Classes and Schedule
We are excited to introduce you to Classical Ballet, a beautiful and challenging art, with its own special history and unique traditions
PRE-BALLET/TAP
1 or 1.5 hour class. Focuses on basic ballet and tap rhythm patterns and speed. Students must be disciplined enough to do barre work, follow directions, and take turns patiently.
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FRIDAY 5:00 - 6:30 PM
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THURSDAY 5:00 - 6:30 PM
BALLET I
1.5 hour class. Dance etiquette and ballet fundamentals. Strong emphasis on musical awareness, the discipline of ballet, and the cultivation of poses.
MONDAY 5:00 - 6:30 PM
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WEDNESDAY 5:00 - 6:30 PM
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SATURDAY 3:30 - 5:00 PM
BALLET II
1.5 hour class. Self-confidence. Continuing to build on the foundation of previous ballet levels, as the basis of a Vaganova method for professional ballet academies.
MONDAY 6:30 - 8:00 PM
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WEDNESDAY 6:30 - 8:00 PM
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BALLET III
1.5 hour class. Ballet technique emphasizing the clean execution of new, more difficult ballet movements. More complex combinations. Starting a pre-pointe program.
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TUESDAY 6:30-8:00 PM
THURSDAY 6:30-8:00 PM
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BALLET IV
2 hour class. Advanced ballet technique. Focuses on technical refinement and personal artistry.
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BALLET V
1.5/ 2 hour class. The highest pre-professional level of Vaganova training, the most widely used ballet method in North America, Russia, and Europe ballet shcools.
BALLET for GYMNASTS, FIGURE SKATERS, BALLROOM DANCERS, SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMERS and any other kind of athletes.
10+ year old. Ballet forms the foundation for Rhythmic Gymnastics and Figure Skating. Daily choreography exercises are necessary for gymnasts and skaters, so they can feel their body, develop the proper upright posture, and correctly execute turns, jumps, arm movements, and footwork.
TUESDAY 5:00 to 6:30 PM
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ADULT BALLET
Are you an adult who thinks you're too old to start taking ballet classes? Perhaps you will change your mind after reading this...
Adults grasp ballet concepts much faster - Some can learn immediately or in the space of a couple of week what would normally take years for a young child to master. The adult brain is more mature and capable of conceptualizing or using imagery to comprehend.
Ballet training involves all components of physical fitness: an overall healthy body, cardiovascular endurance, leaner and stronger muscles, good posture and a graceful gait, a strong core (which promotes balance and reduces the risk of falls), and improved flexibility.
Adult ballet classes offer a more interesting and enjoyable alternative to the gym, and ballet can help improve your entire fitness profile!
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SATURDAY 2:00 to 3:30 PM
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CHARACTER DANCE
Character dance is a specific subdivision of classical dance. It is the stylized representation of traditional folk and national dances, mostly drawn from European countries, and using movements and music which have been adapted for the theater.
Character dance is integral to much of the classical ballet repertoire. A good example of character dance within ballet is the series of national dances which take place at the beginning of Act III of Swan Lake. The ballet Don Quixote as well as Paquita also features many character variations based on traditional Spanish dances. Popular character dance adaptations for ballet also include the national dances of Hungary, Russia, Poland, Italy and Spain: csárdás, mazurka, tarantella, flamenco, etc.
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FRIDAY 6:30-8:00 PM