Footworks Youth Ballet

Footworks Youth Ballet Footworks Youth Ballet is the non-profit affiliate of Oakley Ballet Center.

Footworks performs two full-length ballets each year: The Nutcracker in December, and a spring production in early June (see our repertoire). Student dancers train at Oakley Ballet Center and are encouraged to take part in Footworks productions to craft their artistry and apply the technique they have learned. They gain experience with being a part of a professional-level production, complete with

costumes, props, sets, lighting and more. Whenever possible, all roles (including principal, soloist and corps roles) are danced by student dancers. Footworks Youth Ballet, Inc.‘s purpose is to provide educational opportunities to young people in the art of ballet. More specifically, the mission of Footworks Youth Ballet is to develop and enhance every student’s love and appreciation for the art of ballet; to do so by offering all students an opportunity to perform in live ballet performances; to provide serious ballet students who aspire to a professional career in dance the opportunity to develop their artistry and refine their ballet technique while performing on stage; to encourage young aspiring choreographers by providing nurturing workshops and choreographic opportunities under the mentorship of dance professionals; to widen life’s opportunities for all students and encourage them to meet life’s challenges and opportunities with confidence and self-esteem developed through the discipline of ballet.

09/03/2026

Many of our Footworks dancers took part in Oakley Ballet Center’s Summer in Motion Intensive. Here’s a look back at the some of ballet, modern and jazz pieces from their SIM Family Performance ✨🩰💃🏻

Congratulations to our talented seniors!! After years of hard work, long rehearsals, and many friendships made, they too...
06/10/2026

Congratulations to our talented seniors!! After years of hard work, long rehearsals, and many friendships made, they took their final bow with FYB. Even though they’ve graduated, they leave a lasting impact on our community as they’ve inspired others and brought many beautiful performances to stage! 🩷🩰

📸- and Sarah Madison Photography

Oakley Ballet Center

Some of our favorites from Classical Symphony and Peter and the Wolf. Thanks to our volunteers and dancers, it was a gre...
06/10/2026

Some of our favorites from Classical Symphony and Peter and the Wolf. Thanks to our volunteers and dancers, it was a great way to end the season!

📸- and Sarah Madison Photography

Oakley Ballet Center

Looking back on a some beautiful moments caught on stage during Giselle! 🤍📸- Oakley Ballet Center
06/09/2026

Looking back on a some beautiful moments caught on stage during Giselle! 🤍

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Oakley Ballet Center

Opening night is tomorrow 🤩 Come join us for Giselle ✨Friday at 7pm Saturday at 1pm🎟️ Ticket link in our bioWe can’t wai...
05/22/2026

Opening night is tomorrow 🤩

Come join us for Giselle ✨
Friday at 7pm
Saturday at 1pm

🎟️ Ticket link in our bio

We can’t wait to dance for you 🩰

Photography courtesy of Hillary Smiley

Ventura College
Oakley Ballet Center

POV: When you realize you almost missed your chance at our one day sale!Get your tickets for this weekend! Shows are sel...
05/20/2026

POV: When you realize you almost missed your chance at our one day sale!

Get your tickets for this weekend! Shows are selling fast!

Use discount code LASTCALL15 at checkout, Tuesday May 19th only.

⭐️ Friday 5/22, 7pm - selling fast!
⭐️ Saturday 5/23, 1pm - still available!
⭐️ Saturday 5/23, 5pm - selling fast!
⭐️ Sunday 5/24, 1pm - nearly sold out!

photo credit:
ticket link in bio

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Oakley Ballet Center
Ventura College

🌟 Senior Saturday: Bailey 🌟Bailey is our 4th and final graduating senior this year, and is so excited for her principal ...
05/17/2026

🌟 Senior Saturday: Bailey 🌟

Bailey is our 4th and final graduating senior this year, and is so excited for her principal and soloist roles as Giselle, 1st Movement Soloist in CS, and the Duck in P&W! Over her 13 years at FYB, she has made so many amazing friends and memories, and danced many memorable roles such as Sugar Plum, Swanilda, and Doe in Snow White. Bailey will be studying Biology at Ventura College this fall, and hopes to continue dancing! She is so grateful for everyone who has helped her to where she is, and we are equally grateful for her and everything she has brought to FYB over the years. Thank you Bailey! We will miss you! 💕

Today, Bailey will be taking you through our last Saturday rehearsal before production! Don’t miss it!

Oakley Ballet Center

Our dancers are working hard to bring Giselle to the stage next weekend, don’t miss out on this beautiful display of tec...
05/15/2026

Our dancers are working hard to bring Giselle to the stage next weekend, don’t miss out on this beautiful display of technique and artistry and buy your tickets ASAP through the link in our bio! 🌟

Photography courtesy of the talented Hillary Smiley.

Oakley Ballet Center

05/15/2026

Opening night is one week away 🤩 and we are in our final studio rehearsals, and so excited to head to the theater next week! We can’t wait to get on stage and share these three ballets with you all 🩰✨

🎟️ Get your tickets today and enjoy a magical time with us next weekend! Ticket link is in our bio.

Giselle - Classical Symphony- Peter and the Wolf
May 22nd - May 24th at Ventura College

We will see you at the theater!

Oakley Ballet Center

🌟 Senior Saturday: Brie 🌟After dancing at Footworks for 12 years, Brie is ready to take her final bow as Myrtha in Gisel...
05/10/2026

🌟 Senior Saturday: Brie 🌟

After dancing at Footworks for 12 years, Brie is ready to take her final bow as Myrtha in Giselle and 5th Movement soloist in Classical Symphony (among other roles)! In previous years, Brie has loved performing as Clara, Reed Flute soloist, and Arabian pas de deux in the Nutcracker! Over the summer, she will be attending Joffrey Ballet in Chicago and will pursue a BFA of ballet at the University of Utah School of Dance in the fall! Thank you Brie for all of your hard work and commitment to FYB. We will miss you!

Brie will be taking over the FYB account today, so stay tuned as she documents one of the final Saturday rehearsals before the theater! 💕

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Ventura, CA
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