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Belliston Academy
Belliston Academy of Ballet & Dance is a trusted, family-owned dance studio in Littleton, proudly serving the community for over 45 years. Founded by Jeannine Belliston and still operated by the Belliston family, our academy offers high-quality dance classes for kids, teens, and aspiring professionals. Our comprehensive curriculum includes ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, and pointe, designed to help each student master the art of dance—whether dancing for fun, performance, or pursuing a career in dance.
Community Focal Point In Littleton
Belliston Academy’s attention to detail sets the foundation for the next generation’s success for years to come. Belliston exists to generate a strong community spirit, long-life friendships, no-compromise values and passion for a craft, as well as offering a wholesome, fun and safe place of learning. If you have a daughter or son who has a dream, then this is the place for them.
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Belliston Academy of Ballet & Dance provides a supportive, community-focused environment where children can grow through high-quality dance classes led by dedicated, experienced instructors. Whether your child is exploring dance for fun or working toward a professional dance career, our expert faculty offers the technical training and artistic guidance needed to help every dancer thrive.
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BALLET CLASSES
Our ballet classes offer classical ballet training with a strong emphasis on technique, musicality, and discipline—making them the foundation of all other dance styles. Dancers of all levels will build strength and grace through structured instruction in barre work, center floor exercises, and across-the-floor combinations. Whether you’re seeking ballet classes for kids, teens, or pre-professional dancers, our program provides expert guidance in a supportive and inspiring environment.
JAZZ & TAP CLASSES
Our jazz dance classes combine traditional and contemporary styles, focusing on jazz technique, flexibility, strength, and performance quality. Dancers improve coordination and musicality through dynamic movement and structured technique training. In our tap dance classes, students develop clear tap sounds, timing, and rhythm through both center work and across-the-floor combinations. These energetic and engaging dance classes in Littleton are perfect for building strong foundational skills while having fun.
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Testimonials
My daughter began taking classes at Belliston Academy when she was 9 years old. She began with 2 classes a week, but kept increasing, because the more she took, the more she loved it. The passion she has for dance was fostered by the current and former professional dancers that she had as instructors there. She was accepted into their Pre-Professional program at age 12 and continued in this exceptional program until she graduated from high school and moved on to start her own professional career in ballet.
Cindy S
"HANDS DOWN THE BEST STUDIO IN THE LITTLETON, CO"
Belliston Academy has exceeded my expectations. My daughter is blossoming as a dancer but more importantly she is growing into a better person thanks to the guidance of this incredible organization. The instructors and staff are caring, compassionate and dedicated to making each of their students embrace their full potential."
Jeff S
"PROFESSIONAL, LOVING AND CARING STUDIO"
MINI MOVER & PRE DANCE CLASSES
Our Mini Mover and Pre Dance classes are specially designed for children ages 2–5, offering the perfect introduction to toddler dance classes and preschool ballet. In a fun, nurturing environment, young dancers develop gross motor skills, learn to follow movement, and build classroom readiness through imaginative play and music. These beginner dance classes use age-appropriate choreography, engaging music, and creative movement to inspire confidence, coordination, and a love for dance from the very beginning.
CCA & RAD CLASSES
Cecchetti (CCA) training is a rigorous method which pays careful attention to the laws of anatomy. It develops all of the qualities essential to the dancer: balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, etc. Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is an internationally recognized organization that provides a certification program in classical ballet. Both classes require an assessment process, which allows students and educators alike to know exactly what skills have been attained, and where further study is required.
Dance Classes for Children of All Ages
We believe that every child should thrive in a loving environment and every adult should get the opportunity get out on the dance floor. Dancing is the greatest tool for children and adults to develop the skills and confidence to be their best self.
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Belliston Academy
Spring Show Dates & Location
Show #1 : Friday, June 19 at 3 PM
Show #2: Friday, June 19 at 6:30 PM
Show #3: Saturday, June 20 at 10 AM
Bear Creek High School
9800 W. Dartmouth Pl.
Lakewood, Co 80227
Tickets On Sale May 4th
Important Dates & Show Week Schedule
JUNE 8-13TH - COSTUME PICK UP WEEK
Please pick up your costumes in Dancer’s Closet.
Pre Dance & Kinder PD - pick up last 10 minutes of class
JUNE 15TH & 16TH - DRESS REHEARSAL & PHOTOS
@ Belliston Academy, 3:00-8:00 pm
SHOW #1 : JUNE 19TH, 3:00 PM
DANCER CALL TIME -
ALL LEVEL 4, 5, 6 - Arrive at 1:00 pm
ALL LEVEL Beginning, 1, 2 & 3 - Arrive at 2:00 pm
ALL Pre Dance - Arrive at 2:15 pm
SHOW #2: JUNE 19TH , 6:30 PM
DANCER CALL TIME -
ALL LEVEL 4, 5, 6 - Arrive at 1:30 pm
ALL LEVEL Beginning, 1, 2 & 3 - Arrive at 2:00 pm
ALL Kinder - Arrive at 5:45 pm
SHOW #3: JUNE 27TH, 10:00 AM
DANCER CALL TIME -
ALL LEVELS - Arrive at 9:15 am
JUNE 27TH - LAST DAY OF 2025/2026 SEASON
Please return all RENTAL costumes by June 23rd
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal & Photos
ACT I DRESS REHEARSAL & PHOTOS - MONDAY, JUNE 15TH
ACT II DRESS REHEARSAL & PHOTOS - TUESDAY, JUNE 16TH
Location: Belliston Academy
How It Works
- Please arrive at your designated ARRIVAL TIME with performance hair and make–up done. Parents can assist in using the downstairs dressing room or Studio B to change into costume after arriving to the studio.
- Dancers will meet a staff member in the hallway along the windows outside STUDIO C in costume at their designated PHOTO TIME.
- Dancers will take photos in STUDIO C, then go into STUDIO A for rehearsal with their teacher and directors.
- Students will exit STUDIO A doors when they are done.
- If your child is in more than one show number, the process is repeated. Parents must assist younger dancers in changing hair and costumes. We will have no parent volunteers assisting with this on dress rehearsal day.
- If your child is only in one show number, you may change out of costume and leave after photos and rehearsal. For one show number this process takes about 45 minutes.
IMPORTANT NOTES CLOSED REHEARSAL – The photo session and rehearsal will be CLOSED for observation. Belliston Staff, scholarship students and select volunteers will be escorting the dancers through the studios on rehearsal day. Parents will not have access to the studios.
Depending on how long your dancer will be at dress rehearsal, feel free to pack snacks, a lunch and water. Food and drinks are strictly prohibited in Studio A and C and should not be eaten in costume.
Participation on Monday and/or Tuesday is MANDATORY to perform. Dress rehearsal at the theater on Thursday, June 18th is mandatory to perform. Dress rehearsal is about giving all dancers a chance to understand their spacing, formations, entrances/exits, and traffic patterns in the bigger space. If a dancer is not in their spot, then it changes the dynamic- and safety- for everyone else. No dress rehearsal means no show. (This includes if the dancer shows up, but arrives late enough to miss their time slot. Please plan accordingly.) A successful dress rehearsal is a team effort. Go team! :)
Studio Dress Rehearsal Schedule
Purchase Individual & Group Photos Here - Link coming soon
Theater Details
Bear Creek High School
9800 W. Dartmouth Pl.
Lakewood, Co 80227
Dancers will check-in/out through the lobby at the check-in table with a Belliston staff member or volunteer.
For safety purposes, all dancers ages 10 & under MUST be checked out by a parent.
Theater doors will open 30 minutes before the show begins.
Pre Dance Shows
All Pre Dance classes will perform in one show. Belliston Academy staff and alumni will be backstage to help with our Pre Dance classes. No parent volunteers are needed so that you can enjoy the show!!
ALL Pre Dance students must attend their scheduled studio dress rehearsal on June 15th or 16th. This gives parents the opportunity to practice hair/makeup and dancers the opportunity to practice in the bigger space with their class.
ALL Pre Dance students must attend their schedule dress rehearsal at the theater on Thursday, June 18th. This gives parents and dancers an opportunity to see where to drop-off/pick-up.
PERFORMANCES -
Friday, June 19th at 3 PM
- Pre Dance, Monday 3:45 pm
- Pre Dance, Monday 4:45 pm
- Pre Dance, Wednesday 5:30 pm
- Pre Dance, Saturday 9:00 am
Saturday, June 20th at 10:00 AM
- Pre Dance, Tuesday 3:30 pm
- Pre Dance, Wednesday 10:00 am
- Pre Dance, Wednesday 4:30 pm
- Pre Dance, Thursday 10:00 am
- Pre Dance, Saturday 10:00 am
- Pre Dance, Saturday 11:00 am
Kinder Pre Dance performs in BOTH the June 19th, 6:30 pm and June 20th, 10 am shows!
Costumes, Hair & Accessories
COSTUMES
- All purchased and rental costumes will be checked out the week of June 8-13th in Dancer’s Closet.
- Pre Dance and Kinder Pre Dance can pick up costumes the last 10 minutes of class in your dancers classroom. Your dancers teacher will review costume pieces, hair, makeup & answer any questions you may have.
- Costumes will be given in a garment bag labeled with your dances name and should arrive to rehearsal and show in that bag.
- Tutus should be fluffed (aerosol hairspray works well) and all layers separated.
Please review the accessories list below to ensure your dancer has the proper shoes, hairs and extras for their show number.
HAIR
- ALL hair, regardless of style, must be pulled back and sprayed or gelled into place.
- NO BANGS, NO WISPIES.
- Buns must have bobby pins and hair nets. These can be purchased in Dancers Closet.
THE NO, NO LIST
- PLEASE DO NOT iron your costumes!
- PLEASE DO NOT arrive at the studio or theater wearing your costume. You will change into your costume when you arrive.
- NO nail polish
- NO jewelry
- NO slime or play-doh in the dressing room
Please see the list below for dance specific hair, accessories and extras.
Makeup Guidelines
MAKEUP
Arrive at the studio and theater with hair & make-up done.
(DON’T FORGET YOUR Cover Girl #507 Lipstick- this is required for the entire studio)
The purpose of stage makeup is so we can clearly see your dancer’s facial features and expression under the bright stage lights from the audience and in the video.
Boys should also wear light stage makeup, for the same reasons that the girls do. In professional theatre, this is always the case.
Dress Rehearsal and Show Day Makeup:
- Foundation
- Brown eyeshadow
- Black eyeliner
- Black mascara
- Rose colored blush
- Red Lipstick (Cover Girl #507)
- Eyebrows filled in
- False eyelashes (Required for Ballet 4 & Up)
Pre Dance needs blush, mascara, eyebrow pencil & CoverGirl 507 lipstick
Finale Number - ALL Dancers Participate
FINALE DANCE
The entire cast participates in the finale number.
All students will receive a Spring Show t-shirt in their costume garment bag to wear in the finale with a pair of black leggings.
Dancers should wear their ballet or jazz shoes on stage. No tap shoes please. If your student only takes tap, then pack a pair of clean tennis shoes for the finale. Dancers keep the hairstyle they had for the last show number on stage.
Practice Video - Counts - coming soon!
Practice Video - Music - coming soon!
Tickets, Video, Concessions & Show Etiquette
TICKET SALES
Tickets go on sale Monday, May 4th at 10:00 am
Purchase Spring Show Tickets Here!
TICKET PRICES
$18/ticket
Lap Children 2 & under free
We will have sold out shows - purchase your tickets early!
SPRING SHOW VIDEO
We have hired a professional videographer so you can sit back and enjoy the show!
NO VIDEO OR STILL CAMERAS WILL BE ALLOWED DURING THE PERFORMANCE.
A digital download, DVD or Blu-Ray will be available for purchase.
Purchase Spring Show Video Here - coming soon!
CONCESSIONS
Belliston Academy will have concessions, flowers and merchandise available for purchase.
PRE-ORDER your items here - coming soon!
SHOW ETIQUETTE
Please stay seated & stay for the duration of the entire show. All dancers have put in a lot of time and effort and deserve to have an attentive and full audience from the beginning to end of the show.
No video or photos are permitted during the show.
ALL dancers are excused AFTER the entire show concludes. This is for the safety of all of our Belliston dancers!
Dancers 10 & under must be checked out by a parent at the Belliston check-in/out table located in the lobby.
Dancer's Closet - Online Ordering
Dancers are required to wear specific colored shoes and tights for the show and must be the same brands as the ones available in Dancer's Closet for uniformity.
We kindly ask that Spring Show orders are placed in advanced. Day of orders the week of show are not guaranteed to be ready for pick up.
- Shoes
- Tights (ONE pair of tights included with each purchased costume but it's always good to have an extra pair!)
- Hairnets
- Bobby pins
- Nude Leotard for quick changes
- Leotards
- Cover Girl #507
Volunteer Here!
There will be no volunteers at the studio on dress rehearsal nights. Parents should assist young dancers in changing before their scheduled rehearsal time.
Volunteering backstage and in the lobby at the show is a special opportunity to be a part of your child’s experience & we need volunteers to make this show a success!
More specifics coming soon!
Sign-Up to Volunteer Here!
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