classes & registration
Fall Registration Opens May 1, 2024
New Student: Schedule Your Free Intro Class or Register Here
Returning Student: Register Here
Fall Classes begin August 12, 2024
Welcome
Welcome to the Central Florida Ballet’s Academy! Our dedication is to the highest standards of classical ballet education. We work to inspire students of all ages and abilities to achieve their highest potential. As such, the CFB Academy has achieved a local and international reputation for training dancers of the highest caliber.
When you join our Academy, you’ll have access to premier training in small class sizes. You’ll see vast improvement in only a few months!
Student Accomplismments
Our students have won gold, silver and bronze medals at the Youth America Grand Prix and the World Ballet Competition.
They've continued their studies, on scholarship, with prestigious schools including American Ballet Theatre’s JKO School, School of American Ballet, Kirov Academy of Washington, D.C., Dance Theatre of Harlem, Julliard School, Pacific Northwest Ballet School and many more!
Alumni Accomplismments
Our alumni are now dancing with renowned ballet companies including San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Colorado Ballet, Ballet MET, and the Teatrul de Balet Sibiu.
Our alumni have established careers performing on Broadway in Newsies, Matilda, West Side Story, and Billy Elliot. They are also performing as equity dancers with Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld.
Performing Opportunities
Our students have the opportunity to take part in a variety of performances each year:
CFB's professional Nutcracker production: Presented at the stunning 2,643 seat Chapin Theater in the Orange County Convention Center. The production has been recognized as “one of the top five productions in the nation” by CNN Headline News and has been licensed for international tours in Romania and South Korea.
CFB’s Studio Company: Dancers enjoy the experience of dancing corps, soloist and ensemble roles for local audiences. They train for eight months under the direction of CFB's Artistic Director, choreographers and rehearsal masters.
The Academy Recital: Presented onstage annually in June for Academy families and friends. This performance celebrates the hard work, dedication and improvement of our students.
Boys Program
Boys dance free from August - December (applicable for new students between the ages of 3-17). Simply enroll now to begin your complimentary dance training.
Ready to join the Academy? Schedule Your Free Intro Class or Register Here
Looking for adult classes? We also offer a complete schedule for beginner to advanced adults.
REGISTRAR CONTACT
Registrar Email: mrivera@centralfloridaballet.com
Phone: 407-849-9942 ext 10
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2023/24 LEVELS & SCHEDULE
Please note: a 10% discount is offered when tuition is paid in full for the year; a 5% discount applies if annual tuition is paid in 2 payments.
New Student: Schedule Your Free Intro Class or Register Here
Returning Students: Register Here
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
For potty-trained students age 3 - 5
Class profile: Children will explore music, rhythm, and movement, while nurturing their energy, vitality, and imagination. These first dance classes help young students to develop mental, physical, and social skills through a fun, age-appropriate dance curriculum.
Program: 45 minute ballet class
Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:15pm OR Saturdays 10:00 - 10:45am
PRIMARY
For students age 6 - 8 (must be entering 1st grade)
Class profile: Students will learn fundamental concepts of classical ballet, learn ballet terminology and proper ballet technique, and will study exercises both at the barre and in the center. Repetition will be used to increase strength, flexibility, and coordination. Students will also gain an appreciation for ballet as an art form and will learn to express themselves through movement to classical music. Jazz is a rhythmic and stylized form of dance. Students will learn jazz dance in an energetic and music-filled atmosphere, improving their memory, coordination, musicality, and stamina.
Primary Program: 1 hour and 15 minute ballet class & 45 minute jazz class
Wednesday’s 5:15 – 7:15pm
BEGINNING BALLET
Class Profile: This class is for elementary and middle school students who are new to ballet or to the Ballet Academy. This medium paced class introduces students to the ballet vocabulary; strengthening their coordination, musicality, and technique. Students are also introduced and challenged to perform more complex movements.
Program: 1 Hour Required
Schedule subject to change at any time:
Wednesday’s
6:15 – 7:15pm Ballet
PREPARATORY
Class Profile: This class is for middle and high school students who are new to ballet or to the Ballet Academy. This quick paced class introduces students to the ballet vocabulary; strengthening their coordination, musicality, and technique. Students are also introduced and challenged to perform more complex movements. This program is ideal for busy teens who cannot meet the minimum number of classes required for the formal program.
Program: 1 Hour and 15 Minutes Required
Schedule subject to change at any time:
Wednesday’s
7:15 – 8:30pm Ballet
LEVEL D
Placement Class Required
Program: 4.25 Hours Required
Schedule subject to change at any time:
Tuesday’s
5:30 – 6:45pm Ballet
Wednesday’s
4:30 – 5:15pm Tap
5:15 - 6:15pm Jazz
Thursday’s
5:30 – 6:45pm Ballet
LEVEL C
Placement Class Required
Program: 7.5 Hours Required
Schedule subject to change at any time:
Monday’s
5:30 – 6:30pm Jazz
6:30 – 8:00pm Ballet
Tuesday’s
5:45 – 6:45pm Body Conditioning
6:45 – 8:15pm Ballet/Pointe/Pre-Pointe
Thursday’s
5:45 – 6:45pm Contemporary
6:45 – 7:45pm Ballet
7:45 – 8:15pm Pointe/Pre-Pointe
LEVEL B
Placement Class Required
Program: 11.5 Hours Required
Schedule subject to changes at any time:
Monday’s
5:30 – 6:30pm Jazz
6:30 – 8:00pm Ballet
8:00 – 8:30pm Pointe
Tuesday’s
5:45 – 6:45pm Body Conditioning
6:45 – 8:45pm Ballet/Pointe
Thursday’s
5:45 – 6:45pm Contemporary
6:45 – 8:45pm Ballet/Pointe
Saturday’s
9:30 – 11:00am Ballet
11:00am – 12:00pm Variations
LEVEL A
Placement Class Required
Program: 15 Hours Required
Schedule subject to changes at any time:
Monday’s
4:30 – 5:30pm Jazz
5:30 – 7:00pm Ballet
7:00 – 8:00pm Pointe
Tuesday’s
4:45 – 5:45pm Body Conditioning
5:45 – 7:15pm Ballet
7:15 – 8:15pm Pointe
Wednesday’s
3:45 – 5:15pm Ballet
5:15 – 6:15pm Pointe
Thursday’s
4:45 – 5:45pm Contemporary
5:45 – 7:45pm Ballet/Pointe
Saturday’s
9:30 – 11:00am Ballet
11:00 – 12:00pm Variations