Classical Ballet Academy

What Classical Ballet Academy does

Classical Ballet Academy (CBA) is a privately-held, family-owned dance studio founded in 2004 and operated from a single location at 5516 SE Foster Road in Portland, Oregon. Under Director Sarah Rigles, the studio delivers in-person classical ballet and complementary dance instruction across ten progressive ballet levels for students ages 7-18, plus Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet for ages 3-7, and adult drop-in classes for ages 16+. Curriculum breadth extends well beyond classical ballet to Contemporary/Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Pilates for Dancers, Character Dance, and an Inclusive Dance program led by a licensed dance/movement therapist serving neurodivergent students and individuals with disabilities. A Pre-Ballet en Español (Pre-Ballet in Spanish) offering extends reach to Spanish-speaking families.

Name

Classical Ballet Academy

Legal name

Classical Ballet Academy

Website

https://classicalballet.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Classical Ballet Academy is a family-owned Portland dance studio, founded 2004, offering classical ballet and ten-plus dance disciplines for ages 3 through adult, including an inclusive dance program and a multi-circuit competition team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Payments: Monthly tuition payments for academic year classes (September-May), calculated based on full academic year and split into 9 equal monthly installments billed on the first of each month.
2. Session-based Tuition: Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet classes charged per 9-week session at $215 per session, due upon registration.
3. Summer Program Tuition: Summer camps, classes, and intensives charged at various price points ranging from $100-$1100 per program.
4. Drop-in Class Fees: Adult and teen drop-in classes charged per class at $15-$20 per session.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

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Core offering

Classical Ballet Academy is a Portland-based dance studio that delivers in-person classical ballet instruction across ten progressive skill levels (Ballet 1-10), supplemented by Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet for ages 3-7, Contemporary/Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Pilates for Dancers, Inclusive Dance for neurodivergent individuals, and a Competition Team. The studio also runs seasonal summer programming (camps, intensives, drop-in classes) and produces multiple full-length ballets annually including The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, and Firebird at professional venues.

Product overview

Classical Ballet Academy is a dance studio offering a comprehensive portfolio of instructional programs for all ages (3 through adult) and skill levels. The core offering centers on classical ballet training progressing from Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet (ages 3-7) through ten levels of structured ballet instruction including enrichment classes, character dance, and pointe work. Supplementary dance forms include Contemporary/Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Pilates for Dancers, and Inclusive Dance for neurodivergent individuals. The academy operates a Competition Team for aspiring competitive dancers and hosts annual productions including The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, and Firebird at professional venues. Summer programming includes story ballet camps, dance intensives, and teen/adult drop-in classes. The studio's mission emphasizes body-positive, inclusive dance education with commitment to diversity and accessibility.

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Products and services

• Ballet Classes (Levels 1-10) Structured progressive ballet instruction from foundational technique at Level 1 through advanced training including pointe work and pas de deux at Level 10, with Ballet Enrichment classes offering additional technical refinement for serious dancers aged approximately 7-18.
• Creative Movement & Pre-Ballet Foundational dance education for ages 3-7 introducing ballet and movement fundamentals through structured, age-appropriate instruction with three 9-week sessions per year (Fall, Winter, Spring), culminating in performances at Foster Theater.
• Pre-Ballet en Español

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The LeotardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal retailer recommended for all dance attire needs. The Leotard offers CBA students a small discount on limited items and has CBA's dress code on file.
• Foster TheatercoreOthersPrimary performance venue for Pre-Ballet sessions, Children's Showcase, and various student performances. Located near the studio on SE Foster Road.
• PSU Lincoln HallcoreOthersProfessional theater venue for Nutcracker and Children's Nutcracker productions.
• New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA)minorOthersPositive and supportive dance convention with exclusive support from the professional dance community. Competition assists dancers in taking next steps into professional dance world. College scholarships available.
• JUMP Dance MarketminorOthersThe largest dance convention in the world. Includes top-rate workshop in numerous dance styles. College scholarships available.
• Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP)minorOthersElite ballet competition where dancers perform solos (classical and contemporary) at regional competitions in hopes of acceptance into New York City finals.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Houston Ballet Academy: Houston Ballet Academy is the school of one of America's largest professional ballet companies, offering graded curriculum, summer programs, and competitive training. Comparable to CBA in core classical ballet focus and multi-level pipeline, though at substantially larger scale.
• Pacific Northwest Ballet School: Pacific Northwest Ballet School (PNB), based in Seattle, is the Pacific Northwest's premier professional ballet training organization. It is comparable as a regional ballet training institution serving students through graded levels into pre-professional tracks, with alumni placement and performance opportunities analogous to CBA — but at significantly larger scale and with a parent professional company.
• Boston Ballet School: Boston Ballet School is a leading U.S. ballet training institution affiliated with a professional company, offering graded levels, summer intensives, and community programs. Comparable to CBA as a vertically integrated classical ballet training organization but operating at national/professional scale.
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Alvin Ailey is a premier U.S. modern dance institution with an associated school offering multi-genre instruction, community outreach, and inclusive programming. Comparable to CBA in offering diverse dance forms and inclusive access, though operating at a national/international scale.
• Oregon Ballet Theatre: Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT) is Portland's largest professional ballet company and operates an associated school. It is comparable as the dominant local ballet institution with which CBA directly competes for Portland students, particularly at serious/pre-professional levels (CBA alumni feed into its school per the data).
• San Francisco Ballet School: San Francisco Ballet School is the training arm of America's oldest professional ballet company, offering graded classical ballet curriculum through pre-professional levels. Comparable to CBA as a classical ballet training organization producing full-length performances, but at far greater scale.
• Joffrey Ballet School: Joffrey Ballet School (NYC) is a nationally recognized classical ballet and dance training institution with graded curriculum, summer intensives, competition preparation, and inclusive programming. Comparable to CBA in curriculum structure and program breadth, but at national scale with broader geographic reach and significantly higher tuition.

Direct peers

• BodyVox: BodyVox is a Portland-based contemporary dance organization that combines performance with educational programming. It is comparable to CBA as a Portland dance school offering multi-genre curriculum (including contemporary) alongside productions, though it leans more contemporary and less classical ballet than CBA.
• The Portland Ballet: The Portland Ballet is a Portland-based ballet school and producing company offering graded ballet instruction, performance opportunities, and community programming. It is highly comparable to CBA in scope (classical ballet focus, multi-level curriculum, local productions) and operates in the same Portland market as a direct competitor for student enrollment.

Emerging players

• Dance Theatre of Harlem School: Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) operates a ballet school with explicit emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and community access — closely paralleling CBA's body-positive, inclusive mission. Comparable as a values-aligned classical ballet training organization focused on access and representation.

Market position

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Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

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