Berkeley Ballet Theater

Youth Division:BBT's Youth Division provides dancers with the opportunity to study classical ballet in a disciplined, professional atmosphere that is also supportive of each student's unique talents, passions, and creative voice. Our commitment to offering a rigorous syllabus in an inclusive space, equips students with exceptional training that can launch them into a professional dance career or a lifelong, meaningful connection to ballet. The nurturing, encouraging, and body positive environment at BBT also gives students the confidence and persistence to make an impact in whatever life path they choose. Each dancer in BBTs Youth Division matriculates through the curriculum at a different pace. Unlike academic learning, dancers often progress through their training in a non-linear fashion, experiencing bursts of growth that can be followed by seemingly long periods of plateau in which a deepening of core values is built up to support the dancers next leap forward.

Post:ballet: Berkeley Ballet Theater is the official school of Post:ballet, the acclaimed contemporary dance company founded in 2009 by Artistic Director Robin Dekkers, named 25 to Watch by DANCE Magazine.Berkeley Ballet Theaters dancers and community are connected to the creative process of a professional company that has gained local and national recognition for making work that is inventive, focused, sophisticated, and anything but risk averse (SF Chronicle). Offering professional-level performance opportunities and inspiring workshop experiences to BBT dancers, this partnership amplifies both organizations shared values of artistic excellence, inclusivity, passion, and imagination. Whether a dancer is interested in pursuing pre-professional training in the Youth Division or experiencing the joy of movement in the Adult Division, this partnership with Post:ballet enriches each dancers experience at BBT and cultivates a collaborative relationship between members of both organizations communities.

Adult Open Division: BBTs Adult Open Division offers weekly classes at all levels led by a member of BBTs celebrated Faculty and featuring live accompaniment at Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. Classes are designed for dancers to begin at any time! Please see the Level descriptions below to select an appropriate class. BBTs Open Division combines the highest level of ballet training with a positive atmosphere that cultivates community and celebrates individuality.