AGES 5-6
1 DAYS PER WEEK FOR 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES
Ballet I begins the ballet sequence of the curriculum. Basic barre work, proper placement, ballet etiquette, center combinations of allegro (jumping) patterns and simple series of patterned steps and vocabulary are introduced.
Dress Code for Ballet I:
Girls: Burgundy tank or camisole leotard, skin tone tights, and skin tone ballet shoes. Hair should be put into a neat bun. If hair is too short to put up, it should be clipped and pulled back away from the face.
Boys: Black tights, black or white shoes, white socks, white tank shirt, dance belt - for boys ages 9 and older.
AGES 4-5
1 DAY A WEEK FOR 1 HOUR
As it sequences out of Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet retains the developmental aspect of self-generated movement and the use of imagination to learn basic dance concepts. This course also moves past the Creative Movement curriculum to initiate fundamental ballet principals. Basic positions and facings are introduced from a movement-based perspective.
Dress Code for Pre-Ballet:
Girls: Lavender tank or camisole leotard, skin tone tights, and skin tone ballet shoes. Hair should be put into a neat bun. If hair is too short to put up, it should be clipped and pulled back away from the face.
Boys: Black tights, black or white shoes, white socks, white tank shirt, dance belt - for boys ages 9 and older.
AGES 3-4
1 DAY A WEEK FOR 45 MINUTES
Our Creative Movement classes are introductory dance classes for our younger students. These classes bring children into a child-centered environment for movement. Children in these classes are introduced to basic movement concepts and how to orient themselves in a dance class. They also participate in self-generated movement as well as beginning to learn basic ballet vocabulary.
Dress Code for Creative Movement:
Girls: Skin tone tights, light blue leotard, skin tone ballet shoes (optional detachable pink or black skirt). Hair should be put into a neat bun. If hair is too short to put up, it should be clipped and pulled back away from the face.
Boys: Black tights, black or white shoes, white socks, white tank shirt, dance belt - for boys ages 9 and older.
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24/24 Creative Movement Options:
Monday 5:00-5:45pm
Wednesday 5:45-6:30pm
Saturday 10:00-10:45am