Beginning Ballet
Primary | 2nd Graders
In Primary, formal ballet training begins and students develop their creativity through their discipline in dance. The focus is on proper body placement/alignment and the use of legs and feet in order to prepare for the formal structure of ballet technique class. For the first time students begin learning and using proper ballet terminology. Students can participate in The Nutcracker and the June Concert. Classes are also available online at same times, same price.)
| Day | Time |
| Thursday | 5:15pm – 6:15pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am – 10:00am |
| Class meets once per week |
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| Tuition: $320 (12-Week Session, 9/14 – 12/11/21) |
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Ballet 1 | 3rd graders
By age 8, students are strong enough to move on to more formalized ballet training. They build on what they have learned and coordinate movements to produce combinations of steps. They continue to work with proper use of body alignment, turn-out of legs and hands and arms placement (port de bras). Students may participate in The Nutcracker and the June Concert. (Classes are also available online at same times, same price.)
| Day | Time |
| Tuesday | 4:15pm – 5:15pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 11:00am |
| Class meets twice per week |
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| Tuition: $468 (12-Week Session, 9/14 – 12/11/21) |
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Ballet 2 | 4th graders
By 4th grade students are strong enough to move on to more formalized ballet training. Classes are twice a week and longer in length. More focus is put on strengthening core, legs and ankles. Students begin learning body directions and epaulment as they continue to work on artistry. By continuing to build their stamina, core strength and flexibility over time, students are capable of working at the barre while maintaining proper alignment. Students continue to participate in The Nutcracker and the June Concert. (Classes are also available online at same times, same price.)
| Day | Time |
| Thursday | 4:00pm – 5:15pm |
| Saturday | 10:30pm – 11:45am |
| Class meets twice per week for 2.5 hours weekly |
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| Tuition: $486 (12-Week Session, 9/16 – 12/11/21) |
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