BALLET CURRICULUM 2024/2025
The ballet curriculum, for students in first thru twelfth grades focuses on immersing students in classical technique that provides a solid foundation not only in ballet, but also for other forms of dance. Jazz, modern, and musical theater students all use ballet as their fundamental training. Thru weekly training in the studio and opportunities to perform in end-of-year recitals and with IRB in The Nutcracker, students will develop musicality, coordination, discipline, and a versatile, classical technique, as well as an in depth understanding of the history and philosophies of dance.
Ballet 1 (Tuition = 1.0 class hour)
Children entering 1st grade age 6.
Classes meet once weekly for an hour. There are two options for this class.
Tuesday
4:30pm - 5:30pm Ballet
OR
Wednesday
5:30pm - 6:30pm Ballet
Dress Code Colors:
Girls - Basic pink leotard, pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes
Boys - White t-shirt, black shorts or leggings, black ballet shoes
Ballet 2 (Tuition = 1.0 class hour)
For children entering 2nd grade age 7.
Classes meet once weekly for an hour. There are two options for this class.
Tuesday
5:30pm - 6:30pm Ballet
OR
Wednesday
4:30pm - 5:30pm Ballet
Dress Code Colors:
Girls - Basic pink leotard, pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes
Boys - White t-shirt, black shorts or leggings, black ballet shoes
For Ballet 3 through Ballet 7, students are placed per teacher recommendation. All classes listed are required unless specifically stated that the class is optional.
Ballet 3 (Tuition = 2.0 class hours)
For children entering 3rd grade age 8.
This class has the option to meet once or twice a week.
Tuesday
4:30pm - 5:30pm Ballet
Thursday
4:45pm - 5:45pm Ballet
Dress Code Colors:
Ladies - Eurotard Light Blue leotard, pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes
Men - White leotard or fitted t-shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes
Ballet 4 (Tuition = 2.0 class hours)
Former Ballet 3 students or by placement. This class meets twice a week.
Monday
4:30pm - 5:30pm Ballet
Wednesday
4:30pm - 5:30pm Ballet
Dress Code Colors:
Ladies - Eurotard Lilac leotard, pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes
Men - White leotard or fitted t-shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes
Ballet 6 (Tuition = 3.0, 4.0, or 5.5 class hours)
Former Ballet 4/5 students or by placement.
Monday
4:30pm - 6:00pm Ballet
6:00pm - 7:00pm Contemporary (optional)
Wednesday
5:30pm - 7:00pm Ballet / Pre-Pointe
Friday
4:30pm - 6:00pm Ballet (optional)
Dress Code Colors:
Ladies - Eurotard Burgundy leotard, pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes
Men - White leotard or fitted t-shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes
Men's Class (Tuition = 1.5 or 3.0 class hours*)
*Included in Ballet 8/PD curriculum.
Tuesday
5:30pm - 7:00pm Ballet / Men's
Saturday
10:30am - 12:30pm Ballet / Men's
Dress Code Colors:
Men - White leotard or fitted t-shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes
Ballet 7 (Tuition = 7.5 class hours)
Former Ballet 6 students or by placement.
Monday
5:00pm - 6:00pm Contemporary
6:00pm - 7:30pm Ballet
Tuesday
4:00 - 5:30pm Ballet/Pointe/Pre-Pointe
Thursday
5:30pm - 7:30pm Ballet/Repertoire/Character
Friday
4:30pm - 6:00pm Ballet/Pointe
Dress Code Colors:
Ladies - Black Leotard, pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes
Men - White leotard or fitted t-shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes
Ballet 7B (Tuition = 9.5 class hours)
Former Ballet 6 students or by placement.
Monday
5:00pm - 6:00pm Contemporary
6:00pm - 7:30pm Ballet
Tuesday
4:00 - 5:30pm Ballet/Pointe/Pre-Pointe
Thursday
5:30pm - 7:30pm Ballet/Repertoire/Character
Friday
4:30pm - 6:00pm Ballet/Pointe
Saturday
10:30am - 12:30pm Ballet
Dress Code Colors:
Ladies - Black Leotard, pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes
Men - White leotard or fitted t-shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes
Ballet 8 (Tuition = 11.5 class hours)
By placement only.
Monday
5:30 - 7:00pm Ballet
Tuesday
5:30pm - 7:00pm Pointe/Variations/Men's
Wednesday
4:00pm - 5:30pm Ballet
5:30pm - 7:00pm Contemporary
Thursday
4:00pm - 5:30pm Ballet/Partnering
Friday
4:00pm - 6:00pm Ballet/Pointe
Saturday
10:30am - 12:30pm Ballet/Pointe/Men's
Dress Code Colors:
Ladies - Black Leotard, pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes
Men - White leotard or fitted t-shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes
Professional Division (Tuition = 11.5 class hours)
By placement only.
Monday
5:30 - 7:00pm Ballet
Tuesday
5:30pm - 7:00pm Pointe/Variations/Men's
Wednesday
4:00pm - 5:30pm Ballet
5:30pm - 7:00pm Contemporary
Thursday
4:00pm - 5:30pm Ballet/Partnering
Friday
4:00pm - 6:00pm Ballet/Pointe
Saturday
10:30am - 12:30pm Ballet/Pointe/Men's
Dress Code Colors:
Ladies - Black Leotard, pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes
Men - White leotard or fitted t-shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes