Beginning Ballet: Ballet I, II, III (1 Hr), IV (1-1 ½ Hrs, 2X's per Week)

Grades 1-6, Teens and Adults.

The beginning levels of ballet training will be focused on postural alignment, ballet positions, basic barre and floor work, basic turns, jumps and leaps. Students train once a week and will increase their training to twice a week in Ballet IV to strengthen the body for swifter progress and prepare for pointe work. Starting in Ballet II, students may elect to enrich their ballet training with with specialized classes and camps such as Ballet Live, Ballet Stories, Character, Jazz, Lyrical and Modern Classes. 

Pre-Pointe (30-45 Minutes 1X per Week)

Beginner IV & Up Students.

Intermediate Ballet: Intermediate I & II (1 ½ Hrs, 2-3x's per Week)

Grades 4-8, Teens and Adults.

Students in the Intermediate Ballet series will increase their flexibility, balance and strength through more advanced barre work, work on center floor, choreography and variations. Students will improve their turns and jumps while expanding their knowledge and use of ballet terminology . Intermediate ballet students train twice a week to strengthen their bodies for increasingly difficult movements.

Beginning in the Intermediate level, and at the Ballet Mistress' discretion, students begin preparation for work in pointe and class time is increased to accommodate both technique and pointe training. After this level, students may elect to supplement ballet training with specialized classes in Jazz, Modern, Variations and Lyrical.

Pointe I (30-45 Minutes, 2X's per Week)

Intermediate I & II Students.

Intermediate III & IV (3x's per week - total of 9 hours/week minimum)

Students who have completed training in Intermediate I & II may choose to continue their training in more advanced Ballet classes. Intermediate III & IV ballet students expand their technical proficiency, increase their musicality and develop their artistic sensibilities. High school dance students from other studios, college students and adults may choose Intermediate III & IV classes as an ideal way to “keep up” or renew previous training, to complement a fitness regimen or to try a new teacher. It is highly recommended that students supplement core strengthening through classic mat Pilates 2 hours per week.

Pointe II & III (1 Hr, 2X's per Week)

Intermediate III & IV Students

Character Dance (45 Minutes)

A class for student interested in cultural dances primarily used in ballet. Students wear a full circle skirt and heels to experience Tarantella, Polonaise, Mazurka and other styles of Dance. Musical instruments, props and cultural history will be taught as well.

Variations 1 (45 minutes)

Students in Beginner through Intermediate II levels can learn variations from an array of exciting ballets and choreographers still in use by  professional ballet companies today. Variations will be modified accordingly so that the dancer will grow in performance quality, as well as experience successful in their accomplishments.

Pointe Variations 1 (1 Hr)

Intermediate students learn variations from an array of exciting ballets with choreography as performed by professional principle dancers (soloists). Pointe work will include as dancers grow in performance quality and experience. Modification will be used as needed so that each dancer will experience success in their accomplishments.

Lyrical (45 minutes - 1 Hr)

Beginner II through Advanced dancers will experience a new array of music, choreography and technique as related to lyrical dance , which is also known as contemporary ballet. Uplifting contemporary music and lyrics will be used with expressive, respectful movement to bring the lyrics to life and demonstrate the dancer's abilities, mood, meaning and message.

Ballet Stories (1 Hr)

Beginner I-IV learn the classical ballets through book and video. Dancers will learn fun facts along with experiencing costuming, design and choreography.

Ballet Live (90 minutes)

Ballet Live is a creative exploration that brings a ballet story to life using dance, costuming, set design, props, acting and group dynamics to create a performance. Books, videos and art materials will all be used to enhance the imagery and imaginations of the dancers. We guide the students as they use their own creativity and skills to create everything needed to perform the story. A small program and cast party will accompany the story. Class enrollment is 8-12 students for ages 5-12.

Jazz (1 Hr)

Be prepared to work up a sweat and have fun. From Broadway to Hip Hop infused jazz, students will have a fun time learning the famous jazz dancers and dancing to the latest music while improving coordination, strength, and performance skills.

Modern (1 Hr)

Dancers will learn a variety of contemporary movements, modern techniques, and improvisational skills that will help them grow as an artist and strengthen their technique. This class balances structure with the freedom of interpretive dance.