Calendar of Events
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Throughout the year, our dancers participate in a range of performances and events that celebrate growth, artistry, and community. From our beloved Nutcracker Tea and full-length production of The Nutcracker, to the regionally recognized RDA Northeast Festival, each experience gives students the opportunity to perform.
Our season culminates in the Spring Concert, showcasing all levels of our school, and the Festival of Young Artists (FOYA). These events are central to our mission of developing confident, expressive young artists—on stage and beyond.
The Nutcracker Tea
Our largest Fundraiser of the year and in-demand event!
Held at the historic Canfield Casino, meet the characters from the Nutcracker while you shop from local artisans and vendors. Place a bid or two at the silent auction, then join us in the ballroom for a tea service and performance with live narration!
2 Chances to attend, 11am or 3pm
TICKET LINK coming this fall!
Thanksgiving Recess
We give thanks to our SSYB families and friends!
No classes from Wednesday through Sunday. Classes resume on Monday, November 31st
The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 20th Performances at 1pm & 6pm
Sunday, December 21st Peformance at 2pm
Ticket Link Coming this Fall!
Holiday Recess
No Classes Monday, December 22, 2025- Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Classes resume Monday, January 5th.
Mid-Winter Recess
No regular classes will be held. Classes resume Monday, February 23rd
Spring Break
Spring Break- Friday, April 3rd through Friday, April 10th.
Classes resume Saturday, April 11th
Children's Program Full-Day
Children's Program- Full Day
For dancers ages 9-12 years old with previous dance training. Placement class is required.
4 Classes per day taught by SSYB faculty and guest instructors. Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Dance History, Dance Vocabulary, Injury Prevention, and more!
Monday to Friday, 10-4pm
Week 1: July 28- August 1
Week 2: August 4-8
Week 3: August 11-15
Summer Intensive
Intensive Pre-professional Program ages 12 & up with pointe training
Ballet class or video submission* for placement required
Week 1: July 21-25
Week 2: July 28- August 1
Week 3: August 4-8
Week 4: August 11-15
Monday to Friday, 10am - 4 pm
4 classes per day. Each day begins with ballet technique and pointe followed by lunch. The afternoon consists of a variety of disciplines including Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Acting for dancers, Gyrokinesis, Pilates, Seminars, and more. Classes are taught by distinguished guest artists and SSYB faculty. This program is designed to enrich and progress the dancer’s training and technique.
Children's Program Half- Day
Children's Program- Half Day
For dancers ages 7-10 years old with previous dance training
Ballet, jazz, and modern classes
Monday to Friday, 2- 4pm
Week 1: July 7-11
Week 2: July 14-18
Young Children's Summer Program
Young Children's Program ages 4-7 with no dance experience required
Program 1: July 7-11
Program 2: July 14-18
Program 3: July 21-25
Monday to Friday, 10-12pm
Ballet lesson that follows a different ballet theme each day along with crafts, stories, and related activities. All supplies provided.
Ballet at the Barrel
Bring family and friends out for drinks, yummy food, and a performance from the dancers in the Children’s Division (Levels- Creative Movement to Ballet 2).
This is an informal and fun opportunity for your dancer to perform their Spring Concert dance and for parents and guardians to meet other dance families ! Have a great time and support your favorite ballet studio.
Festival of Young Artists
The Festival of Young Artists is an annual event held at Saratoga Performing Arts Center that presents student art shows, poetry slams, and live performances featuring hundreds of young dancers, singers, and musicians.
The festival debuted at SPAC in 2018, and this curated gallery space was originally created to celebrate the work of students involved in the 2020 Festival of Young Artists. The FOYA Online Gallery continues to serve as an ongoing platform for student artists in the region to share their artistic visions and achievements - to inspire and enrich their peers and the community - and we look forward to continuing the tradition in years to come!
For FREE tickets visit: https://www.spacfoya.org/
Regional Dance America Northeast Festival
Dancers in Ballet 5 & 6 will attend the Regional Dance America Northeast annual Festival
Parents Night Out!
Have a fun night out while we watch the kids!
Children will dance, do crafts, and watch a movie. Pizza and healthy snacks will be served. Come in comfortable clothes or PJs. Family and friends are welcome!
100% of proceeds will support Ballet 5 & 6 dancers to attend the Regional Dance America festival in Scranton, Pa this April! Learn more about RDA here
March 1st. 5-8 pm
Children must be potty-trained
Parents Night Out!
Have a fun night out while we watch the kids!
Children will dance, do crafts, and watch a movie. Pizza and healthy snacks will be served. Come in comfortable clothes or PJs. Family and friends are welcome!
100% of proceeds will support Ballet 5 & 6 dancers to attend the Regional Dance America festival in Scranton, Pa this April! Learn more about RDA here
2 chances to attend: Saturday February 1st and March 1st. 5-8 pm
Children must be potty-trained
The Nutcracker
Three Performances
Saturday, December 21st 2pm
Saturday, December 21st 7pm
Sunday, December 22nd 2pm
Holiday Pops! Concert with the Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra
Select dancers from SSYB will dance alongside the Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra
Saratoga Springs Public Library -Nutcracker Excerpts
SSYB will lead children in a movement class and present excerpts from the Nutcracker at the Saratoga Springs Public Library
The Hyde Museum- Nutcracker Excerpts
SSYB will present a movement workshop along with a performance of Nutcracker excerpts