Boulder Ballet School

In observance of Juneteenth, Boulder Ballet and Boulder Ballet School will be closed on Friday, June 19. All classes, including youth and adult programs will not be held. ⁠
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We will resume our regular class schedule on Saturday, June 20.⁠
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We wish our community a meaningful Juneteenth as we honor this important day of reflection, education, and celebration.

🌟 Fantasy Adventure Camp Update 🌟

✨ Session 1: July 27–31 = SOLD OUT
✨ Session 2 August 3–5 = SELLING FAST

If your child loves imagination, creativity, storytelling, and dance, now is the time to grab one of the remaining spots for our Fantasy Adventure Dance Camp!

🧚 Ages 5–8
🗓 August 3–7
⏰ 9 AM–3 PM
📍 The Dairy Arts Center
🎭 Family Showcase Friday at 2:30 PM

Campers will create their own fantasy characters, craft magical worlds, make new friends, and bring their adventures to life through dance.

Don’t wait—Session 2 is filling quickly and space is limited. Register now at boulderballet.org/summer-camps or the link in bio. ➡️

NEXT WEEK! // Boulder Ballet Company Rep Workshop with Marian Faustino and Gianna Forte 🌟⁠
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The Boulder Ballet Company Rep Workshop offers dancers a behind-the-scenes look at the artistic process through company repertory, coaching, and rehearsal.⁠
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Participants will learn excerpts from "By Any Other Name" by Amy Seiwert and "A Mi Lado" by Stephanie Martinez—two works recently performed as part of Boulder Ballet's REBELS & INNOVATORS program! ⁠
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Join company dancers Gianna Forte & Marian Faustino on June 20 and explore the intention, musicality, and performance quality that bring these pieces to life! ⁠
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🗓️ June 20⁠
👥 Ages 14–20⁠
💲 $155/single session⁠
🩰 Pointe shoes allowed for BSS Level 6/7 or professional dancers only⁠
📩 Questions? [email protected]⁠
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📸 Photo by Amanda Tipton Photography⁠
Featuring Marian Faustino in "On the Verge of Self-Abandonment" By Kevin Gaël Thomas.

🚲 BIKE OR BUS TO BALLET DAY! 🚌⁠
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On Monday, June 22, we’re turning a parking lot closure into an opportunity to move together for our community and environment.⁠
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Due to repaving, The Dairy Arts Center parking lot will be CLOSED, so we invite you to mark your calendars and join us for Bike or Bus to Ballet Day! Ride your bike, hop on the bus, walk, or carpool to class and help us make the most of the day.⁠
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Even better? A percentage of profits from Adult Drop-In Classes on Monday, June 22 will be donated to Boulder Open Space Conservancy to support the preservation of Boulder’s beautiful outdoor spaces. 💚⁠
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Come take class, support local conservation, and celebrate sustainable movement with us!

Yesterday’s Contemporary Workshop with Trinity England was filled with curiosity, experimentation, collaboration, and movement discovery. 🌟

Dancers spent the day stepping into the unknown, challenging habits, taking creative risks, and finding new ways to connect with themselves and each other through movement.

Thank you, Trinity, for creating a space where process was celebrated, questions were encouraged, and individuality could shine. 🩵

These are just a few moments from a day of movement, imagination, and artistic growth. ✨➡️

COMING UP in our Summer Saturday Workshop Series: Latin Dance with Salsa & Pilates for Dancers 🔥⁠
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Ready to move outside your comfort zone and bring new artistry, musicality, and confidence into your dancing?⁠
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Join professional Salsa artists and world champions Gabriella Gonzales & Carlos Cortes for a full day of Latin dance exploration—starting with a specialized Pilates warm-up led by Laura Thomas to build strength, stability, and body awareness from the ground up.⁠
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💃 Latin Dance with Salsa & Pilates for Dancers⁠
📅 July 11⁠
🕤 9:30 AM–2:00 PM⁠
👥 Ages 14–Adult⁠
💲 $155 for single workshop⁠
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Start the day with a 90-minute Pilates for Dancers session focused on foot & core integration, turnout strength, mobility, and full-body alignment—designed to help dancers move smarter and stronger.⁠
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Then dive into Salsa with Gabriella & Carlos, who have competed and performed internationally, placing as finalists in the professional division at major competitions in Mexico and New York. Learn:⁠
✨ Individual basics⁠
✨ Styling & musicality⁠
✨ Partnering techniques⁠
✨ Choreography⁠
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Whether you’re brand new to Salsa or looking to expand your versatility as a dancer, this workshop is for YOU. Train with internationally recognized artists, challenge yourself in a new style, and experience the joy, rhythm, and connection of Latin dance.⁠
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Register now at the link in bio and join us for this unforgettable Summer Saturday Series experience! 🔥

As we wrap up another incredible school year and look ahead to a summer full of movement, we want to take a moment to celebrate the heart of Boulder Ballet School—our faculty and teachers. 💙⁠
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Whether you've taught with us all year long, led a workshop, covered a class, or stepped in as a substitute, your passion, dedication, and care have helped shape the experience of every dancer who walks through our doors.⁠
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Thank you for sharing your artistry, your expertise, and your love of dance with our community. We are so grateful for each and every one of you and all that you bring to Boulder Ballet School.⁠
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Here's to an amazing year behind us and an inspiring summer ahead. ✨

BRAND NEW // Movement Exploration Workshop with Andrea Basile 🌟⁠
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Join BBS School Director Andrea Basile for our Movement Exploration Workshop designed for dancers ages 11–13. This mini intensive is the perfect opportunity to refine your ballet technique through Technique Integration while exploring how cross-training and contemporary movement can strengthen and elevate your ballet training.⁠
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Whether you’re looking to grow your artistry, expand your movement vocabulary, or deepen your technical understanding, this workshop is for you!⁠
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🩰 Ages 11–13⁠
📅 Friday, June 12⁠
⏰ 11:30 AM–3:30 PM⁠
👤 Andrea Basile⁠
💲 $88⁠
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Don’t miss your chance to train with Andrea this summer and discover new ways to move, grow, and dance. Register now on our website or at the link in bio! 🔗⁠
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Photo by Amanda Tipton Photography.