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. Creative movement and pre-ballet are non-recital classes, split into 2 sessions and do not participate in the Nutcracker or recital.

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.

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: 3 Fall & Spring Sessions, Max: 2 Summer Session.

Ballet 2

Emphasis on more intricate barre exercises and basic turnout of the feet. Class will also focus on ballet terminology; jumps, leaps, turns; and flexibility. New skills will be mastered at the barre before entering center work.

Requirements: By tryout or instructor invitation from the previous level class.
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: 3 Fall & Spring Sessions, Max: 2 Summer Session.

Ballet 3

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: By evaluation or instructor invitation from the previous level class.
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: 3 Fall & Spring Sessions, Max: 2 Summer Session.

Ballet 4

Increased emphasis on fine tuning skills such as weight change and more advanced technique and intricate combinations that require balance and stamina, strength, and focus. Students will work to retain more challenging choreography and repertoire along with understanding of composers and choreographers.

Requirements: By evaluation or instructor invitation from the previous level class. Dancers must enroll in both Fall & Spring sessions.
Female Attire & Footwear: Black leotard and pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes. 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.
Male Attire & Footwear: Black athletic shorts or leggings, white fitted T-shirt, black ballet shoes.
Max Ratio: 12.
Credits: Base $15; Max: 3 Fall & Spring Sessions, Max: 2 Summer Session.

Ballet 5

Requirements: By evaluation or instructor invitation from the previous level class. Dancers must enroll in both Fall & Spring sessions.
Female Attire & Footwear: Black leotard and pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes. 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.
Male Attire & Footwear: Black athletic shorts or leggings, white fitted T-shirt, black ballet shoes.
Max Ratio: 12.
Credits: Base $15; Max: 3 Fall & Spring Sessions, Max: 2 Summer Session.

Ballet 6 (Pre-Pointe)

This level is the final step before reaching the advanced/pointe classes.

Requirements: By evaluation or instructor invitation from the previous level class. Dancers must enroll in both Fall & Spring sessions and must take both classes per week to qualify for pre-pointe. If the dancer only takes one class at this level, they will remain Ballet 5 and cannot advance to pointe.
Female Attire & Footwear: Black leotard and pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes. 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.
Male Attire & Footwear: Black athletic shorts or leggings, white fitted T-shirt, black ballet shoes.
Max Ratio: 12.
Credits: Base $20; Max: 2 Summer Session; Max 3 per day missed Fall & Spring Sessions

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.

Pointe 2

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 shorts, 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 the class. Make certain to notify the person signing-in open workout that you are a Pointe student, or you will be charged the normal price.

Pointe Variations

Additional instruction on classical ballet variations for advanced pointe students only.

Requirements: By instructor invitation only.
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 shorts, sweatshirts or baggy clothing permitted.
Max Ratio: 12.
Credits: No credits

Teen/Adult Ballet (Ages 16+) NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED

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

Requirements: Age 16+
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 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: 3 Fall & Spring Sessions, Max: 2 Summer Session.

Fall (Sept-Nov/Dec)

Spring (Jan-June)