First Steps Levels 1 & 2

( 3.5 - 4.5 yrs.) 

 45 minute class

Skills are introduced in their most basic form to initiate the process of building a solid foundation, helpful in future dance study. Concentratrion is on establishing developmental skills needed to execute a dance step. Since this will be one of the first classroom experiences for most students, classroom etiquette will be gently introduced. Parents are asked to remain in the building, but not in  the classoom, during class time.

Music & Movement (4.5 - 6 yrs.) 45 minute class

These classes work on developing gross and fine motor skills. Acquiring musical skills helps the brain aquire knowlwdge that seems to be organized in the same way as you learn math. We work on listening, interpretive and imaginary abilities to come up with the movement concept. We use a variety of hand instruments for rhythms and counting skills. Basic elements of Pre Ballet are introduced.

Pre Ballet Level 1 & 2

 (5 - 8 yrs.) 60 minute class

A continuation of Music & Movement with more emphasis on understanding the basic concepts of classical ballet. Students are introduced to the order of the barre and basic combinations. All elements of Pre Ballet must be achieved before advancing to A Level Ballet. Both levels offer Tap dancing as part of the class.

Lower Division

First Steps (3.5 -4.5 yrs.)Skills are learned in their most basic form to initiate the process of building as solid foundation helpful in future dance study. Concentration is on establishing developmental skills needed to execute dance steps. Since this will be one of the first classroom experiences for most students, classroom etiquette will be gently introduced. Parents are asked to remain in the building during class time.

Music & Movement (4.5 -6 yrs.)These classes work on developing gross and fine motor skills. Acquiring musical skills helps the brain acquire knowledge that seems to be organized in the same way as you learn math. We also work on listening, interpretive and imaginary abilities to come up with movement concepts.

Pre Ballet Levels One & Two- ( 5 –8 yrs.) A continuation of Music & Movement with more emphasis on understanding the basic concepts of classical ballet. Students are introduced to the order of the barre and basic combinations. All elements of Pre Ballet must be achieved before advancing to A Ballet.

Dance, Dream, Discovery Class (5-8 yrs.) Maintaining a technique structure of Basic Ballet, the class will venture into the world of treasure box dress ups and art projects which will help the dancer’s imagination.

Dance Survey One (7 -10 yrs.)The dancer looking for a sampling of styles of movement is introduced to Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Lyrical Dance. This class may be taken as an individual class.

Foundation Class-(7 – 11 yrs.) The Foundation class is for dancers wanting to attend at least two ballet classes per week. Dancers who show a definite talent in dance and are interested in furthering their artistry.

A-1 Ballet   (8- 11 yrs.) The first year of the Vaganova training lays the ground work for continuation into more advanced technique. All class work is a concentrated effort of d both physical and mental self- discipline.

Vaganova Ballet Syllabus Levels

A thru D

( 8 yrs and up) Classes begin at the 60 minute time and then extend to 75 and or 90 as the student progresses.

The first years of the Vaganova Ballet training lays the groundwork for continuation into more advanced technique. All class wor is a concentrated effort of both physical and mental self-discipline. Our classes are graded A Levels 1,2,3 / B Levels 1,2,3,4 / C and D. Dancers in the A  & B Levels are required to purchase their ballet text.

Upper Division

Vaganova Ballet Syllabus A3 +The levels of the eight year syllabus are a graded program, dancers increase in number of classes to continue proper training. Grades are letters of the Alphabet. All dancers in the ballet program need to have Ballet Text books. Dancers preparing for pointe’ are in the B1 Level. All beginning pointe dancers take a minimum of two ballet classes per week.

Sculpt & Stretch (Teen/Adult) This class is geared toward the person interested in personal fitness. Class is divided into stretching exercises with proper alignment and free weights. Dress in work out wear and bring free weights.

Yoga Basic Yoga with emphasis on stretching and proper breathing.

Come and enjoy a stress free relaxing class.

Adult Ballet   Basic ballet for Adults to establish the foundation of ballet while toning and lengthening muscles. Continuing classes as skill level increases.

Dance Survey Two – (11 – up) Dancers wanting to continue with a sampler class of Jazz, Modern and Improvisation.

Tap class is introduced to dancers during the Pre Ballet classes. When dancers reach A Ballet level Tap is taken as a separate class. Beginning tap is basic hoofing and Intermediate classes are a variety of styles. Adult dancers may take a single tap class, younger dancers should choose tap as a second class.

Sacred Liturgical Dance Christian dancers with ballet background can use this class to “Praise His Name In Dance” (Psalms 149.3)

Adult Dance Movement   Class geared for mature person wanting to increase cardio and rang of movement in an enjoyable style. Basic line dance style movements danced to all kinds of music. Free weights and stretching will be included in the class .Dancers should wear comfortable clothing and dance sneakers.