OPEN DIVISION

Level I & Level II (Ages 7–9)
Students will learn French terminology, ballet theory, and basic technique, with emphasis on correct body placement, strength, coordination, and musicality. This class focuses on expanding step vocabulary and improving technical execution.

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Level I & II Classes
• Ballet Technique – Friday (4:00–5:00pm) / Saturday (10:00–11:00am)

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Level III (Ages 10+)
Students will continue developing their knowledge of French terminology, ballet theory, and technique, with added focus on musicality and dynamics. Emphasis is placed on strength, coordination, and correct body alignment. Students may be invited to audition for the Pre-Professional level upon successful completion of the curriculum.

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Level III Classes
• Ballet Technique – Saturday (11:00am–1:00pm)

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Level IV (Ages 10+)
Students in Level IV will continue to refine foundational ballet technique while expanding their artistic expression and musicality. Supplemental classes such as Stretch & Conditioning and Character Dance support well-rounded development. Students may be invited to audition for the Pre-Professional level upon successful completion of the program.

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Level IV Classes
• Ballet Technique – Saturday (11:00am–1:00pm)

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Level IV Additional Classes
• Ballet Technique

• Character Dance

• Stretch & Conditioning

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Supplementary Classes

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​​Character Dance (Level IV)

A style of ballet deriving inspiration from national or folk dances, or interpreting and representing a particular profession, mode of living, or personality. The movements used tend to be less stylized than in Classical Ballet, allowing greater individual expression and diversity.

 

Stretch and Conditioning (Levels IV)

Strength training is important for a dancer’s overall ability, strengthening the body’s opposing muscles is vital to avoid injury. Flexibility work is important so that the dancer’s movement seems effortless and light. The combination of these two things together in one class helps to create long flexible muscles rather than short tight ones, consistent in keeping a ballet dancer’s lines long and strong.