Classes

Class placement is at the discretion of the Academy of Ballet Staff

The Creative Movement Program is designed to develop motor coordination, increase spatial awareness, and provide a positive learning experience.  Work is presented in an imaginative and age-appropriate manner.  Class size is limited to 12 students.

Creative movement and pre-ballet students have the opportunity of participating in The Nutcracker and our spring ballet.

Creative Movement:
Students must be three years old by the first day of class and must be potty trained. Creative movement classes meet one time per week for 45 minutes.

Pre-Ballet:
Students must be five years old by the first day of class. Pre-ballet meets one time per week for 45 minutes.

Beginning Ballet

Levels  1, 2, 3

Students take 1 hour of ballet per week. Students in levels 1-3 have an opportunity to perform onstage in The Nutcracker and our spring ballet. This allows students to demonstrate many of the skills they have learned during the year. These class levels work on:

• Developing a better understanding of classical music, rhythm, and tempo

• Developing a better understanding of basic ballet technique and terminology

• Continuing to strengthen and gain flexibility in legs, ankles, and feet

• Re-enforcement of ballet etiquette

Level 1:  Minimum age 6 by September 1

Level 2:  Minimum age 7 by September 1

Level 3:  Minimum age 8 by September 1

Beginning-Intermediate & Intermediate Ballet

Levels 4, 5, 6, 7

Levels 4 and 5: Students take two ballet classes per week. Students are ages 9+ depending on previous dance training, physical development, and ability. 

Levels 6 and 7:  Students are ages 10+. Pointe training is introduced when a student becomes ready. Students take 5.5 hours of ballet per week.

Levels 4-7 students have an opportunity to perform onstage in The Nutcracker and our spring ballet.

Levels 6&7 students have the opportunity to be invited as members of Junior Company, which requires an additional weekly commitment.