Classes for 2019 - 2020

1 class per week

45 min. class

Pre-Ballet 1 is designed for young dancers ages five to six. This program is structured to introduce floor ballet as well as the fundamentals of classical ballet positions, which are essential to the development of proper posture. The 45 minute class focuses on floor exercises, stretching, balance, socialization, introduction to creative movement and spatial awareness. The program will also offer a fun, inventive introduction to the basics of ballet for building confidence and musicality.

2019-20 term class times:

Saturdays 10:00-10:45am OR

Saturdays 10:45-11:00am 

1 class per week - 60 min. class

(recommended 2 classes)

Pre-Ballet 2 introduces basic barre and center exercises while keeping things fun in an enjoyable environment. The classes consist of learning the basic positions of the arms and feet, along with movements of classical ballet training. Exercises become age-appropriately challenging, requiring more discipline and awareness of direction. This program encourages development of a wider range of motion. The basic exercises done over time will serve as strong preparation for the next level.

2019-20 term class times:

Wednesday 3:45-4:45pm OR 

Saturdays 10:00-11:00am OR

Saturdays 1:00-2:00pm 

2 classes per week required

60 min class

Ballet 1 introduces the entry level of the Vaganova syllabus, teaching the young dancers age- appropriate exercises. During the class, the student will master the core foundation, instilling correct alignment from the fingertips all the way to the ends of your toes. A wider range of movement explored will provide the student with self-control of the body so that he/she can be sufficiently prepared to elegantly perform more sophisticated movements.

2019-20 term class times (choose at least 2): 

Tuesdays 3:45-4:45pm

Fridays 3:45-4:45pm

Saturdays 11:00-12:30pm -(Combined class with Ballet 2)

3 classes per week required

1hr 15min. class

Classes will move at a faster pace, building upon the foundation that had been developed in the previous level. More complicated exercises will be introduced, such as body direction, various jumps, and basic turns. The class will also emphasize the further development of strength in the ankles and feet on demi-pointe for preparation onto pointe work. Pointe work will be introduced at the discretion of the teacher.

2019-20 term class times (choose at least 3):

Mondays 3:45-5:00pm

Wednesdays 4:45-6:00pm

Thursdays 3:45-5:00pm

Saturdays 11:00-12:30pm

Requires 4 days per week

As the entry level of pre-professional classical ballet training, the Junior Advanced class focuses on more challenging exercises, including adagio, small/big jumps, and advanced turns. Movements will become increasingly complicated and require muscular strength, endurance, and discipline. Classes in this level will provide the student with a strong, solid, technical foundation for the demands of classical ballet.

Classes include:

* Classical Ballet

* Pointe Work

* Variations/Repertory

* Contemporary

* Floor Barre/Conditioning

2019-20 term class times:

- Mondays 4:00-5:30pm (Ballet)

- Mondays 5:30-7:00pm         (Conditioning & Stretching)

- Tuesdays 5:00-6:30pm (Ballet)

- Thursdays 5:00-6:45pm   (Ballet/Pointe)

- Fridays 5:00-6:45pm   (Ballet/Pointe)

Requires 5 days per week

The Half-Day Professional program is for dancers who have professional career aspirations in dance. Working upon what had been learned in previous levels; dancers will be able to focus upon displaying artistic expression and their inner emotions with their movement. In addition to that, dancers will develop a level of endurance that will be vital upon entry into a professional company. 

Classes are intense and include:

* Classical Ballet Technique

* Pointe Work

* Variations/Repertory

* Contemporary

* Floor Barre/Conditioning

 2019-20 term class times:

- Mondays 1:30-3:30pm  (Ballet)

- Mondays 4:00-5:30pm (Conditioning & Stretching)

- Tuesdays 1:30-4:00pm   (Ballet/Pointe)

- Wednesdays 1:30-4:00pm   (Ballet/Pointe)

- Thursdays 1:30-3:30pm   (Ballet/Technique)

- Thursdays 3:30-5:30pm   (Contemporary/Jazz)

- Fridays 1:30-4:00pm   (Ballet/Pointe)

- Saturday 12:00-2:00  (Contemporay)