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2026 / 2027 Season

SBA requires a placement class for all prospective students, ensuring the best level of instruction for your dancer. Young students (ages 7-8) may schedule a complimentary trial class. Intermediate level dancers (ages 9-13) may audition for Junior Company, and intermediate-advanced level dancers (ages 13 and up) are eligible to audition for Senior Company. Audition fee is $30 and is paid by check or cash. The placement is at the sole discretion of Artistic staff. Parents of younger students may observe the trial class.

All SBA students perform in two annual productions: Winter Performance (including The Nutcracker) and Spring Showcase. Click here for more information about these performances.

Summer Intensive training is offered at every level of learning. For more information and registration, please click here.

Registration Process

New students: Please review the class level information below and submit the Registration Form (below). All new students will require a trial class or audition to determine appropriate class placement.

Current students: Please contact us directly to confirm class placement.

Questions?
We are happy to discuss our registration process and answer any questions. Please email or call us (503-575-5659) for more information.

  • Monday 4:30-5:30pm Ballet Technique (Deanna White)
    Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm Ballet Technique (Deanna White)

  • Monday 5-6:30pm Ballet Technique (Artur Sultanov)
    Wednesday 5:30-7pm Ballet Technique / Choreography (Deanna White)
    Thursday 5-6:30pm Ballet Technique (Deanna White)

  • Monday 5-7pm Ballet Technique / Choreography (Artur Sultanov)
    Tuesday 5-6:30pm Ballet Technique / Pointe (Natalia Bar)
    Thursday 5-7pm Ballet Technique (Deanna White)
    Friday 5-6:30pm Ballet Technique / Pointe (Natalia Bar)

  • Tuesday 5-6:30pm & 6:30-7:30pm Ballet Technique / Choreography (Artur Sultanov)
    Wednesday 5-7pm Ballet Technique / Pointe (Artur Sultanov)
    Thursday 5-7pm Ballet Technique / Pointe (Artur Sultanov)
    Saturday 10:30am-3pm Ballet Technique / Choreography / Rehearsal (Makino Hayashi / Natalia Bar / Deanna White)

Class Schedule
(2026-2027)

REGISTRATION FORM

Class Levels and Companies

  • In the Young Dancer program, students learn fundamental ballet technique through barre work, center exercises, and across the floor combinations designed to improve coordination, flexibility, endurance, and musicality. Steps will increase in difficulty and combinations will grow in length and complexity. Dancers at this level should be able to maintain their turnout and have strong ankles and feet for pre-pointe work. Stretch and conditioning is incorporated into every class. As students mature and develop stronger technique they will be evaluated for pointe.

    Choreography and contemporary classes are offered at this level. Students perform classical and contemporary dances at two annual performances. Summer Intensive training is recommended at this level.

  • Junior Company requires an audition or placement class prior to enrollment. The class focuses on proper placement and coordination for turns, pointe work at the barre, and learning more complex choreography for performances and competitions. The focus of this level is to build strength in legs and feet for more pointe work, develop body awareness in center, and continue to refine ballet technique. The use of correct arms and heads (épaulement) is emphasized. Stretch and conditioning is incorporated into every class.

    In addition to two annual performances, students get an opportunity to audition for the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) competition and compete at regionals in Seattle. Summer Intensive training is expected at this level.

Junior Company

  • Junior Company Plus requires an audition or placement class prior to enrollment. The class focuses on proper placement and coordination for turns, pointe work at the barre, and learning more complex choreography for performances and competitions. The focus of this level is to build strength in legs and feet for more pointe work, develop body awareness in center, and continue to refine ballet technique. The use of correct arms and heads (épaulement) is emphasized. Stretch and conditioning is incorporated into every class.

    In addition to two annual performances, students get an opportunity to audition for the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) competition and compete at regionals in Seattle. Summer Intensive training is expected at this level.

Senior Company

  • Senior Company requires an audition or placement class prior to enrollment. The class focuses on advanced barre work, center exercises en pointe, across the floor combinations with turns, challenging choreography en pointe, and advanced contemporary classes.

    Senior Company dancers perform lead roles in Academy performances and have an opportunity to perform at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) competition in Seattle. Students study with the Artistic Director during the week and rehearse with the Academy Rehearsal Director on Saturdays. Guest choreographers are invited to work with Company dancers during the Summer course. Summer Intensive training is expected at this level.

Private Lessons

We offer private ballet lessons at every level of training. These unique one-on-one experiences help give young dancers specialized instruction tailored to their specific needs.

Please contact us directly for more information.

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Important Dates And Studio Closures
2026-2027

  • September 8: First Day of Classes

  • October 31: Halloween, classes cancelled; soloist privates as scheduled

  • November 6 - 8: ADC IBC Competition

  • November 11: Veteran's Day - no classes

  • November 23 - 29: Thanksgiving break -  no classes

  • December 8 - 11: Reserved for Evening Rehearsals - Exact Schedule TBD

  • December 12 - 13: Winter Performance

  • December 21 - January 3: Winter Break - no classes

  • January 7 - 10: YAGP Competition

  • January 18: MLK Day - no classes

  • February 15: President’s Day - no classes

  • March 22-28: Spring Break - no classes

  • May 11 - 14: Reserved for Evening Rehearsals - Exact Schedule TBD

  • May 15 - 16: Spring Performance

  • May 31: Memorial Day - no classes

  • June 5: Last Day of Classes

  • July 4: Independence Day

  • July TBD: Junior (Intermediate-advanced ages 11-14) Summer Intensive

  • August TBD: Senior (Advanced ages 14-18) Summer Intensive