BALLET

All of our ballet classes will focus instruction and training on the fundamental technique of Russian classical ballet.  Classes will begin with a warm-up at the barre, then proceed to floor exercises, combinations, and center work for Ballet IV.  Dancers pursuing ballet training will be placed into one of the following levels, according to placement by instructor:

 

• Ballet 1 (Ages 5+) ~ This class is designed for dancers ages 5+ years old, dancers who have previous dance training, or placement was determined by instructor.    

 

• Ballet 2 ~ This class is designed for dancers with previous ballet training in Ballet 1.  Ballet technique skill or potential skill, not age, is the determining placement in this class, and placement in this level will be at the discretion and assessment of the instructor.

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• Ballet 3~ This class is designed for dancers with previous ballet training in Ballet 2.  Ballet technique skill or potential skill, not age, is the determining placement in this class, and placement in this level will be at the discretion and assessment of the instructor.

 

• Ballet 4 ~This class is designed for dancers with extensive ballet technique training.  Ballet technique skill or potential skill, not age, is the determining placement in this class, and placement in this level will be at the discretion and assessment of the instructor. ​

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POINTE

Pointe instruction begins for dancers who have developed sufficient strength through extensive ballet training and who have been selected by the instructor for pointe training.
Dancers en Pointe must take at least three hours of classes of ballet per week.

NOTE:  Readiness for pointe instruction will be determined by the principal dance instructor. Prior experience, ballet skill, and age are prerequisites/requirements for point instruction. 
 

​​ACRO GYMNASTICS A ~ UPDATE:  CLASS FULL ~

This 45-minute, introductory class is designed for new students, ages 5+, and begins with a quick warm-up, followed by stretching.  Focus:  Coordination and strength training exercises and movements, basic body positions, basic floor gymnastics skills with a focus on building the essential body and muscle memory for future floor gymnastic skill progression.  This class will culminate in a performance showcase for parents/family.

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ACRO GYMNASTICS B

This 45-minute class for returning/experienced students will begin with warm-up, followed by stretching. Focus:  Building on coordination and strength training exercises, progression of muscle memory and body positioning, basic and intermediate gymnastics skills on floor. (Prerequisite: 2024 Beginning Gymnastics classes).  Placement in this level will be determined by the instructor.)  This class will culminate in a performance showcase for parents/family.

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