classes & registration
Fall Registration Opens April 1, 2025
New Student: Schedule Your Free Intro Class or Enroll Now
Returning Student: Enroll Now
Fall Classes begin August 11, 2025
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 in the world-renowned Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. 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.
Spring Showcase: Presented onstage annually in May 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
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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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2025/26 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 dancers 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
Saturdays 10:00 - 10:45am
PRE-PRIMARY 3
Class Profile: This class is for any students who are new to ballet or to the Ballet Academy. This quick paced class introduces students to 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:
Saturday’s 10:45 - 11:45am Ballet
PRE-PRIMARY 2
Class Profile: This class is for any students who are new to ballet or to the Ballet Academy. This quick paced class introduces students to 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:
Thursday’s 5:15-6:15pm
PRE-PRIMARY 1
Class Profile: This class is for any students who are new to ballet or to the Ballet Academy. This quick paced class introduces students to 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:
Thursday’s 6:15 – 7:15pm
PREPARATORY 2
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:
Monday’s
7:30 – 8:30pm Ballet
PREPARATORY 1
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
PRIMARY
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.
Placement Class Required
Program: 2.75 Hours Required
Schedule subject to change at any time:
Tuesday’s
6:30-7:30pm Jazz
7:30-8:00pm Conditioning
Saturday’s
9:45-11:00am Ballet
LEVEL D2
Placement Class Required
Program: 4.75 Hours Required
Schedule subject to change at any time:
Tuesday’s
5:00-6:30pm Ballet
Wednesday’s
5:30-6:30pm Jazz
6:30-7:15pm Conditioning
Saturday’s
11:00-12:30 Ballet
LEVEL D1
Placement Class Required
Program: 5.75 Hours Required
Schedule subject to change at any time:
Monday’s
5:00-6:30pm Ballet
6:30-7:30pm Contemporary
Wednesday’s
5:30-6:30 Jazz
6:30-7:15 Conditioning
Saturday’s
11:00-12:30pm Ballet
LEVEL C2
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
8:00 – 8:30pm Pointe C1* (Approval required)
Tuesday’s
5:30-6:30pm Body Conditioning
6:30-8:00pm Ballet/Pre-Pointe
Thursday’s
5:30-6:30pm Contemporary
6:30-8:00pm Ballet
LEVEL C1
Placement Class Required
Program: 9 Hours Required
Schedule subject to change at any time:
Monday’s
5:30 – 6:30pm Jazz
6:30 – 8:00pm Ballet
8:00 – 8:30pm Pointe
Tuesday’s
5:30-6:30pm Body Conditioning
6:30-8:00pm Ballet/Pre-Pointe
8:00-8:30pm Pointe
Thursday’s
5:30-6:30pm Contemporary
6:30-8:00pm Ballet
8:00-8:30pm Pointe
LEVEL B
Placement Class Required
Program: 11.25 Hours Required
Schedule subject to changes at any time:
Tuesday’s
5:30-6:30pm Body Conditioning
6:30-8:30pm Ballet/Pointe
Wednesday’s
4:30-5:30 Jazz
5:30-7:15 Ballet/Pointe
Thursday’s
5:30-6:30pm Contemporary
6:30-8:30pm Ballet/Pointe
Saturday’s
10:00-11:30am Ballet
11:30am – 12:30pm Variations
LEVEL A
Placement Class Required
Program: 14.75 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
4:30-6:30pm Ballet/Pointe
Wednesday’s
4:30 – 6:00pm Ballet
6:00 – 7:00pm Pointe
Thursday’s
4:30 – 5:30pm Contemporary
5:30 – 7:00pm Ballet
7:00 – 8:00pm Pointe
Saturday’s
9:00 – 9:45am Conditioning
10:00 – 11:30am Ballet
11:30am – 12:30pm Variations