INTRODUCTION TO BALLET
Music & Motion (ages 4 to 6)
A playful, imaginative introduction to the elements of dance. Imaginative exercises, songs and movement games are used to explore concepts of space, time, rhythm and a wide variety of movement skills appropriate for the age group. Leads into the ballet curriculum. One class per week (1 hour).
Preparation for Ballet (ages 5 to 7)
CHILDREN'S DIVISION
Elementary Ballet 1 and 2 (ages 6 to 9)
(placement by audition)
Full ballet classes including barre and center work. Proper alignment and careful, efficient use of the body are emphasized. One class per week (1 hour).
Levels 1-4 (placement by audition)
Graded classes consist of complete barre, center work, allegro and adagio combinations. Continued emphasis on proper body alignment and turn-out. A minimum of two ballet classes per week is required for all students who wish to build the strength necessary for pointe work. Level 4 with be a pre-pointe and beginner pointe class. Students are individually evaluated before starting pointe. Additional class in Modern Dance and/or Jazz/Tap are recommended at this level.
INTERMEDIATE AND ADULT DIVISION
Levels 5 & 6 (placement by audition)
Complete graded ballet technique classes, including pointe work. A minimum of two technique/pointe classes per week for Level 5 and a minimum of three technique/pointe classes for Level 6 are required. Additional class in Modern Dance, Hip Hop and/or Jazz/Tap are recommended at this level.
Adult Jazz/Tap
A beginner/intermediate class that meets 1 day per week for 1 hour.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION
Pre-Professional I and II (placement by audition)
A program for the most serious advanced and pre-professional students. The program offers daily ballet technique classes (Monday through Friday), repertory, stretch, pilates, modern dance, jazz/tap, and Master Classes. Students may attend any and all Dance Centre classes. (unlimited hours).
ADDITIONAL CLASSES
Basic Ballet (older beginners)
For the older beginning ballet students or those who have studied dance in the past and wish to return. Class pace is determined by the composition of the group.
One class per week.
Modern 2
Modern 3 (placement by instructor)
Modern 4 (Advanced) (placement by instructor)
An Advanced level class for Pre-Professional students and others with strong modern dance background.
Pre-requisite -- Modern 3 class or equivalent experience.
One class per week (1 1/2 hour).
Iazz/Tap 1 & 2
Increases body awareness, coordination and style while building strength, flexibility and endurance through lively jazz or tap combinations. Appropriate for Level A and up. One class per week (1 hour).
Jazz/Tap 3
Increases body awareness, coordination and style while building strength, flexibility and endurance through lively and challenging jazz combinations.
One class per week (1 1/2 hour).
Jazz/Tap 4 (Advanced)
An advanced level jazz class for Pre-Professional students and others with comparable jazz background.
One class per week (1 1/2 hour).
Pilates
Two classes per week (1 hour each).
