The academy curriculum emphasizes a strong classical technique combined with a flow of movement that suggests a sense of energy, freedom, and joy. It is a teaching style that assembles the foundation of classical ballet, and readily adapts to meet the demands of any type of movement or dance form, such as modern, contemporary, jazz or drill team.
Students are placed in one of six levels according to age, experience, and ability. They follow a structured sequence of training stages designed to increase their technical skills, stamina, and discipline; in accordance with their age and individual physical development.
The program includes classes in classical ballet technique, pointe work, variations from classical ballet’s repertoire, modern, theatre jazz, tap, and creative movement.
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Level 1 is the most introductory class designed for young children ages 3 and 4. Classes are taught as a combination of Pre-Ballet, Tap, and Tumbling. Emphasis is on learning the etiquette of a ballet class and proper classroom comportment. Students in this age group explore the more creative and expressive world of dance through limbering exercises and rhythm and movement games. They are also introduced to the most basic of ballet positions and counting.
Pink Bloch leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes, hair pulled back and secured.
White fitted nylon T-shirt, black men’s tights, black canvas slippers; boys in character class need black character boots.
Students are required to wear a cover-up and street shoes when coming to, and leaving from the Academy. It is inappropriate to wear dance clothes/shoes or costumes as street clothes. This applies to students of all ages.
Level 2 designed for students ages 5 and 6 and continues the basic dance instruction begun in Level 1. Classes are taught as a combination of Basic Ballet, Tap, and Tumbling. Additional basic ballet positions and steps are added, along with rhythmic motor skills such as skipping and jumping. Emphasis is also given to limbering exercises to expand the child's range of motion and flexibility.
Pink Bloch leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes, hair pulled back and secured.
White fitted nylon T-shirt, black men’s tights, black canvas slippers; boys in character class need black character boots.
Students are required to wear a cover-up and street shoes when coming to, and leaving from the Academy. It is inappropriate to wear dance clothes/shoes or costumes as street clothes. This applies to students of all ages.
Level 3 is designed for students ages 7 and 8. The classes are taught as a combination of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Additional basic ballet positions and steps are learned here. The focus of this class is to promote self confidence and expressiveness through rhythmic movements such as waltzing. Joy and expressiveness through dance are explored in greater depth as students begin to experience more fully the dance class experience.
Lavender Bloch leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black tap & jazz shoes, hair pulled back and secured.
White fitted nylon T-shirt, black men’s tights, black canvas slippers; boys in character class need black character boots.
Students are required to wear a cover-up and street shoes when coming to, and leaving from the Academy. It is inappropriate to wear dance clothes/shoes or costumes as street clothes. This applies to students of all ages.
Level 4 is designed for students 9 and older. In this class, students are introduced to the highly specific points of body alignment and control of the musculature required to develop as a classical ballet dancer. The classical ballet vocabulary (steps) is expanded and proper execution is studied and refined. Girls in this level may begin Pre-Pointe, a highly specialized class that prepares them for their future as an advanced pointe dancer. This class is also ideal for a late beginner.
Theatre Jazz is a form of theatrical dancing that combines the songs of Broadway musicals with the movement of classical jazz styles.
Classical ballet was established by the French in the late 1600's and imported to Russia in 1740. It was the marriage between the formalized French school of classical ballet and the much older and established tradition of Russian folk dance that combined to produce the greatest ballet dancers in the world for over three hundred years.
White fitted nylon T-shirt, black men’s tights, black canvas slippers; boys in character class need black character boots.
Students are required to wear a cover-up and street shoes when coming to, and leaving from the Academy. It is inappropriate to wear dance clothes/shoes or costumes as street clothes. This applies to students of all ages.
Level 5 is designed for students with a strong basic technique who are ready to begin learning a more expanded classical ballet vocabulary. In this class, students attend a minimum of three days per week. In this class, students begin learning the larger and more difficult steps that require the maximum amount of strength and control. Artistic expression, which is used hand in hand with the physical technique, is explored here for the first time. Some students in this level are encouraged to apprentice Level 6 one or more days a week. Girls in this level begin pointe work with a highly technical and specific approach geared towards maximum strength and proper execution. This level is for admittance by evaluation only.
Theatre Jazz is a form of theatrical dancing that combines the songs of Broadway musicals with the movement of classical jazz styles.
Classical ballet was established by the French in the late 1600's and imported to Russia in 1740. It was the marriage between the formalized French school of classical ballet and the much older and established tradition of Russian folk dance that combined to produce the greatest ballet dancers in the world for over three hundred years.
White fitted nylon T-shirt, black men’s tights, black canvas slippers; boys in character class need black character boots.
Students are required to wear a cover-up and street shoes when coming to, and leaving from the Academy. It is inappropriate to wear dance clothes/shoes or costumes as street clothes. This applies to students of all ages.
Level 6 is designed for students who approach their dance training seriously. In this class, students attend a minimum of six days per week. Here students will master the full range of classical ballet vocabulary and refine their artistry. The teaching approach in this level, intense and demanding, is geared towards the student with professional aspirations. However, whether a student aspires to a career in ballet or simply enjoys the challenge of mastering this demanding art form, this level will benefit him or her by nurturing self confidence, ease of expression, and a love for ballet that will last a lifetime. Admittance to this level is by evaluation only.
Theatre Jazz is a form of theatrical dancing that combines the songs of Broadway musicals with the movement of classical jazz styles.
Classical ballet was established by the French in the late 1600's and imported to Russia in 1740. It was the marriage between the formalized French school of classical ballet and the much older and established tradition of Russian folk dance that combined to produce the greatest ballet dancers in the world for over three hundred years.
White fitted nylon T-shirt, black men’s tights, black canvas slippers; boys in character class need black character boots.
Students are required to wear a cover-up and street shoes when coming to, and leaving from the Academy. It is inappropriate to wear dance clothes/shoes or costumes as street clothes. This applies to students of all ages.
