The Alabama Dance Theatre offers classes in classical ballet (age 3 to professional level), modern, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop and tap. The goal of Alabama Dance Theatre is to maintain a high level of excellence in classical ballet training. ADT is a school recognized throughout the Southeast as a positive training ground for dancers.
Three, four and five year olds take Pre-Ballet. These classes are designed to improve motor skills, to teach the relationship of movement to music and to instill an early love of dance through creative movement. First and second graders are enrolled in Beginning Ballet. These classes reinforce skills learned in Pre-Ballet and introduce techniques used in later training.
Older children (third grade and up) are placed in ballet classes by age, ability and experience. Serious classical ballet training, stressing correct placement and technique, is offered at these levels. More frequent classes are required as a student progresses. Pointe classes are added when a dancer has obtained the strength and technical proficiency required.
As dance is a performance art, a school recital for all students is offered. Dancers who have begun pointe are eligible to audition for company membership thus providing further performance opportunities.
Registrations for fall classes begin Mid-July and are accepted during August. Class sizes are limited.
After-school and evening classes are scheduled Monday-Thursday during the school year. The Alabama Dance Theatre School Recital will be performed in May at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre.
Interested in getting started?
Our Fall Classes start August 12th, but we will still be accepting registrations until the cutoff date of November 7th to allow us to place Recital costume orders in on time. There is an annual registration fee of $50. If you have any additional questions do not hesitate to call us during regular business hours:
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Phone: (334) 625-2590
2024/2025 School Calendar
August 12, 2024
FALL - SPRING CLASSES
We are excited to welcome our students back for the year 2024-2025.
June 2 - 5, 2025
Hip Hop Stars Camp
New for summer 2025, we offer a day camp for dancers focused on hip hop, modern, African, and more! Ages 7 to 11.
May 8, 2025
RECITAL
The end-of-the-year recital is always a favorite event! It features all students who have attended classes 2024 - 2025. This performance is the culmination of a year's work that showcases the progress of the dancers. The free performance starts at 6:30 at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center.
June 9 - 21, 2025
This two-week intensive brings master teachers to ADT. Students will take a day of classes, followed by rehearsals, culminating in Alabama Dance Theatre's annual performance of Stars on the Riverfront, a free performance at the Riverfront Amphitheatre. Rising 2nd graders and up may participate in Step into Seminar, and will perform as well. Intermediate and Advanced dancers who are not currently ADT students may submit audition materials.
May 27 - 30, 2025
This will mark the Alabama Dance Theatre's 14th annual ballet summer camp for ages 3-7. The camp has many activities including ballet, arts and crafts, and rehearsals for a small showcase on May 30 at 12:00 pm.
June 23- July 24, 2025
Our five week session features morning to early afternoon classes for the dancer that is interested in continuing their training year round. Summer is the perfect time to hone technique and artistry.