Core Ballet

Ballet I (K-1st) 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 II (2-3rd) is a structured introduction to proper ballet positions, technique and body alignment. Vocabulary and curriculum are taught through barre and center exercises to develop strength, build endurance, and increase flexibility. Through ballet stories, games and rhythmic patterns dancers gain confidence and self-expression.

Ballet III (4-5th) 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 (4-7th) 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 (5th-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.