WELCOME TO BALLET KALAMAZOO!
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NOW ENROLLING FOR OUR SUMMER PROGRAM
Be the next generation of Ballet Dancers. Dance at Ballet Kalamazoo!
🌞 Dance Into Summer with Us 🌞 Our next session starts July 14th!
Whether you're here all summer or just dropping in—we’ve got something magical for you!
🩰 Drop-In + 3-Week Ballet Classes
Stay strong, stay dancing! Venmo to join when it works for you.
🧚♀️ Fairy Tale Ballet Camps (Ages 3–6)
❄️ Frozen – July 14–18
🌸 Rapunzel – July 21–28
Whimsical dancing, crafts & fun!
🎤 Songstress Series
💖 Swiftie Ballet – July 15, 17
🖤 Billie Ballet – July 22, 24
👑 Queen Bey Ballet – July 29, 31
🌟 August Dancer Intensive-
August 4th - 8th from 9:30am-4:00pm
Junior Division 8-11 yrs
Senior Division 12-18 yrs
Level up your technique & prep for the season!
📲 Text Amy at 269-399-5342 to set up a Free Trial Class!
Visit www.balletkalamazoo.com to sign up and learn more.
Let’s twirl through summer—tiny dancers, teens & adults welcome! 💕
MOVE WITH HEART, ACHIEVE THE EXTRAORDINARY
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Where Ballet Meets Heart
Ballet Kalamazoo | Est. 2016
We believe ballet is more than just movement — it’s a path to confidence, creativity, and community. Founded in 2016 in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo, our youth ballet company is built on a simple idea: that every child deserves exceptional training in a space where they feel supported, inspired, and truly seen.
Ballet Kalamazoo specializes in classical ballet, offering expert instruction for children as young as three, all the way through our pre-professional Conservatory Ballet program for dedicated dancers pursuing a future in dance.
Our training is grounded in excellence. We proudly combine the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum with the Proven Teaching Syllabus© of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, blending structure and artistry to help each dancer grow with strength, grace, and purpose.
But technique is only part of what makes us unique.
At Ballet Kalamazoo, we foster a culture of kindness. Our studio is a vibrant, welcoming place where young artists and their families feel at home — a place where lifelong friendships begin, and big dreams take flight.
We are committed to cultivating not only skilled dancers, but compassionate, confident individuals who carry themselves with integrity in and out of the studio.
Our performances bring stories to life with heart and imagination. From the magic of The Nutcracker to original productions and exciting collaborations with guest artists, our dancers shine in works that challenge and celebrate them.
We train artists — not just performers. Through goal-setting, mentorship, and consistent support, our dancers learn the value of discipline, resilience, and self-expression. Every rehearsal, every class, and every moment is part of a journey that helps them discover what they’re truly capable of.
Come dance with us.
Experience the joy, the beauty, and the belonging of Ballet Kalamazoo.
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We’d love to meet your dancer - text us to schedule a free trial!
From Studio Dreams to Global Stages
At Ballet Kalamazoo, we don’t just train dancers. We shape resilient artists with courage, discipline, and vision. Every pirouette, every rehearsal, every breakthrough is a reflection of our commitment to excellence, and it shows when our dancers take the stage — here at home and far beyond.
Our students don’t follow a path; they carve their own.
Whether it’s stepping into the spotlight at the Youth America Grand Prix, exploring the legacy of the Royal Danish Ballet, or earning spots at world-class institutions like Joffrey Ballet Chicago, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Interlochen, or University of Michigan, our dancers pursue their passions with purpose and pride.
They train in studios from New York to Switzerland, spend summers with professional companies, and many continue their journey through prestigious year-round programs. But no matter how far they go, they carry the heart of Ballet Kalamazoo with them — a foundation built on integrity, artistry, and a deep love for the work.
What sets them apart?
Not just skill — but spirit.
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Children's
Ballet Classes
Classical ballet Lessons for
ages 3-9yrs
Boys dance FREE!
Conservatory Ballet Training
Pre-Professional Training Program
ages 10-17yrs.
By audition only
Kalamazoo Youth Ballet
Ballet Kalamazoo's performance company for dancers ages 10-17.
By audition only
Ballet Performances
From The Nutcracker, Fairytale Ballets and the Ballet Classics
WHAT WE OFFER
Youth America Grand Prix Training
Train to experience dancing in the prestigious ballet competition
Emerging Artist Mentorship Program
Apprentice Instructor Program and a platform to choreograph new works ages 18+
Private Lessons
Take your ballet training to the next level through focused, customized one-on-one lessons
Summer Program
Fairytale Ballet Camps,
3 week Ballet Classes, and Summer Intensives
SAVE THE DATE!
Program Description
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The Nutcracker Kalamazoo
A holiday tradition with a magical Michigan twist!
Join young Hattie and her family as they celebrate their first holiday party at their new home—the historic Kalamazoo House, nestled in the heart of downtown. The joy of the season is in the air, with twinkling lights glowing in Bronson Park, carolers strolling through the snow-dusted Kalamazoo Mall, and a sense of magic that only a Michigan winter can bring.
But the night takes a mysterious turn when a surprise guest arrives with an enchanted gift: a Nutcracker for Hattie. That evening, unable to resist one more glimpse, Hattie sneaks downstairs—and is swept into a wondrous dream.
Before her eyes, her Nutcracker comes to life to battle an army of life-sized mice led by a fierce Mouse Queen. Hattie’s bravery helps break the spell, transforming the Nutcracker into a Prince who whisks her away on a journey through the Magnificent Pines, where Whitetail Deer roam under the moonlight and the icy breeze of Lake Michigan carries them into the clouds.
They soar with Michigan Snowflakes into the enchanting Land of the Sweets, where they are welcomed by the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Dew Drop Fairy, gentle Mourning Doves, and fluttering Monarch Butterflies.
To honor her courage, Hattie is gifted a vision of Kalamazoo’s bright future—and a feast of Michigan’s favorite holiday treats: donuts, Blue Moon ice cream, gingerbread, candy canes, and lollipops.
As Apple Blossom flowers dance around her and dawn begins to break, Hattie and the Prince share one final, heartfelt dance. The Sugar Plum Fairy gently tells Hattie it’s time to return home—but leaves her with a final gift: a magical key to the Land of the Sweets, and the promise that she can return whenever her heart leads her there.
Hattie wakes at home beside her Nutcracker... but beneath her pillow lies the key.
Was it all a dream? Or has Hattie unlocked a new world—forever?
Performances are held December 6th and 7th at 2:00pm at Comstock Community Auditorium