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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The School of Ballet fall Session is now underway
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 6, 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
The Winter/Spring Session will open for registration in December.
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.