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Alameda Ballet Academy was founded in 2003 by Artistic Director Abra Rudisill.

It was created to impart the best elements of the classical ballet tradition to local dance students and the surrounding community.

10/29/2026

TAKE CLASS WITH OUR SUGAR PLUM FAIRY!

The magic of The Nutcracker is coming to the studio!
Join us for a special ballet master class led by Emilie Lewis, our 2026 Sugar Plum Fairy in Alameda Civic Ballet’s The Nutcracker!

A former dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company, Emilie will share her artistry, musicality, and professional experience just days before taking the stage!

📅 Tuesday, December 15, 2026 ⏰ 5:15–6:45 PM 📍 Alameda Ballet Academy | Alameda, CA 🩰 ABA Levels B4–B6 or Intermediate/Advanced dancers ages 12+
💫 ABA Students: $35 | Outside Students: $40
Registration is open! Scan the QR code or visit the registration link in our bio.

✨ Don’t miss this special opportunity to dance with our Sugar Plum Fairy!

10/19/2026

And just like that… it’s Nutcracker season!🎄🩰🐭

The cast is set, rehearsals are in full swing, and tickets are officially on sale! The excitement is building, and we can’t wait to bring this beloved holiday tradition to the stage!

Every dancer’s journey begins somewhere… perhaps yours begins here!

🩰 LAST CALL FOR YOUTH ENROLLMENT! A few spots remain in our 2026–2027 youth ballet program at Alameda Ballet Academy!

✨ FREE trial classes available! 📧 Email [email protected] to schedule a trial or register.

The Nutcracker | December 19 & 20
Castro Valley Center for the Arts  🎟️ Tickets on sale now — link in bio!

10/14/2026

Our Fall II Adult Ballet Series is almost here, and registration is NOW OPEN!

Whether you're stepping up to the barre for the first time, returning to ballet, or continuing your training, we have a class for you!

✨ All experience levels welcome
✨ Supportive, inspiring atmosphere
✨ Great exercise for your body & mind
✨ No experience? No problem!

📅 6-Week Series: October 26 – December 7
🍁 No classes Thanksgiving week (Nov. 23)

Make time for YOU this fall! - https://mailchi.mp/alamedaballet/fallballetforadults2

10/07/2026

🎟️✨ TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! ✨🎟️

The magic of The Nutcracker returns this December! Join Clara on her journey through the Land of Snowflakes and into the Kingdom of Sweets, featuring Emilie Lewis of Royal Winnipeg Ballet as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Boston Ballet Principal Yue Shi as her Cavalier. 🩰✨

🎄 December 19 & 20, 2026
📍 Castro Valley Center for the Arts

Reserve your seats today! https://mailchi.mp/alamedacivicballet/nut2026

09/23/2026

A huge thank you to Tutu School for hosting us for such a fun collaborative Open House, and to all of the families and little dancers who came out to join us! 💕

We loved sharing an afternoon of ballet, stories, crafts, dancing, and lots of smiles with you.

A special thank you to our beautiful ABA dancers Emily N. and Aria H. for sharing their dancing, and to Miss Karin for bringing the stories behind each variation to life. 🌸

We hope everyone had as much fun as we did. Thank you, Tutu School, for welcoming the Alameda Ballet Academy community—we loved celebrating the joy of dance together! 🩰

09/13/2026

🐭 WHY ARE YOU JUST SITTING AROUND?! 😆

Get your head in the game — NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS ARE TODAY! 🎄🩰✨

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AUDITIONS
✨ 12:30–1:30 PM — All Boys, Ages 6+
✨ 1:45–2:30 PM — Ages 4–5 / ABA Pre-Ballet
✨ 2:45–3:45 PM — Ages 6–7 / ABA Ballet 1
✨ 4:00–5:00 PM — ABA Tween/Teens (1–3+ years dance experience)

📍 Alameda Ballet Academy 1402 Park Street, Alameda

Open auditions — you do NOT need to be an ABA student to audition!

Come dance with us and be part of the magic.

09/10/2026

🎄✨ OPEN AUDITIONS — ALAMEDA CIVIC BALLET’S 2026 NUTCRACKER! ✨🎄

Calling young dancers from across the Bay Area! You do NOT have to be an Alameda Ballet Academy student to audition or perform in our Nutcracker!

Come be part of a magical holiday tradition featuring professional guest artists, beautiful handmade costumes, fantastic dancers, and a full theatrical production at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts.

OPEN AUDITIONS
📅 Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13
📍 Alameda Ballet Academy, 1402 Park Street, Alameda
⭐ Ages 4+
⭐ Opportunities for boys and girls, beginning through advanced dancers
⭐ Audition fee: $15

Auditioning does not commit you to performing — but dancers must audition to be considered for a role. Come meet us, experience an audition, and find out how YOU could be part of this year’s production!

🎭 PERFORMANCES: DECEMBER 19 & 20, 2026
📍 Castro Valley Center for the Arts

Whether this would be your very first Nutcracker or you’ve been dreaming of returning to the stage, we’d love to see you there. The rehearsals, the costumes, the backstage friendships, the excitement of the theater…it’s an experience you’ll never forget.

Register: https://alamedaballet.com/aba-performances/nutcracker/

PLEASE SHARE with dancers, friends, schools, and families throughout the Bay Area. Help us spread the word — auditions are THIS WEEKEND! 🎄🩰✨

09/09/2026

🍂 Fall classes are underway at Alameda Ballet Academy! 🩰

It’s not too late to join us for the fall semester—and this is a great week to get started! With Nutcracker auditions happening this weekend, dancers can come into the studio, meet their teachers, take class, and feel ready for audition day.

🍁 Fall enrollment is still open
🩰 Ages 3–Adult
✨ Nutcracker Auditions: Sept. 12–13

https://mailchi.mp/alamedaballet/fallballetnutcrackerauditions

08/17/2026

NEW CLASSES ARE HERE! 🩰

We’re excited to introduce Creative Movement for our littlest dancers, ages 3.5+, and our brand-new Tween & Teen Program designed to help older dancers build technique, confidence, and a deeper love of dance. 💕

Enrollment is open now and classes begin this week! Find the perfect class and join us this season! - https://mailchi.mp/alamedaballet/newclasses

08/15/2026

🌈NEW CLASS ALERT!✨

Meet Creative Movement—a playful first step into ballet for our littlest dancers! Designed for ages 3.5+, this drop-off class introduces ballet basics through music, imagination, storytelling, and movement while helping dancers build confidence and independence. 💕

Enrollment is open, and classes begin August 22!

Address

1402 Park Street
Alameda, CA
94501

Telephone

+15103371929

Website

http://www.alamedaballet.com/, http://alamedacivicballet.org/

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