CALENDAR September 2024-August 2025
This calendar is in process and updated regularly. Please check back often. Questions? 651-690-1588 or spb@spballet.org (Last updated Sep 7, 2024)
August 26 – September 8: 2nd SUMMER BREAK. (NO CLASSES)
SEPTEMBER 2024
Sunday, Sep 8 12:45-1:45pm Parent/Dancer Meet and Greet. It’s powerful when we all come together to support each other.
Parents, caregivers and families are essential partners in the training of your dancer. Hear from families of students in all levels about their experiences and help the school thrive for everyone. This meeting covers school policies, calendar, and performance information with time for Q&A and meeting each other.
Sep 9: FIRST DAY of classes. Adult-Teen classes also resume.
OCTOBER 2024
FALL FLING OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, OCT 5: All the performing arts and community based businesses at 655 Fairview!
Oct 17-19: MEA BREAK Adult-Teen Classes only will be held. (NO children’s or Leveled classes)
Oct 31, Thursday: Halloween NO AFTERNOON/EVENING CLASSES
NOVEMBER 2024
Nov 3, Sunday: Nutcracker large group rehearsals; schedule and dancers required TBA
Nov 10, Sunday: Nutcracker large group rehearsals; schedule and dancers required TBA
Nov 17, Sunday: Nutcracker large group rehearsals; schedule and dancers required TBA
Thursday, Nov 21: Give To The Max Day!
Nov 18-23: Nutcracker Production week in-studio and at the theater (Handbook to follow)
Nov 22-23: The Nutcracker Reimagined performances at The O’Shaughnessy
Nov 28-30: THANKSGIVING BREAK (NO CLASSES)
DECEMBER 2024
Dec 16-21: Parent Observation Days Pre-Ballet through Level 7 in-person
Dec 23-Jan 4: WINTER BREAK (NO CLASSES)
JANUARY 2025
Jan 6, Monday: Classes Resume
Jan 6-11: Registration and Placement Class Week for new students Second Semester. (Bring a Friend Week!)
Jan 20: MLK HOLIDAY Classes will be held.
Jan 20-25: Mid-year Conferences for Elementary thru Level 7 students. Sign-up online will be available.
Jan 24: Semester 1 ends for School-Year Programs
Jan 27: Semester 2 begins for School-Year Programs
FEBRUARY 2025
Feb 17: PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY Classes will be held.
MARCH 2025
Mar 17-21: Parent Observation Days Pre-Ballet through Level 7 in-person
Mar 23, Sunday: Summer Study Audition 1 for new students.
- Ages 14 – 22
• 1:30-3:30pm Upper Level (with minimum 2 years pointe experience) - Ages 12 – 15
• 12:15-2:15pm Middle Level (with ½ year of pointe experience)
Mar 31-Apr 5: SPRING BREAK-NO CLASSES/NO REHEARSALS
APRIL 2025
April 7: All Classes Resume
Apr 27, Sunday: Summer Study Audition 2 for new students.
- Ages 14 – 22
• 1:30-3:30pm Upper Level (with minimum 2 years pointe experience) - Ages 12 – 15
• 12:15-2:15pm Middle Level (with ½ year of pointe experience)
Apr 28-May 3: Year-end Conferences for Elementary through Level 7 students (Sign up online)
MAY 2025
May 4, Sunday: Spring Showcase large group rehearsals; schedule and dancers required TBA
May 18, Sunday: Spring Showcase large group rehearsals; schedule and dancers required TBA
May 26: MEMORIAL DAY NO CLASSES/NO REHEARSALS
May 27-31: Spring Showcase Production Week in-studio and at the theater (Handbook to follow)
May 30 & 31: Spring Showcase performances at The O’Shaughnessy
May 31: Last day of classes for the school year
JUNE 2025
June 1-15: 1st SUMMER BREAK (NO CLASSES)
June 16: Summer Study, Classes and Children’s programs begin
June 19: JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY Some classes will be held.
JULY 2025
July 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY (NO CLASSES)
July 26: Fall registration begins
AUGUST 2025
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9th: FALL PLACEMENT CLASSES & REGISTRATION for all SPB dancers Levels 3-6 and new students who wish to enroll in the School-Year Program 2025-26.
12:00-2:00pm Technique and Pointe Class for
Levels 4, 5, 6 of SPB and new students with more than 1-year of pointe experience. Ages 13-22.
2:30-4:00pm Technique Class for
Level 3 of SPB and new students with pre-pointe or less than 1 year of pointe. Ages 11+
Audition fee $20 for non-SPB students. AUDITION REGISTER ONLINE>
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16th: FALL OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION 9:00-12:00pm for all current SPB students and new students who wish to enroll for Fall 2025-Spring 2026. (Age by Sep 9, 2025)
Level 2 Ballet ages 9-12
Level 1 Ballet ages 8-11
Elementary Ballet age 7-8 (no previous experience)
Pre-Ballet age 6 (Semester sessions)
Creative Dance ages 4-5 (5-week sessions)
Parent & Me ages 2.5-4 (5-week sessions)
August 24 – September 7: 2nd SUMMER BREAK. (NO CLASSES)
July 26: Fall registration begins
SEPTEMBER 2025
September 8: First Day of classes!