Ballet & Pointe

The basis for contemporary and modern dance forms, ballet is great for toning and strengthening all muscle groups, developing balance, poise, and grace, as well as gaining body awareness and learning discipline.  The various age group classes are progressive in nature and serve to prepare dancers for each level appropriately.  Ballet is a dance form that incorporates fitness, fun and creativity.  Classes will include stretching, center floor and across the floor to teach steps, skills, and combinations. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to register.

Ballet 1 Ages 5-7

Introductory classes focus on ballet elements and skills that are appropriate for each age group.  Intro classes will include a short stretch, warm up and review basic ballet skills.  Ballet positions (1st-5th) are introduced as well as learning to balance, jump, and leap all in a fun, engaging class.  Colorful scarves/ribbons, hula hoops and stuffed animals utilized to teach skills. This class is offered both non-recital (shorter sessions) and recital (School Year)-dancers are welcome to join the recital class anytime from Sept-Jan to be eligible to be in the Spring recital. 

• Requirement:  Ages 5-7.
• Female Attire & Footwear: Black Leotard and pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes required.  Ballet skirts permitted. 
• Male Attire & Footwear: Black athletic shorts or leggings, white fitted T-shirt, black ballet shoes. 
• Max Ratio: 12 with an assistant instructor. 
• Credits:  Base $15;  Max: 6 School Year Max: 2 Summer Session.

Summer Session Ballet Ages 8-10

Refine body control and awareness in Ballet! Class will review gross motor skills combined with ballet terminology and skills. Classes will include barre work, center, and across the floor.

• Requirements: Ages 8-10 
• Female Attire & Footwear: Black Leotard and pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes required.  Ballet skirts permitted. Hair should be secured in a bun.
• Male Attire & Footwear: Black athletic shorts or leggings, white fitted T-shirt, black ballet shoes. 
• Max Ratio: 12 with an assistant instructor. 
• Credits:Base $15; Max 2

Summer Session Ballet Ages 11+

Class refines technique, turnout, flexibility and retaining choreography.  Increased emphasis on barre exercises, leaps, jumps, spotting with turns and balance. Classes will include barre work, center, and across the floor.

• Requirements: Ages 11+
• Female Attire & Footwear: Black leotard and pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes required.  Long hair must be in a bun, no ponytails; short hair must be pulled off the face securely.  No shorts, sweatshirts or baggy clothing permitted.  Sheer skirts and ballet sweaters permitted. 
• Male Attire & Footwear: Black athletic shorts or leggings, white fitted T-shirt, black ballet shoes. 
• Max Ratio: 12. 
• Credits:Base $15; Max 2

Summer Session Pointe 1

• Requirements: Students must receive approval from the Pointe instructors and have achieved 90% of the skills on the Pre-Pointe check list to purchase Pointe shoes.  Pointe students are required to attend year-round, including summer classes. Skills will be mastered at the barre and in center.
• Female Attire & Footwear: Any solid color leotard (no prints) and pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes and Pointe shoes if applicable.  Long hair must be in a bun, no ponytails; short hair must be pulled off the face securely.  No sweatshirts or baggy clothing permitted. 
• Male Attire: Black athletic shorts or leggings, white fitted T-shirt, black ballet shoes. 
• Max Ratio: 12. 
• Credits:  Base $20; Max 3 (School Year) per class day and 6 per session total. Summer Max: 2
• Registration Benefit: All participants in Pointe classes receive free open workouts while enrolled in classes.  Make certain to notify the person signing-in open workout that you are a Pointe student, or you will be charged the normal price. 

Summer 2026 (Jun/Jul-Aug)