Ballet

Ballet is the most highly refined and challenging of all dance forms. It stresses correct alignment, technique development, flexibility, strength and style. Our curriculum, as taught by an experienced faculty, starts developmentally appropriate and introduces students to the structure of class as well as stretching, coordination exercises, musical forms, improvisation and ballet vocabulary. Students follow a structured sequence of training stages designed to increase their technical skills, stamina, and discipline in accordance with their age and physical development. Classes will have spelling and definition tests of ballet terminology.

Levels 1 - 60 Minute Classes

Proper ballet terminology is reinforced as the students concentrate on building strength and learning correct body placement. Black Leotards are preferred, but solid colored leotards are allowed. Leotards should not have any prints or designs.

Levels 2-4 – 90 Minute Classes

Class work continues to focus on building each student’s self-confidence while they learn body strength, coordination and the discipline necessary for learning classical ballet. Black Leotards are preferred, but solid colored leotards are allowed. Leotards should not have any prints or designs.

Teen (Non Company) Ballet – 60 Minute Classes

Teen Ballet is for the student who wishes to learn ballet technique without the discipline of enforcing the strict dress code or classical ballet music. Ballet fundamentals are taught in a more carefree environment. Tight fitting tops and yoga pants are allowed.

Pointe

Regular attendance in ballet technique class is required for this class, and will only be offered to those who have the proper strength and dedication needed to perform this difficult dance style. Students must obtain teacher’s permission to enter a Pointe class.

Girls: NO LOOSE HAIR OR JEWELRY. Pink tights and pink ballet slippers are mandatory. Hair must be off the face and in a bun WITH bobby-pins, those with short hair must wear a headband and/or pin hair back off face.

Boys: White t-shirt and ankle-length socks with black tights are required with white or black ballet shoes. Dance belts are also required and shirts must be tucked in. BE NEAT AND NO JEWELRY.