CLASSICAL BALLET CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Toddler Ballet (Ages 2-3)

The Toddler Ballet class introduces students to the world of dance through creative and fun movement. Students meet once a week for 30 minutes. During class they learn coordination, basic ballet steps and terminology, and confidence. This is achieved through “follow the leader” activities in a safe, creative environment. This class uses imagination and routine to create a positive and nurturing impression of dance classes and dance itself.

Pre-Primary Ballet (Ages 3-4)

The Pre-primary class is an introduction to dance by teaching basic ballet steps and ballet terminology through creative movement. Students meet once a week for 45 minutes. During class they experience the foundation of ballet, musical rhythms, preliminary spatial awareness, and coordination in a fun and creative environment. The child’s (and parent’s) first experience with dance should be a lasting, nurturing, and positive impression. Creativity and imagination is used within the class to teach the basics of ballet steps.

Primary Ballet (Ages 5-8)

Primary ballet is a continuation but more in depth of the pre-primary class. Taught once a week for 60 minutes, students develop preliminary ballet techniques that increase development of motor skills and coordination. Students continue to build strength through creative movement, learn more extensive musical rhythms, refine motor skills, and continue to explore artistic expression. Students learn and gain additional muscle memory within steps and are encouraged to demonstrate knowledge of terminology and how that connects to their movement and body. More ballet repertoire is learned and previous steps learned are expanded upon and refined. Additional body positions are learned and spatial awareness, structure of lines, and terminology are encouraged. 

Ballet A (Ages 8-9 or by placement)

Ballet A is a beginner ballet class that works on the foundations of technique and principle ballet steps. A 60 minute class once a week that works through the structure of a customary ballet class. This class emphasizes correct placement and posture; teaching the dancers to connect mind and body and awareness of this working simultaneously. Through working with a more comprehensive curriculum, dancers will continue to progress throughout the year on proper classroom etiquette and focus on their technique and body positions. 

Ballet B (by placement)

Ballet B, dancers combine previous years classwork and progression for two, one and a half hour long classes a week. At this age and level dancers are encouraged to take their work more seriously, and understand a commitment to exemplary and admirable personal best with their dance. An emphasis in classical ballet technique, coordination, alignment and musicality is continued.This class is a preparation for pointe work and stamina, strength, and injury prevention is intertwined within the class to help prepare the dancers best for pointe work. A new sense of self-discipline is encouraged within the curriculum for this class and faculty works closer with the dancers at this level to build on each student's individual natural abilities. 

Ballet C (by placement)

Ballet C is an advanced technique class that combines all elements within ballet technique and artistry. This is where dancers work on the precise and small details in their technique, and growth of their own virtuosity within ballet technique. Dancers continue to expand and refine their alignment, strength, health of their bodies, and stamina. There is an attention to performing the more intricate combinations and steps that dancers learn to pick up on quickly. A more sense of responsibility is placed on the dancer to maintain and take care of their bodies and understanding of dance outside of our own studio. We encourage dancers at this age to pursue dance and what they have learned within the classroom and place it further into their lives.

Beginning Adult Ballet

Discover the joy, artistry, and strength of ballet in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. This class is designed specifically for adults with little to no previous dance experience - or those returning to the barre after time away. You’ll learn the fundamentals of classical ballet, including posture, alignment, basic positions, simple combinations, and musicality. Each class begins with traditional barre work to build strength and stability, followed by center exercises that improve balance, coordination, and confidence.

Tap (Ages 8+)

Tap class will focus on the basic of tap, shuffles, flaps, cramp rolls, riffs, shuffle off to buffalo, and maxi fords. Tap shoes are recommended but not required. Tap classes are suitable for beginners through advanced dancers. They improve balance, coordination, lower-body strength, and rhythm while providing a fun, energetic workout. No prior dance experience is required.

Spanish Dance (Escuela Bolera)

This class is a stylized fusion of traditional Spanish dance and European classical ballet. Dancers play inticate rhythms using hand held castanets. Castenents are available for use during class or you can purchase your own set for $25.