Beg-Int-Advanced/Pre-Professional Ballet Program

Ballet Level 1-2

Ages: 7-8

Students will learn fundamental concepts of classical ballet, learn ballet terminology and proper ballet technique, and will study exercises both at the barre and in the center. Every class will begin with floor stretching and strengthening exercises. Placement is the most important skill taught at this level. Students will learn basic feet and arm positions and begin working with musical phrasing.

Repetition will be used to increase strength, flexibility, and coordination. Students will also gain an appreciation for ballet as an art form and will learn to express themselves through movement to classical music.

Ballet Level 3

Ages: 9-10

Structured ballet program for students ages 9-11! Our program will focus on properly study position of the body legs, arms and head; initial study of jumps and movements in pre-pointe; mastering elementary skills in movement coordination and expressiveness of execution; and initial acquaintance with technique. Our goal is to help students achieve proper fundamental ballet skills.

Students learn self-discipline, an ability to focus on goals, and a capacity to work cooperatively with others.

This level is where your professional training begins. No matter if you choose to make this your career or not, the foundation of proper ballet skills will be ingrained in you for the rest of your life.

Ballet Level 4

Ages: 10-12

This group develops students’ strength and flexibility, introducing the ballet concepts of arm and leg positions to develop balance, rhythm, musicality and coordination. The class also encourages freedom of expression and imagination. Students at this level focus on building their dance vocabulary and memory of steps, combinations and performance pieces.

* Repetition and study of the passed movements at the barre and in the center.

* Study of the preparation for pirouettes (turns) at the barre and in the center.

* More complicated combinations of movements, necessary for the further development of deep development.

* Work on expressive performance of movements.

* Development of endurance.

* Repetition of previous movements.

* Learn new movements.

* Pointe work. (In Level 4, pointe work is introduced to students, subject to teacher's approval only.)

Ballet Level 5-6

Ages: 12-14

Level 5 students continue to study technique at the barre and in the center. Students are introduced to more advanced steps in the center. Students also work on classical variations and numbers based on the individual characteristics of the student.

* Continue improving endurance.

* Include Demi-pointe in barre and center curriculum.

* Begin study movement en tournant (turns and different directions)

* Development skills with pirouettes (turns). Begin to learn beats.

* Continue to gain coordination in movements in the all subjects of the class.

*Work on expressive performance of movements.

Ballet Level 7

Ages: 15-17

Ballet Level 6-7 introduces more advanced vocabularies in terms of barre work and center practice, and more complex turns and jumps. Class work will be more demanding and repetitive - designed to strengthen and build the correct use of muscles in the feet, legs and upper body. Students will practice more pointe work for classical repertoires.

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Students will work on: balance on demi-pointe and pointe in large poses; tour lent in large poses; prepare for pirouette in large poses; performing exercises in the center en tournant; mastering pirouettes' technique; study of bits with with end on one leg; exploring big jumps; more difficult coordination of the moment than in the previous level; expressiveness of the plasticity of the arms and body.

Ballet Level 8

Profesional Ballet Program

Ages: 14-18

Ballet Level 8 prepares students to be a professional dance artist, in a supportive and encouraging environment. Ballet Level 8 classes are conducted by the Academy’s senior staff, who offer professional guidance, experience, and bring a wealth of knowledge to their classes. As part of the program, students may attend a full schedule of daily classes, participate in the Academy’s performances, Summer Intensive and competition. Advanced and intensive training to prepare for stage performances and competitions in classical and contemporary work. Students will be working with different artists and choreographers to gain experience working in a professional dance company.