Classes

Class Descriptions:

Baby Ballet -(Ages 3 to 4) The perfect class for your growing toddler. Dancers will learn simple ballet movements and enjoy discovering the wonderful world of dance. Students will secure a foundation on which they will base their dance training. Students dress in a Ballet Pink Leotard, ballet tights and shoes, hair up in a ballet bun. Water will be provided so that the students can earn stickers for listening, watching and dancing.

1st Level Ballet - (Ages 4 to 6) This class introduces ballet to our youngest dancers. We introduce 1st and 2nd position, all 5 arm movements, and much more. Each class will end with a round of applause and bows. Students learn the ballet vocabulary in the traditional French, and start to learn turns and jumps. Beginning stretching exercises will be taught. Safe and easy as it goes. Students dress in a Light Blue Leotard, ballet tights and shoes, hair up in a ballet bun. Dance Diaries are handed out at the first class and students can earn stickers and stamps for listening, watching and dancing.

2nd Level Ballet-(Ages 6 to 9) This class reinforces everything taught in the 1st Level, and introduces 5th position. Bigger jumps and more advanced turns, more detailed stretching techniques and ballet language are practiced to perfection. Musicality, posture and turn out are strengthened. Students dress in a Lavender Leotard, ballet tights and shoes, hair up in a ballet bun. Dance Diaries are handed out at the first class and students can earn stickers and stamps for listening, watching and dancing.

3rd Level Ballet - (Ages 9 to 12) As the dancers grow, so do their abilities. This is great for older students that are beginners too. Longer and more difficult combinations work not only the body but the brain. Stretching gets more intense and musicality, posture and turn out are fortified. Students wear light or mint green leotards, ballet tights, shoes, hair in ballet bun. Dance diaries are past out in the first class so students can start taking notes and writing down choreography.

4th Level Ballet - (Ages 10 to 16) Students must have at least 4 years of Ballet training to attend. Beginning pointe steps are introduced. Longer and more difficult combinations work not only the body but the brain. Stretching gets more intense and musicality, posture and turn out are fortified. Students wear the traditional Black leotards, ballet tights, shoes, hair in ballet bun. Dance diaries are past out in the first class so students can start taking notes and writing down choreography.

4th/5th Level Ballet- (Ages 10 and up) – This is a combined level class. Repertoire dances are elaborate and fun. Students must have at least 4 years of Ballet training to attend. Beginning pointe steps are introduced. Longer and more difficult combinations work not only the body but the brain. Stretching gets more intense and musicality, posture and turn out are fortified. Students wear the traditional Black leotards for the 4th level and Burgundy leotards for the 5th level. Ballet tights, shoes, hair in ballet bun. Dance diaries are past out in the first class so students can start taking notes and writing down choreography.

5th/6th Level Ballet - (Ages 11 and up) Students must have at least 6 years of Ballet training to attend. Pointe work is made longer and stronger. Even more difficult combinations work not only the body but the brain. Stretching gets more intense and musicality, posture and turn out are fortified. Students wear the Burgandy leotards for 5th level, and any color leotard they desire if in the 6th level. Ballet tights, shoes, hair in ballet bun. Dance diaries are past out in the first class so students can start taking notes and writing down choreography.

6th Level Ballet - Our highest and most advanced level of Ballet. You must be invited to this class. At least 5 years of Ballet training before attending. This class will take you beyond the technique and into the artistry of Ballet. Adagios, Petit Allegro, and Dance Acting are the corner stone of the Prima Ballerina. Students can wear any leotard they desire.

Pointe Class - (Ages 10 and up) An hour of excitement, this class will open the mind to what pointe work can be. Strengthening the feet and ankles to prevent injury. Balance and poise are a must! Always safety first, you have to have at least 2 years of ballet training. This class has "on pointe" and "off pointe " dancers. Students must wear their appointed class Leotards, ballet tights, shoes, hair up in Ballet bun and don't forget your water!

Adult / Teen Beginning Ballet-(Ages 13 to Silver Swan) This class is designed for Adults and Teens who wish to begin the study of classical ballet. Classes will consist of barre exercises that focus on proper alignment a well as the steps which foster core and leg strength and flexibility. The center work will introduce elementary steps, simple jumps as well as turns. No prior experience is necessary. Any color leotard is fine, ballet tights optional and leggings are fine. Ballet shoes required and hair up.

Hip-Hop

Jazz -(Ages 6 to 100 years old!) Jazz dance is a fun and energetic style. The class includes a warm-up with stretching, isolation, strengthening exercises and then moves across the floor to work on turns, leaps, jumps and runs. Each class ends with a fast-paced combination. Jazz is perfect for all dancers and focuses on coordination and fun. Kids and Adults must wear jazz or ballet shoes, and leggings with a leotard and hair up is requested. Great for beginners!

Hip-Hop -(Ages 6 to 100 years old!) This introductory-level Hip Hop Class provides a structured method of learning various Hip Hop dance movements in a fun-filled and vibrant class environment and offers a new set of combinations and routines every class. Kids and Adults must wear leggings and a t-shirt, and strong Tennis shoes, hair up too. Experience the incredible world of Hip Hop. Intense choreography and up to date dances that everyone in the family can enjoy.