The Classical Ballet Academy founded in 1990 by Crystal Peterson, is the premier high caliber training facility in the area, focusing exclusively on ballet. Located in Altadena at the borders of La Canada and Pasadena, just minutes from JPL.
Our Curriculum emphasizes the classical ballet technique based upon the Russian tradition of training called the Vaganova Method. Please visit our Curriculum Page.
Select students are invited to participate in the Youth American Grand Prix, California Dance Classics and other prestigious ballet competitions.
Students of CBA have been invited to attend prestigious schools world wide including the Bolshoi Ballet both in the States and in Russia, Kirov Ballet, the School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Royal Ballet, Bejart Ballet, Joffrey New York & Chicago, The Rock School, Alvin Ailey Ballet, San Diego Ballet, Ballet Chicago, Miami City Ballet, Gelsey Kirkland Academy, and Alonzo Kings Lines.
Alumni and Students of CBA learn not only ballet, but life skills which gives them and an added edge in reaching their academic goals. Steady reinforcement of work ethics including: working to full potential, being prepared, responsible, supportive and working well with others, be a thinker and a leader while understanding sound nutrition and time management skills. The result of these attributes are confident, self reliant individuals who gain acceptance into not only the best ballet schools, but top colleges and acclaimed private schools including: Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Princeton, Berkley, NYU, USC, UCLA, Cal Tech, Poly Tech, Occidental, BYU and Flintridge Preparatory.