The Ballet Theatre Experience
The program at Ballet Theatre uses ballet as the foundation for developing
strong technique and artistic ability. Classes are taught using a positive but
challenging approach that develops a healthy and life-long interest in dance.
Below are brief descriptions of the current class offerings. Please contact us
for more details.
Creative Movement
Creative Movement is the exploration of movement with the use of imagery.
Children are exposed to music, movement, rhythm patterns, basic ballet vocabulary
through the use of songs and games. This is a positive learning experience designed
for the young child to enhance the development of large muscle coordination,
hand eye coordination, spatial awareness and rhythmic awareness in a fun age
appropriate atmosphere.
Pre-Ballet
Designed for the child between the ages of 5 to 7 years old.
This class introduces the young dancer to ballet as a form of movement in a
structured fashion. The class meets once a week for an hour. The class will
move in simple, consistent and progressive movement building the vocabulary
of ballet. Motor skills are developed with age appropriate lessons in a fun
and positive structured environment.
Beginning Ballet
Designed to lay the foundation for ballet. This class covers the basic principles
of ballet, posture and vocabulary. Movement is performed at the barre and center floor,
across the floor. This class meets once a week for 90 minutes. This class promotes
the practice of ballet in a fun and positive structured environment.
Intermediate Ballet
A continuation of the study of ballet, it’s vocabulary and discipline in a positive
and structured environment. Each class is 90 minutes long. Ballet vocabulary is performed
at the barre, center floor and across the floor. The intermediate level is practiced 3 times
per week. The intermediate class will also include the basics of yoga and pilates
to aid the growing dancer’s strength and flexibility. Students are encouraged to commit
to the schedule in order to continue their growth at the intermediate level.
Pre-Pointe
Following the intermediate ballet class the pre pointe class is devoted to the instruction
of dancing en pointe! This class is by invitation for children that are deemed age appropriate
and technically developed to further continue ballet training.
Advanced Ballet
A continuation in the study of ballet as an art form. This class meets 5 days a week.
Class times are a minimum of 90 minutes. The moves at a faster pace utilizing advanced concepts
in the study of ballet. Prior experience is needed for placement in this class.
Adult Ballet
A class open to adults of all levels of experience. This is for adults who wish to begin, continue
or return to experiencing the art of ballet on a weekly basis. It provides a good workout at
a recreational pace.
Modern
For intermediate and advance students with strong ballet training. This explores modern and
contemporary dance forms and technique.
Tap
For all levels of students is a wonderful, positive fun class that builds a fun work ethic
towards dance. The dancers musicality, rhythm co-ordination and large muscle coordination
are enhanced through this class that meets once a week.
Jazz
A high energy fast paced fun class. This class is age appropriate for each level offered.
The class will have warm- up, center floor patterns and across the floor progressive movement.