 24 and Open Adult Ballet drop-in classes through August 20
• Price: Open Adult Ballet – $18 drop-in through August 20
COSB has been specializing in Pre-Professional Ballet Instruction in Bend, OR since 1981. Central Oregon School of Ballet is home to the longest running Nutcracker in Bend, OR, going on 35 years. The program begins with Pre-Ballet for ages 5–6 and has a curriculum-based course for dancers ages 6–19 that trains and develops the next generation of dancers. Enrollment is open for the year-round Performing Division and for the Recreational Division, with a limited number of spaces available, and enrollment is contingent on space being available in the level appropriate for each dancer. Students must be at least 5 years old by September 1 to start Pre-Ballet. Prospective students with previous experience, and students with 1 year or more of ballet, require a placement class prior to enrollment. COSB does not place students in levels or progress them through levels based on age or peer group; students are placed according to their skill level and then progress through the program based on mastery of technique.
According to its mission statement, Central Oregon School of Ballet believes that ballet training is life training and that lessons learned in the studio also turn into valuable life skills that can be applied beyond the classroom. The mission statement also says that, in addition to teaching steps, qualified teachers are dedicated to fostering self-confidence, respect, and a sense of pride in accomplishment. It further states that the school strives to instill a deep love of the arts for all students whether or not they have professional aspirations in ballet, and that for those who wish to pursue a career as a professional dancer, Central Oregon School of Ballet provides the proper training and guidance to get them there.
Last updated August 1, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Year-round curriculum-based program for ages 6–19, with summer student drop-in classes through July 24 and Open Adult Ballet drop-in classes through August 20
• Price: Open Adult Ballet – $18 drop-in through August 20
COSB has been specializing in Pre-Professional Ballet Instruction in Bend, OR since 1981. Central Oregon School of Ballet is home to the longest running Nutcracker in Bend, OR, going on 35 years. The program begins with Pre-Ballet for ages 5–6 and has a curriculum-based course for dancers ages 6–19 that trains and develops the next generation of dancers. Enrollment is open for the year-round Performing Division and for the Recreational Division, with a limited number of spaces available, and enrollment is contingent on space being available in the level appropriate for each dancer. Students must be at least 5 years old by September 1 to start Pre-Ballet. Prospective students with previous experience, and students with 1 year or more of ballet, require a placement class prior to enrollment. COSB does not place students in levels or progress them through levels based on age or peer group; students are placed according to their skill level and then progress through the program based on mastery of technique.
According to its mission statement, Central Oregon School of Ballet believes that ballet training is life training and that lessons learned in the studio also turn into valuable life skills that can be applied beyond the classroom. The mission statement also says that, in addition to teaching steps, qualified teachers are dedicated to fostering self-confidence, respect, and a sense of pride in accomplishment. It further states that the school strives to instill a deep love of the arts for all students whether or not they have professional aspirations in ballet, and that for those who wish to pursue a career as a professional dancer, Central Oregon School of Ballet provides the proper training and guidance to get them there.
Last updated August 1, 2026.
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