TRAINING

Our ballet school follows a syllabus developed by Deane and Barbara Crockett, which combines the best of different techniques including Cecchetti & Vaganova. Girls and boys are placed in one of nine levels according to age, experience and ability. Classes follow a structured sequence of training stages designed to increase technical skills, artistry, stamina and discipline in accordance with students’ age and physical development. As students master each level and progress to the next, classes become increasingly challenging as we prepare students for a possible career in professional ballet.  

INTRODUCTION TO BALLET

KINDERBALLET
Kinderballet 1 - 3.5 to 4 years old
Kinderballet 2 - 4.5 to 5  years old 
Kinderballet introduces the young dancer to the art of ballet. Beginning in Kinderballet 1&2, the young dancer learns to listen and take direction and develop coordination skills, as well as balance and movement to the music. These youngest of dancers learn the basics of foot and arm positions while being allowed the freedom of creativity.

Kinderballet 3 - 5.5 to 6 years old
Kinderballet 4 - 6.5 to 7 years old 
Kinderballet 3&4 adds an even more serious element to the dance routine. These levels prepare a young dancer for the stricter discipline that allows a dancer to be successful while acquainting him or her with steps that will be explored and perfected in the upcoming levels.
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LEVEL 1 , LEVEL 2,  LEVEL 3 - Ages 7.5+
These very serious levels of ballet prepare the young dancer for his/her dance future. These levels are most important to setting the tone for clean and prepare work of the technique.

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STUDENT DIVISION

LEVELS 4A & 4B
Level 4 is a two-year program packed with information and new steps. This is where true dedication and the excitement of pre-pointe may begin. 

LEVELS 5, 6 & 7
Much hard work is expected in these levels where work ethic becomes most important. These levels may also be two-year programs if necessary.

LEVELS 8 & 9
These pre-professional levels take great commitment and joy in hard work. It is here that the dancer must enjoy endless focus and discipline to be able to reach his/her personal goal.
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CLASS EXPECTATIONS

KINDERBALLET 1 through LEVEL 1:
One class per week

LEVEL 2:
Two classes per week

LEVEL 3:
Three classes per week.  Two are required.

LEVEL 4:
Four technique classes per week. Three technique classes are required.

LEVEL 5 - 9:
Five classes per week.  Four are required. 

POINTE: Three technique classes per week are required before enrolling in a pointe class.

EVALUATIONS

Every student in Levels 2 through 9 is given a written exam on necessary ballet terms for their level at the end of the season and will receive an evaluation from teachers. The evaluation sheets will include information on the student’s technical development, areas of improvement and attendance.

New students are evaluated for their level placement during a recommended class. The first evaluation class is free of charge.

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