2023-2024
Ballet Program
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Classes will start back September 11th.
Following this program will help you progress and develop all the necessary skills, techniques and muscles to become beautiful ballerinas and eventually go on Pointe!
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Ballet - Level 1
Ages 6-10 Monday 5:30-6:15 This is a class open to beginner ballet dancers. This is the first level in our Ballet Foundations program. Students will gain a strong base for technique by learning that their muscles and alignment can help them control their movements. They will be challenged with musicality and memorization of level appropriate exercises. |
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Ballet - Level 2
Ages 9-16 Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 Dancers will begin class with stretches in the center specific to strengthening the feet. They will then go to the ballet barre to work on basic technique, as well as, learn more detailed combinations, involving port de bras (use of upper body, head, and arms). |
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Ballet - Level 3
Ages 11-20 Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 This Level is an important stepping stone required to reach the Pointe class. It further expands the dancer's understanding of proper technique, posture, and placement, with a strong focus on turns and specific technique required for pointe work. |
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Pre-Pointe
Ages 9 and up Monday 6:15-7:00 This class is by teacher approval only. Pre-Pointe is offered as a means for students to strengthen feet, ankles, legs, and upper body in preparation for later pointe work. |
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Pointe
Ages 13-22 Monday 7:00-7:45 Pointe class emphasizes strength while maintaining fluidity of movement. Pointe work is offered to students by teacher recommendation. Students must have a minimum of three years of ballet and be at least 12 years old to begin Pointe. |