Students begin with an introduction to the fundamentals of dance. Body Alignment, positions of the feet, arms, directions, basic technical and stylistic movements, simple combinations, weight transfers. Classes are structured to have a warm–up, center combinations, “across-the-floor” or diagonal combinations, and repertory sections. Students taking two or more Beginner classes are charged the Intermediate Program tuition rate.
Dress Code: Pink tank leotard, skirt, pink tights, pink ballet slipper, hair pulled into a bun.

Classical Contemporary

With the basics learned, classes move on to a more progressive structure – pre-barre warm-up, barre (combinations that develop strength and flexibility with the help of a fixed weight point), center and diagonal combinations, and repertory (an assemblage of complex combinations, the consistency of a dance piece) is incorporated into their training.
Unlimited classes per semester.
Dress Code: Light blue tank leotard, skirt (Elementary 1 and B1 only), pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair pulled into a bun.

Classical Ballet Contemporary PLUS GOLD

Classes advance to more difficult barre, center and diagonal combinations. Musicality, attention to detail, and awareness of sudden shifts of direction is emphasized. Pre-Pointe and Pointe Work are introduced. Character Dance, derived from Eastern European folk dances, becomes necessary to add a dynamic and dramatic style to classical ballet work.
Unlimited classes per semester. A minimum of three ballet classes per week is required.
Dress Code: Navy blue tank leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, pointe shoes (as needed), hair pulled into a bun.

Classical Contemporary PLUS GOLD

Students at this level engage in combinations at increased complexity through Barre and Center Work. Musicality and Stylistic Awareness are further explored with different styles of Classical Ballet–Vaganova, Bournonville, Ceccheti and Balanchine. Various and numerous styles of Modern Dance, Jazz, and Theatre Dance are additionally implemented with the technical and stylistic challenges of the Classical and Contemporary Dance Repertoire. Students are guided in handling their career choices and other future prospects in the performing arts.
Unlimited classes per semester. A minimum of four ballet classes per week is required. Placement at this level is by audition only.
Dress Code: Black tank or camisole leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, pointe shoes, hair pulled into a bun.

Classical Contemporary PLUS Company