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.
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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
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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 (Summer 2026)Location:Date: Jun 22 - Aug 15, 2026Time: 2:00 PM - 7:15 PMDays of the week: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, SaturdaysNo Class: 07/04/2026Age Group: Youth316 E. Mitchell Dance Studio316 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
This level is by audition or invation from the Artistic Director.
Summer Session: June 22 - August 15 (8 weeks -- select anywhere from 1-8 weeks)
Weekly Schedule:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays:
2:00 - 3:45 pm -- Ballet Technique
4:15 - 5:30 pm -- Pointe/Men's Technique
5:45 - 7:15 pm -- Contemporary, Composition or Variations
Saturdays (Ballet Technique) -- 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Instructors: Heather Raue and guest faculty
No class will be held on Saturday, July 4
NOTE: Member discount will be applied at check-out.
Image Credit: Dave Harrell
Register1 week -- Non-Member Tuition: $1402 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $2603 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $3804 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $5005 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $6206 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $7407 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $8608 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $9801 week -- Member Tuition: $1202 weeks -- Member Tuition: $2403 weeks -- Member Tuition: $3604 weeks -- Member Tuition: $4805 weeks -- Member Tuition: $6006 weeks -- Member Tuition: $7207 weeks -- Member Tuition: $8408 weeks -- Member Tuition: $960 - Intermediate Ballet (Summer 2026)Location:Date: Jun 22 - Aug 14, 2026Time: 12:15 PM - 1:45 PMDays of the week: Mondays, Wednesdays, FridaysAge Group: Youth316 E. Mitchell Dance Studio316 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
This class is designed for ballet students with a minimum of two years ballet training, geared toward ages 8-12.
Summer Session: June 22 - August 14 (8 weeks -- select anywhere from 1-8 weeks)
Weekly Schedule:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 12:15-1:45 pm
Some classes will be contemporary technique. Specific classes will be announced closer to the date.
Instructors: Heather Raue and guest faculty
NOTE: Member discount will be applied at check-out.
Image Credit: Dave Harrell
Register1 week -- Non-Member Tuition: $682 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $1163 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $1644 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $2125 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $2606 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $3087 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $3568 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $4041 week -- Member Tuition: $482 weeks -- Member Tuition: $963 weeks -- Member Tuition: $1444 weeks -- Member Tuition: $1925 weeks -- Member Tuition: $2406 weeks -- Member Tuition: $2887 weeks -- Member Tuition: $3368 weeks -- Member Tuition: $384 - Adult Ballet (Summer 2026)Location:Date: Jun 23 - Aug 11, 2026Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMDays of the week: TuesdaysAge Group: AdultCTAC Dance Studio461 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
This class designed for adults interested in the art form. No experience required!
Winter/Spring Session: June 23 - August 11 (8 weeks)
Weekly Schedule:
Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 pm
NOTE: Member discount will be applied at check-out.
RegisterNon-Member Tuition: $148Member Tuition: $128 - Beg/Int Ballet (Summer 2026)Location:Date: Jul 13 - 31, 2026Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMDays of the week: Mondays, Wednesdays, FridaysAge Group: Youth316 E. Mitchell Dance Studio316 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
This class provides the foundation to a young dancer's education, geared towards ages 6-8.
Summer Session: July 13 - 31 (3 weeks -- select anywhere from 1-3 weeks)
Weekly Schedule:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 11:00 am -12:00 pm
Friday classes will be contemporary/creative movement.
Instructors: Olivia Pearsall (ballet) and Finley Van Patten (contemporary)
NOTE: Member discount will be applied at check-out.
Image Credit: Dave Harrell
Register1 week -- Non-Member Tuition: $682 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $1163 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $1641 week -- Member Tuition: $482 weeks -- Member Tuition: $963 weeks -- Member Tuition: $144 - Beginning Ballet (Summer 2026)Location:Date: Jul 13 - 31, 2026Time: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AMDays of the week: Mondays, Wednesdays, FridaysAge Group: Youth316 E. Mitchell Dance Studio316 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770Details
This class is designed to be a dancer's first dance class, geared towards ages 4-6.
Summer Session: July 13 - 31 (3 weeks -- select anywhere from 1-3 weeks)
Weekly Schedule:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10:15 -10:45 am
Friday classes will be contemporary/creative movement.
Instructors: Olivia Pearsall (ballet) and Finley Van Patten (contemporary)
NOTE: Member discount will be applied at check-out.
Image Credit: Dave Harrell
Register1 week -- Non-Member Tuition: $682 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $1163 weeks -- Non-Member Tuition: $1641 week -- Member Tuition: $482 weeks -- Member Tuition: $963 weeks -- Member Tuition: $144