CALENDAR June 2025-May 2026
This calendar is in process and updated regularly. Please check back often. Questions? 651-690-1588 or spb@spballet.org (Last updated July 3, 2025)
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 & 5: INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY (NO CLASSES)
July 26: Fall registration begins
AUGUST 2025
Audition Week AUGUST 18-21: FALL PLACEMENT CLASSES & REGISTRATION for all SPB dancers Levels 3-7 and new students who wish to enroll in the School-Year Program 2025-26.
Levels 5-7: Aug 18, 19, 20, or 21 at 5:00-7:00pm Technique and Pointe Class
For SPB and new students with more than 1-year of pointe experience. Ages 13-22.
Levels 3-4: Aug 19 or 21 at 4:30-6:30pm Technique Class and Pre-Pointe
For SPB and new students with pre-pointe or less than 1 year of pointe. Ages 11+
Levels 1-2: Aug 19 or 21 at 5:00-6:30pm Technique Class
For SPB and new students with pre-pointe or less than 1 year of pointe. Ages 9+
Audition fee $20 for non-SPB students and students not enrolled in Study Week. AUDITION REGISTER ONLINE>
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23rd: 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)
SEPTEMBER 2025
Sunday, Sep 7 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 2025
FALL FLING OPEN HOUSE TBD: All the performing arts and community based businesses at 655 Fairview!
Oct 16-18: MEA BREAK Adult-Teen Classes only will be held. (NO children’s or Leveled classes)
Oct 31, Thursday: Halloween NO AFTERNOON/EVENING CLASSES
NOVEMBER 2025
Nov 9, Sunday: Nutcracker large group rehearsals; schedule and dancers required TBA
Nov 16, Sunday: Nutcracker large group rehearsals; schedule and dancers required TBA
Thursday, Nov 20: Give To The Max Day!
Nov 18-22: Nutcracker Production week in-studio and at the theater (Handbook to follow)
Nov 21-22: The Nutcracker Reimagined performances at The O’Shaughnessy
Nov 27-29: THANKSGIVING BREAK (NO CLASSES)
DECEMBER 2025
Dec 15-20: Parent Observation Days Pre-Ballet through Level 7 in-person
Dec 21-Jan 4: WINTER BREAK (NO CLASSES)
JANUARY 2026
Jan 5, Monday: Classes Resume
Jan 5-10: Registration and Placement Class Week for new students Second Semester. (Bring a Friend Week!)
Jan 12-17: Mid-year Conferences for Elementary thru Level 7 students. Sign-up online will be available.
Jan 19: MLK HOLIDAY Classes will be held.
Jan 17: Semester 1 ends for School-Year Programs
Jan 19: Semester 2 begins for School-Year Programs
FEBRUARY 2026
Feb 16: PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY Classes will be held.
MARCH 2025
Mar 23-28: Parent Observation Days Pre-Ballet through Level 7 in-person
Contact School Director spb@spballet.org for Summer Study Placement Auditions:
• Ages 14 – 22 Upper Level (with minimum 2 years pointe experience)
• Ages 12 – 15 Middle Level (with ½ year of pointe experience)
APRIL 2025
Apr 3-12: SPRING BREAK-NO CLASSES/NO REHEARSALS (Adult-Teen classes held Sat April 4)
April 13: All Classes Resume
Contact School Director spb@spballet.org for Summer Study Placement Auditions:
• Ages 14 – 22 Upper Level (with minimum 2 years pointe experience)
• Ages 12 – 15 Middle Level (with ½ year of pointe experience)
MAY 2025
Contact School Director spb@spballet.org for Summer Study Placement Auditions:
• Ages 14 – 22 Upper Level (with minimum 2 years pointe experience)
• Ages 12 – 15 Middle Level (with ½ year of pointe experience)
May 10, Sunday: Spring Showcase large group rehearsals; schedule and dancers required TBA
May 17, Sunday: Spring Showcase large group rehearsals; schedule and dancers required TBA
May 23-24: MEMORIAL WEEKEND NO CLASSES/NO REHEARSALS
May 27-30: Spring Showcase Production Week in-studio and at the theater (Handbook to follow)
May 29 & 30: Spring Showcase performances at The O’Shaughnessy
May 30: Last day of classes for the school year
June 1-6: Year-end Conferences for Elementary through Level 7 students (Sign up online)
JUNE 2025
June 1-6: Year-end Conferences for Elementary through Level 7 students (Sign up online)
June 1-14: 1st SUMMER BREAK (NO CLASSES)
June 15: Summer Study, Classes and Children’s programs begin
June 19: JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY Some classes will be held.
JULY 2025
July 4 & 5: INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY (NO CLASSES)
July 25: Fall registration begins
AUGUST 2026
AUGUST 10-14: FALL PLACEMENT CLASSES & REGISTRATION for all SPB dancers Levels 3-6 and new students who wish to enroll in the School-Year Program 2026-27.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th: FALL OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION 9:00-12:00pm for all current SPB students and new students who wish to enroll for Fall 2026-Spring 2027. (Age by Sep 9, 2026)
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 30 – September 13: 2nd SUMMER BREAK. (NO CLASSES)
SEPTEMBER 2026
September 14: First Day of classes!