Youth Ballet Program
About Our Youth Program
Our school year consists of four quarters: Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring. Each quarter is designed to build upon what was learned in the prior quarter. Our curriculum is intentionally devised to determine the steps, skills, and concepts that should be mastered by the end of each school year. Our students will have a clear understanding of what they will be learning and why.
New students are welcome to enroll at any time – we will continue to review previously learned skills and concepts throughout the year. Cal Pac instructors incorporate teaching methods intended to tailor instruction to the needs of each student to help them achieve their greatest potential.
2024 / 2025 School Year
Summer Quarter: June 1 - August 31, 2024
Fall Quarter: September 1 - November 30, 2024
Winter Quarter: December 1 - February 28, 2025
Spring Quarter: March 1 - May 31, 2025
Summer Quarter: June 1 - August 31, 2025
Levels and Requirements
The below table provides a general overview of our ballet levels. You should register your child for the appropriate Pre/Beginning Ballet level based on their age as of August 2024. Ballet 1 and above are by Director placement. Please email us at info@calpacballet.com for level placement Ballet 1 and above, or if you have any questions about which Pre/Beginning Ballet level you should enroll your child in.
Level | Age | Weekly Freq. | Class Length |
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Pre-Ballet | 3 | 1 class | 45 mins |
Pre-Ballet 1 | 4 - 5 | 1 class | 45 mins |
Pre-Ballet 2 | 5 - 6 | 1 class | 45 mins |
Beginning Ballet | 6 - 7 | 1 class | 1 hour |
Ballet 1 | Min. 7 | 1 class | 1 hour |
Ballet 2 | Min. 8 | 2 classes | 1 hour |
Ballet 3 | Min. 9 | 2 classes | 1 hour |
Ballet 4 | Min. 10 | 2 classes | 1.5 hours |
Ballet 5 | Min. 12 | 3 classes | 2 hours |
Ballet 5+ | Min. 12 | 4 classes | 2 hours |
Ballet 6 | Min. 13 | 4 - 5 classes | 2 hours |
Pre-Ballet & Beginning Ballet
The Pre-Ballet and Beginning Ballet levels are designed for young children ages 3-7 as an introduction to the basic concepts of ballet using music, imagination, and creative movement.

Classical Ballet Levels
Students ages 7 and up are placed at the level that best suits their needs based on teacher evaluation. Placement consideration includes age, years of experience, maturity, and proficiency

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Ballet 1: At least 1 year of ballet experience
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Ballet 2: ~2 years of ballet experience
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Ballet 3: ~3 years of ballet experience
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Ballet 4: ~4 years of ballet experience
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Ballet 5: ~5-6 years ballet experience
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Includes Pointe and Pre-Pointe
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Includes Contemporary/Lyrical
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Ballet 5+: ~5-6 years ballet experience
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Includes Pointe
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Includes Contemporary/Lyrical & Variations
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Ballet 6: ~6+ years ballet experience
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Includes Advanced Pointe
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Includes Contemporary/Lyrical & Variations
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Lyrical / Contemporary
Lyrical / Contemporary class is included in tuition for Ballet 5, 5+ and Ballet 6.

Variations
Variations class is included in tuition for Ballet 5+ and Ballet 6.

Homeschool Students
CalPac can provide ballet instruction as a part of your homeschool program. Please email us directly to inquire and refer to our class schedule for current homeschool program classes.
Private Lessons
Private lessons available at any level in either 30 or 60 minute sessions. Contact info@calpacballet.com for pricing.