Program Description            

Early Childhood Program:

Besides being lots of fun, our programs are specially designed to provide children with a strong foundation in movement and dance.
Pre Ballet I (ballet/tap)
3-4 years old; one or two 45-minute ballet/tap classes weekly. A "getting ready for ballet" class. Your child will learn about music, basic coordinationskills, creative expression, spatial relationships and rhythm.
Pre Ballet II (ballet)
5-6 years old. This class is designed for students to make a smooth transition from the Early Childhood Program to the Classical Ballet Division. Recommended for children with no previous experience.
Ballet Fundamentals
6-10 years old. Two 60 minute classes per week.  This class is designed for children who started to learn balle late. This is a beginner ballet class for children ages 6-10. Recommended for children with no previous experience.

Ballet Program:
The study of classical ballet is achieved through the use of a graded syllabus of Vaganova Ballet School in St. Petersburg, Russia. Placment by audition.

Ballet I
Two 75 minute classes per week. Children learn the basics of the ballet barre and some center work
Ballet II
Two 90 minute classes per week. A further expansion of the basic barre techniques. Increased center work.
Ballet III
Three 90 minute classes per week, including pre-pointe and pointe class
Ballet Pre-Pointe/Pointe
Students must take two technique classes per week in order to gain the necessary strength to learn the pointe technique. A proficient level of ballet technique must be demonstrated by audition.
Intermediate & Intermediate Advanced Levels
Four 90 minute classes per week
Advanced Level
Five 90 minute classes per week
Pre-Professional Training Program
In addition to the daily Technique Ballet Classes, students study Variations, Pas de Deux and Classical Repertoire.
Variations
Students learn classical ballet solos.

Modern/Improvisational Movement
Modern dance captures the heart, feelings, and lyrical sence of the individual. The torso is set free in the class, allowing a great sense of self-expression. In addition to stretching and strengthening exercises, the warm-up will include breathing exercises and a series of contractions. Contemporary walks, runs, and leaps across the floor will precede a contemporary dance during the second half of the one hour class.