"RAISING THE BARRE" FOR OVER 60 YEARS!

Since 1967, the Contra Costa Ballet Centre has been one of the most prominent, classical ballet schools in California. Developing dancers of all ages and aspirations, Contra Costa Ballet's program

focuses on the joy and excellence of dance at all levels. 

CLASSES & PROGRAMS

Classes are offered in three instructional divisions, serving children through adults, with opportunities for enrollment throughout the year.

CHILDREN'S DIVISION (AGE 4 - 6)

STUDENT DIVISION (AGE 7 - 18)

SUMMER INTENSIVE (AGE 8 - 19)

OPEN DIVISION (TEENS & ADULTS)

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The Contra Costa Ballet Company performs two high-quality productions annually at the Lesher Center for the Arts: The Nutcracker and Spring Rep'.

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EVENTS & PRODUCTIONS
DIRECTORS & FACULTY

Directors Richard Cammack and
Zola Dishong, with distinguished careers at American Ballet Theatre and San Francisco Ballet, along with a world-class faculty, provide students with a rich background of

experience and expertise.

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NEWS & UPDATES

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​Registration is Open

Reserve your dancer's space in the studio this Fall! Visit our Children's Division (age 4 - 6) or Student Division (Age 7 - 18) pages for class schedules and information.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

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FALL 2022
Monday, August 15 – Fall Session begins
Monday, September 5 – SCHOOL CLOSED – LABOR DAY
Thursday, November 24 & Friday, November 25 – SCHOOL CLOSED – THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

 (The Nutcracker performers have warm-up classes/performances on 11/25)
Friday, November 25 through Sunday, November 27 – The Nutcracker at the Lesher Center for the Arts

Monday, December 19 through Monday, January 2 – SCHOOL CLOSED – WINTER BREAK

SPRING 2023
Tuesday, January 3 – Spring Session begins
Monday, January 16 – SCHOOL CLOSED - MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
Monday, February 20 – SCHOOL CLOSED – PRESIDENTS’ DAY
Monday, April 3 through Sunday, April 9 – SCHOOL CLOSED – SPRING BREAK
Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13 – Spring Rep' at the Lesher Center for the Arts
Monday, May 29 – SCHOOL CLOSED – MEMORIAL DAY
Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 – Student Showcase at Diablo Valley College Performing Arts Center
Sunday, June 4 – Spring Session ends

HELP US MAKE YOUNG DANCERS'
DREAMS COME TRUE...

Learn how you can support deserving Bay Area youth
through the Contra Costa Ballet Foundation!

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