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Chrystie Street Ballet Academy

 

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Class Descriptions

Pre-Ballet Age: 3-4 years

INTRODUCTION TO BALLET
Playing games, singing songs and using props are fun and energizing ways for children to learn movement basics. Incorporating the ballet vocabulary tests the child’s memory, provides structure and shows results. Small classes make it easy for children to feel comfortable and welcome.


Ballet 1 Age: 5-6 years

BALLET BASICS
Ballet 1 introduces boys and girls to the fundamentals of classical ballet technique. Focusing on proper posture, body placement and discipline, the student is exposed to the benefit of a focused environment. As students begin making friends and learn how to work as a team, their self-confidence and appreciation for music grows.


Ballet 2 Age: 7-8 years

BEGINNER BALLET
The structure of this traditional ballet class enhances students’ physical and mental discipline while re-affirming posture, flexibility and strength. Performance skills and basic music fundamentals boost self-confidence and coordination. Students of all levels receive the individual attention they need.


Ballet 3 Age: 9-12 years

ADVANCED BEGINNER BALLET
Ballet 3 moves in the direction of a more formal ballet class. Bringing the exercises from the barre into the center, while emphasizing the importance of form, musicality, and presence make this class both challenging and rewarding. This class introduces the elements of a classical ballet class such as Adagio, Petit Allegro, Grand Allegro, Pirouettes, and more advanced Port de bras and Épaulement. Ballet 3 may sometimes be found combined with a Ballet 2 class. Individual attention is given to the students from both levels and class exercises may differ depending on each dancer’s abilities.