General Info

The Classical Ballet Academy founded in 1990 by Crystal Peterson, is the premier high caliber training facility in the area, focusing exclusively on ballet for children and adults. Classes in Ballet Technique, Pointe, Zena Rommett Floor Barre Technique, Historical Dance, Ballet Mat and Variations. Our Curriculum emphasizes the classical ballet technique based upon the Russian tradition of training called the Vaganova Method. Please visit our Curriculum Page. Located in Altadena at the borders of La Canada and Pasadena, just minutes from JPL. Students of CBA have been invited to attend prestigious schools world wide including the School of American Ballet, Kirov Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Royal Ballet, Bejart Ballet, Joffrey New York & Chicago, Alvin Ailey Ballet, San Diego Ballet, Ballet Chicago, Miami City Ballet, Gelsey Kirkland Academy, and Alonzo Kings Lines. Students of CBA learn not only ballet, but life skills which gives them an added edge to reach their academic go