Ballet
Our ballet dancers learn the principles of technique and placement while developing strength through proper alignment and understanding of ballet vocabulary. Classes are offered for a wide range of ages and abilities. All Core Ballet classes begin in September and culminate in a year-end performance in May.
Fall classes begin September 11, 2020
Year-end performance dates/venues will be decided at a later time.
Ballet I/II (K-2nd) teaches students the fundamentals of Ballet Technique with an emphasis on placement, vocabulary and dance etiquette. Students will also explore ballet based improvisation and creative expression, employing stories, games, music and rhythmic patterns. A fun and supportive first Ballet class.
Ballet III (3-5th) reinforces ballet curriculum with proper positions, technique, alignment and flexibility, in a more traditional ballet class structure while addressing the quality and coordination of the arms and legs in longer movement sequences. Basic jumps and pirouettes are introduced in the center. There is a focus on performance quality and musicality and the development of concentration and endurance.
Ballet III/IV (3-6th) is a blended class for those dancers bridging between two levels that reinforces ballet curriculum with proper positions, technique, alignment and flexibility, in a more traditional ballet class structure. Curriculum expands to emphasize proper extension and articulation of arms, legs, and feet with more defined execution of the movement. There is a focus on performance quality and musicality and the development of concentration and endurance.
Ballet IV (6th-7th) continues the study of classical ballet vocabulary and expands the curriculum to emphasize proper extension and articulation of arms, legs, and feet with more defined execution of the movement. Jumps, pirouettes, balances and more complicated movement sequences are introduced with a focus on performance quality and musicality.
