Classes

Dancers in Stage One have class once a week and are placed in levels according to their age in September.

 

No previous experience is needed to enroll at any level. 

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Classes are focused on:

• Developing gross motor skills

• Basic strengthening and stretching

• Musicality

• Learning ballet class structure

• Storytelling through movement

• Fun!

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Our program is based on a 36-week academic year.  

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We assume you will continue UNLESS and until you notify us of withdrawal. 

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Stage 1A: 3 year-olds
Stage 1B: 4 year-olds
Stage 1C: 5 year-olds
Stage 1D: 6 year-olds
Stage 1E: 7 year-olds

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This stage is designed to lay the foundation for developing future ballet technique. For Stage 2 level A, a dancer needs to be at least 8 years old; no previous experience is necessary. For Stage 2 level B, dancers must have completed level A or its equivalent.

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In Stage Two, we focus on understanding correct posture and alignment, which allows for greater balance and controlled movement later. More complex rhythms are introduced to develop musicality and coordination. The ballet vocabulary grows as we stress using correct terminology.

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In Stage Two, dancers are invited to include the optional Extended Study Package. This class exposes students to the techniques of different styles in a choreographic format. Techniques include jazz, contemporary, theatre dance and/or character dance. 

 

Stage Two classes meet twice a week.

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Our program is based on a 36-week academic year.  

The assumption is that you will continue UNLESS and until you notify us of withdrawal. 

Dancers in Stage Three have a 90-minute class twice a week and must be at least 10 in September.  

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After completing Stage Two or its equivalent, the classes expand to 90 minutes, and the Extended Study Package options increase. The three levels within this stage continue to build on the basics with an emphasis on developing strength and flexibility. Students become acquainted with a wider variety of steps and positions and enchainment (combinations) have increased difficulty.

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In Stage Three, dancers are invited to include the optional Extended Study Package. This class exposes students to the techniques of different styles in a choreographic format. Techniques include jazz, contemporary, theatre dance and/or character dance. 

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Stage Three classes meet twice a week. 

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Our program is based on a 36-week academic year.  

The assumption is that you will continue UNLESS and until you notify us of withdrawal.

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