Class Descriptions
Children's Division - Ages 4-6:
Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet
Beginning with Creative Movement, students start to develop coordination, rhythm and their imaginations in a structured, creative atmosphere. In Pre-Ballet students continue to expand their ballet vocabulary and are introduced basic ballet steps, appropriate for young, growing bodies.
Student Division - Ages 7 and up:
Ballet 1 - Ballet 6
Upon entering Ballet 1, students begin to work in a more structured and focused environment. Students progress through Ballet 1, 1A, and 2 with a carefully planned syllabus. Plastique (stretch & strengthening) classes are introduced in Ballet 3 and 4. Pointe work is carefully introduced in Ballet 4 and Variations Class, where students learn individual roles from famous ballets, is added in Ballet 5 & 6. Students reaching this level will find the emphasis shifting from the technical accomplishments to individual artistry.
Attire
Creative Movement & Pre-Ballet: Girls - Plain, solid pink leotard (no skirt), pink footed tights, pink leather or canvas ballet shoes.
Hair pulled back in a neat bun, no jewelry.
Boys - White fitted t-shirt, black fitted shorts or tights and black leather or canvas ballet shoes. Boys hair, if longer, needs to be pulled back off the face and out of the eyes.
Ballet 1 through 6: Girls - Plain, solid black leotard (no excessive straps, cut-outs, mesh or lace), pink footed tights, pink leather or canvas ballet shoes. Hair pulled back in a neat bun or twist. No jewelry or skirts.
Boys - White fitted t-shirt, black fitted shorts or tights, black or white canvas ballet shoes. Boys hair, if longer, needs to be pulled back off the face and out of the eyes.
Teen & Adults: Leotard and tights or form fitting leggings (or shorts for men) and top (not too baggy), leather or canvas ballet shoes. Hair pulled back in a bun or ponytail for shorter hair. Close fitting warm ups are OK.