Artistic Programs
Ballet 1
Class for the youngest ballet students. Creative Movement, Storytelling, Centre, and Across the Floor activities are designed to help the student begin the discipline needed to study classical ballet. (60 minutes – once a week) Saturday 9 AM Ages: Kindergarten-1st-grades
Class Attire: Light pink ballet shoes, light pink leotard, light pink tights
Ballet 2
Transitional class for the young ballet student. Barre, Centre, and Across the Floor activities are designed to help the student begin the discipline needed to study classical ballet. (60 minutes – once a week) Saturday 10 AM Ages: 1st- 2nd grades
Class Attire: Light pink ballet shoes, light blue leotard, light pink tights
Ballet 3
First formal 90-minute class focusing on Classical Ballet Technique – A structured class involving developmentally appropriate Barre, Centre, and Across the Floor exercises. Ballet body positions, terminology, musical terminology, theory of dance, creativity, positive self-image, adagio and allegro movements & many other age-appropriate activities are planned. (90 minutes) Tuesday 4:30-6:00 PM, Ages 3rd-4th grade
Class Attire: Light pink ballet shoes, lavender leotard, light pink tights
Ballet 4
Formal 90-minute class focusing on Classical Ballet Technique – A structured class involving Barre, Centre, and Across the Floor exercises. Beginning development of a serious attitude for the discipline of ballet is also a focus. *Eleven-year-old students are introduced to pointe shoes only if approved by teachers. (90 minutes – twice a week) Monday and Wednesday 4:30-6:00 PM, Ages 5th-6th grades
Class Attire: Light pink ballet shoes, mulberry leotard, light pink tights
Ballet 5
Formal 90-minute class focusing on Classical Ballet Technique – A structured class involving Barre, Centre, and Across the Floor exercises. Continuing development of a serious attitude for the discipline of ballet is also a focus. Introduction to advanced concepts and beginner to intermediate pointe work. (90 minutes – twice a week)
Monday and Wednesday 6-7:30 PM, Ages 7th-8th grades
Class Attire: Light pink ballet shoes, royal blue leotard, light pink tights
Ballet 6
Technique and Pointe. Highest level of ballet training offered – An extension and progression of the classical ballet technique promoted in the Ballet 4 class – Designed to be more stimulating and challenging to ensure technical and artistic development in an age-appropriate environment. (90 minutes – twice a week) Tuesday 6-7:30 PM and Thursday 4:30-6 PM, Ages 7th-12th grade
Class Attire: Light pink ballet shoes, purple leotard, light pink tights
Adult Ballet
Adult Ballet class for levels beginner to advanced. This class will be an hour and half full of basic technique, conditioning, and artistry. If you have never taken before or you miss ballet we welcome you to join us! Thursday 5:30-7:00 PM Summer Session, 6-7:30 PM Fall Session
Class Attire: Any color leotard, and tights, or fitness wear, ballet shoes
"Ballet is not just movement, not simply abstract. It’s something beautiful."
-Nina Ananiashvili.