Pre-Ballet Age: 3-4 years

INTRODUCTION TO BALLET
Playing games, singing songs, and using props are fun and energizing ways for young children to learn movement basics.   The introduction of basic ballet vocabulary provides structure, improves coordination, and challenges the memory.  Small classes and one on one attention allow even the youngest dancers to feel comfortable in the classroom environment.    

Ballet 1 Age: 5-6 years

BEGINNER BALLET
Ballet 1 introduces boys and girls to the fundamentals of classical ballet technique. Each class focuses on proper posture, body positions, and alignment while also building on ballet vocabulary.  Class structure and discipline are also emphasized, and musicality and creativity are explored through improvisation.  Watch your child’s confidence and appreciation for the art form grow as he or she masters new skills and makes new friends.

Ballet 2 Age: 7-8 years

BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE BALLET
The structure of this traditional ballet class enhances students’ physical and mental discipline while re-affirming posture, placement, flexibility, and strength.  Each class begins with barre and centre work, followed by exercises across the floor and reverence.  Students learn performance skills and basic music fundamentals while cultivating self-confidence and presence.  Students receive the individual attention they need whether they have had previous experience or are absolute beginners. 

Ballet 3 Age: 9-11 years

INTERMEDIATE BALLET
Ballet 3 moves in the direction of a more formal ballet class by adding such classical elements as adagio, petit allegro, pirouettes, grand allegro, and advanced port de bras and epaulement.  Emphasizing the importance of form, musicality, and presence makes this class both challenging and rewarding.  Ballet 3 may sometimes be found combined with a Ballet 2 or Ballet 4 class. Individual attention is given to students from both levels and class exercises may differ depending on each dancer’s abilities.  Previous experience is suggested for this level but is not a pre-requisite.  Ballet 3 students should consider taking two classes per week to gain the proper strength and technical skills necessary to meet their full potential. 

Ballet 4 Age: 12-14 years

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE BALLET 
Building on concepts practiced in Ballet 3, Ballet 4 elevates experienced young dancers into a technically more demanding level that prepares them for pre-professional training.  Emphasis is placed on coordination, musicality, and technical proficiency as dancers learn how to execute ballet combinations and choreography both in the center and across the floor.  Previous experience is necessary for admittance to this level.  While it is not required, Ballet 4 students are encouraged to take class two or three times per week to achieve optimum results in their advancement.