Open Ballet Class Descriptions
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The following classes do not require a placement class. Unless the class is filled, enrollment is open throughout the year. Visiting Days are scheduled two times a year.
Dance with Me (Age 2-4) Toddlers learn about music, movement, and ballet alongside their parents or guardian. Exercises and activities are designed to cultivate students’ sense of coordination, as well as their rhythmic and creative abilities. Students use their imaginations, and their parents’ help to learn basic movement skills.
Pre-Ballet 1, 2 and 3 (Age 4-6) Students explore different kinds of movement, are exposed to various types of classical music, work on age-appropriate gross motor skills, and begin learning basic ballet principles. Students’ imaginations and creative abilities are also exercised to their fullest as they play movement games and participate in creative movement exercises.
Ballet Basics (Age 7) Students continue to develop their basic ballet techique focusing on posture, flexibility and strength.
Beginning Ballet (Ages 8-17) For young students interested in exploring ballet, focusing on the fundamentals of ballet including posture, turnout, strength, and flexibility.
Intermediate Ballet (Ages 10-17) A complete ballet class including barre and center exercises for students with previous experience.