Classes

Class Descriptions:

For Baby Ballet, 1st Level Ballet, 2nd Level Ballet
(ages 3 to 7):
Girls - Baby blue leotard, with Pink tights, pink ballet slippers , hair in high bun and Light blue short skirt. No tutus please.

Boys - Black shorts, basketball shorts work great, and a white t-shirt. Black ballet slippers too. Hair up if long enough to cover eyes.

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.

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. Young Ones 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.

2nd Level Ballet-(Ages 6 to 8) 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.

For Class Levels 3rd, 4th, 5th and Pointe (ages 8 and up)

Girls - Plain black leotard of any style. Pink tights, pink slippers/ pointe shoes, hair in a high bun, and NO skirt. Adults can wear anything they choose, as long as it is fitted.

Boys - Black shorts or fitted leggings, white t-shirt and black ballet slippers. Adults can wear anything they choose, as long as it is fitted.

3rd Level Ballet - Ages 8 and up. As the dancers grow, so do their abilities. Beginning pointe steps are introduced. Longer exercises and repertoire dances are cultivated. Stretching gets more intense and musicality, posture and turn out are fortified.

4th Level Ballet - At any age this intermediate/Advanced class will make you work. Pointe work is intensified and artistic ballet keeps these dancers on their toes, literally. Repertoire dances are elaborate and fun.

4th/5th Level Ballet- Advanced ballet gives a whole new meaning to fun. Never a dull moment, this class will make you sweat! Pointe work and adagios are reinforced and sometimes we even pull out the practice tutus for fun.

5th Level Ballet - Our highest level of Ballet. 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.

Pointe Class - 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 and be at least 9 years old to join the fun. Splits on all sides, double pirouettes and balance have to be perfected before the "ok" is given to go on Pointe. This class has "on pointe" and "off pointe " dancers.

Adult / Teen Beginning Ballet - (Ages 12 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 as well as the steps which foster core, leg strength and flexibility. The center work will introduce elementary steps, simple jumps as well as turns. No prior experience is necessary.

Hip-Hop

Junior Jazz -(Ages 4-10) 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 the young dancer and focuses on coordination and fun. Kids must wear jazz or ballet shoes, and leggings with a leotard and hair up is requested. Great for beginners!

Hip-Hop -(Ages 4 and up) 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 if too. Experience the incredible world of Hip Hop. Intense choreography and up to date dances that everyone in the family can enjoy.