Ballet - Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms and it provides grace, poise, and technique needed to be proficient in all other areas of dance. Early ballet classes will help dancers with posture, flexibility, turnout, terminology and ballet positions.
Dancers will begin class at the barre, then move to center floor work and close the class with across the floor combinations. Ballet is the most disciplined and important form of dance for all serious dancers. Each level in the ballet series builds on technique and skill.
Age: 2-1/2 to 3 years old
Prerequisite: None
Attire: Leotard (any color), pink tights, pink full-sole ballet shoes
Class length: 30 minutes
Class description: This is a fun introductory class that will introduce students to dance. Creative movement and activities help introduce the beginning fundamentals of ballet and jazz. Students play games that enhance cognitive and social development, as well as learn classroom etiquette.
Age: 5 – 6 years old
Prerequisite: Pre-ballet or Tap / Ballet Combo
Attire: White leotard, pink tights, pink full-sole ballet shoes
Class length: 45 minutes
Class description: Classes emphasize the development of classical ballet skills with a focus
on proper placement and alignment. Students will learn ballet vocabulary through barre and center work while building strength and flexibility.
Age: 6 – 7 years old
Prerequisite: Ballet Basics or instructor placement
Attire: Light blue leotard, pink tights, pink full-sole ballet shoes
Class length: 45 minutes
Class description: This class will be centered on more intermediate dance technique. Students will move through barre, center work, and progressions that include basic turns, jumps, and leaps.
Age: 7 – 8 years old
Prerequisite: Ballet I or instructor placement
Attire: Lavender leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Class length: 45 minutes
Class description: Continued development of intermediate dance technique. Students will move through barre, center work, and progressions that include basic turns, jumps, and
Leaps.
Age: 8 – 10 years old
Prerequisite: Ballet II or instructor placement
Attire: Red leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Class length: 60 minutes