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!