The Barton Dance Department, in partnership with Aly’s Dance Studio and Be Studios, is holding three “Ballet Master Class” sessions in August for dance students ages 10-18.

The first Master Class will be taught by Artistic Director of Ballet Salina Mara Klenda from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8 in Studio 34 on the Barton campus. The second Master Class will be taught by Barton Dance Program Director Danika Bielek from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 in Studio 34, and the final class will be taught by Cecchetti Ballet Instructor Kelley Scott from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Aly’s Dance Studio, 1701 K-96, in Great Bend.

The instructors are ballet experts and will focus on the specific artistry and qualities that define ballet. Dances and music from the “Nutcracker” ballet will be featured to promote the upcoming production of “A Nutcracker for the Golden Belt,” which will take place Nov. 21-24. For dancers interested in being part of the production, these classes can help prepare them for the upcoming auditions.

Auditions will be held from 10-11 a.m. for ages 7-11 and 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. for ages 12 and up on Aug. 31. Callbacks will be at 2 p.m. that day.

For more information, contact Bielek at bielekd@bartonccc.edu or call 620-792-9253. Cost is $10 per person for each class. To register for the classes, visit shows.bartonccc.edu.