California Contemporary Ballet
Tailored Coaching and Classes for Dancer Development
About
Unleash your full potential! With expert guidance and personalized approach students receive the attention and support needed to thrive as a dancer! Our programs feature the American Ballet Theater National Training Curriculum that incorporates elements of French school, Cecchetti Italian School and Russian Vaganova training methods enhanced with focus on kinetics, coordination, anatomy and body alignment. Artistically, providing a rich knowledge of classical ballet technique with the ability to adapt to all styles and techniques of dance. We also provide enhanced methods for performance and presence.
Schedules:
Our classes are packaged together by placement level saving you time from sorting through class lists and calendars. Each package provides the schedule of classes offered.
Assessment:
Due to the tailored nature of the programs we provide, we ensure the placement of each student into the correct level so that each class moves at similar pace for all participants and provides an appropriate class for each student to make the most progress.
If you are new to us, please book the assessment package offered by age. Once assessed for ongoing classes you can book into the determined class level.
Schedules:
Our classes are packaged together by placement level saving you time from sorting through class lists and calendars. Each package provides the schedule of classes offered.
Assessment:
Due to the tailored nature of the programs we provide, we ensure the placement of each student into the correct level so that each class moves at similar pace for all participants and provides an appropriate class for each student to make the most progress.
If you are new to us, please book the assessment package offered by age. Once assessed for ongoing classes you can book into the determined class level.
Packages
Children’s Division Placement Assessment (for ages 3-8 years)
This package is required for all new students (ages 3-8 yrs) to assess for placement into our Children’s Division. (Ballet students age 9+ require the Upper Assessment package). The Children’s Division Assessment is performed by teacher during a class time. Each assessment runs 30-45 mins. We are so excited for your interest in joining us and for the opportunity to assess your child for our program! We are currently assessing children for placement in PRE BALLET (9am Saturday Morning & Wednesday 4pm) and PRIMARY BALLET (9:30 Saturday).
Upper Level Ballet Assessment (60 min Private)
This package is an Upper Level Ballet Assessment for students at least 9 to 17 yrs of age who have substantial ballet experience. Such students require additional assessment with a private coach prior to placement in our Junior & Youth Ballet Classes. Our core ballet program consists of dedicated training from certified expert dance educators, Artistic Director, Aerin Holt, and instructor, Alexis Ash. This Assessment is performed on a 1:1 basis and is 60 minuets long.
2026-‘27 Student Lab L 1/2
This package is for level 1 & 2. New Students at this age are required to be assessed for program placement and should go to the Upper Student Assessment Package.
Level 1 (age 8+) Level 2 (approx. age 10-13) is designed for young focused dancers providing training in Classical Ballet twice a week, Mon & Wed at 4:30pm. Students are challenged with technical skill and vocabulary while also engaging in methods for increasing performance ablity. Students receive expert dance education from Artistic Director, Aerin Holt, and instructor, Alexis Ash.
Level 1 (age 8+) Level 2 (approx. age 10-13) is designed for young focused dancers providing training in Classical Ballet twice a week, Mon & Wed at 4:30pm. Students are challenged with technical skill and vocabulary while also engaging in methods for increasing performance ablity. Students receive expert dance education from Artistic Director, Aerin Holt, and instructor, Alexis Ash.
2026-‘27 Student Lab L3
This package is for level 3. New Students at this age are required to be assessed for program placement and should go to the Upper Student Assessment Package
Our upper student division (approx. for ages 13+) is designed to provide an introductory experience toward advancing ballet work and fulfill the artistic needs of more experienced dancers. Students are trained toward pre-professional standard. You don’t have to become a professional dancer, unless it is your dream. However, we believe that every student should be given the opportunity and therefore it is our goal to prepare our students for any eventuality. Career Preparatory ballet training provides a career option while also providing necessary life skills that can be applied to any profession. Our classes provide personal coaching and mentoring for students ready to take their first steps toward pre professional ballet achievements. This program consists of dedicated training in classical ballet and performance education from Artistic Director, Aerin Holt, and instructor, Alexis Ash.
Our upper student division (approx. for ages 13+) is designed to provide an introductory experience toward advancing ballet work and fulfill the artistic needs of more experienced dancers. Students are trained toward pre-professional standard. You don’t have to become a professional dancer, unless it is your dream. However, we believe that every student should be given the opportunity and therefore it is our goal to prepare our students for any eventuality. Career Preparatory ballet training provides a career option while also providing necessary life skills that can be applied to any profession. Our classes provide personal coaching and mentoring for students ready to take their first steps toward pre professional ballet achievements. This program consists of dedicated training in classical ballet and performance education from Artistic Director, Aerin Holt, and instructor, Alexis Ash.
2026-‘27 Pre Pro Lab L4
This package is for level 4-5. New Students at this age are required to be assessed for program placement and should go to the Upper Student Assessment Package
Our Youth Ballet Division (approx. for ages 15+) is designed to provide an enhanced experience to fulfill the artistic needs of experienced dance students. Students are trained at a pre-professional standard and to college or career entry. You don’t have to become a professional dancer, unless this is your dream. However, we believe that students should be given the opportunities, if they so choose. Therefore, their training must demonstrate readiness for such opportunities. Career Preparatory ballet training and its excellence provides additional and necessary life skills in any chosen profession . It certainly looks good on a college or career resume to demonstrate perseverance, hard work, dedication and accomplishments. For ballet career track students this program provides the personal coaching and mentoring required to make these dreams come true. This program consists of dedicated training in classical ballet and performance education from Artistic Director, Aerin Holt, and instructor, Alexis Ash.
Our Youth Ballet Division (approx. for ages 15+) is designed to provide an enhanced experience to fulfill the artistic needs of experienced dance students. Students are trained at a pre-professional standard and to college or career entry. You don’t have to become a professional dancer, unless this is your dream. However, we believe that students should be given the opportunities, if they so choose. Therefore, their training must demonstrate readiness for such opportunities. Career Preparatory ballet training and its excellence provides additional and necessary life skills in any chosen profession . It certainly looks good on a college or career resume to demonstrate perseverance, hard work, dedication and accomplishments. For ballet career track students this program provides the personal coaching and mentoring required to make these dreams come true. This program consists of dedicated training in classical ballet and performance education from Artistic Director, Aerin Holt, and instructor, Alexis Ash.
Pointe & Pre-Pointe
This is for students Level 2+ that have been approved for student learning Pre-Pointe and more advanced dancers who have been approved and prepared for training on full-Pointe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why require an assessment?
We take great care to ensure the placement of each student into the correct level so that each class moves along at similar pace for all participants. Since each student will be appropriately matched with other students, we provide the greatest potential for progress as well as injury prevention. The assessment covers maturity, rate of cognitive skills, past training, past knowledge gained, goals, technical skills and more. Pre ballet thru Primary B (3-8 years) assessment takes place within a class. Levels 1-5+ requires a more in-depth assessment, taking place as a 1:1 private lesson. An assessment is also required for Level 1+ graduations and to be placed en Pointe. We ask that all students new to our school please book the assessment package listed by age. Once student has been assessed and level has been determined you can book into that level package.
Where is your class schedule?
We package classes together by levels which saves you time scanning through lists of classes and calendars. If you would like to find the times and days that a specific level of classes meet, go into the package listed by level and age. You will find the times and days where that level of classes meet.
Do you require dress code?
Yes, proper attire is important for good training and allows the instructor to clearly see and make any necessary physical correction and adjustments to student. Each level wears a specific dress code, brand and color uniform. When a student graduates to a new level of training they are rewarded with a new colored uniform. Once your class package is booked you will have access to the Dress Code and other information that is needed.
Do students perform in shows?
Yes. Our Company has been producing shows for over 35 years. In the past, we have produced huge ballet productions in big theaters, complete with original musical scores, designed sets, lights and backdrops. Our ballets have features students, adults and professional dancers. Due to increased costs and other factors, we have curbed our big productions in favor of performing in-house concerts and demonstrations. Additionally, we feel that increased attention on training verses performing is more important during young and formative years. We prepare students for professional careers, if students choose to become professional or not. By doing so, we are preparing students for any career in life that requires dedication, perseverance and hard work. Additionally, children learn a great deal by participating in well produced concerts. Our decision regarding the best time to present our students is based on their development and readiness.
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