Fall 2024 Season
Ballet 1 (M)
The basics of ballet barre and center are developed with emphasis on the details of proper alignment, technique, and musicality.
Dress Code: Light Blue Leotard with cap sleeves, pink/ flesh tone or white tights, pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
The basics of ballet barre and center are developed with emphasis on the details of proper alignment, technique, and musicality.
Dress Code: Light Blue Leotard with cap sleeves, pink/ flesh tone or white tights, pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Ballet 5+ (M)
Dress Code: Black Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Dress Code: Black Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Ballet 3 with Pointe (M)
*Pointe shoes are not to be purchased until given approval by the teacher. *
Dancers going into Ballet 3 will be evaluated during Q1 and Q2 to determine if they are ready to go on pointe. Starting in Q3 (January), the last 15-30 minutes of this class are dedicated to pre-pointe or pointe. Dancers not yet on pointe will take the entire class in their ballet slippers in order to build the strength and alignment necessary to safely go on pointe in the future.
Dress Code: Navy Blue Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
*Pointe shoes are not to be purchased until given approval by the teacher. *
Dancers going into Ballet 3 will be evaluated during Q1 and Q2 to determine if they are ready to go on pointe. Starting in Q3 (January), the last 15-30 minutes of this class are dedicated to pre-pointe or pointe. Dancers not yet on pointe will take the entire class in their ballet slippers in order to build the strength and alignment necessary to safely go on pointe in the future.
Dress Code: Navy Blue Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Pointe 3
Dress Code: Black Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Dress Code: Black Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Advanced Modern
Dress Code: Solid Color Leotard with footless tights
Dress Code: Solid Color Leotard with footless tights
Monday
6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Ballet 4 with Pointe (M)
The last 15-30 minutes of class are dedicated to pre-pointe or pointe. Dancers not yet on pointe will do the entire class in ballet slippers as it will help to strengthen their legs, particularly their ankles and feet, for the possibility of future pointe work.
Dress Code: Black Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
The last 15-30 minutes of class are dedicated to pre-pointe or pointe. Dancers not yet on pointe will do the entire class in ballet slippers as it will help to strengthen their legs, particularly their ankles and feet, for the possibility of future pointe work.
Dress Code: Black Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Monday
6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Intermediate Modern
Dress Code: Solid color leotard with footless tights
Dress Code: Solid color leotard with footless tights
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Intro to Ballet (T)
The basics of ballet barre are taught with development of center and across the floor work, focusing on proper alignment and strength.
Dress Code: Light Pink Leotard with cap sleeves, pink/ flesh tone or white tights, and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
The basics of ballet barre are taught with development of center and across the floor work, focusing on proper alignment and strength.
Dress Code: Light Pink Leotard with cap sleeves, pink/ flesh tone or white tights, and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Advanced Ballet (T)
* Dancers must have approval from the Director and take a minimum of 2 ballet classes per week to enroll in this class.
Dress Code: Black Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
* Dancers must have approval from the Director and take a minimum of 2 ballet classes per week to enroll in this class.
Dress Code: Black Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
PreBallet 1 (T)
Creative movement encompassing stretching, motor coordination, and music appreciation along with an introduction to the basic positions of ballet.
*PreBallet students must be 3 years old and potty trained to begin classes. No exceptions.
Dress Code: Light Pink Leotard with cap sleeves, pink/ flesh tone or white tights, and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Creative movement encompassing stretching, motor coordination, and music appreciation along with an introduction to the basic positions of ballet.
*PreBallet students must be 3 years old and potty trained to begin classes. No exceptions.
Dress Code: Light Pink Leotard with cap sleeves, pink/ flesh tone or white tights, and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Ballet 3 with Pointe (T)
*Pointe shoes are not to be purchased until given approval by the teacher. *
Dancers going into Ballet 3 will be evaluated during Q1 and Q2 to determine if they are ready to go on pointe. Starting in Q3 (January), the last 15-30 minutes of this class are dedicated to pre-pointe or pointe. Dancers not yet on pointe will take the entire class in their ballet slippers in order to build the strength and alignment necessary to safely go on pointe.
Dress Code: Navy Blue Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
*Pointe shoes are not to be purchased until given approval by the teacher. *
Dancers going into Ballet 3 will be evaluated during Q1 and Q2 to determine if they are ready to go on pointe. Starting in Q3 (January), the last 15-30 minutes of this class are dedicated to pre-pointe or pointe. Dancers not yet on pointe will take the entire class in their ballet slippers in order to build the strength and alignment necessary to safely go on pointe.
Dress Code: Navy Blue Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Academy 1 & 2 Repertory
Dress Code: Repertory Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Dress Code: Repertory Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
PreBallet 2 (W)
Creative movement encompassing stretching, motor coordination, and music appreciation. Introduction of ballet positions, steps, and vocabulary.
Ages 5 and 6
Dress Code: Light Pink Leotard with cap sleeve, pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Creative movement encompassing stretching, motor coordination, and music appreciation. Introduction of ballet positions, steps, and vocabulary.
Ages 5 and 6
Dress Code: Light Pink Leotard with cap sleeve, pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Ballet 5+ (W)
Dress Code: Black Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Dress Code: Black Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 6:15 PM
4:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Elementary Modern
Dress Code: Solid color leotard with footless tights
Dress Code: Solid color leotard with footless tights
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Ballet 4 with Pointe (W)
Dress Code: Black Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Dress Code: Black Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Pointe 2
Dress Code: Black leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights
Dress Code: Black leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Jr Academy Repertory
Dress Code: Repertory Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Dress Code: Repertory Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Ballet 2 (Th)
The basics of ballet barre and center work are taught with emphasis on proper alignment, technique, and musicality.
Dress Code: Light Blue Leotard with cap sleeves, pink/ flesh tone or white tights, and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
The basics of ballet barre and center work are taught with emphasis on proper alignment, technique, and musicality.
Dress Code: Light Blue Leotard with cap sleeves, pink/ flesh tone or white tights, and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Pointe 1
* Instructor approval to enroll.
Dress Code: Black leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights, and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
* Instructor approval to enroll.
Dress Code: Black leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights, and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Ballet 4 (Th)
Dress Code: Black leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Dress Code: Black leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Pointe 4
* Dancers must have instructor approval and take a minimum of 1 ballet class per week to enroll in this class.
Dress Code: Black leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights
* Dancers must have instructor approval and take a minimum of 1 ballet class per week to enroll in this class.
Dress Code: Black leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Jr. Company Repertory
Dress Code: Repertory Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights
Dress Code: Repertory Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights
Tuesday Thursday
6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Pilates
A mat is required.
Dress Code: solid color leotard and footless tights
* Adults may wear form fitting athletic attire
A mat is required.
Dress Code: solid color leotard and footless tights
* Adults may wear form fitting athletic attire
Friday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Advanced Ballet (F)
Dress Code: Black leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Dress Code: Black leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Ballet 2 (S)
Dress Code: Light Blue cap-sleeve leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Dress Code: Light Blue cap-sleeve leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Saturday
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Ballet 3 with Pointe (S)
*Pointe shoes are not to be purchased until given approval by the teacher. *
Dancers going into Ballet 3 will be evaluated during Q1 and Q2 to determine if they are ready to go on pointe. Starting in Q3 (January), the last 15-30 minutes of this class are dedicated to pre-pointe or pointe. Dancers not yet on pointe will take the entire class in their ballet slippers in order to build the strength and alignment necessary to safely go on pointe.
Dress Code: Navy Blue Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights, and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
*Pointe shoes are not to be purchased until given approval by the teacher. *
Dancers going into Ballet 3 will be evaluated during Q1 and Q2 to determine if they are ready to go on pointe. Starting in Q3 (January), the last 15-30 minutes of this class are dedicated to pre-pointe or pointe. Dancers not yet on pointe will take the entire class in their ballet slippers in order to build the strength and alignment necessary to safely go on pointe.
Dress Code: Navy Blue Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights, and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Saturday
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Ballet 1 (S)
Dress Code: Light Blue Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Dress Code: Light Blue Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Ballet 4 with Pointe (S)
The last 15-30 minutes of class are dedicated to pre-pointe or pointe. Dancers not yet on pointe will do the entire class in ballet slippers as it will help to strengthen their legs, particularly their ankles and feet, for the possibility of future pointe work.
* Dancers not yet on pointe should not purchase pointe shoes until approved to do so by their teacher.
Dress Code: Black leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
The last 15-30 minutes of class are dedicated to pre-pointe or pointe. Dancers not yet on pointe will do the entire class in ballet slippers as it will help to strengthen their legs, particularly their ankles and feet, for the possibility of future pointe work.
* Dancers not yet on pointe should not purchase pointe shoes until approved to do so by their teacher.
Dress Code: Black leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
PreBallet 1 (S)
Dress Code: Light Pink Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights, and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Dress Code: Light Pink Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights, and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
PreBallet 2 (S)
Dress Code: Light Pink Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Dress Code: Light Pink Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Sa 11:15 AM-12:00 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Ballet 5+ (S)
Dress Code: Black leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights, and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Dress Code: Black leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights, and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Saturday
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Intro to Ballet (S)
Dress Code: Light Pink Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights, and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Dress Code: Light Pink Leotard with pink/ flesh tone or white tights, and pink/ flesh tone or white ballet slippers
Saturday
12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Adult Ballet Series (Winter 2025)
Adult Ballet (Beg/ Int) - Wed (Winter Series 1)
This series of 6 classes can be an introduction to classical ballet or an opportunity to refine the fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture. Have fun while moving gracefully to beautiful music!
This series of 6 classes can be an introduction to classical ballet or an opportunity to refine the fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture. Have fun while moving gracefully to beautiful music!
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Adult Ballet (Beg/ Int) - Wed (Winter Series 2)
This series of 7 classes can be an introduction to classical ballet or an opportunity to refine the fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture. Have fun while moving gracefully to beautiful music!
This series of 7 classes can be an introduction to classical ballet or an opportunity to refine the fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture. Have fun while moving gracefully to beautiful music!
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Adult Ballet (Beg/ Int) - Sat (Winter Series 1)
This series of 7 classes can be an introduction to classical ballet or an opportunity to refine the fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture. Have fun while moving gracefully to beautiful music!
This series of 7 classes can be an introduction to classical ballet or an opportunity to refine the fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture. Have fun while moving gracefully to beautiful music!
Saturday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Adult Ballet (Beg/ Int) - Sat (Winter Series 2)
This series of 6 classes can be an introduction to classical ballet or an opportunity to refine the fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture. Have fun while moving gracefully to beautiful music!
This series of 6 classes can be an introduction to classical ballet or an opportunity to refine the fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture. Have fun while moving gracefully to beautiful music!
Saturday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Open House 2025
Family Zumba
Join us for a Free Family Zumba Class at our Open House and experience the joy of movement together! This fun, upbeat session is designed for parents and kids to dance side by side. Come see how dance brings families and our community together—no experience necessary, just bring your smiles and energy!
Only one registration needed per family.
Participants can wear clothing that is comfortable to move in with either socks, jazz shoes, or ballet slippers. Street shoes are not allowed in the studio.
Join us for a Free Family Zumba Class at our Open House and experience the joy of movement together! This fun, upbeat session is designed for parents and kids to dance side by side. Come see how dance brings families and our community together—no experience necessary, just bring your smiles and energy!
Only one registration needed per family.
Participants can wear clothing that is comfortable to move in with either socks, jazz shoes, or ballet slippers. Street shoes are not allowed in the studio.
Sunday
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
AlignPointe Workshop
AlignPointe with Deidre Neal captures both the technical and artistic transformation.
AlignPointe is a specialized pointe class designed to build strength, alignment, and power from the ground up. Starting at the barre in parallel to re-pattern and refine technique, dancers progress through thoughtfully structured exercises before moving to the center. There, they apply their newfound awareness and alignment to a short combination, seeing and feeling their growth in real time. Through this deeper ability to organize patterns, cultivate awareness, and achieve true mastery, students’ talents and artistry are revealed — free from tension and gripping, with greater ease and expression.
Deidre Neal is an American Ballerina, teacher, author, coach, choreographer, and the founder of Ballet Somatics. She studied on full scholarship at The School of American Ballet, where she received invaluable coaching from luminaries such as Balanchine, Stanley Williams, and Alexandra Danilova. Deidre's professional career began with the San Francisco Ballet before she joined the esteemed American Ballet Theatre (ABT), followed by the Vienna State Opera Ballet. After retiring from performing, she was the Director of Ballet at Roco Dance, mentored at the Stapleton Academy and at UNCSA Faculty. She is also certified in Yoga, Pilates, Massage Therapy, and Holistic Health. Her teaching method emphasizes placement, precision, speed, and musicality. Her class serves as a sanctuary for dancers of all disciplines, protecting them from injuries, empowering them to express themselves artistically, and sculpting their bodies into vessels of creative expression.
Participants are to wear a leotard and tights, and bring their ballet slippers and pointe shoes (if already on pointe for 2+ years).
AlignPointe with Deidre Neal captures both the technical and artistic transformation.
AlignPointe is a specialized pointe class designed to build strength, alignment, and power from the ground up. Starting at the barre in parallel to re-pattern and refine technique, dancers progress through thoughtfully structured exercises before moving to the center. There, they apply their newfound awareness and alignment to a short combination, seeing and feeling their growth in real time. Through this deeper ability to organize patterns, cultivate awareness, and achieve true mastery, students’ talents and artistry are revealed — free from tension and gripping, with greater ease and expression.
Deidre Neal is an American Ballerina, teacher, author, coach, choreographer, and the founder of Ballet Somatics. She studied on full scholarship at The School of American Ballet, where she received invaluable coaching from luminaries such as Balanchine, Stanley Williams, and Alexandra Danilova. Deidre's professional career began with the San Francisco Ballet before she joined the esteemed American Ballet Theatre (ABT), followed by the Vienna State Opera Ballet. After retiring from performing, she was the Director of Ballet at Roco Dance, mentored at the Stapleton Academy and at UNCSA Faculty. She is also certified in Yoga, Pilates, Massage Therapy, and Holistic Health. Her teaching method emphasizes placement, precision, speed, and musicality. Her class serves as a sanctuary for dancers of all disciplines, protecting them from injuries, empowering them to express themselves artistically, and sculpting their bodies into vessels of creative expression.
Participants are to wear a leotard and tights, and bring their ballet slippers and pointe shoes (if already on pointe for 2+ years).
Sunday
1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Adult Ballet Series (Spring 2025)
Adult Ballet (Beg/ Int) - Wed (Spring Series)
This series of 5 classes can be an introduction to classical ballet or an opportunity to refine the fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture. Have fun while moving gracefully to beautiful music!
Drop Ins are available for $21/ per class by advance registration.
This series of 5 classes can be an introduction to classical ballet or an opportunity to refine the fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture. Have fun while moving gracefully to beautiful music!
Drop Ins are available for $21/ per class by advance registration.
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Adult Ballet (Beg/ Int) - Sat (Spring Series)
This series of 5 classes can be an introduction to classical ballet or an opportunity to refine the fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture. Have fun while moving gracefully to beautiful music!
Drop Ins are available for $21/ per class by advance registration.
** No Class on Saturday, May 24th (Memorial Day Weekend) **
This series of 5 classes can be an introduction to classical ballet or an opportunity to refine the fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture. Have fun while moving gracefully to beautiful music!
Drop Ins are available for $21/ per class by advance registration.
** No Class on Saturday, May 24th (Memorial Day Weekend) **
Saturday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Summer 2025
PreBallet 1 (Weekly Class)
Creative movement for dancers 3-5 years old encompassing stretching, motor coordination and music appreciation along with an introduction to the basic positions of ballet.
*PreBallet students must be 3 years old and potty trained to begin classes. No exceptions.
Creative movement for dancers 3-5 years old encompassing stretching, motor coordination and music appreciation along with an introduction to the basic positions of ballet.
*PreBallet students must be 3 years old and potty trained to begin classes. No exceptions.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
PreBallet 2 (Weekly Class)
Creative movement for dancers 6-7 years old encompassing stretching, motor coordination and music appreciation in addition to developing the foundational positions and movements of ballet.
Creative movement for dancers 6-7 years old encompassing stretching, motor coordination and music appreciation in addition to developing the foundational positions and movements of ballet.
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Open Ballet - Tuesday (Mini-Session)
Open class for Intermediate and Advanced dancers (Ballet 3 and up), ages 10 and up.
Dancers may register for individual days as a Drop In ($27 per class).
Open class for Intermediate and Advanced dancers (Ballet 3 and up), ages 10 and up.
Dancers may register for individual days as a Drop In ($27 per class).
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Open Modern (Weekly Class)
This class is open to dancers interested in continuing their modern dance training through the summer as well as those interested in trying a new genre to supplement their ballet training.
Dancers may register for individual days as a Drop In ($21 per class).
This class is open to dancers interested in continuing their modern dance training through the summer as well as those interested in trying a new genre to supplement their ballet training.
Dancers may register for individual days as a Drop In ($21 per class).
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
PreBallet (Mini-Session)
Creative movement for dancers age 3.5-6 years old encompassing stretching, motor coordination and music appreciation along with an introduction to and development of the basic positions and movements of ballet.
*PreBallet students must be 3.5 years old and potty trained to begin classes. No exceptions.
Creative movement for dancers age 3.5-6 years old encompassing stretching, motor coordination and music appreciation along with an introduction to and development of the basic positions and movements of ballet.
*PreBallet students must be 3.5 years old and potty trained to begin classes. No exceptions.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Adult Ballet - Tuesday (Mini-Session)
This class can be an introduction to classical ballet's positions and movements or an opportunity to refine those fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture, nurturing your body and soul, as you move to beautiful music!
Dancers may register for individual days as a Drop In ($21 per class).
This class can be an introduction to classical ballet's positions and movements or an opportunity to refine those fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture, nurturing your body and soul, as you move to beautiful music!
Dancers may register for individual days as a Drop In ($21 per class).
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Adult Ballet - Tuesday (Weekly Class)
This class can be an introduction to classical ballet's positions and movements or an opportunity to refine those fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture, nurturing your body and soul, as you move to beautiful music!
Dancers may register for individual days as a Drop In ($21 per class).
This class can be an introduction to classical ballet's positions and movements or an opportunity to refine those fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture, nurturing your body and soul, as you move to beautiful music!
Dancers may register for individual days as a Drop In ($21 per class).
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Int Ballet with Pointe (Weekly Class)
For dancers in either Ballet 3 or 4 w/ Pointe, or Pointe 1.
This class incorporates 20-30 minutes of pointe or pre-pointe work for students to maintain their strength and alignment over the summer. Dancers must already be on pointe to participate with pointe shoes. Dancers not yet on pointe will take the whole class in ballet slippers to continue building the strength and alignment necessary for pointe work.
Dancers may register for individual days as Drop Ins ($27 per class).
For dancers in either Ballet 3 or 4 w/ Pointe, or Pointe 1.
This class incorporates 20-30 minutes of pointe or pre-pointe work for students to maintain their strength and alignment over the summer. Dancers must already be on pointe to participate with pointe shoes. Dancers not yet on pointe will take the whole class in ballet slippers to continue building the strength and alignment necessary for pointe work.
Dancers may register for individual days as Drop Ins ($27 per class).
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Int/Adv Ballet (Weekly Class)
For dancers in Ballet 5 and up.
Dancers may register for individual days as Drop Ins ($27 per class).
For dancers in Ballet 5 and up.
Dancers may register for individual days as Drop Ins ($27 per class).
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Open Ballet - Thursday (Mini-Session)
Open Class for Intermediate and Advanced dancers (Ballet 3 and up), ages 10 and up.
Dancers may register for individual days as Drop Ins ($27 per class).
Open Class for Intermediate and Advanced dancers (Ballet 3 and up), ages 10 and up.
Dancers may register for individual days as Drop Ins ($27 per class).
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Elementary Ballet (Mini-Session)
For dancers who have completed Intro to Ballet and dancers in Ballet 1 & 2 (ages 7-11).
For dancers who have completed Intro to Ballet and dancers in Ballet 1 & 2 (ages 7-11).
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Elementary Ballet (Weekly Class)
For dancers who have completed Intro to Ballet or are in Ballet 1 & 2, Ages 7-11.
The basics of ballet barre and center work are taught and developed with emphasis on proper alignment, technique, and musicality.
For dancers who have completed Intro to Ballet or are in Ballet 1 & 2, Ages 7-11.
The basics of ballet barre and center work are taught and developed with emphasis on proper alignment, technique, and musicality.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Adult Ballet - Thursday (Mini-Session)
This class can be an introduction to classical ballet's positions and movements or an opportunity to refine those fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture, nurturing your body and soul, as you move to beautiful music!
Dancers may register for individual days as Drop Ins ($21 per class).
This class can be an introduction to classical ballet's positions and movements or an opportunity to refine those fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture, nurturing your body and soul, as you move to beautiful music!
Dancers may register for individual days as Drop Ins ($21 per class).
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Adult Ballet - Thursday (Weekly Class)
This class can be an introduction to classical ballet's positions and movements or an opportunity to refine those fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture, nurturing your body and soul, as you move to beautiful music!
Dancers may register for individual days as Drop Ins ($21 per class).
This class can be an introduction to classical ballet's positions and movements or an opportunity to refine those fundamentals. Barre and center work will help you stretch and strengthen for improved mobility and posture, nurturing your body and soul, as you move to beautiful music!
Dancers may register for individual days as Drop Ins ($21 per class).
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Int/Adv Pointe (Weekly Class)
For dancers who have already completed a year of Pointe 2 or are in Pointe 3 or 4.
Dancers may register for individual days as Drop Ins ($21 per class).
For dancers who have already completed a year of Pointe 2 or are in Pointe 3 or 4.
Dancers may register for individual days as Drop Ins ($21 per class).
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Ballet & the Beach Dance Camp (Ages 4-6 & 7-9)
Dive into a fun-in-the-sun, ocean-inspired dance adventure! Campers will get creative and make friends while enjoying a daily ballet class, beach-inspired crafts, snack time, and learning a dance to present to their families. Bring a healthy snack and water.
The camp concludes with an informal showcase in the studio on Thursday, July 3rd at 11:30am to celebrate your dancer’s accomplishments!
Dive into a fun-in-the-sun, ocean-inspired dance adventure! Campers will get creative and make friends while enjoying a daily ballet class, beach-inspired crafts, snack time, and learning a dance to present to their families. Bring a healthy snack and water.
The camp concludes with an informal showcase in the studio on Thursday, July 3rd at 11:30am to celebrate your dancer’s accomplishments!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Coppelia Dance Camp (Ages 4-6 & 7-9)
Learn all about the comedic story-ballet that NYCB will present at SPAC this week! Campers will enjoy Coppelia-inspired ballet classes and crafts, and learn choreography to present to their families. Bring a healthy snack and water.
We hope you'll join us for the informal showing on Thursday, July 10th at 11:30am to celebrate your dancer's accomplishments!
Learn all about the comedic story-ballet that NYCB will present at SPAC this week! Campers will enjoy Coppelia-inspired ballet classes and crafts, and learn choreography to present to their families. Bring a healthy snack and water.
We hope you'll join us for the informal showing on Thursday, July 10th at 11:30am to celebrate your dancer's accomplishments!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Intensive Week #3 - Coppelia
Experience the music and choreography from the comedic ballet NYCB just presented at SPAC! This intensive with SABB Director, Miss Lisa, includes a ballet class followed by pointe or pre-pointe and repertory from Coppelia.
Intermediate and Advanced levels (SABB Ballet 3+), Ages 10+.
Experience the music and choreography from the comedic ballet NYCB just presented at SPAC! This intensive with SABB Director, Miss Lisa, includes a ballet class followed by pointe or pre-pointe and repertory from Coppelia.
Intermediate and Advanced levels (SABB Ballet 3+), Ages 10+.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Intensive Week #5 - Back to Ballet
The SABB Faculty will welcome you back and get you ready for the new school year! Each evening will begin with a ballet class which may be followed by pointe, modern, Pilates, and/ or yoga.
Intermediate and Advanced levels (SABB Ballet 3and up), Ages 10 and up.
Dancers may register for individual days as Drop Ins ($65 per day).
The SABB Faculty will welcome you back and get you ready for the new school year! Each evening will begin with a ballet class which may be followed by pointe, modern, Pilates, and/ or yoga.
Intermediate and Advanced levels (SABB Ballet 3and up), Ages 10 and up.
Dancers may register for individual days as Drop Ins ($65 per day).
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Intensive Week #1 - Cinderella
Get ready to waltz the day away at the ball with Miss Dede! This intensive includes a ballet class followed by pointe or pre-pointe, crafts, and repertory.
Intermediate and Advanced levels (SABB Ballet 3+), Ages 10 and up.
Get ready to waltz the day away at the ball with Miss Dede! This intensive includes a ballet class followed by pointe or pre-pointe, crafts, and repertory.
Intermediate and Advanced levels (SABB Ballet 3+), Ages 10 and up.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Intensive Week #2 - Sleeping Beauty & AlignPointe
Advance your artistry and technique with Guest Faculty, Miss Deidre Neal! This intensive includes a ballet class, AlignPointe, and repertory.
AlignPointe is a specialized pointe class designed to build strength, alignment, and power from the ground up. Starting at the barre in parallel to re-pattern and refine technique, dancers progress through thoughtfully structured exercises before moving to the center. There, they apply their newfound awareness and alignment to a short combination, seeing and feeling their growth in real time. Through this deeper ability to organize patterns, cultivate awareness, and achieve true mastery, students’ talents and artistry are revealed — free from tension and gripping, with greater ease and expression.
Intermediate and Advanced levels (SABB Ballet 3+), Ages 10 and up.
Deidre Neal is an American Ballerina, teacher, author, coach, choreographer, and the founder of Ballet Somatics. She studied on full scholarship at The School of American Ballet, where she received invaluable coaching from luminaries such as Balanchine and Alexandra Danilova. Deidre's professional career began with the San Francisco Ballet before she joined the esteemed American Ballet Theatre (ABT), followed by the Vienna State Opera Ballet.
After retiring from performing, she was the Director of Ballet at Roco Dance, mentored at the Stapleton Academy and at UNCSA Faculty. She is also certified in Yoga, Pilates, Massage Therapy, and Holistic Health.
Her teaching method emphasizes placement, precision, speed, and musicality. Her class serves as a sanctuary for dancers of all disciplines, protecting them from injuries, empowering them to express themselves artistically, and sculpting their bodies into vessels of creative expression.
Advance your artistry and technique with Guest Faculty, Miss Deidre Neal! This intensive includes a ballet class, AlignPointe, and repertory.
AlignPointe is a specialized pointe class designed to build strength, alignment, and power from the ground up. Starting at the barre in parallel to re-pattern and refine technique, dancers progress through thoughtfully structured exercises before moving to the center. There, they apply their newfound awareness and alignment to a short combination, seeing and feeling their growth in real time. Through this deeper ability to organize patterns, cultivate awareness, and achieve true mastery, students’ talents and artistry are revealed — free from tension and gripping, with greater ease and expression.
Intermediate and Advanced levels (SABB Ballet 3+), Ages 10 and up.
Deidre Neal is an American Ballerina, teacher, author, coach, choreographer, and the founder of Ballet Somatics. She studied on full scholarship at The School of American Ballet, where she received invaluable coaching from luminaries such as Balanchine and Alexandra Danilova. Deidre's professional career began with the San Francisco Ballet before she joined the esteemed American Ballet Theatre (ABT), followed by the Vienna State Opera Ballet.
After retiring from performing, she was the Director of Ballet at Roco Dance, mentored at the Stapleton Academy and at UNCSA Faculty. She is also certified in Yoga, Pilates, Massage Therapy, and Holistic Health.
Her teaching method emphasizes placement, precision, speed, and musicality. Her class serves as a sanctuary for dancers of all disciplines, protecting them from injuries, empowering them to express themselves artistically, and sculpting their bodies into vessels of creative expression.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
Intensive Week #4 - Paquita
Guest Faculty Marisa Paull Gorst will inspire you to showcase your technique & highlight your personality in a ballet class, pointe, and repertory from Paquita.
Intermediate and Advanced levels (SABB Ballet 3+), Ages 10+
Marisa Paull Gorst studied at the School of American Ballet in NYC and the Kirov Academy in Washington, DC. She danced professionally with classical and contemporary ballet companies in the US and Europe (including Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Dance Patrelle, New Orleans Ballet Theatre), and was featured in the national tour of CATS the Musical and The Phantom Of The Opera in Las Vegas. Ms. Gorst has served on faculty at the School of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, the International Ballet School of Bled in Slovenia, Broadway Dance Center and Peridance in NYC, The Rock School in Las Vegas, and several regional schools in the Hudson Valley. She holds a BA from Smith College.
Guest Faculty Marisa Paull Gorst will inspire you to showcase your technique & highlight your personality in a ballet class, pointe, and repertory from Paquita.
Intermediate and Advanced levels (SABB Ballet 3+), Ages 10+
Marisa Paull Gorst studied at the School of American Ballet in NYC and the Kirov Academy in Washington, DC. She danced professionally with classical and contemporary ballet companies in the US and Europe (including Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Dance Patrelle, New Orleans Ballet Theatre), and was featured in the national tour of CATS the Musical and The Phantom Of The Opera in Las Vegas. Ms. Gorst has served on faculty at the School of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, the International Ballet School of Bled in Slovenia, Broadway Dance Center and Peridance in NYC, The Rock School in Las Vegas, and several regional schools in the Hudson Valley. She holds a BA from Smith College.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio A
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet