Ballet 1 (all ballet classes are taught within the framework of the Vaganova method)
(Ages 7 yrs. and up)
Class will introduce new students to basic ballet concepts, vocabulary and skills through standard combinations at the barre and in the center.
Pre-requisite: One year of Beginnng Dance or teacher recommendation.
Dress Code: Leotard, tights and ballet shoes (check our swap box or order a new pair at the front desk). Hair must be up and away from the face and neck.
Boys Ballet
(Ages 7 yrs. and up)
A class designed for a boy's energy taught by Scott Read. The class will emphasize strengthening and stretching and will reinforce basic ballet concepts in an atmosphere where boys can feel comfortable in Ballet. Great for developing balance and agility.
Pre-requisite: Beginning Dance or teacher recommendation
Dress Code: plain white or black T-shirt, shorts or sweat pants, black ballet shoes (shoes can be ordered at the front desk).
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Ballet 2
(Ages 9 yrs. and up)
This class will build on the Ballet fundamentals covered in Beginning Dance and Ballet 1 with longer combinations at the barre and more complicated center work.
Students at this level are encouraged to take class two times/week.
Pre-requisite: Ballet 1 or teacher recommendation.
Dress Code: Leotard, tights and ballet shoes (check our swap box or order a new pair at the front desk). Hair must be up and away from the face and neck. Boys: plain white or black T-shirt, shorts or sweat pants, black ballet shoes. |
Ballet 3
(Ages 12 yrs. and up/Adults)
Class will focus on placement, alignment, musicality and artistry through a blend of traditional ballet techniques and contemporary movement theory. Students in the Wednesday class are encourage to register for the one hour character/repertory dance class immediately following and students in the Thursday class are encouraged to register for the one hour pointe class immediately following. Students at this level are encouraged to take class three times/week.
Pre-requisite: Two years minimum of previous Ballet experience or teacher recommendation.
Dress Code: Leotard, tights and ballet shoes (check our swap box or order a new pair at the front desk). Hair must be worn in a bun. Boys: plain white or black T-shirt, shorts or sweat pants, black ballet shoes.
Pointe
(Ages 11 yrs. and up)
Class will focus on beginning to intermediate pointe work with an emphasis on placement and technique.
Pre-requisite: Students must be at least 11 yrs. old and have teacher approval to begin pointe work.
Students in Pointe must take Ballet III immediately prior to the pointe class.
Dress Code: Leotard, tights and pointe shoes. Hair must be worn in a bun.
Character
(Ages 12 yrs. and up/Adultsdults)
Learn the performance folk dances of other cultures in this fun, technique based class.
Pre-requisite: Two years minimum of previous Ballet experience or teacher recommendation.
Dress Code: Leotard, tights, knee length circle skirt, character shoes (check our swap box). Hair must be worn in a bun.
Adult Ballet
(Teens/Adults)
For beginning, intermediate and advanced teens and adults to work on technique and performance quality with excellent individualized instruction. Beginning classes focus on placement, alignment and vocabulary. Intermediate and advanced classes focus on more advanced material with longer more complicated exercises. Some pointe work may be incorporated in the advanced class.
Pre-requsitie:Beginning Ballet: None
Intermediate Ballet: one year previous ballet experience.
Advanced Ballet: two years previous ballet experience and instructor approval.
Dress Code: Leotard, tights and ballet shoes (check our swap box or order a new pair at the front desk). Boys/Men: plain white or black T-shirt, shorts or sweat pants, black ballet shoes.
