Beginning Levels

Pre-School Ballet

Entry-level class. Students learn basic vocabulary and music skills through imaginative exercises. Focus is on building coordination in basic dance steps.

Ballet I

Students learn beginning barre work. Basic dance steps become more complex, and ballet terminology is more challenging.

Ballet II

Students complete an entire “barre,” although all of the work is still facing the barre. Basic dance steps become more complex, but they also become more balletic.

Older Beginners

Ballet 9+

This is an accelerated class for older beginners. In one year, the students will typically progress to a Ballet B level or higher.

Intermediate Levels

Ballet A

Barre work is complete, and students will begin to do most exercises with only one hand on the barre. Students who take at least 2 ballet classes per week may now add Jazz class.

Ballet B

Barre work becomes increasingly difficult. Students now begin to work on the refinement of musicality and proper technique. Turns are added to the curriculum, as well as more complex jumps.

Ballet C

Students begin to refine performance quality with emphasis on diversity of movement. Students who take at least 2 ballet classes per week may now add Modern class.

Advanced Levels

Ballet D

Ballet D students study Pre-Pointe and Beginning Pointe while honing their ballet technique. Students in their 2nd year of Ballet D and higher may be eligible to join the Student Company.