Ballet

Class Description

Ballet is the foundation of dance; every dance form uses ballet positions and vocabulary.
Ballet classes are progressive classes that move slowly to learn and develop proper technique.

It is imperative for all dancers and aspiring dancers to know ballet technique and terminology. Ballet is not a supplement for any other dance forms, it is the substance. If Dance were a language, ballet would be the letters that form the words. Ballet is best known for dancers dancing precise, graceful, ethereal movements. But don’t let that intimidate or discourage you; Ballet is for dancers at any age, with every body type, at every level of dance knowledge. It promotes the development of flexibility, long lean muscles and strength.

Technique, choreography, and terminology are taught at every level. Conditioning and flexibility training, and theater are introduced. Positions for the feet, arms and body are introduced and reinforced. These classes will follow a format of a classical ballet class to include basic barre exercise and center practice. Dancers will also demonstrate skills and combinations traveling across the floor.

Female Students must wear pink tights, leotard and pink ballet shoes. Male dancers wear black sweat pants, white tshirt and black ballet shoes. Hair must be fastened away from the face, preferably in a bun.

Beginning & Intermediate Levels are for the dancer ages 9 and up. These classes are for dancers will little to 3 years experience in a structured, classical, 45 minute- 1 hour ballet class.

Intermediate II-Adv I and II are for dancers ages 10 and up.  These classes are the next step in our classical ballet classes and require a strong knowledge of terminology and body placement.  2-4 Years of experience in a structured, classical 60 minute ballet class.

Adv. III-Adv. IV-are for dancers ages 12 and up.  These classes are the last step in our classical ballet classes and require an above average knowledge of terminology and body placement.  3-5 Years of experience in a structured, classical 60-90 minute ballet class.

When a dancer takes multiple classes the tuition is prorated by hour with a discount.

Dress Code for Ballet:

GIRLS Beginning-Advanced
Pink, Black, Grey or Burgundy leotard
Tank, Short sleeve, or Long sleeve
Short skirts are allowed
Pink Pleather, Leather or Canvas Ballet Shoes
Ballet pink matte tights

BOYS Beginning-Advanced
White, Grey, Black, or Burgundy T-shirt, Black sweat pants or shorts
Black Pleather, Leather or Canvas Ballet Shoes

Hair securely off face. No large jewelry.

PLEASE PLACE THE DANCERS NAME IN ALL DANCE SHOES