Pre-Ballet (ages 5 – 7)
An introduction to dance for the young child, these lessons also serve as a
preparation for those who will progress to classical ballet training.
Within the setting of a structured and goal oriented lesson there is an
emphasis on rhythm and musical awareness, coordination and strengthening
work, self-expression and joy of movement. Classes will also introduce
children to the history, music, stories and costuming of classical ballet. Students attend one
60
minute class a week.
Classical Ballet Classes (ages 8 and up)
Based on the Vaganova Syllabus
Level I
The elementary lessons have
as a goal the assimilation of the diverse positions of the arms, legs, feet,
head and trunk of the body and also the development of basic habits of
coordination and musicality. Students attend two 60 minute lessons a week.
Approximate length of study: 2 years.
Level II
The goals include
solidifying the work accomplished during the previous years, adding a
greater number of repetitions and at a faster tempo; development of strength
of the legs and feet through the use of demi-pointe; using
épaulement in many exercises; and adding elementary turning movements in
preparation for tours. Students meeting the physical and technical
requirements will begin pointe work at this level. Students
attend two 90 minute lessons a week which includes pre-pointe work
for girls, and vocabulary for boys. Approximate length of study: 1-2 years.
Level III
Students at this level are
introduced to more complex movements and combinations and begin studying
center exercises on demi-pointe, and the practice of tours
and beats. The pace is accelerated and goals include muscular control,
a mastery of the elementary exercises, purity of style and artistry.
Students attend three 90 minute lessons a week, which include pointe lessons,
stretch class, and participate in repertory and master class workshops when scheduled.
Approximate length of study:1-2 years.
Level IV
The goals include mastery
of all previous vocabulary, more complex combinations and exercises done on
demi-pointe (girls en pointe), performance skills, and
the development of accomplished and esthetic dancers. Students at this
level are encouraged to attend four 90 minute lessons a week, pointe
and partnering lessons, and participate in enrichment activities.
Approximate length of study: 4 years.
Boys
In addition to the level
classes, a special “boys only” class will be offered and will include
specific skills and strengthening exercises that boys will be expected to
master in their overall training: jumps, tours and partnering.
Adult/Teen Ballet
These lessons are aimed
at providing those older students who have had little or no training with
the opportunity to begin study at an elementary level, progressing through
the syllabus at a pace that fits the needs of the particular group of
students.
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