Ballet & Pointe
Program of Study
Introduction to Ballet
Intro Ballet 1, 2, & 3
For children ages 3-5 as of September 1. Placement at this level is based on age, regardless of experience. These classes introduce basic terminology, positions and skills with plenty of time spent on creative movement and fun!
Basic Ballet Levels
Ballet 1 & 2, Boys' Ballet & Ballet Basics for older beginners
Students who are at least 6 years old by September 1 may enter these levels to begin progressive Ballet training. Classes at this level meet once per week. No experience is necessary to enter Ballet 1 or Basic Ballet.
Elementary Ballet Levels
Ballet 3, 4, 3/4, & 5
Elementary level students begin taking ballet two times per week. These levels do require prior experience and generally coincide with students' grade level in school. Level 3/4 condenses levels 3 & 4 into one year for older continuing students. At the ballet 5 level, modern dance becomes integrated into the curriculum.
Intermediate Ballet Levels
Ballet 6, 7 & 8
At the intermediate level, ballet study increases to three times per week. Pre-pointe is introduced at the ballet 6 level, with students typically ready for pointe shoes mid-year.
Advanced Ballet
Ballet 9, 10, & 11
Advanced Ballet students typically take four ballet technique classes per week. Contemporary ballet is introduced at the ballet 10 level for a possible fifth ballet technique class.