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Cultivate Performing Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Ballet school in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for ages 3–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cytcoloradosprings.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–12 PM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My child joined their youngest dance class.”
How they train
What families & students say
“Cultivate has been an incredible discovery for our family!”
From the reviews
Cultivate has been an incredible discovery for our family! My child joined their youngest dance class. The teachers are so kind and nurturing that she was eager to participate. I've already seen her grow in several ways from participating. The space is beautiful and feels so family friendly (even for siblings).
Your first ballet class at Cultivate Performing Arts Academy
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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