ALABAMA DANCE THEATRE
KATE SEALE SMITH, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
est. 1986
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 15th but we are still accepting registrations. There is an annual registration fee of $50. The cut-off date will be November 7th due to getting recital costume orders in on time. If you are interested in dancing please review the button below marked 2022/2023 brochure, and once you know what you would like to take please review and complete our registration form. 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
2022/2023 School Calendar
August 15, 2022
FALL CLASSES
We are excited to welcome our students back for the year 2022-2023. Please click the following link for tuition, attire, and class schedule. 2022-2023 Brochure.
Begin June 5, 2023
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.
May 11, 2023
RECITAL
The end-of-the-year recital is always a faculty favorite! It will be held for students that have attended for the year 2022-2023. This performance is the culmination of a year's work. It showcases the progress of the dancer. The performance starts at 6:30 at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center.
July 10 - 22, 2023
This two-week intensive allows dancers to attend classes with master teachers. They will also perform in Alabama Dance Theatre's annual performance of Stars on the Riverfront.
May 30 - June 2, 2023
This will mark the Alabama Dance Theatre's 12th annual ballet summer camp for ages 3-8. The camp has many activities not limited to ballet, arts and crafts, and rehearsals for a small showcase on June 2nd at 12:30 pm.