Crooked Tree Arts Center - School of Ballet
Founded in 2003 by Artistic Director Heather Raue, the CTAC School of Ballet trains young people for professional careers in dance. The School of Ballet has a long legacy of outstanding training in ballet as well as serious contemporary styles and the emerging field of dance film. Former students have danced professionally in major American companies, attended prestigious BFA and MFA programs and excelled in other 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 our Fall Session!
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