Ballet is a poised style of dance that incorporates the foundational techniques for many other dance forms. In this class, dancers will learn grace and balance along with flexibility, poise and posture. Traditional barre work, center work and combinations are included in all classes. Pointe classes are offered in the advanced ballet classes along with instructor approval.
- Ballet 1 establishes basic ballet vocabulary, barre and center work, spatial awareness, coordination of the arms and legs.
- Ballet 2 continues training of ballet vocabulary by establishing more complex material such as pirouettes, jumps landing on one foot, port de bras and musicality. For girls, pre-pointe training (ankle strength, alignment, and endurance) is added to a number of weekly classes and classes are increased to Ballet 3 builds on Ballet 2 material by raising the level of difficulty of already established exercises and adds new vocabulary.
- Ballet 3 level is a crucial landmark in a students? training as it reveals potential for further progress in this discipline.
