Technique, Artistry, Inspiration
Charles River Ballet Academy
Come dance with us!
Classical ballet for the children and adults of our community at our Needham Center dance studios!
Nutcracker Sweet!
Nutcracker Sweet
A full stage 60 minute family friendly version of this iconic story ballet featuring our students age 3-18
Students age 3-18 registered for School Year 2026-27 are invited to perform! Nutcracker Sweet registration will be open in August- don't miss out on the chance to perform in this favorite holiday classic ballet! Guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit!
Saturday December 12th, 2026 at 2pm and 4pm
at Babson College Sorenson Center for the Arts!
June 2027 Workshop Performances!
June Shows 2027
Five 60 minute shows featuring our students age 3-18 onstage at the Sorenson Center for the Arts at Babson College! All June show costumes and fees (other than tickets) are included in tuition for students age 3-18 in Pre-Ballet, primary and the Upper Division!
Fri. June 18, 2027 at 5pm and 7pm;
Sat. June 19, 2027 at 11am, 2pm, and 4pm
Young Choreographers Exhibition
November 13, 2026 6:30pm In Studio 23 Dedham Ave, Needham
23 dances choreographed and performed by our intermediate and advanced dancers in 45 minutes! Come see, it's free! Great for all ages.
Register now for Summer Ballet 2026!
Summer Ballet 2026
Classes and camps for age 3-18 and adult classes, too! Develop your technique, have fun, and stay cool with central AC!
Come Dance with us!
Welcome to Charles River Ballet Academy!
Charles River Ballet Academy helps students develop clean classical technique and good artistic expression while making ballet a fun and positive experience for all. Some students dream of a career in ballet and use their training at CRBA as a stepping stone toward that goal. Other students view their ballet classes as a beloved and fun hobby. Whether you have an eager two-year-old, an older child who is a dedicated ballet student, or if you are an adult looking to take ballet, Charles River Ballet Academy has a dance class for you.
Our dance studios provide the children and adults of Needham and surrounding towns with solid technique, an artistic outlet, and fun! We offer classes, including pre ballet and pointe, September-June for age 2-18, as well as adult classes. Summer programs for all ages are in July and August. Our studios are in Needham. Enjoy our website and email or call Emily Hrones Umland, Director, at info@charlesriverballet.com or (781)856-4073 for more information.
Discover...
- Excellent, focused ballet training building solid technique, inspiring students artistically, and tapping into the joy of dance
- High standards of professional instruction in a friendly community atmosphere
- Dedicated, enthusiastic teachers with years of experience as professional ballet dancers
- Limited dance class size with personal attention for all students
- Two large dance studios with high ceilings and lots of natural light conveniently located in Needham Center
- Emphasis on learning ballet with age appropriate performance opportunities (see Our Philosophy for more)
