Class Descriptions & Level Guidelines

Ballet: Students will learn classical ballet technique and terminology. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations. As students’ progress, each ballet level will become increasingly more complex and intricate. Placement is based upon both age and experience. All ballet classes follow American Ballet Theater curriculum.

 

Pre-Ballet: Ages 3  -5.5 years. 1 class per week requirement. Must be 3 years old to register.

Elementary 1 Ballet: Ages 5.5  -8 years. 1 class per week requirement.

Elementary 2 Ballet: Ages 7 - 10 years. 1 class per week requirement. 2 class per week suggested.

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Character Dance: Rooted in Russian and European folk dance styles, this class aids to develop rhythm and co-ordination used in classical ballet. Ages 7-12 years (Elementary 2 or Ballet 1 dancers).  1 class per week requirement.  One weekly ballet class recommended but not required.

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Ballet 1A: Ages 7-13 years. By teacher placement only. 2 class per week requirement. 

Ballet 1B: Ages 8-13 years. By teacher placement only. 2 class per week requirement. 

Teen Beginning Ballet: Ages 13-18. 1 class per week requirement, suggested 2 class per week requirement. 2 classes required to perform. Can count towards Ballet 1 requirements.

Ballet 2: Ages 10+.  Placement class required. 2 class per week requirement.​

Ballet 3: Ages 11+.  Placement class required. 3 classes per week requirement.​

 

Ballet 4: Ages 13+.  Placement class required. 4 classes per week requirement.

Ballet 5: Ages 14+.  Placement class required. 4 classes per week requirement.  5 classes recommended.  Dancers can attend only 2 level 5 classes but will not be able to audition for lead roles. 

*Body conditioning and/or Flexibility class is required for all performing Ballet 4/5 and up level students.

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Pointe: Pointe 1 class can be taken on flat or in pointe shoes at the instructors’ discretion. All pointe classes are designed for students with previous ballet training. Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work and across the floor combinations. These exercises focus on strengthening the feet and ankles.

 

Pointe 1 (Beginning Pointe): Ages 11+. By teacher placement only.  Appropriate for Ballet Level 3. 2 pointe classes per week requirement.

Pointe 2: Ages 13+. By teacher placement only.  Appropriate for Ballet Level 4. 2  pointe class per week requirement.

Pointe 3: Ages 14+. By teacher placement only.  Appropriate for Ballet Level 5. 2 pointe class per week requirement.

 

Contemporary: Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid, percussive and athletic dance movements.

Contemporary dance levels must match the level they have reached in ballet, however they are not required to attend ballet in order to take contemporary classes.  We recommend but don't require two ballet classes per week.

 

Contemporary 1: Ages 7-13: Appropriate for Ballet level 1/2 dancers for 1st and 2nd years of contemporary dancing.

Contemporary 2: Ages 10+: Appropriate for Ballet 2 level student with contemporary experience.

Contemporary 3: Ages 11+: Appropriate for Ballet level 3 dancers with contemporary experience.

Contemporary 4/5: Ages 13+: Appropriate for Ballet level 4/5 dancers with contemporary experience.

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Acro: Students will learn tumbling, flexibility, and contortion skills. Focusing on improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Skills taught may include rolls, headstands, handstands, cartwheel variations, round offs, bridge, bridge recover, and front/back kick overs. 1 class per week requirement. All Acro classes follow Acrobatic Arts curriculum.

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Acro 1: Ages 4-7 still working a strong bridge and cartwheel

Acro 2: Ages 7-10 working on walk overs, more advanced handstands

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Jazz: Jazz class focuses on learning proper jazz dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Contemporary, and Lyrical to help develop a well-rounded dancer. 1 class per week requirement.​

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Heels: a style of dance that incorporates jazz, character, and subtle tones of hip hop to accentuate and elevate the feminine essence! In this class we will learn how to confidently explore and express our femininity through the use of lines, shapes, and choices that support discovering our unique relationship to our body and expression in this area. Come ready to learn in a supportive environment and please wear non marking heels! 

 

Hip Hop: A high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of their comfort zone by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. These classes are based upon age rather than experience or technique. 1 class per week requirement.

 

Hip Hop Minis: Ages 5.5 - 8 years

Hip Hop 1: Ages 7-10 years

Hip Hop 2: Ages 11+

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Flexibility Technique: This class will help you increase your ability to stabilize in end-range positions through the use of targeted exercises and deep active stretching including all splits and back-bending. Please bring a yoga mat (required) and bands (if you have). Enrollment required for students under age 18. Drop ins available for students ages 18+ who have graduated high school.  Ages 9 and up.

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Adult Classes: Adult offerings are for ages 18+ (out of high school) and do not require enrollment. Drop-ins and Class Cards available.

 

Adult Beginning Ballet: For adults with little or no experience, this class sets the foundation of classical ballet on adult bodies.

Adult/Teen Intermediate Ballet: An open class for the intermediate dancer looking to maintain or improve their technique.

Youth/Adult Body Conditioning: A strengthening class that will help tone and strengthen body.  Open to teens, adults, and young dancers. This class open to Ballet Level 3+. 

Ballet 3 & Ballet 4/5: Adults are welcome to drop in on our youth Ballet 3 and Ballet 4/5 classes.

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