Ballet is the basis for all dance forms. Ballet is great for toning and strengthening all muscle groups, developing balance, poise, and grace, as well as learning body awareness and discipline. Attire: Leotard and tights of any color or comfortable non-restrictive clothing. Pink leather-soled ballet slippers are required.
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Creative Movement: Focuses on basic ballet and gross motor skills such as marching, galloping, and skipping. Activities will include dancing with colorful scarves, walking forwards and backward on tippy toes, leg kicks, and jumping over Gypsy the Bear. Creative movement classes do not perform in the recital. Bare feet are acceptable for class. No diapers permitted; dancers must be potty-trained. Shoe Info
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Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten: Focuses on standing correctly at the barre and reinforces the difference between right and left. Skills taught will include: first position, second position, pliés, relevés, pointing toes, chassés, and balancing on one foot. Basic ballet terminology is used in class. Shoe Info
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Elementary: A review of skills taught in kindergarten ballet, with a greater focus on classical ballet terminology. The class will cover basic turn out at the barre, ballet positions one thru five, and coordinating upper and lower body movements. Shoe Info
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Beginner: More intricate barre, center floor , and across the floor combinations are taught. Skills include: balancés, pirouettes, cat jumps (“pas de chat”), and spotting for turns. Jumps and leaps will be introduced. Greater emphasis on flexibility. Shoe Info
- Intermediate & Advanced: Increased emphasis on barre exercises, leaps, jumps, and turns. Classes refine technique, turnout, and flexibility. Prepares students for pointe work. Pointe students must enroll in both Pointe classes. Attire: Leotard and tights required. Hair in a bun, twist, or braid. Students should bring a water bottle. Shoe Info