Level I
Ages 3–5
Training · 2026–2027 season
Plan the season.
Find your class group and weekly schedule, then check the academy calendar. All times are local to Scottsdale, Arizona, and schedules are subject to change.
Class placement
Find the right level
Level II
Suggested ages 5–7
Level III
Assessment only
Level IV
Assessment only
Age 13+
Ages 13+
Pre-Professional
Intermediate, Advanced, and Professional · Audition only
Pointe and pre-pointe students must take at least three ballet classes in their level, including ballet on the same day as pointe.
2026–2027 class schedule
Weekly schedules by group
Select a group to see its full schedule. Days with no listed sessions are omitted; invitation-only classes and other conditions appear beside the relevant class.
Level IAges 3–5
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 10:00–10:45 (a.m./p.m. to confirm) | Ballet / Creative MovementThe PDF prints 10:45 p.m.; confirm this class time with the academy. |
| Wednesday | 3:00–3:45 p.m. | Ballet / Creative Movement |
| Thursday | 3:15–4:00 p.m. | Ballet / Creative Movement |
| Saturday | 9:00–9:45 a.m. | Ballet + Tap |
Level IISuggested ages 5–7
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Jazz and Musical Theater |
| Tuesday | 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Contemporary & Acro |
| Wednesday | 3:45–4:45 p.m. | Ballet / Stretching |
| Friday | 5:00–6:00 p.m. | Ballroom II + III |
| Saturday | 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Ballet |
| Saturday | 10:30–11:15 a.m. | Technique & Tricks |
Level IIIAssessment only
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Ballet |
| Monday | 5:00–6:00 p.m. | Contemporary |
| Tuesday | 5:00–6:15 p.m. | Ballet |
| Tuesday | 6:15–7:00 p.m. | Stretch / Strength + Terminology |
| Wednesday | 3:45–4:30 p.m. | Ballet / Stretch |
| Wednesday | 4:45–5:45 p.m. | Musical Theater |
| Thursday | 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Jazz / Acro |
| Thursday | 5:15–6:15 p.m. | Ballet |
| Friday | 5:00–6:00 p.m. | Ballroom II + III |
| Saturday | 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Ballet |
| Saturday | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Character |
| Saturday | 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Stretch + Floor Barre |
Level IVAssessment only
Pointe and pre-pointe students must take at least three ballet classes in their level, including ballet on the same day as pointe.
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5:00–6:15 p.m. | Ballet |
| Monday | 6:15–7:15 p.m. | Stretch + Strength + Terminology |
| Monday | 7:15–8:15 p.m. | Contemporary |
| Tuesday | 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Ballet |
| Tuesday | 5:00–6:00 p.m. | Pointe / Pre-Pointe |
| Tuesday | 6:15–7:15 p.m. | Ballroom |
| Wednesday | 4:30–5:45 p.m. | Ballet |
| Wednesday | 5:45–6:45 p.m. | Musical Theater |
| Thursday | 4:00–5:15 p.m. | Ballet |
| Thursday | 5:15–6:15 p.m. | Character |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Tap |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:00 a.m. | Ballet |
| Saturday | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Lyrical / Jazz + Improv |
| Saturday | 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Stretch + Floor Barre |
Age 13+Ages 13+
Pointe and pre-pointe students must take at least three ballet classes in their level, including ballet on the same day as pointe.
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 6:15–7:15 p.m. | Ballet |
| Monday | 7:15–8:15 p.m. | Musical Theater |
| Tuesday | 6:00–7:15 p.m. | Ballet |
| Tuesday | 7:15–8:15 p.m. | Ballroom |
| Wednesday | 5:45–7:15 p.m. | Ballet |
| Wednesday | 7:15–8:15 p.m. | Lyrical / Contemporary |
| Thursday | 6:15–7:15 p.m. | Ballet |
| Thursday | 7:15–8:15 p.m. | Jazz |
| Saturday | 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Character |
| Saturday | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Ballet + Pre-Pointe / Pointe |
| Saturday | 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Stretch + Floor Barre |
Pre-Professional / IntermediateAudition only
Pointe and pre-pointe students must take at least three ballet classes in their level, including ballet on the same day as pointe.
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Ballet |
| Monday | 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Musical Theater |
| Monday | 5:15–6:15 p.m. | Repertoire |
| Monday | 6:15–7:15 p.m. | Progression + Contemporary |
| Monday | 7:15–8:15 p.m. | Flamenco — Intermediate + Advanced + Professional |
| Tuesday | 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Ballet |
| Tuesday | 4:15–5:15 p.m. | Contemporary |
| Tuesday | 5:15–6:15 p.m. | Character |
| Tuesday | 6:15–7:15 p.m. | Ballroom with Level IV |
| Tuesday | 7:15–8:30 p.m. | Elite CompanyParticipation requires enrollment in MBA’s pre-professional program. Company participation is by audition only. |
| Wednesday | 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Ballet |
| Wednesday | 4:15–5:15 p.m. | Lyrical / Improv |
| Wednesday | 5:15–6:00 p.m. | Stretch / Strength + Lines |
| Wednesday | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Quality Movement |
| Thursday | 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Ballet |
| Thursday | 4:15–5:15 p.m. | Jazz |
| Thursday | 5:15–6:15 p.m. | Pointe / Pre-Pointe Technique + Variations |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Tap |
| Saturday | 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Ballet — Advanced + IntermediateInvitation only |
| Saturday | 12:30–1:15 p.m. | PartneringInvitation only |
Pre-Professional / AdvancedAudition only
Pointe and pre-pointe students must take at least three ballet classes in their level, including ballet on the same day as pointe.
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Ballet |
| Monday | 4:15–5:15 p.m. | Repertoire |
| Monday | 5:15–6:15 p.m. | Quality Movement + Stretch |
| Monday | 6:15–7:15 p.m. | Musical Theater / Acting / Auditions |
| Monday | 7:15–8:15 p.m. | Flamenco — Intermediate + Advanced + Professional |
| Tuesday | 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Ballet |
| Tuesday | 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Pointe Technique + Variations |
| Tuesday | 5:15–6:15 p.m. | Stretch + Strength + Lines |
| Tuesday | 6:15–7:15 p.m. | Contemporary |
| Tuesday | 7:15–8:15 p.m. | Ballroom — Ages 13+ with Professional + Advanced |
| Wednesday | 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Ballet |
| Wednesday | 4:15–5:15 p.m. | Repertoire |
| Wednesday | 5:15–6:00 p.m. | Stretch / Strength + Lines |
| Wednesday | 6:15–7:15 p.m. | Lyrical / Improv |
| Thursday | 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Ballet |
| Thursday | 4:00–5:00 p.m. | PartneringInvitation only |
| Thursday | 5:15–6:15 p.m. | Jazz |
| Thursday | 6:15–7:15 p.m. | Character |
| Thursday | 7:30–8:15 p.m. | Tap — Advanced + Professional |
| Saturday | 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Ballet — Advanced + IntermediateInvitation only |
| Saturday | 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Pointe + Variation |
Pre-Professional / ProfessionalAudition only
Pointe and pre-pointe students must take at least three ballet classes in their level, including ballet on the same day as pointe.
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Ballet |
| Monday | 4:15–5:15 p.m. | Repertoire |
| Monday | 5:15–6:15 p.m. | Musical Theater / Acting / Auditions |
| Monday | 6:15–7:15 p.m. | Quality Movement + Stretch |
| Monday | 7:15–8:15 p.m. | Flamenco — Intermediate + Advanced + Professional |
| Tuesday | 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Ballet |
| Tuesday | 4:00–5:00 p.m. | PartneringInvitation only |
| Tuesday | 5:15–6:15 p.m. | Contemporary |
| Tuesday | 6:15–7:15 p.m. | Character |
| Tuesday | 7:15–8:15 p.m. | Boys’ Class — All Levels |
| Tuesday | 7:15–8:15 p.m. | Ballroom — Ages 13+ with Professional + Advanced |
| Wednesday | 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Ballet |
| Wednesday | 4:15–5:15 p.m. | Repertoire |
| Wednesday | 5:15–6:15 p.m. | Lyrical / Improv |
| Wednesday | 6:15–7:00 p.m. | Stretch / Strength + Lines |
| Thursday | 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Ballet |
| Thursday | 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Pointe Technique + Variation |
| Thursday | 5:15–6:15 p.m. | Stretch + Strength + Lines |
| Thursday | 6:15–7:15 p.m. | Jazz |
| Thursday | 7:30–8:15 p.m. | Tap — Advanced + Professional |
| Thursday | 7:15–8:15 p.m. | Pasha EnsembleInvitation only; confirm participation in overlapping classes with the academy. |
| Saturday | 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Ballet — Professional + AdvancedInvitation only |
| Saturday | 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Pointe + Variation |
Performance CompanyPre-professional enrollment required · Audition only
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15–8:30 p.m. | Elite Company + Pre-Pro |
| Wednesday | 6:45–7:45 p.m. | Petite Elite |
| Wednesday | 7:00–8:15 p.m. | Elite Company |
| Friday | 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Petite Class |
| Saturday | 9:00–10:30 a.m. | Mini Elite |
Adult ClassesOpen adult classes
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15–8:30 p.m. | Ballet |
| Wednesday | 7:15–8:15 p.m. | Ballroom |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:45 p.m. | Ballet |
| Saturday | 9:45–10:45 a.m. | Beginning Adult Ballet |
2026–2027 season calendar
Dates at a glance
All dates are local to Scottsdale and subject to change.
Full 2026–2027 calendar · 31 entries
The 2026–2027 season has ended. You can still browse these dates or ask the academy about the next season.
Open house & enrollment
4–6 p.m.
Free level placement & open enrollment
See the season PDF for age-group class times.
Classes begin; tuition due
Pre-professional and regular classes.
Parent swap meet
Parents may sell costumes, dance clothing, and dance items at the studio.
Labor Day Grand Prix Intensive
No regular classes during Labor Day GPI.
Nutcracker auditions
Ages 4–8: 1:30 p.m.; ages 9–13: 2:30 p.m.; ages 14+: 3:45 p.m.
Nutcracker participation fee due
Payable to Phoenix Ballet. See the season PDF for the listed fees.
Fall break
No regular or pre-professional classes.
Second-quarter tuition due
Halloween · day off
No regular classes.
Nutcracker dog auditions
Veterans Day · day off
No regular or pre-professional classes.
Thanksgiving break
No classes held.
The Nutcracker · Herberger Theater
Dates as printed in the academy season PDF; confirm performance dates and tickets with Phoenix Ballet.
Winter break
No regular classes.
The Nutcracker · Arizona Financial Theatre
Confirm performance dates and tickets with Phoenix Ballet.
Winter Grand Prix Intensive
At the academy studios.
Classes resume; tuition due
Monthly, third-quarter, and second-installment tuition due.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day · day off
No regular or pre-professional classes.
Presidents Day · day off
No regular or pre-professional classes.
Golden Swan rehearsals
Rehearsal range printed with the February 27 show in the season PDF.
Golden Swan Gala
Fourth-quarter tuition due
Easter break
No regular or pre-professional classes.
Snow White
Dates as listed in the academy season calendar.
Summer Intensive early-pay deadline
Last day for the early-pay discount for ages 8+, as listed in the season PDF.
Spring break
No regular or pre-professional classes. The PDF lists YAGP finals April 26–May 2.
Ballet exams
The PDF marks this date as to be determined. Confirm with the academy.
Last day of regular classes
Spring show
Summer Intensive
The PDF prints July 23/24 as the end date; confirm the final day with the academy.