Strength, flexibility, balance, alignment, and artistry are the focuses of our Ballet program. We work to stay true to Ballet’s traditions and history while incorporating 21st-century knowledge of anatomy, body mechanics, pedagogy, and inclusion. Dancers engage deeply with precision and self-discipline, while always being encouraged to safely explore their own unique bodies' capabilities. Classes balance rigor and expression in age-appropriate ways across all levels. We use a rich catalogue of Classical music, and many of our pre-teen and teenaged dancers have the opportunity to dance with live musical accompaniment.
Ballet
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Pointe
Our Pointe program is an extension of our Ballet department that is available to dancers of all gender identities in our upper levels. Starting with the Pre-Pointe level, we emphasize safety and prioritize teaching in a way that is anatomically sound.
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Creative Ballet
Dancers age three by September 1 will experience the joy of dance in a warm, inviting environment independent of caregivers for a 55-minute class. Students will be introduced to a variety of dance concepts and explore ways to move expressively with props, storytelling, and partner activities.
Basic Ballet skills are part of our brain-compatible curriculum and a focus on social-emotional learning from skilled teachers helps foster cooperation and creativity for our youngest dancers, as they participate in class on their own for the first time!
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Ballet/Tap
Dancers age four (for Pre-Ballet/Tap), five (for Beginning Ballet/Tap) , or six (for Ballet/Tap I) by September 1 will be introduced to both Ballet and Tap skills in this engaging, 55-minute class. Students will move through creative explorations centered around weekly dance concepts that allow students to dance expressively and learn age-appropriate physical skills in both styles of dance.
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Attire Guidelines:
General Attire: Please wear shoes to class (or bare feet as specified). Tights or socks without shoes are too slippery to dance safely. Please wear clothes that fit so teachers can see alignment and dancers are not distracted by their attire. Please wear shorts that come mid-thigh length. If shorter, please wear tights underneath. If wearing midriffs, please wear a leotard underneath. Students may also need athletic undergarments (e.g., sports bra, dance belt).
Hair: Please put long hair up in a ponytail, bun or hairstyle that allows for movement safely. Please pull short hair away from the face with barrettes or a headband. Teachers and staff members are happy to show dancers and caregivers how to put hair up for class.
Jewelry: Please leave jewelry at home. Large objects (hoop earrings, heavy bracelets) can be distracting and potentially dangerous when moving near classmates.
Fragrances/Lotions: Out of consideration for others and for the care of our floors, please avoid heavily scented products (body oil, lotion, perfume, etc). Deodorant or antiperspirant is encouraged.
Gum is not allowed inside the classroom. Please be sure to dispose of it before entering the studio.
Creative Ballet & Ballet/Tap: Leotard and tights or shorts, leggings and a T-shirt. For Creative Ballet, bare feet or ballet shoes with elastic. For Ballet/Tap, ballet shoes with elastic and black tap shoes with tap ties or elastic straps. On ballet shoes, elastics will be double-knotted and cut for safety.
Ballet:
Beginning Ballet (5+, 7+, 10+), Ballet I, Ballet II, Ballet III: Leotard of any color or a fitted solid colored T-shirt or tank top. Footed tights (pink or flesh tone of the dancer’s choosing), or fitted pants/shorts/leggings. Ballet shoes of a color chosen to coordinate with tights, leggings or pants. Skirts are optional.
Ballet IV-VII: Hair that is long enough should be tightly secured in a bun or comparable hairstyle. Leotard of any color or a fitted solid colored T-shirt or tank top. Footed tights (pink or flesh tone of the dancer’s choosing), or black leggings or footless tights. Ballet shoes of a color chosen to coordinate with tights, leggings or pants. Dance belt as necessary.
Teen Beginning, I, II and III: Any of the above listed attire and shoe options. Dancers in these levels may also choose any other fitted clothing that allows the instructor to clearly see torso, knees, ankles and feet.
Pointe: Same as the above listed options for Ballet IV-VII, with the addition of demi-pointe or pointe shoes as appropriate (pink or flesh tone of the dancer’s choosing).