CALENDAR Sep 2026-May 2027
This calendar is in process and updated regularly. Please check back often. Questions? 651-690-1588 or spb@spballet.org (Last updated Aug 12, 2026)
SEPTEMBER 2026
Tuesday, Sep 8: FIRST DAY OF CLASSES! Adult classes also resume.
Saturday, Sep 12: FALL OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION 9:00-1:00pm for all current SPB students and new students who wish to enroll for Fall 2026-Spring 2027. (Age by Sep 8, 2026)
Observe a portion of class:
9:00am Parent & Me ages 2.5-4 (5-week sessions)
9:45am Creative Dance ages 4-5 (5-week sessions)
11:45am Pre-Ballet age 6 (Semester sessions)
12:45pm Elementary Ballet age 7 (School-Year program)
Placement classes for new students in Levels 4-7:
Level 4 9:00-10:30am. Pre-requisite Level 3 or equivalent.
Levels 5-7 11:45am-1:45pm. Pre-requisite Level 4 or equivalent.
Register for classes in all levels:
NOTE: Join by October 3rd in Elementary through Level 7 Ballet to participate in The Nutcracker Reimagined Dec 11 &12 at The O’Shaughnessy!
OCTOBER 2026
FALL FLING OCT 10, 3-6PM: All the performing arts and community based businesses at 655 Fairview in the parking lot for a fun-filled, joyous afternoon!
Oct 15-17: MEA BREAK Adult classes only will be held. (NO children’s or Leveled classes)
Oct 31: Halloween Wear costumes to class!
NOVEMBER 2026
Nov 2: Parent Observation Day: for Level 3, Level 4
Nov 5: Parent Observation Day: for Level 1, Level 2, Studio Company
Thursday, Nov 19: Give To The Max Day!
Nov 22, Sunday: Nutcracker large group rehearsals; schedule TBA
Nov 25-28: THANKSGIVING BREAK (NO CLASSES)
DECEMBER 2026
Dec 7 and 8: Nutcracker in-studio rehearsals
Dec 9-12: Nutcracker Production week at the theater (Handbook to follow)
Dec 11-12: The Nutcracker Reimagined performances at The O’Shaughnessy
Dec 14-19: Adult classes only
Dec 21-Jan 3: WINTER BREAK (NO CLASSES)
JANUARY 2027
Jan 4, Monday: Classes Resume
Jan 4-9: Registration and Placement Class Week for new students Second Semester. (Bring a Friend Week!)
Jan 18-21: Mid-year Conferences for Level 1 thru Level 7 students. Sign-up online will be available.
Jan 18: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan 30: Semester 1 ends for School-Year Programs
FEBRUARY 2027
Feb 1: Semester 2 begins for School-Year Programs
Feb 15: PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY Classes will be held.
MARCH 2027
Mar 22 & 25: Parent Observation Days Pre-Ballet through Level 7 in-person
Mar 26-Apr 3: SPRING BREAK-NO CLASSES/NO REHEARSALS
APRIL 2027
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 2027
May 27: Last day of classes for the school year
May 28-31: MEMORIAL WEEKEND NO CLASSES/NO REHEARSALS
JUNE 2027
June 1: Spring Showcase in-studio large group rehearsal (Handbook to follow)
June 2 and 3: Spring Showcase in theater rehearsals (Handbook to follow)
June 4 and 5: Spring Showcase performances at The O’Shaughnessy
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)
June 7-9: Year-end Conferences for Elementary through Level 7 students (Sign up online)
June 7-12: 1st SUMMER BREAK (NO CLASSES)
June 14-18: Summer Intensive Study | Progressive Levels and Studio Company Levels. In-Studio Showing on the 18th.
June 19: JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY Some classes will be held.
JULY 2027
July 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY (NO CLASSES)
July 26: Fall registration begins
AUGUST 2027
AUGUST TBD: FALL PLACEMENT CLASSES & REGISTRATION for all SPB dancers Levels 4-7 and new students who wish to enroll in the School-Year Program 2027-28.
AUGUST TBD: FALL OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION 9:00-12:00pm for all current SPB students and new students who wish to enroll for Fall 2027-Spring 2028. (Age by Sep 9, 2027)
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 23 – September 6: 2nd SUMMER BREAK. (NO CLASSES)
SEPTEMBER 2027
September 7: First Day of classes!