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Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Ballet school in Boulder, Colorado

Ballet school Pre-professional

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  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
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  • Phone (720) 352-2903
  • Website & schedule lemonspongecake.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–9 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 Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

Pre-Professional

“I had over ten years of classical training in Boston and was on a professional track, but made a sudden decision to leave the ballet world at eighteen.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

“I have taken his summer intensive workshop and regularly attends all his classes in Boulder as well as Denver and it has helped me grow tremendously as an athlete and a dancer.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 11 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“Both in class, in creation, and in performance Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet is a valuable part of the community here in Colorado and abroad.”

serious pre-professional training 4 mentions

“I had over ten years of classical training in Boston and was on a professional track, but made a sudden decision to leave the ballet world at eighteen.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“I hope that everyone has the pleasure of observing & experiencing his work and his rare ability to communicate the joys, struggles, and beauty in life through the art of movement.”

From the reviews

Robert is the best ballet teacher I’ve ever worked with. His musicality and energy inside the classroom is inspiring and keeps you constantly focused and engaged. His ability to deliver individualized attention to every student in his class is what makes him stand out as a teacher.

★★★★★ — Kira, Mar 2017

Boulder, CO-based Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet is home to some of the absolute best ballet I have ever experienced first-hand, both as student and patron. Robert Sher-Machherndl’s choreography, movement repertoire, and overall teaching methodology are all second to none.

★★★★★ — Rachael, Jun 2018

Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet is one of the most prestigious companies in Colorado. Having had the privilege to work with Robert on the creation of a new piece, as well as train with him in a classroom setting, the process is equally as rewarding as the final product.

★★★★★ — Kimberly, Aug 2016

Lemon Sponge Cake is on the top tier of artistic expression with movement creation and concepts that are respected throughout the world. Robert has the ability to deal gently with massive concepts that come from a genuine place in his heart and mind and interact with them in such a way as to have something to give to…

★★★★★ — Chelsea, Aug 2016

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Your first ballet class at Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet

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 Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet

4730 Holiday Dr Unit 104, Boulder, CO80304

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