Ballet (Level 1 - Advanced)

The foundation of all dance forms.  Body placement, flexibility, balance, alignment, strength and technique are achieved through barre and center floor work.  Ballet 1 Physical discipline, general body awareness, and control coordinating with elementary technique and terminology.  Ballet 2 Understanding the relationship between music, rhythm and controlled movement with proper ballet technique.  Ballet 3 New and more complex material will be taught at an accelerated pace. Student will begin to learn basic ballet history and develop a knowledge and great appreciation of the great ballets, classical music and famous dancers.  Ballet 4 (advanced) An advanced class combining skills from previous level classes and correlating steps to lengthy and complex combinations with correct technique, extensive terminology and knowledge of the art of ballet.