Pre-Ballet

Ages 5+

These classes are designed to introduce very young students to locomotive movement and music in a child-friendly setting. The classes helps students develop body awareness, rhythm, flexibility, coordination, and confidence.

Requirements: 1 ballet class per week. 

Level I

The Level I classes introduce students to beginning ballet steps, terminology, and the basics of dance. Students begin to understand posture and turn out. These classes ensure the student’s mastery of the fundamental movement methods.

Requirements: 2 ballet classes per week. 

Level II

In Level II, students have a more structured ballet class focusing on proper posture, technique, and vocabulary. The students continue to work on turn out. The addition of the 4th and 5th positions and simple dance combinations are taught at this level.

Requirements: 2-3 ballet classes OR 1 Pilates class per week. Total: 3 classes per week.

Level III

Level III students should have a working knowledge of the basic ballet vocabulary. Turnout and posture should be maintained throughout the class.

Students who are aspiring to go onto pointe will be evaluated individually. Students must demonstrate sustainable technical strengths, and they must be a minimum of 12 years old and taking at least 3 ballet classes each week.

Requirements: 2-3 ballet classes, 1-2 Pilates classes, and 1 modern class per week. Total: 4-5 classes per week. 

Level IV/V

Ages 13+

Level IV provides ballet vocabulary, move at a quick pace, and prepared for more complex combinations. These classes are designed to help escalate students’ knowledge of ballet.

The students of Level V are given more challenging combinations using an extensive vocabulary and focusing on accents and artistry. These dancers prepare for professional level work, for auditions, or highly regarded summer intensive programs.

Requirements: Minimum of 3 ballet classes attended each week; recommend 4-5 ballet classes (including pointe), 2-3 Pilates classes, and 1 modern class per week. Total: 7+ classes per week.

Pointe

3 ballet technique classes per week are mandatory in order to add a pointe class. Students may advance to pointe with instructor's recommendation only. 

Pilates Mat

These classes are designed specifically for dancers with exercises to strengthen and increase flexibility through the use of kinesiology and anatomical support.**Private Pilates sessions are also available**

Modern

Essential for any student who wants to continue with dance in college or as a career. Real modern technique. Students must show strengths necessary to withstand modern demands. This class explains the basics for entrants then move onto more complex and compelling choreography.

Adult Classes

Pilates Mat

Whether you have tried Pilates in the past or are just thinking about it for the first time, this class is a great starter course to get you going! Beginning with the basic fundamentals of Pilates, we focus on building core strength and flexibility. **Private Pilates sessions are also available**

Adult Ballet

For anyone with an interest in ballet! If you danced as a child and would like to experience ballet again, this class will start from the basics and help refresh your memory. However, no previous dance experience necessary.