Ballet 3 Dancers develop strength, coordination and flexibility through simple barre and center work. Emphasis is on correct posture, body placement, grace, focus and fun!

Ballet 4 - 6 These classes offer a stronger emphasis on technical vocabulary. The program stresses an accurate understanding of correct placement and execution. This training develops both flexibility and strength. Emphasis is on articulate footwork, allegro, and pirouettes.

Pointe
Pointe work is an exciting and essential part of a ballet student's training. Our students begin preparing for pointe work during Level 4, when they may add 30 minutes after their normal class time to pointe class. (If a student is not yet ready for pointe, then during this time they may work in ballet slippers to learn pointe technique and combinations, and to develop the strength they will need to dance on pointe.

Female dancers who are aspiring to dance on pointe should understand that a dancer is not placed on pointe according to age or previous training. Placement is based on the Director's evaluation of the ability, anatomical development, and strength of the dancer. Dancers need to take a minimum of two ballet technique classes for consideration to begin pointe work.

See criteria for Going on Pointe.