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Cultivate Performing Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Ballet school in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Free trial Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional

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
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  • 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

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Cultivate Performing Arts Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“My child joined their youngest dance class.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Cultivate Performing Arts Academy teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 1 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“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).

★★★★★ — Kiana, May 2026

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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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Cultivate Performing Arts Academy

5805 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO80919

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