Each Ballet division is tailored to the students' ages and abilities. Students are required to take class for at least 1 full year in each level in order to graduate to the next division (Fall + Winter/SpringTerms).
Participation in Summer Term classes is highly recommended.
Ballet 3 division through Ballet 6 division (Junior- Advanced) may require that the student remains in the level for 2 years in order to accomplish the necessary technical ability and skills. Each level establishes the foundation for the next division level and is integral to the preparation required for advancement.
Lower division students often are mentored by upper division students who assist in their classes.
New or returning students that have missed one or more terms are required to take a placement class.
Lower Divisions
Pre Ballet A Ages 3-4 years
This class is geared to the young dancer, by introducing in a gentle manner, the beginnings of ballet through creative dancing. The class involves fun and creative dances, stretches and activities that promote learning the basic ballet steps and arm movements. Princess tea parties, butterfly dances and creature stretches are just a few of the activities the children learn by. The benefits the student will experience include: creative movement, coordination, basic ballet positions of feet, arms, and fingers, learn to work as a team, focus, following directions, rhythm, stretching, sharing, gaining confidence and expand their imaginations in a fun-filled, creative and safe environment. All is accompanied to classical music.
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Pre-Ballet Parent Guideline and Helpful Tips- Printable version
Pre Ballet B Ages 4-5 years
This class is geared to the young dancer, by introducing in a gentle manner, the beginnings of ballet through creative dancing. The class involves fun and creative dances, stretches and activities that promote learning the basic ballet steps and arm movements. Princess tea parties, butterfly dances and creature stretches are just a few of the activities the children learn by. Rhythm clapping to music is also a part of the learning experience. The benefits the student will experience include: creative movement, coordination, basic ballet positions of feet, arms, and fingers, learn to work as a team, focus, following directions, rhythm, stretching, sharing, gaining confidence and expand their imaginations in a fun-filled, creative and safe environment. All is accompanied to classical music.
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Pre-Ballet Parent Guideline and Helpful Tips- Printable version
This class is geared to the young dancer, by introducing in a gentle manner, the beginnings of ballet through creative dancing. The class involves fun and creative dances, stretches and activities that promote learning the basic ballet steps and arm movements. Princess tea parties, butterfly dances and creature stretches are just a few of the activities the children learn by. The benefits the student will experience include: creative movement, coordination, basic ballet positions of feet, arms, and fingers, learn to work as a team, focus, following directions, rhythm, stretching, sharing, gaining confidence and expand their imaginations in a fun-filled, creative and safe environment. All is accompanied to classical music.
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Pre-Ballet Parent Guideline and Helpful Tips- Printable version
Pre Ballet B Ages 4-5 years
This class is geared to the young dancer, by introducing in a gentle manner, the beginnings of ballet through creative dancing. The class involves fun and creative dances, stretches and activities that promote learning the basic ballet steps and arm movements. Princess tea parties, butterfly dances and creature stretches are just a few of the activities the children learn by. Rhythm clapping to music is also a part of the learning experience. The benefits the student will experience include: creative movement, coordination, basic ballet positions of feet, arms, and fingers, learn to work as a team, focus, following directions, rhythm, stretching, sharing, gaining confidence and expand their imaginations in a fun-filled, creative and safe environment. All is accompanied to classical music.
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Pre-Ballet Parent Guideline and Helpful Tips- Printable version
Ballet 1A Ages 5-6 years (Requirement: Student must be attending Kindergarten or higher school grade)
The student in this level begins to learn the beginning elements of classical ballet technique. Building from what the student has experienced in the Pre Ballet division, barre work will be introduced into this class level in addition to their center work and stretches. The student will begin to learn the names and positions of the steps, in their classical french terms.
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The student in this level begins to learn the beginning elements of classical ballet technique. Building from what the student has experienced in the Pre Ballet division, barre work will be introduced into this class level in addition to their center work and stretches. The student will begin to learn the names and positions of the steps, in their classical french terms.
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Ballet 2A Ages 6-8 years 1 class per week
The student continues to learn and build the beginning elements of classical ballet technique. The class involves ballet stretches, barre and center work. The students continues to learn the names and positions of steps, in their classical french terms. Traveling across the floor and working with a partner is practiced.
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The student continues to learn and build the beginning elements of classical ballet technique. The class involves ballet stretches, barre and center work. The students continues to learn the names and positions of steps, in their classical french terms. Traveling across the floor and working with a partner is practiced.
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Ballet 2B Ages 7-9 years (Placement class required for new students) 1-2 class per week
The student continues their studies of the art of ballet technique. The class involves ballet stretches, Full-barre and center work. The students continues to learn the names and positions of steps, in their classical french terms. They will begin to learn preparations and placement for turning. Use of the head by spotting, to prevent becoming dizzy. The students also will begin to work with one hand at the barre.
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The student continues their studies of the art of ballet technique. The class involves ballet stretches, Full-barre and center work. The students continues to learn the names and positions of steps, in their classical french terms. They will begin to learn preparations and placement for turning. Use of the head by spotting, to prevent becoming dizzy. The students also will begin to work with one hand at the barre.
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Junior Divisions
Ballet 3A Placed by ability and experience (1-2 year requirement in level) 2-3 classes per week
The student continues their studies of the art of ballet technique. The class involves ballet stretches, Full-barre and center work. The students continue to broaden their ballet vocabulary in their positions of steps. The young dancer is concentrating on building their strong foundation of technique. The dancer in this level has become more proficient in the concept of working with the feet and legs in the ballet tured-out positions, working from the hips. Placement is emphasized in all their barre work and center steps.
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Ballet 3B Placed by ability and experience (1-2 year requirement in level) 3-4 classes per week
The student continues their studies of the art of ballet technique. The class involves ballet stretches, Full-barre and center work. The students continue to broaden their ballet vocabulary in their positions of steps. The young dancer is concentrating on building their strong foundation of technique. The dancer in this level has become more proficient in the concept of working with the feet and legs in the ballet tured-out positions, working from the hips. Placement is emphasized in all their barre work and center steps.
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The student continues their studies of the art of ballet technique. The class involves ballet stretches, Full-barre and center work. The students continue to broaden their ballet vocabulary in their positions of steps. The young dancer is concentrating on building their strong foundation of technique. The dancer in this level has become more proficient in the concept of working with the feet and legs in the ballet tured-out positions, working from the hips. Placement is emphasized in all their barre work and center steps.
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Ballet 3B Placed by ability and experience (1-2 year requirement in level) 3-4 classes per week
The student continues their studies of the art of ballet technique. The class involves ballet stretches, Full-barre and center work. The students continue to broaden their ballet vocabulary in their positions of steps. The young dancer is concentrating on building their strong foundation of technique. The dancer in this level has become more proficient in the concept of working with the feet and legs in the ballet tured-out positions, working from the hips. Placement is emphasized in all their barre work and center steps.
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Ballet 4 Placed by ability and experience (2 year requirement in level) 4-5 classes per week
The Student in this division has an 1.5 hr technique class. Pre-Pointe class is introduced in this level's 1st year. *Beginning Pointe class is added in their 2nd year of this level. Pointe shoes require strong support from the feet and legs. The Pre-Pointe class emphasizes strengthening exercises targeted for feet, ankles, legs and hips- to prepare the student to work in pointe shoes their 2nd year.
*Each child must be approved by the Artistic Director before entering the Beginning Pointe class. Please note some students may need additional time in the Pre-Pointe class to further strengthen their feet and legs before entering Beginning Pointe.
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The Student in this division has an 1.5 hr technique class. Pre-Pointe class is introduced in this level's 1st year. *Beginning Pointe class is added in their 2nd year of this level. Pointe shoes require strong support from the feet and legs. The Pre-Pointe class emphasizes strengthening exercises targeted for feet, ankles, legs and hips- to prepare the student to work in pointe shoes their 2nd year.
*Each child must be approved by the Artistic Director before entering the Beginning Pointe class. Please note some students may need additional time in the Pre-Pointe class to further strengthen their feet and legs before entering Beginning Pointe.
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Intermediate Divisions
*Ballet 4/5 Placed by ability and experience (1-2 year requirement in level) 5-8 classes per week
Entering into the Intermediate division the student increases to 4-5 classes per week to promote additional percision and stamina in their steps. Students placed in mixed ballet levels participates in both levels classes. The mixed level assists the growing student by cleaning the students technique and placement in the lower division and challenging their technique in the upper division.
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Entering into the Intermediate division the student increases to 4-5 classes per week to promote additional percision and stamina in their steps. Students placed in mixed ballet levels participates in both levels classes. The mixed level assists the growing student by cleaning the students technique and placement in the lower division and challenging their technique in the upper division.
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Ballet 5 Placed by ability and experience (1-2 year requirement in level) 5-8 classes per week
This division continues to strengthen and challenge the serious ballet student. At this level the student is encouraged in developing their artistry. Performing at this level can be very rewarding to the students.
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This division continues to strengthen and challenge the serious ballet student. At this level the student is encouraged in developing their artistry. Performing at this level can be very rewarding to the students.
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Advanced Divisions
*Ballet 5/6 Placed by ability and experience (1-2 year requirement in level) 5-8 classes per week
Students placed in mixed ballet levels participates in both levels classes. The mixed level assists the growing student by both cleaning the students technique in the lower division and challenging their technique in the upper division.
This division continues to strengthen and challenge the serious ballet student. At this level the student is encouraged in developing their artistry. Performing at this level can be very rewarding to the students.
This division may have opportunities to work with Guest Artists in performances. Solo and/or pas de deux work, depending on production.
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Students placed in mixed ballet levels participates in both levels classes. The mixed level assists the growing student by both cleaning the students technique in the lower division and challenging their technique in the upper division.
This division continues to strengthen and challenge the serious ballet student. At this level the student is encouraged in developing their artistry. Performing at this level can be very rewarding to the students.
This division may have opportunities to work with Guest Artists in performances. Solo and/or pas de deux work, depending on production.
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Ballet 6 Placed by ability and experience. 5-8 classes per week
This division continues to strengthen and challenge the serious ballet student. At this level the student is encouraged in developing their artistry. Performing at this level can be very rewarding to the students.
This division may have opportunities to work with Guest Artists in performances. Solo and/or pas de deux work, depending on production.
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This division continues to strengthen and challenge the serious ballet student. At this level the student is encouraged in developing their artistry. Performing at this level can be very rewarding to the students.
This division may have opportunities to work with Guest Artists in performances. Solo and/or pas de deux work, depending on production.
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