2025/2026 Student Division
Ballet 1B
Ballet 1B
The primary goal of this level is to build on the dancer's joy of ballet. Teachers will begin to develop posture, turnout, balance, flexibility, and coordination. Dancers will also learn more creative elements of ballet, such as musicality, improvisation, and self-expression. Dancers will begin to learn ballet positions of the feet and arms as well as an introduction to ballet vocabulary. Dancers have typically had at least 6 months of Ballet 1A.
Ballet 1B
The primary goal of this level is to build on the dancer's joy of ballet. Teachers will begin to develop posture, turnout, balance, flexibility, and coordination. Dancers will also learn more creative elements of ballet, such as musicality, improvisation, and self-expression. Dancers will begin to learn ballet positions of the feet and arms as well as an introduction to ballet vocabulary. Dancers have typically had at least 6 months of Ballet 1A.
Monday Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Ballet 3A
Ballet 3A
Upon graduation from level 3A, dancers will be working toward mastering basic ballet technique. Body alignment and muscle awareness will determine promotion onto the next level. Dancers will begin more difficult barre and center work and the emphasis will be on repetition and retention. Instructors will pay specific attention to proper extension of the legs and proper shaping of the feet. Dancers will develop a greater appreciation for movement through their space and musicality.
Ballet 3A
Upon graduation from level 3A, dancers will be working toward mastering basic ballet technique. Body alignment and muscle awareness will determine promotion onto the next level. Dancers will begin more difficult barre and center work and the emphasis will be on repetition and retention. Instructors will pay specific attention to proper extension of the legs and proper shaping of the feet. Dancers will develop a greater appreciation for movement through their space and musicality.
Monday Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Ballet 3B
Ballet 3B
Upon graduation from level 3, dancers will have mastered basic ballet technique. Body alignment and muscle awareness will determine promotion onto the next level. Dancers will begin more difficult barre and center work and the emphasis will be on repetition and retention. Instructors will pay specific attention to proper extension of the legs and proper shaping of the feet. Dancers will develop a greater appreciation for movement through their space and musicality. Dancers may spend 1 or more year in Ballet 3 in order to prepare for the rigors of pointe work in Ballet 4.
Ballet 3B
Upon graduation from level 3, dancers will have mastered basic ballet technique. Body alignment and muscle awareness will determine promotion onto the next level. Dancers will begin more difficult barre and center work and the emphasis will be on repetition and retention. Instructors will pay specific attention to proper extension of the legs and proper shaping of the feet. Dancers will develop a greater appreciation for movement through their space and musicality. Dancers may spend 1 or more year in Ballet 3 in order to prepare for the rigors of pointe work in Ballet 4.
Tu 5:45 PM-7:00 PM
F 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
F 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Studio A
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Ballet 1A
Ballet 1A
The primary goal of this level is to build on the dancer's joy of ballet. Teachers will begin to develop posture, turnout, balance, flexibility, and coordination. Dancers will also learn more creative elements of ballet, such as musicality, improvisation, and self-expression. Dancers will begin to learn ballet positions of the feet and arms as well as an introduction to ballet vocabulary. Dancers have typically had at least 2 years of Pre-Ballet.
Ballet 1A
The primary goal of this level is to build on the dancer's joy of ballet. Teachers will begin to develop posture, turnout, balance, flexibility, and coordination. Dancers will also learn more creative elements of ballet, such as musicality, improvisation, and self-expression. Dancers will begin to learn ballet positions of the feet and arms as well as an introduction to ballet vocabulary. Dancers have typically had at least 2 years of Pre-Ballet.
W 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
F 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
F 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Studio A
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Ballet 4
Ballet 4
Dancers will begin to develop and master intermediate-level ballet technique. Dancers will continue to develop extension of the legs and strength of the feet. All dancers will participate in pre-pointe during the first half of the school year. This will include strengthening exercises for the feet and hips as well as basic pointe exercises at the barre, to be performed in flat technique shoes. Instructors will determine if dancers have developed the necessary strength and maturity to be promoted to pointe. Dancers who are not promoted will continue to participate in pointe classes in flat technique shoes in order to continue their strength development.
Ballet 4
Dancers will begin to develop and master intermediate-level ballet technique. Dancers will continue to develop extension of the legs and strength of the feet. All dancers will participate in pre-pointe during the first half of the school year. This will include strengthening exercises for the feet and hips as well as basic pointe exercises at the barre, to be performed in flat technique shoes. Instructors will determine if dancers have developed the necessary strength and maturity to be promoted to pointe. Dancers who are not promoted will continue to participate in pointe classes in flat technique shoes in order to continue their strength development.
M 5:45 PM-7:00 PM
W 5:00 PM-6:15 PM
F 7:15 PM-8:30 PM
W 5:00 PM-6:15 PM
F 7:15 PM-8:30 PM
Studio A
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Ballet 5
Ballet technique classes will focus on more advanced ballet vocabulary, fluidity of port de bras, and the use of the upper body gracefully with more advanced technique work. Instructors will emphasize the use of breath and expression during technique, to be applied to performance. Pointe work will focus on balance and strength for more difficult skills, including turns. Dancers who have had at least 1 full year of pointe instruction will be invited to audition for the Company, introducing them to opportunities for additional performances and community service activities.
Ballet technique classes will focus on more advanced ballet vocabulary, fluidity of port de bras, and the use of the upper body gracefully with more advanced technique work. Instructors will emphasize the use of breath and expression during technique, to be applied to performance. Pointe work will focus on balance and strength for more difficult skills, including turns. Dancers who have had at least 1 full year of pointe instruction will be invited to audition for the Company, introducing them to opportunities for additional performances and community service activities.
M 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Tu 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Th 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Sa 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Tu 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Th 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Sa 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Studio A
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Ballet 6
Classes will focus on the fine details that make for a strong and graceful ballerina. Dancers will be exposed to an increasingly advanced repertoire of movement and choreography. Dancers will be asked to take some or all of classes en pointe. Wednesday's class will include classical ballet variations to give dancers the experience of a wide range of ballets, including Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, Coppelia, etc. Conditioning will also be included throughout the week. Dancers who have had at least 1 full year of pointe instruction will be invited to audition for the Company, introducing them to opportunities for additional performances and community service activities.
Classes will focus on the fine details that make for a strong and graceful ballerina. Dancers will be exposed to an increasingly advanced repertoire of movement and choreography. Dancers will be asked to take some or all of classes en pointe. Wednesday's class will include classical ballet variations to give dancers the experience of a wide range of ballets, including Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, Coppelia, etc. Conditioning will also be included throughout the week. Dancers who have had at least 1 full year of pointe instruction will be invited to audition for the Company, introducing them to opportunities for additional performances and community service activities.
M 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Tu 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
W 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Th 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Sa 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Tu 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
W 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Th 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Sa 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Studio A
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Vacaville Ballet Company School
2025/2026 Open Class
Open Adult/Teen Ballet
This class is designed for the adult or teen dancer who is interested in learning ballet for the first time or who is ready to return to the barre and re-develop their skills. Have fun while enjoying the many health and recreation benefits of ballet. Class is 75 minutes, $25/class.
This class is designed for the adult or teen dancer who is interested in learning ballet for the first time or who is ready to return to the barre and re-develop their skills. Have fun while enjoying the many health and recreation benefits of ballet. Class is 75 minutes, $25/class.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
VBC Open Classes
2025 Nutcracker
25NUT Audition
The Nutcracker 2025
Dancers who are not enrolled in VBC School Pre-Ballet or Student Division classes must register for the audition in order to participate. Roles for dancers ages 3-8 are reserved for VBC School students only. Dancers ages 9 and up will be considered as space allows. Email info@vacavilleballetcompany.org with questions.
The Nutcracker 2025
Dancers who are not enrolled in VBC School Pre-Ballet or Student Division classes must register for the audition in order to participate. Roles for dancers ages 3-8 are reserved for VBC School students only. Dancers ages 9 and up will be considered as space allows. Email info@vacavilleballetcompany.org with questions.
Saturday
11:00 PM to 5:00 PM
11:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Vacaville Ballet Company School