Ballet Classes

Ballet Class Descriptions

Introductory Ballet

This is an introductory course to classical ballet technique for students with little to no ballet training. All ballet fundamentals such as basic stance, foot positions, proper turnout, placement, alignment, and basic port de bras are introduced and refined. Through the use of barre exercises, across the floor and center work and structured choreography, students will explore body alignment, strength, flexibility, and anatomical awareness of the dancer’s body to enhance understanding of movement.

Beginner Ballet

This is a beginner course to classical ballet technique for students with some previous ballet training. Students will explore the fundamentals of ballet, following the traditional structure of a ballet class with more emphasis on body posture and barre work. Through the use of barre exercises, center work and structured choreography, students will explore body alignment, strength, flexibility, and anatomical awareness of the dancer’s body to enhance understanding of movement. Center work is composed of port de bras and simple adagio, preparation for turns, preparation for waltzes, fundamental petit allegro and reverence. 

Intermediate-Advanced Ballet

‍ ‍This intermediate to advanced level ballet class continues to refine classical ballet technique through barre, center work, and across the floor combinations. Dancers refine ballet fundamentals such as proper turn out, placement, and alignment. During center barre students focus on adagio and petit allegro, in order to build strength, flexibility, coordination and improved musicality. Epaulement is practiced and refined. This class emphasizes dancing and performing with rhythm and poise, artistic movement, and musical interpretation.

CLASS TIMES AND LOCATION
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