Ballet Academy Of Texas

For serious dancers, exceptional training makes all the difference.

The Professional Prep Program at Ballet Academy of Texas is designed for dedicated dancers who aspire to reach the highest levels of classical ballet. Through expert instruction, individualized coaching, and a curriculum focused on developing strong technique, artistry, and performance quality, our students are prepared for the next step in their training—and beyond.

The results speak for themselves.

Fifteen Professional Prep Program alumni are currently dancing in professional careers, performing with ballet companies across the world. Their success began with a commitment to outstanding training, experienced faculty, and a program that develops dancers with the technical excellence and artistry today's professional companies seek.

If you're a dancer in the DFW area with professional aspirations, now is the time to invest in your future. Join a program with a proven record of developing professional artists.

The Program begins September 8 and meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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WEEK 5 OF SUMMER DANCE IS HERE and we welcome the fantastic Andre Silva back this week!

The excitement continues at Ballet Academy of Texas as we begin another week of Summer Intensives and Workshops for Levels 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 dancers.

Ballet Academy of Texas Faculty:

• Tammie Reinsch
• Lindsey Yoes Daniel
• Kendall Cobb
• Abigail Miller
• Jenny Johnston
• Charley David

We have spots open in class for you!

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THE BEST TIME TO BEGIN BALLET TRAINING IS AT THE BEGINNING.

At Ballet Academy of Texas, children ages 3–10 are introduced to classical ballet through a carefully structured curriculum that builds confidence, coordination, musicality, and proper technique from the very first class.

Our Children's Division provides a strong foundation through each stage of development:

• Creative Ballet (Age 3)
• Pre-Ballet (Age 4)
• Primary Ballet
• Level 1
• Level 2

Rather than simply teaching movement, we focus on age-appropriate ballet technique that prepares each dancer for continued success as they progress through our Academy. Every class builds upon the last, creating the strength, discipline, and artistry that become the foundation for a lifetime of dance.
Whether your child dreams of performing on stage or simply wants to experience the joy of ballet, there's no better place to begin.

Contact Ballet Academy of Texas today to schedule a FREE trial class and discover why so many families choose us for exceptional ballet training from the very first step.

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Registration for the 2026–2027 Ballet Academy of Texas Season is NOW OPEN!

We can't wait to welcome our dancers back for another year of exceptional training, growth, and inspiration!

New this season: We're excited to welcome back our entire Academy faculty, with Walker Martin joining us on select weekdays for Levels 2–8!

📅 Important Dates
• July 13 – Registration opens for Summer Students
• July 20 – Registration opens for Returning & New Students
• August 10 – Classes Begin
• August 16 – Ballet Ensemble of Texas Auditions
• September 8 – Professional Prep Program Begins
• September 12 – Mandatory Nutcracker Parent Meeting
• September 19 – Nutcracker Auditions

📖 Be sure to download the 2026–2027 Academy Brochure for class schedules, tuition, calendar, policies, and registration information. Check your email for details.

We look forward to another incredible season of dancing with our Ballet Academy of Texas family!


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WEEK 4 OF SUMMER DANCE IS HERE!

The excitement continues at Ballet Academy of Texas as we begin another week of Summer Intensives and Workshops for our Young Dancer Workshop, and Level 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 dancers.

Ballet Academy of Texas Faculty:
• Rayleigh Vendt
• Tammie Reinsch
• Lindsey Yoes Daniel
• Kendall Cobb

This week is about hard work, creativity, and artistic growth as our dancers continue making the most of their summer training.

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🌊🐚 Starting Next Week: Under the Sea! 🐠
There’s still time to join Ballet Academy of Texas’s Young Dancer Workshop: Under the Sea!

Beginning July 13, our Creative Ballet, Preballet, and Primary Ballet dancers will dive into a magical underwater adventure filled with dancing, imagination, crafts, music, and ocean-themed fun. From shimmering sea creatures to underwater treasures, it’s the perfect way for young dancers to spend a summer week at the studio.

📅 July 13–17
This is the final Young Dancer Workshop of Summer 2026, so don’t miss your chance to join the fun. Limited spaces remain—register today!

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WEEK 3 OF SUMMER DANCE IS HERE!
The excitement continues at Ballet Academy of Texas as we begin another week of Summer Intensives and Workshops for our Level 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 dancers.

This week’s classes will focus on building strength, refining technique, developing artistry, and inspiring a love of learning through dance.

Ballet Academy of Texas Faculty:
• Jenny Johnston
• Tammie Reinsch
• Lindsey Yoes Daniel
• Kendall Cobb
• Abigail Miller

We look forward to an inspiring week of hard work, creativity, and artistic growth as our dancers continue making the most of their summer training.

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DREAMING OF A CAREER IN DANCE?
The Original Pre-Professional Program in the Metroplex

📅 Begins September 8
🕙 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | Tues, Wed, Thurs
Stellar faculty: Penny Askew, Anna Donovan, Lindsey Yoes Daniel
For over a decade, this intensive program has shaped dancers for the stage:

Joseph Dang, Company Dancer with Ohio Contemporary Ballet
Isabella Desabrais, Studio Company with Sarasota Ballet
Adrian Fite, Second Company with Ballet West
Breanne Granlund, Soloist with American Ballet Theatre
Sheridan Guerin, Corps with Colorado Ballet
Ellie Heatherington, School of Dance at Florida State University
Vanessa Jenks, Ballet Company at Texas A&M University
Audrey King, Artist with Singapore Ballet
Mimi Lamar, Company Artist with Oakland Ballet
Betsy McBride, Soloist with American Ballet Theatre
Adam Phillips, Soloist with Texas Ballet Theater
Trevin Ralphs, Apprentice with Sarasota Ballet
Patrick Simons, Studio Company with Oklahoma City Ballet
Pearl Smith, Company Dancer with First State Ballet Theatre
Yuki Takahashi, Soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet
Aldrin Vendt, Company Dancer with Arkansas Ballet
Nathan Vendt, Corps with American Ballet Theatre
Rayleigh Vendt, Corps with Texas Ballet Theater

Tailored for advanced dancers preparing for a professional career, our curriculum focuses on classical repertoire and the technical foundations of variation work.
🎓 Serious dancers. Real results.
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We’re entering the final days of the Stars of Tomorrow Tour!
Today, our dancers and faculty have arrived in beautiful Innsbruck, Austria, for the last stop of this incredible international adventure.

Over the next few days, our dancers will:
Perform in one Gala Performance
Present two matinee performances
Participate in a cultural exchange with local students

After sharing their artistry and representing Ballet Academy of Texas on the international stage, our group will return home on July 2.

As our Austria journey comes to a close, we are already looking forward to welcoming everyone back to the studio!
📅 Workshops and Summer Intensives resume next week, and we can't wait to see our dancers back in class for four more exciting weeks of training, growth, and summer dance fun.

Safe travels to our performers, and thank you for following along on this unforgettable journey!

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AUDITION NOTICE
2026/27 Ballet Ensemble of Texas

📅 Audition Date: August 16, 2026
If you dream of performing, growing as an artist, and being part of a pre-professional performing company, we invite you to audition!

Audition Requirements:
• Minimum age 12 and evaluated for Level 6 or above at Ballet Academy of Texas
• Bring pointe shoes if you have completed at least one year of pointe training
• Currently taking five or more ballet classes per week exclusively at Ballet Academy of Texas
• Available for rehearsals on Tuesday evenings, select Thursday evenings, and Saturday afternoons from August through May
• Able to attend the Mandatory Winter Workshop – January 2–6, 2027

2026/27 Performance Season
October 3 – Arts Sip & Stroll
October 30 & 31 – Dracula… A Ballet with a Bite
December 5 & 6 – The Nutcracker
April 24 & 25 – George Skibine’s The Firebird and Other Works
May 15 – Ballet Academy of Texas Spring Gala
Additional performance opportunities to be announced!

This is your chance to train, perform, and create unforgettable memories alongside fellow dancers while bringing beautiful productions to audiences throughout North Texas.

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