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Ballet Class

Pre-Dance is a 30-minute class that meets once a week for 3-year-olds (must be 3 by Sept 1, 2022).  Pre-dance introduces young children to movement through music building motor skills, coordination, and confidence.

Creative Movement is a 45-minute class that meets once a week for ages 4 & up. It develops the musicality, motor skills, rhythm, and coordination of young dancers. Required attire for girls is a pink leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes and for boys black shorts or tights, a white fitted t-shirt, and black ballet shoes.

Ballet I is a 60-minute class that meets once a week for ages 6 & up. Beginning Ballet Technique is taught, as well as the development of coordination. Required attire for girls is a light blue leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes and for boys black shorts or tights, a white fitted t-shirt, and black ballet shoes.

Ballet II is a 75-minute class that meets once a week for ages 8 & up.   Basic Ballet Technique is taught as well as self-discipline. A second ballet class is recommended. Required attire for girls is a lavender leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes and for boys black shorts or tights, a white fitted t-shirt, and black ballet shoes.

Ballet III is a 90-minute class for ages 10 & up.  Basic Ballet Technique and the ability to take correction are the main focuses of this level. A   second ballet class is highly recommended. Required attire for girls is a red leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes and for boys black shorts or tights, a white fitted t-shirt, and black ballet shoes.

Ballet IV is a 90-minute class for ages 11 & up.  Ballet Technique and the ability to take correction are the main focuses of this level.  A second ballet class is strongly suggested. Pointe Technique is offered for those given permission by the faculty. The faculty will place dancers at this level. Required attire for girls is a black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes and for boys black shorts or tights, a white fitted t-shirt, and black ballet shoes.

Ballet V is a 90-minute class for ages 12 & up.  Intermediate Ballet Technique along with the ability to dance in a group are the focuses of this level. Pointe Technique is offered for those given permission by the faculty. Three classes a week are strongly suggested. The faculty will place dancers at this level. Required attire for girls is a black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes and for boys black shorts or tights, a white fitted t-shirt, and black ballet shoes.

Intro to Ballet III is a 60-minute ballet class for beginning students ages 10-16 with little or no ballet experience. Required attire for girls is any solid color leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes, and for boys black shorts or tights, a white fitted t-shirt, and black ballet shoes.

To the Core is a 45-minute class. Is a cross-training class to build strength specifically for dancers. It is a creative way to use exercise balls and Thera-bands to access muscles in the core and legs to enhance dance training and performance. This class is for ages 10 and up and there is a $15 equipment fee.

Adult Ballet is a 60-minute class that meets weekly for sessions (Wednesdays 7:45-8:45. Fall 10 Week Session is Sep. 14 - Nov. 16, 2022. Winter 8 Week Session is Jan. 11 – Mar. 1, 2023 Spring 6 Week Session Mar. 29 – Apr. 12 & Apr. 26 – May 10, 2023). No previous dance training is necessary. Required attire is exercise pants and a fitted t-shirt or leotard and tights, pink ballet shoes for women, and black ballet shoes for men.

Adult Progressing Ballet Technique is a 60-minute class that meets weekly for sessions (Thursdays 6:15-7:15. Fall 10-week Session is Sep. 15 – Nov. 17, 2022. Winter 8 Week Session is Jan. 12 - Mar. 2, 2023. Spring 6 Week Session is Mar. 30 – Apr. 13. & April 27 - May 11, 2023).  No previous dance training is necessary.

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