Ballet

Not sure where to begin? Try any class on our schedule during the first two weeks of the semester by registering for a trial at the front desk. 
(Trial classes cost $25. Use code TRIAL25 to apply the fee towards your registration should you decide to sign up!) 

Pre-Ballet A | Ages 3-5

Movement, music, and creative dance combine to introduce young dancers to basic Ballet terminology in a fun and engaging environment! Dancers will learn classroom skills while enhancing their physical literacy, musicality, and joy of dance.

Fall Semester
Sundays
11:15–12:00PM

Start date: 9/27
End date: 1/24
Days off: 9/27, 10/4, 12/27, 1/3

Full Year
Sundays
11:15–12:00PM

Start date: 9/27
End date: 6/13
Days off: 9/27, 10/4, 12/27, 1/3, 2/14, 3/28, 4/25, 5/16

Fall Semester
Tuesdays
3:30–4:15PM

Start date: 9/22
End date: 1/26
Days off: 12/22, 12/29

Full Year
Tuesdays
3:30–4:15PM

Start date: 9/22
End date: 6/13
Days off: 12/22, 12/29, 2/16, 4/27

Ballet B | Ages 6-7

In this class, dancers continue to expand upon their knowledge of Ballet terminology and technique. With playful imagery and music dancers will enjoy gaining confidence, poise, and a solid foundation for any dance style.

Fall Semester
Thursdays 4:30–5:15PM

Start date: 9/24
End date: 1/28
Days off: 11/26, 12/10, 12/24, 12/31

Full Year
Thursdays 4:30–5:15PM

Start date: 9/24
End date: 6/13
Days off:  11/26, 12/10, 12/24, 12/31, 2/8, 4/22, 4/29, 6/10

Ballet C | Ages 8-9

Dancers will develop coordination and flexibility while enjoying creative self-expression and progressing their Ballet technique. Increased terminology and emphasis on understanding and knowledge of proper execution of steps.

Fall Semester
Tuesdays 5:45–6:30PM &
Thursdays 5:15–6:00PM

Start date: 9/22
End date: 1/28
Days off: 11/26, 12/10, 12/22, 12/24, 12/30, 12/31

Fall Semester
Tuesdays 5:45–6:30PM &
Thursdays 5:15–6:00PM

Start date: 9/22
End date: 6/13
Days off: 11/26, 12/10, 12/22, 12/24, 12/30, 12/31, 2/16, 2/18, 4/22, 4/27, 4/29, 6/10

Ballet D | Ages 10-12

Dancers will progress in agility, flexibility, and musicality in an environment that emphasizes sound technique and promotes essential life skills including self-esteem, cognitive performance, and physical expression.

Fall Semester
Tuesdays 6:30–7:15PM &
Thursdays 6:00–6:45PM

Start date: 9/22
End date: 1/28
Days off: 11/26, 12/10, 12/22, 12/24, 12/30, 12/31

Full Year
Tuesdays 6:30–7:15PM &
Thursdays 6:00–6:45PM

Start date: 9/22
End date: 6/13
Days off: 11/26, 12/10, 12/22, 12/24, 12/30, 12/31, 2/16, 2/18, 4/22, 4/27, 4/29, 6/10

Ballet E | Teen

A ballet class for teen dancers to develop artistry, strength, and flexibility in an environment that supports both sound technical execution and essential life skills including self-esteem, cognitive performance, and physical expression.

Dancers registered for Ballet E are eligible to register for Pre Pointe/Pointe.

Fall Semester
Tuesdays 7:15–8:00PM
Thursdays 6:45–7:30PM

Start date: 9/22
End date: 1/28
Days off: 11/26, 12/10, 12/22, 12/24, 12/30, 12/31

Full Year
Tuesdays 7:15–8:00PM
Thursdays 6:45–7:30PM

Start date: 9/22
End date: 6/13
Days off: 11/26, 12/10, 12/22, 12/24, 12/30, 12/31, 2/16, 2/18, 4/22, 4/27, 4/29, 6/10

Pre-Pointe/Pointe | Teen

Dancers must be registered for Ballet E to be eligible to register for Pre Pointe/Pointe.
A year of Pre Pointe/Pointe begins with focused foot, ankle, and core strengthening, and progresses to a professional fitting, placement, and training in a dancer’s first pair of pointe shoes.

Fall Semester
Tuesdays 8:00–8:30PM

Start date: 9/22
End date: 1/26
Days off: 12/22, 12/29

Full Year
Tuesdays 8:00–8:30PM

Start date: 9/22
End date: 6/13
Days off: 12/22, 12/29, 2/16, 4/27

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