DANCE LEVELS AND DRESS CODE

 Here are the full descriptions for the Ballet Levels and link options for the Dress Code of each level.

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INTRO TO DANCE (ages 3-6)

These classes are a prelude to formal dance instruction. They introduce movement and musicality, with a focus on motor skills and rhythm. Students learn dance class etiquette and basic ballet terms. Fun props and creative movement is incorporated to help engage the youngest dancers and lengthen their attention spans.

DRESS CODE: LIGHT PINK LEOTARD

PRE BALLET (ages 5-7)

These class are for students who are able to focus on more technique based lessons. While props and creative imagery are still used to foster a love of dance, students at this level will spend more time focusing on proper placement of arms, legs, and head as well as more time on “center floor” exercises to strengthen their core.

DRESS CODE: LIGHT BLUE LEOTARD

PRIMARY BALLET 1

Dancers in these classes have fundamental knowledge and understanding of technique. They have received teacher recommendation to begin this curriculum. Students progress to working at the the barre and are introduced to more complex technique exercises.

DRESS CODE: LIGHT PURPLE LEOTARD

PRIMARY BALLET 2

In these classes, proper execution of ballet is strengthened. They have received teacher recommendation to begin this curriculum. Students progress to working at the barre and are practicing more complex technique exercises. Students at this level will have more advanced musicality and coordination.

DRESS CODE: DARK PURPLE LEOTARD

BALLET 1

These classes are for students who would like to gain understanding of ballet technique. Previous dance experience is not required. Students will begin to develop musicality and coordination as well as appropriate posture and balance.

DRESS CODE: NAVY LEOTARD

BALLET 2

These classes are for students who have mastered the techniques covered in Primary Ballet and/or Ballet 1. They have received teacher recommendation to begin this curriculum. These classes work on more complex barre, center, and across the floor techniques, requiring more focus and understanding of ballet basics.

DRESS CODE: FOREST GREEN LEOTARD

BALLET 3

These classes are for students who have mastered the techniques covered in lower level classes and are ready for “Pre-Pointe” work. These classes require more rigorous focus and effort to prepare for the advanced level. These classes work on more complex barre, center and across the floor.

DRESS CODE: BURGUNDY LEOTARD

BALLET 4 AND 5

These classes are for students who have successfully completed the curriculum for our lower level ballet and are ready to begin working "on pointe." Students at this level have advanced strength and a strong mind/body connection. The artistry level and execution in these classes is high.

DRESS CODE: BLACK LEOTARD

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