Ballet serves as the cornerstone for nearly every dance style. A strong foundation in ballet equips students for success not only in various dance genres but also in other sports. It emphasizes strength, coordination, and proper body alignment, which helps to prevent injuries. Furthermore, it highlights the significance of musicality, timing, and grace. Enrolling in a ballet class fosters teamwork, cultivates respect for others, and instills confidence and a sense of achievement in students.

About the Director

Krista Pagan has been a ballet instructor since 1999. In the summer of 2005, she founded the Nevada City Ballet Academy with the vision of providing meticulous and correct ballet training to her students. Within a safe, non-competitive, and comfortable environment, Krista shares her passion for ballet in a nurturing way. She believes that every student deserves encouragement and respect as they uncover their strengths and evolve into strong, beautiful, and confident dancers. With small class sizes, she can offer personalized attention and specific corrections, allowing each student to progress individually.

Classes

All classes at NCBA consist of barre and centre work, across the floor combinations, and choreography. Proper technique, flexibility and strength are emphasized. Students will also learn ballet terminology, correct body placement, and expressive movement. Respect for others and appreciation of Ballet as an art form, as well as class etiquette are also taught and expected. A dress code is enforced, which promotes this value of respect in the classroom. Small class size allows for personal attention to be given to each dancer, and their progress to be monitored. Careful corrections are given to students individually, allowing them to reach their full potential as dancers.

Please see the description for each class on the Class Descriptions page

More information on the Instructors at NCBA can be found on the Instructors page.

Location

Nevada City Ballet Academy is located within walking distance from Nevada City Schools and a Nevada Union High School bus stop, making it easy for students to come to classes straight from school, which is ideal for working parents. With plenty of parking and a waiting area for parents and siblings, we are an in an ideal location for families.

Performances

We hold an annual studio recital in June, showcasing what the dancers have learned throughout the year.