Children's Ballet Theatre

Dedicated to quality, youth-oriented ballet, this independent, non-profit company includes children from ages 8 to 18. Dancers study technique at their regular home dance studios, then work with the company to create memorable, fun performances.

To provide a youth-oriented, community-based ballet performance company in Michigan with the highest possible dance, artistic and performance standards, while fostering a greater appreciation of ballet as an art form.Dancers learn the rigors of a professional ballet company, including extensive planning and rehearsing, makeup application, costume care, theater etiquette and respect for fellow dancers.

Improve your technique this July in these focus clinics with Ms. Ela, CBT's ballet mistress. Trained in Poland and Russia, Ms. Ela has danced and taught professionally throughout Europe. Since moving to the U.S. in 1996, she has been nurturing and inspiring young dancers in mid-Michigan. For the ballet dancer who has completed basic levels of pointe work.

The Mission of Children's Ballet Theatre is to provide a youth-oriented, community based ballet performance company in Michigan with the highest possible artistic and performance standards, while fostering a greater appreciation of ballet as an art form. Help us continue to make a difference. Your donation will directly support this quality arts experience for young people in our community.

Only dancing with CBT will give you the opportunity to dance in the classical Nutcracker on stage at The Wharton Center or alongside Orchestras! Male and female dancers age 8 to 18, a minimum of two years of ballet training, $20.00 audition fee, and a headshot photo. For more information or to register for auditions, email boardchair@cbtdance.org.