Beginning Division (Ballet I, II and IIB)
Ballet I is the start of the classical ballet classes and the beginning of barre work. Students must be physically able to hold positions longer. This 45 minute class works on building the technique necessary to continue in ballet.
Ballet II
An hour of ballet class that expands the ballet vocabulary started in Ballet I. Ballet combinations increase in complexity at the barre and in the center. Combinations across the floor are developed at this stage.
Ballet IIB
This is the pre-pointe year. It is recommended that students at this level take two ballet classes a week to develop the strength necessary to go on pointe. Strength, flexibility, turn out and solid technique are stressed in this hour long class. The director determines if a student has developed the strength necessary to go on pointe.
Jazz Ii
This add on jazz class is for students taking Ballet I and up. Warm up, across the floor combinations and choreography are taught to current pop music.
Intermediate Division (Ballet III-V)
Students at this level must take at least two technique classes a week along with a pointe class.
Advanced Division (Ballet VI-VIII)
Students should be attending classes 3-4 days week.
Students at this level have classes that are 11/2 to 2 hours in length. Some of the technique classes are all done on pointe as students have developed a high level of technical proficiency.