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The Collage Dance Conservatory, Collage Dance’s youth training program, was established in September 2009 with the mission of making outstanding ballet instruction more widely accessible. Collage’s co-founders believe Memphis is the perfect home to develop young dancers due to the city’s depth of talent and strong commitment to the arts. For adult classes, click here.

The Collage Dance Conservatory utilizes a unified curriculum inspired by various classical techniques. The conservatory’s unified curriculum coupled with a rigorous culture of excellence, hard work and high standards, provides students with a first-rate experience. Students at Collage are challenged, nurtured and prepared for the rigors of a professional career on or off the stage. The Conservatory welcomes students of all backgrounds and races and is proactive in its efforts to engage students of color in an effort to address the racial inequity in classical ballet.

Why Ballet?

Students enrolled in ballet programs learn the importance of dedication and commitment; they acquire the focus necessary to excel in their academic studies; they learn to push through the boredom of repetition to reach the excitement of mastery; and they ultimately learn the rewards of discipline and sacrifice. In the process, they develop an affinity for art and culture, which expands their world view.  Serious ballet training creates children with resilient spirits, enabling them to overcome challenges and achieve success.

Why Ballet?

Students enrolled in ballet programs learn the importance of dedication and commitment; they acquire the focus necessary to excel in their academic studies; they learn to push through the boredom of repetition to reach the excitement of mastery; and they ultimately learn the rewards of discipline and sacrifice. In the process, they develop an affinity for art and culture, which expands their world view.  Serious ballet training creates children with resilient spirits, enabling them to overcome challenges and achieve success.

SUMMER

INTENSIVE

JULY 1 - 12

AGES 5 – 11

JULY 15 - 27

AGES 12+

Two rigorous and rewarding weeks training under highly-regarded faculty like Lauren Anderson (Houston Ballet) and Christina Johnson (Washington Ballet) in a first-rate, pre-professional and culturally affirming environment.  

SUMMER

INTENSIVE

JULY 1 - 12

AGES 5 – 11

JULY 15 - 27

AGES 12+

Two rigorous and rewarding weeks training under highly-regarded faculty like Lauren Anderson (Houston Ballet) and Christina Johnson (Washington Ballet) in a first-rate, pre-professional and culturally affirming environment. Â