Ballet
Our ballet program is structured to introduce students to the fundamentals of classical ballet in a nurturing and supportive classroom. Students learn correct, safe and age appropriate body alignment, technique and terminology while developing strength, grace, confidence, balance, and flexibility.
Our teachers are trained to work with both new and experienced students while providing an outlet to broaden and challenge all dancers’ abilities.
LEVELS
Level 1
Our Level 1 classes are designed for students with little to no dance experience. These classes provide a strong foundation for our dancers, which is instrumental in being able to move to higher level classes.
Recommended age: 6 years old & up
Pre-Requisites: None
Level 2
Our Level 2 classes are designed for students who already have a basic dance foundation. The goal of this level is to apply the fundamental technique our dancers already know and introduce them to more challenging steps.
Recommended age: 8 years old & up
Pre-Requisites: Level 1
Level 3
Our Level 3 classes are intermediate/advanced, and aim to push and challenge our students. Dancers must already have a strong understanding of technique and movement to participate in these classes.
Recommended age: 12 years old & up
Pre-Requisites: Level 2
Ballet Level I
Combines classical ballet skills with improvisation, composition, and rhythm exercises. In addition, students are introduced to the language, etiquette, music, and stories of classical ballet. This approach seeks to educate the whole dancer, giving them a deeper understanding of ballet technique – one that goes beyond simply copying and rote learning. While dancers learn ballet vocabulary and positions, they do not focus on the rigors of classical technique until after the age of 8 when and if their body is safely ready for more formal training.
Recommended age: 6 years old & up
Ballet Level II
Students learn the foundations of classical ballet technique and vocabulary using both the barre and center. This class emphasizes the value of proper alignment, strength, grace and musicality in dancing.
Recommended age: 8 years old & up
Pre-Requisites: Level 1
Ballet Level III
Students will build on learned technique in ballet I and II while continuing to build flexibility, strength in the legs, feet and core and improving balance and coordination.
Recommended age: 12 years old & up
Pre-Requisites: Level 2