ACADEMY
Ages 7 to 18
About the Academy
When dancers reach the age of 7, we offer two distinct yet interconnected programs: the Pre-Academy and the Academy, each tailored to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of our students. At our studio, the Pre-Academy and Academy work in harmony to provide a comprehensive and progressive ballet education. Whether you're just starting or a dancer with extensive experience, our programs are designed to support and nurture your passion for ballet, ensuring a fulfilling and enriching dance experience at every level.
Our Academy offers a progression of classes that challenge and inspire as dancers grow in skill and artistry. Classes are structured to provide a comprehensive education in ballet, encompassing both technical proficiency and artistic expression, within a positive, encouraging environment.
Academy ballet classes often require prerequisites or placement, in order to ensure that each dancer is appropriately challenged and placed in classes that align with both their skill level and age. As dancers advance through the academy levels, they encounter a curriculum that increases technical mastery and artistic depth. Each class builds upon the skills acquired in previous levels, creating a dynamic and cohesive learning journey tailored to the individual growth of each student.
Classes Offered
A dedicated pointe technique class tailored for dancers working in pointe shoes. Instruction emphasizes the enhancement of strength, technique, and artistry specific to dancing en pointe. Dancers learn to apply previously learned techniques and exercises while in pointe shoes, engaging in barre exercises, center work, and across the floor combinations. Exercises are adjusted for the level of pointe work appropriate for participating dancers.
Pointe Prep II is a class specifically for students who aspire to advance to dancing en pointe. This is a strengthening class that focuses on pointe technique, strengthening the feet and ankles, maintaining proper alignment and turnout, and improving balance. In this class, dancers will gain the knowledge and strength necessary for future pointe work.
Ballet 2
Ages 7-10 (Apprx.)
Pre-requisites: Placement
Co-requisites: None required. Pointe Prep I recommended, or a second ballet technique class.
Mon 4:45- 5:45 pm
Tues 5:30- 6:30 pm
Wed 5:00- 600 pm
Fri 4:15- 5:15 pm
Sat 1:00- 2:00 pm*
*Saturday is a Ballet II/III combo class
Ballet 3
Ages 9-13 (Apprx.)
Pre-requisites: Placement, and at least one consecutive year prior ballet experience.
Co-requisites: Required- at least one additional ballet technique class per week. Pointe Prep is also recommended if your dancer has interest in advancing to pointe in the future.
Mon 4:45- 6:00 pm
Wed 6:15- 7:30 pm
Thurs 5:00- 6:15 pm
Fri 5:45- 7:00 pm
Sat 1:00- 2:00 pm*
Sun 10:15- 11:30 am**
*Saturday is a Ballet 2/3 combo class held for 1 hour
**Sunday is a Ballet 3/4 combo class
Ballet 4
Ages 14-18 (Apprx.)
Pre-requisites: Placement, and at least two consecutive years prior ballet experience.
Co-requisites: Required- at least one additional ballet technique class per week. Pointe Prep is also recommended if your dancer has interest in advancing to pointe in the future.
Tues 6:30- 7:45 pm
Wed 6:00- 7:15 pm
Thurs 5:00- 6:15 pm
Sat 11:00- 12:15 pm
Sun 10:15- 11:30 am**
**Sunday is a Ballet 3/4 combo class
A dedicated pointe technique class tailored for dancers working in pointe shoes. Instruction emphasizes the enhancement of strength, technique, and artistry specific to dancing en pointe. Dancers learn to apply previously learned techniques and exercises while in pointe shoes, engaging in barre exercises, center work, and across the floor combinations. Exercises are adjusted for the level of pointe work appropriate for participating dancers.
Pointe Prep II is a class specifically for students who aspire to advance to dancing en pointe. This is a strengthening class that focuses on pointe technique, strengthening the feet and ankles, maintaining proper alignment and turnout, and improving balance. In this class, dancers will gain the knowledge and strength necessary for future pointe work.
Pointe Prep I
Ages 7+ (Apprx.)
Pre-requisites: Placement, and at least one consecutive year prior ballet experience.
Co-requisites: At least one ballet technique class at dancer’s placement level.
Mon 6:00- 6:45 pm
Tues 6:30- 7:15 pm
Sat 2:00- 2:45 pm
Pointe Prep II
Ages 12+ (Apprx.)
Pre-requisites: Placement, and at least one consecutive year prior ballet experience.
Co-requisites: At least one ballet technique class at dancer’s placement level.
Tues 8:00- 8:45 pm
Wed 7:30- 8:15 pm
Thurs 6:15- 7:00 pm
Sat 12:30- 1:15 pm
Pointe
Ages 11+ (Apprx.)
Pre-requisites: Instructor/Director approval only. At least three consecutive years prior ballet experience, and at least one consecutive year pointe prep. Consistent attendance.
Co-requisites: Ballet technique (at dancer’s placed level) at least two times per week, followed by two pointe technique classes weekly. Consistent attendance.
Tues 8:00- 8:45 pm
Wed 7:30- 8:15 pm
Thurs 6:15- 7:00 pm
Sat 12:30- 1:15 pm
Our contemporary classes are taught in a contemporary-ballet style, meshing classical ballet technique stylistically with other genres, including modern, jazz, and lyrical. Dancers in contemporary participate in an expressive form of dance that is essential to not just excelling a ballet world, but to growing into a well-rounded dancer.
Contemporary 1
Ages 9-13
Pre-requisites: None required.
Co-requisites: None required.
Mon 6:45- 7:45 pm
Sun 12:30- 1:30 pm
Contemporary 2
Ages 14-18
Pre-requisites: None required. Recommended previous ballet experience.
Co-requisites: None required.
Tues 5:30- 6:30 pm
Sun 12:15- 1:15 pm
Character dance is a versatile and expressive form of dance training that adds diversity to a dancer’s skillset. With roots in traditional and folk dance, character dance brings ballets to life, adding a sense of place and personality. This fun and integral subsection of classical ballet allows dancers to deepen their understanding of story ballets, performance, rhythm, and musicality, while enhancing their technique and strength. In this class, dancers will further learn to convey a story or theme through dance, while gaining a deeper understanding of rhythm and movement.
Intro to Character
Ages 9-14 (Apprx.)
Pre-requisites: At least one year of ballet technique experience. No placement class necessary.
Co-requisites: At least one ballet technique class per week.
Thurs 7:00- 7:45 pm
Fri 6:30- 7:15 pm
Private Lessons
Ages 9-14 (Apprx.)
Pre-requisites: Placement
Co-requisites: None required. Pointe Prep I recommended, or a second ballet technique class.
Placement Information
When dancers reach the age of 7, we offer two distinct yet interconnected programs: the Pre-Academy and the Academy, each tailored to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of our students.
All Pre-Academy classes are open enrollment, meaning they do not require any prerequisites outside of age requirements. Most Academy classes are by placement only, meaning prerequisites or a placement class are required to enroll.
NEW DANCERS: Placement classes are for dancers with some previous experience between the ages of 7 and 18, and either new to our studio or returning after a break. This is not an audition, rather a means to determine what a dancer will benefit from and where they will grow the most. Placement classes are the best way to know which of our levels are most appropriate for your dancer.
RETURNING DANCERS: All currently enrolled dancers are emailed placement recommendations for the new session, without having to do anything further- please register according to our placement recommendation for your dancer.
Placement classes are optional, yet beneficial. Without a placement class, you are still welcome to enroll in any open enrollment class!
When dancers reach the age of 7, we offer two distinct yet interconnected programs: the Pre-Academy and the Academy, each tailored to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of our students.
Classes in our Pre-Academy and Academy range from beginner to pre-professional levels, and consist of open enrollment classes (meaning no pre-requisites or placement class are required to join) and placement-only classes (that require a placement class and approval to enroll).
At our studio, the Pre-Academy and Academy work in harmony to provide a comprehensive and progressive ballet education. Whether you're just starting or a dancer with extensive experience, our programs are designed to support and nurture your passion for ballet, ensuring a fulfilling and enriching dance experience at every level.
Placement classes are the best way to know which of our levels are most appropriate for your dancer, what they will benefit from, and where they will grow the most!
If your dancer is between the ages of 7 and 18 and you are new to our studio, or returning to classes after a break, please request a placement below. Dancers younger than 7 years do not need a placement class- please register according to your dancer's age at the start of the session!