Pre-Ballet Classes
Mommy & Me (ages 18m-3)
These popular class provides a comfortable atmosphere with a participating adult, where the child can begin to express their individual movement and musical abilities.Students are introduced to a class structure, age appropriate stretches, coordination exercises, and rhythm through a safe and special experience with mommy. Added benefits for mom are increased flexibility, balance, and dance appreciation. Class also includes a movement story that encourages young children to explore, experiment, and create through creative dance.
• 30 min class once a week
Tuesday 6:15–6:45
PRE-BALLET 1 (ages 3–5)
This class is designed to work on large motor skills, learning skipping, chasses, and ponies. Students will be working on rhythm timing and movement.
• 45 min class once a week
Tuesday 5:30–6:15 pm
Saturday 9:00–9:45 am
PRE-BALLET 2 (ages 5–8)
In this class students will continue to work on large motor skills, practicing skipping, classes, and stretching. Focus is on leg and arm positions as well as coordination and improving listening skills.
• 1 hour class once a week
Tuesday 10:00-11:00 am
Saturday 9:45–10:45 am
PRE-BALLET ADVANECED (ages 5–8)
This class introduces younger students to basic ballet vocabulary and technique in a structured yet fun setting. Focus is on stretching, extensions, simple leg and arm positions, steps and jumps across the studio to improve coordination and musicality. Rhythm and concentration will be emphasized.
• 1 hour class 2 times a week
Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:30pm
Ballet Levels 1-6 classes
BALLET 1 (ages 8-12)
In this class barre and center work is introduced, age appropriate stretches, basic leg and arm positions are still a focus of this class. Working on improving balance, hopping, skipping, jumping, and galloping.
• 1 hour class once a week
Thursday 5:30–6:30pm
BALLET 2, 3 (ages 9–13)
Students will learn ballet fundamentals and terminology while developing strength, confidence, balance, and flexibility. In this level of a traditional ballet training students work on concentration and endurance, and become proficient in fundamental dance movements and ballet technique.Option 1-Morning classes
• 2 hour class 2 times a week with Pre-pointe techniqueTuesday and Friday 10am-12pmOption 2-Evening classes• 2 hour class 2 times a week with Pre-pointe techniqueMonday and Wednesday 4:30pm–6:30pm
BALLET 4-6 (ages 13–19) three years of Ballet & two years of Pointe required
Barre and center combinations move faster, and become more complex. Different rhythms are introduced. Center exercises are longer and require more memorization and stamina. More types of pirouettes, turns across the floor and jumps are learned. Pointe work is mastered with pirouettes, fouette turns as well as jumps on both or one leg.
Option 1-Morning classes
• 2 hour class 2 times a week with Pointe technique
Tuesday and Friday 10am-12pm
Option 2-Evening classes
• 2 hour class 3 times a week with Pointe technique
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 4:30pm–6:30pm