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Alameda Ballet Academy was founded in 2003 by Artistic Director Abra Rudisill.

It was created to impart the best elements of the classical ballet tradition to local dance students and the surrounding community.

09/13/2026

🐭 WHY ARE YOU JUST SITTING AROUND?! 😆

Get your head in the game — NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS ARE TODAY! 🎄🩰✨

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AUDITIONS
✨ 12:30–1:30 PM — All Boys, Ages 6+
✨ 1:45–2:30 PM — Ages 4–5 / ABA Pre-Ballet
✨ 2:45–3:45 PM — Ages 6–7 / ABA Ballet 1
✨ 4:00–5:00 PM — ABA Tween/Teens (1–3+ years dance experience)

📍 Alameda Ballet Academy 1402 Park Street, Alameda

Open auditions — you do NOT need to be an ABA student to audition!

Come dance with us and be part of the magic.

09/10/2026

🎄✨ OPEN AUDITIONS — ALAMEDA CIVIC BALLET’S 2026 NUTCRACKER! ✨🎄

Calling young dancers from across the Bay Area! You do NOT have to be an Alameda Ballet Academy student to audition or perform in our Nutcracker!

Come be part of a magical holiday tradition featuring professional guest artists, beautiful handmade costumes, fantastic dancers, and a full theatrical production at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts.

OPEN AUDITIONS
📅 Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13
📍 Alameda Ballet Academy, 1402 Park Street, Alameda
⭐ Ages 4+
⭐ Opportunities for boys and girls, beginning through advanced dancers
⭐ Audition fee: $15

Auditioning does not commit you to performing — but dancers must audition to be considered for a role. Come meet us, experience an audition, and find out how YOU could be part of this year’s production!

🎭 PERFORMANCES: DECEMBER 19 & 20, 2026
📍 Castro Valley Center for the Arts

Whether this would be your very first Nutcracker or you’ve been dreaming of returning to the stage, we’d love to see you there. The rehearsals, the costumes, the backstage friendships, the excitement of the theater…it’s an experience you’ll never forget.

Register: https://alamedaballet.com/aba-performances/nutcracker/

PLEASE SHARE with dancers, friends, schools, and families throughout the Bay Area. Help us spread the word — auditions are THIS WEEKEND! 🎄🩰✨

09/09/2026

🍂 Fall classes are underway at Alameda Ballet Academy! 🩰

It’s not too late to join us for the fall semester—and this is a great week to get started! With Nutcracker auditions happening this weekend, dancers can come into the studio, meet their teachers, take class, and feel ready for audition day.

🍁 Fall enrollment is still open
🩰 Ages 3–Adult
✨ Nutcracker Auditions: Sept. 12–13

https://mailchi.mp/alamedaballet/fallballetnutcrackerauditions

08/17/2026

NEW CLASSES ARE HERE! 🩰

We’re excited to introduce Creative Movement for our littlest dancers, ages 3.5+, and our brand-new Tween & Teen Program designed to help older dancers build technique, confidence, and a deeper love of dance. 💕

Enrollment is open now and classes begin this week! Find the perfect class and join us this season! - https://mailchi.mp/alamedaballet/newclasses

08/15/2026

🌈NEW CLASS ALERT!✨

Meet Creative Movement—a playful first step into ballet for our littlest dancers! Designed for ages 3.5+, this drop-off class introduces ballet basics through music, imagination, storytelling, and movement while helping dancers build confidence and independence. 💕

Enrollment is open, and classes begin August 22!

08/14/2026

Meet Ms. Norika!

We are thrilled to welcome Norika Matsuyama to Alameda Ballet Academy as our Ballet 5/6 Instructor!

Norika began her ballet training in Japan before continuing her studies at Yuki Miho Ballet, Palos Verdes Ballet, Lauridsen Ballet Centre, and San Francisco Ballet School. She joined San Francisco Ballet in 2014 and was promoted to Soloist in 2021. During her 11 seasons with the company, she performed principal and soloist roles in works by renowned choreographers including George Balanchine, Helgi Tómasson, William Forsythe, John Cranko, Alexei Ratmansky, Mark Morris, and Christopher Wheeldon. She has also originated roles in new works by Justin Peck, Arthur Pita, Myles Thatcher, Jamar Roberts, and others.

Beyond the stage, Norika graduated summa cm laude from Saint Mary’s College of California with a B.A. in Performing Arts and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Samuel Merritt University, deepening her knowledge of movement, anatomy, and injury prevention.

We are so excited for our advanced dancers to learn from Norika’s incredible experience as both a professional dancer and movement specialist. Welcome to ABA, Norika!

📷: Chris Hardy & Erik Tomasson

08/13/2026

Meet Ms. Anne-Sophie!

We are thrilled to welcome Anne-Sophie Rodriguez to Alameda Ballet Academy as a YAGP Coach!

A former professional dancer and accomplished educator, Anne-Sophie’s performance career includes Boston Ballet, Tulsa Ballet, Norwegian National Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and Ballet Internationale. Born and raised in France, she trained at San Francisco Ballet School and later studied with Madame Tatiana Nicolaevna Legat at Boston Ballet School.

Since beginning her teaching career in 2005, Anne-Sophie has taught at San Francisco Ballet School, Ellison Ballet, Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet, Joffrey Ballet School, and City Ballet San Francisco, among others.

Her teaching emphasizes musicality, placement, and thoughtful progression, with a deep understanding of the how and why behind movement. She challenges dancers to pursue both technical excellence and artistry while creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment.

Anne-Sophie is a certified teacher through the Bolshoi Ballet Academy Teacher Training Program and a 500-hour certified yoga teacher. She also serves as a judge and master teacher for Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), California Dance Classics (CDC), and Regional Dance America Pacific (RDA Pacific).

We are so excited for our YAGP dancers to benefit from Anne-Sophie’s experience, expertise, and passion for classical ballet. Welcome to ABA, Anne-Sophie!

08/12/2026

TWO SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND!

We’re kicking off the new ballet season with not one, but TWO fun events—and we’d love to see you there!

🩰 SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 4:00–5:00 PM | Tutu School Back to Ballet Open House

Come join ABA + Tutu School for a magical afternoon featuring: 🎀 Tiara & string craft 🩰 Live ballet performances by ABA dancers 📖 Fairy Doll storytime with Ms. Karin 💃 Freedance with the kids 📸 Photos with our dancers 🎄 Nutcracker audition information

Bring a friend and come experience a little ballet magic with us! 💕
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🛍️ SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | ABA Lobby (1402 Park St.)

It’s our BACK TO BALLET SALE! 🎀

Get your dancer ready for the new season with ballet essentials and dancewear at our sale. Whether you’re stocking up on shoes, tights, leotards, or just getting ready for the first class of the year, come shop with us!

08/11/2026

Dear Summer,

It’s been fun but…THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! Fall youth classes begin August 17!

Whether you’re taking your very first ballet steps or ready to level up your training, there’s a place for you at Alameda Ballet Academy.

🎀 Registration is OPEN! 🩰 Ballet • Contemporary • Adult Classes ✨ Inspiring teachers • Strong technique • A welcoming community
📅 Classes begin August 17 🔗 Register today at alamedaballet.com

We can’t wait to see you in the studio!
 

08/08/2026

Student Summer Spotlight | Eleanor P.

This summer, Eleanor spent four inspiring weeks training at New Ballet’s Summer Intensive in San Jose!

“My experience at New Ballet was very beneficial. I learned so much from all the amazing teachers, and I hope I get the chance to train with these dancers again. I really loved meeting new people and studying different styles.”

We’re so proud of Eleanor for embracing every opportunity to learn, grow, and challenge herself. Experiences like these help our dancers build confidence, expand their artistry, and bring fresh inspiration back to the studio.

Way to represent Alameda Ballet Academy, Eleanor! We can’t wait to see all you’ve learned this fall.💜

Address

1402 Park Street
Alameda, CA
94501

Telephone

+15103371929

Website

http://www.alamedaballet.com/, http://alamedacivicballet.org/

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