School of Ballet
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
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School of Ballet - Session registration
Now Open: Registration for our Fall Session!
Fall Session: September 14 - December 12 (12 weeks)
Nutcracker Auditions: Saturday, September 19, 1:00-3:00 pm, 316 E. Mitchell St. studio. All enrolled dancers ages 4+ are welcome to audition!
Fall for Dance: Friday, October 30, 7:00 pm, Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center
Sugar Plum Fairy Tea: Sunday, December 13, 1:30 pm, Inn at Bay Harbor
The Nutcracker: Saturday, December 19, 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 20, 3:00 pm, Great Lakes center for the Arts
Register for Classes with the School of Ballet
Please direct questions to Finley Van Patten, Operations Coordinator: finley@crookedtree.org | 231-340-1878
Tuition Assistance for Youth Classes
Students aged 17 and under are eligible to apply for tuition assistance scholarships for music, art, and dance classes at Crooked Tree Arts Center. Qualified applicants may receive up to 80% of class tuition fees covered.
To learn more or apply, call the Crooked Tree Arts Center at (231) 347-4337 or download the application below.
- Pre-professional Ballet (Fall, 2026)Location:Date: Sep 14 - Dec 12, 2026Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PMDays of the week: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, SaturdaysNo Class: 11/23/2026, 11/24/2026, 11/25/2026, 11/26/2026, 11/27/2026, 11/28/2026Age Group: Youth316 E. Mitchell Dance Studio316 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
This level is by audition or invation from the Artistic Director.
Fall Session: September 14 - December 12 (12 weeeks)
Weekly Schedule (all @ the 316 studio unless noted):
Mondays
- Dance Documentation/Marketing w/Finley 5:00-6:30 pm (@ CTAC)
- Ballet w/Ms. Heather 7:00-8:30 pm
Tuesdays
- Contemporary w/Ellie 4:00-5:30 pm
- Ballet w/Ms. Heather 5:45-7:45 pm
Wednesdays
- Ballet w/Miss Marie 5:45-7:45 pm
- Pointe/Men's/Balanchine Rep w/Miss Marie 7:45-9:00 pm
Thursdays
- Ballet w/Miss Hannah 7:00-9:00 pm
Fridays
- Ballet w/Miss Eleanor 4:00-5:30 pm
Saturdays
- Ballet w/Miss Marie 10:30-12:30 pm (occasionally Contemporary w/Finley)
No classes over the following dates:
- Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 23 - Saturday, November 28
NOTE: Member discount will be applied at check-out.
Image Credit: Dave Harrell
RegisterNon-Member Tuition, 5-7 classes per week: $632Non-Member Tuition, 8-9 classes per week: $887Member Tuition, 5-7 classes per week: $612Member Tuition, 8-9 classes per week: $867 - Beginning Ballet Mondays (Fall, 2026)Location:Date: Sep 14 - Dec 7, 2026Time: 3:45 PM - 4:25 PMDays of the week: MondaysAge Group: YouthCTAC Dance Studio461 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
This class is designed to be a dancers’ first dance class and is geared toward ages 4-6.
Fall Session: September 14 - December 12 (12 weeks)
Weekly Schedule:
Mondays 3:45-4:25 pm
No classes over the following dates:
Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 23 - Saturday, November 28
Instructor: Finley Van Patten
NOTE: Member discount will be applied at check-out. If you are registering for multiple classes, you must run each class as a separate transaction to receive half off.
Image Credit: Dave Harrell
RegisterNon-Member Tuition: $212Member Tuition: $1922nd Class Half-Off (Non-Member): $1062nd Class Half-Off (Member): $96 - Beg/Int Ballet Mondays (Fall, 2026)Location:Date: Sep 14 - Dec 7, 2026Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMDays of the week: MondaysAge Group: Youth316 E. Mitchell Studio316 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
This class provides the foundation to young dancers’ ballet education and is geared toward ages 6-8.
Fall Session: September 14 - December 12 (12 weeks)
Weekly Schedule:
Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm
No classes over the following dates:
Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 23 - Saturday, November 28
Instructor: Heather Raue
NOTE: Member discount will be applied at check-out. If you are registering for multiple classes, you must run each class as a separate transaction to receive half off.
RegisterNon-Member Tuition: $212Member Tuition: $1922nd Class Half-Off (Non-Member): $1062nd Class Half-Off (Member): $96 - Intermediate Ballet Mondays (Fall, 2026)Location:Date: Sep 14 - Dec 7, 2026Time: 5:15 PM - 6:45 PMDays of the week: MondaysAge Group: Youth316 E. Mitchell Studio316 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
For ballet students with a minimum of two years ballet training, ages 8-12.
Fall Session: September 14 - December 12 (12 weeks)
Weekly Schedule:
Mondays 5:15-6:45 pm
No classes over the following dates:
Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 23 - Saturday, November 28
Instructor: Heather Raue
NOTE: Member discount will be applied at check-out. If you are registering for multiple classes, you must run each class as a separate transaction to receive half off.
RegisterNon-Member Tuition: $212Member Tuition: $1922nd Class Half-Off (Non-Member): $1062nd Class Half-Off (Member): $96 - Intermediate Contemporary (Fall, 2026)Location:Date: Sep 15 - Dec 8, 2026Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMDays of the week: TuesdaysAge Group: YouthCTAC Dance Studio461 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
For dancers with a minimum of two years dance training, ages 8-12.
Fall Session: September 14 - December 12 (12 weeks)
Weekly Schedule:
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 pm
No classes over the following dates:
Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 23 - Saturday, November 28
Instructor: Finley Van Patten
NOTE: Member discount will be applied at check-out. If you are registering for multiple classes, you must run each class as a separate transaction to receive half off.
Image Credit: Dave Harrell
RegisterNon-Member Tuition: $212Member Tuition: $1922nd Class Half-Off (Non-Member): $1062nd Class Half-Off (Member): $96 - Adult Ballet (Fall, 2026)Location:Date: Sep 15 - Dec 8, 2026Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMDays of the week: TuesdaysAge Group: YouthCTAC Dance Studio461 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
For adults interested in the art form. No experience required!
Fall Session: September 14 - December 12 (12 weeks)
Weekly Schedule:
Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 pm
No classes over the following dates:
Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 23 - Saturday, November 28
NOTE: Member discount will be applied at check-out.
RegisterNon-Member Tuition: $212Member Tuition: $192 - Beginning Ballet Wednesdays (Fall, 2026)Location:Date: Sep 16 - Dec 9, 2026Time: 3:45 PM - 4:25 PMDays of the week: WednesdaysAge Group: YouthCTAC Dance Studio461 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
This class is designed to be a dancers’ first dance class and is geared toward ages 4-6.
Fall Session: September 14 - December 12 (12 weeks)
Weekly Schedule:
Wednesdays 3:45-4:25 pm
No classes over the following dates:
Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 23 - Saturday, November 28
Instructor: Finley Van Patten
NOTE: Member discount will be applied at check-out. If you are registering for multiple classes, you must run each class as a separate transaction to receive half off.
Image Credit: Dave Harrell
RegisterNon-Member Tuition: $212Member Tuition: $1922nd Class Half-Off (Non-Member): $1062nd Class Half-Off (Member): $96 - Intermediate Ballet Wednesdays (Fall, 2026)Location:Date: Sep 16 - Dec 9, 2026Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMDays of the week: WednesdaysAge Group: Youth316 E. Mitchell Studio316 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
For ballet students with a minimum of two years ballet training, ages 8-12.
Fall Session: September 14 - December 12 (12 weeks)
Weekly Schedule:
Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 pm
No classes over the following dates:
Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 23 - Saturday, November 28
Instructor: Marie Millard
NOTE: Member discount will be applied at check-out. If you are registering for multiple classes, you must run each class as a separate transaction to receive half off.
RegisterNon-Member Tuition: $212Member Tuition: $1922nd Class Half-Off (Non-Member): $1062nd Class Half-Off (Member): $96 - Beginning & Beg/Int Contemporary (Fall, 2026)Location:Date: Sep 16 - Dec 9, 2026Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMDays of the week: WednesdaysAge Group: YouthCTAC Dance Studio461 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
This class provides an introduction to a variety of contemporary and modern dance techniques and is geared toward ages 4-8.
Fall Session: September 14 - December 12 (12 weeks)
Weekly Schedule:
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm
No classes over the following dates:
Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 23 - Saturday, November 28
Instructor: Finley Van Patten
NOTE: Member discount will be applied at check-out. If you are registering for multiple classes, you must run each class as a separate transaction to receive half off.
Image Credit: Dave Harrell
RegisterNon-Member Tuition: $212Member Tuition: $1922nd Class Half-Off (Non-Member): $1062nd Class Half-Off (Member): $96 - Beg/Int Ballet Thursdays (Fall, 2026)Location:Date: Sep 17 - Dec 10, 2026Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMDays of the week: ThursdaysAge Group: Youth316 E. Mitchell Studio316 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
This class provides the foundation to young dancers’ ballet education and is geared toward ages 6-8.
Fall Session: September 14 - December 12 (12 weeks)
Weekly Schedule:
Thursdays 4:00-5:00 pm
No classes over the following dates:
Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 23 - Saturday, November 28
Instructor: Hannah Bianchi
NOTE: Member discount will be applied at check-out. If you are registering for multiple classes, you must run each class as a separate transaction to receive half off.
RegisterNon-Member Tuition: $212Member Tuition: $1922nd Class Half-Off (Non-Member): $1062nd Class Half-Off (Member): $96 - Intermediate Ballet Thursdays (Fall, 2026)Location:Date: Sep 17 - Dec 10, 2026Time: 5:15 PM - 6:45 PMDays of the week: ThursdaysAge Group: Youth316 E. Mitchell Studio316 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
For ballet students with a minimum of two years ballet training, ages 8-12.
Fall Session: September 14 - December 12 (12 weeks)
Weekly Schedule:
Thursdays 5:15-6:45 pm
No classes over the following dates:
Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 23 - Saturday, November 28
Instructor: Hannah Bianchi
NOTE: Member discount will be applied at check-out. If you are registering for multiple classes, you must run each class as a separate transaction to receive half off.
RegisterNon-Member Tuition: $212Member Tuition: $1922nd Class Half-Off (Non-Member): $1062nd Class Half-Off (Member): $96 - Adaptive Arts & Movement (Fall, 2026)Location:Date: Oct 5 - Dec 11, 2026Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PMDays of the week: Mondays, FridaysNo Class: 11/23/2026, 11/27/2026Age Group: AdultCTAC Dance Studio461 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
Previously called SNAM, Adaptive Arts & Movement is an exciting, comprehensive dance class designed for individuals living with disabilities. Students will learn ballet, ballroom and partner dance techniques.
Fall Session: October 5 - December 11 (9 weeks)
Weekly Schedule:
Mondays and Fridays 12:30-2:00 pm
Thanksgiving Break: Monday November 23 - Friday November 27
Instructor: Zoe Marshall-Rashid
This is a tuition-free class thanks to the generosity of Ann and Tom Stallkamp!