Primary I:

• This level is for all returning K-5 Ballet
• Begin introducing basic ballet terminology and technique

Primary II :

• Begin ballet steps using more fine motor skills
• Begin to put basic steps into combinations
• Continue to develop and add to basic skills and technical ability at the barre and center

Primary IIA:

• For returning students who have completed a full year in Primary IA ballet class (currently Tuesday 5pm ).

Primary IIIA:

• Focus on correct body placement at the Barre and center
• Build a broad base of ballet steps at the Barre and beginning in center
• Begin refining Ballet technique

Primary IV:

• Continued focus on body placement
• Focus is placed on Self awareness where students learn to correct themselves
• Begin introducing Intermediate ballet steps

Intermediate I:

• This is a pre-Pointe level class
• Spelling and definitions for ballet terms; Students are required to bring a notebook to class every week and are tested on Ballet terminology
• Strengthening the body to prepare the students for Pre Pointe
• Ballet Vocabulary is the main focus in this level

Intermediate II ~ Pre Pointe:

• This is an hour and a half class.
• Isolated strengthening exercises to prepare students for Pointe
• Pointe will be introduced in January
• Combining intermediate ballet steps into combinations of movement

Intermediate II ~Pointe I:

• This is an hour and a half class.
• Integrating Beginning Pointe work into the Classical Ballet Class
• Continued advancing technical ability and knowledge
• Preparation for two recital pieces: One En Pointe and One in Classical shoes
• This level is encouraged to take 2 ballet classes each week ( recommended for second class :Intermediate 2/3)

Intermediate III~ Pointe II:

• This is a two hour class: 1 hour 15 minutes of ballet, 45 minutes of Pointe
• This level is pre-advanced. Students are required to take two ballet classes a week, to maintain strength and advancement of ballet technique. (recommended for second class: Intermediate II ~ Pointe I)
• Focus on Advanced Ballet Vocabulary, introducing complex steps
• Preparation for two recital pieces: one En Pointe and one in Classical shoes

Advanced ~ Ballet and Pointe:

• This is a two hour class mixing ballet and Pointe work. Students are required to take two classes a week.
• Focus is placed on advanced technique, performance quality, and working on solo performances.