This class is a great class option for the first time dancer. Students learn basic class etiquette: good listening, repeating motion, and an emphasis on body alignment. Basic technique are developed for proper execution of ballet steps. We slowly teach barre work (pliés, tendues, jetés, and ronds de jambe) so students safely develop muscles for strength, rotation, and flexibility. We stretch and perform center floor work such as: body placement, foot positions, and turns; students develop port de bras (moving / posing arms), we introduce small jumps and teach a traditional révérence*. This beginner ballet class is perfect for all ages. 

This class is a continuation of Beginning Ballet. We find fun ways to consistently repeat and build onto prior technique. Port de bras, pliés, tendues, and jetés are executed at a faster tempo and in 5th position. Frappés, fondues, and grands battements are added to the barre work. Sautés and échappés are first introduced at the barre and then later executed in the center floor work. Of course, we always stretch and rotate. Simple adagio exercises are added in center work and we combine steps to travel across the room. Our students' révérence is further developed and student confidence is enhanced.  

This class continues the ballet student's development as a dancer. The focus is to refine posture, increase flexibility, gain strength, learn the vocabulary of ballet, and develop the dancer’s technique.  Students work on their barre routines, stretching, and center work (including adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro, and grande allegro). More dance elements are integrated into combinations (including port de pras, epaulment, musicality, and artistry). This environment allows young dancers to gain confidence and build self-esteem. The class may be also be suitable for experienced ballet dancers returning to ballet after a long break.