Crooked Tree Arts Center - School of Ballet
Founded in 2003 by Artistic Director Heather Raue, the CTAC School of Ballet trains young people for careers in dance and is dedicated to its legacy. The School of Ballet offers professional training in ballet and alternative dance techniques and modalities. Our students have gone on to dance professionally in many American dance companies, attend prestigious BFA and MFA programs, and dance-related careers.
Contact the School of Ballet
Please direct questions to Finley Van Patten, Operations Coordinator: finley@crookedtree.org | 231-340-1878
Dance Studio Addresses (please check course listing for studio location)
- 316 East Mitchell Dance Studio - follow two flights of stairs up to the top floor!
- 461 East Mitchell CTAC Dance Studio - enter through the double doors off the Lake Street side alleyway, turn left at the elevator
Now Open: Registration for Summer Workshops!
SCHOOL OF BALLET SUMMER WORKSHOPS
PRE PROFESSIONAL AND INTERMEDIATE BALLET WORKSHOPS
JUNE 23 – AUGUST 23 (9 weeks – select anywhere from 1-9 weeks)
BEGINNING AND BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE BALLET WORKSHOPS
JULY 14 – AUGUST 1 (3 weeks – select anywhere from 1-3 weeks)
VIDEO DANCE COMP WORKSHOP
AUGUST 4 – AUGUST 22 (3 weeks)
SUMMER ADULT BALLET
JUNE 24 – AUGUST 19 (9 weeks)
Registration for our Fall Session will open at the beginning of August
School of Ballet - Fall 2025
September 8 - December 13 (13 weeks)
Nutcracker Auditions: Saturday, September 13, 1:00-3:00 @ 316 E Mitchell St.
Special Needs Artistic Movement (SNAM): October 6 - December 12 (9 weeks)
Fall for Dance: Saturday, November 1
No classes over Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 24 - Saturday, November 29
Sugar Plum Fairy Tea: Sunday, December 7