Ballet:
The importance of mastering basic ballet steps early and then building ones strength slowly so that one can learn to dance correctly without risking injury is a must. Ballet teaches turns, jumps and leaps, how to take off and land properly, sudden transfers of weight from one direction to another, proper body alignment and balance. Ballet helps with agility and contributes to the ability to pick up and retain choreography. Muscle memory becomes instinctive. All other dance forms benefit form proper ballet technique. (One can enjoy the benefits and tools of ballet classes without wanting to be a ballet dancer). Ballet is the most demanding form of dance because of the precise execution of movement. It requires much discipline and patience. Reaching for ultimate perfection of balance, timing, strength execution and creative expression in ballet is an ever reaching goal for a dancer.
Pre-k Classes:
These classes are combo classes that include both ballet and tap. Students will learn the basic dance positions and terms in ballet. They will also learn tap steps and begin to put them together in combinations.
K-2nd grade Classes:
These are combination classes that include ballet and tap. This class builds on what was learned previously, and begins to put more steps together in more complex combinations.
8-10 year olds Classes:
These are combination classes that include ballet and jazz. At this age, we begin to introduce our students to basic jazz technique. The tap class that would be appropriate for this age group would be advanced 8-10 year old tap.
Advanced 8-10 year old Classes:
These are all hour-long classes devoted to the study of one chosen dance style. The Ballet class is introduced to dancing at the ballet barre and center work. They also will begin the study of ballet terminology, movement of the arms and feet, working through plié and relevé, and learning of the great stories of classical ballets.
Pre-teen ballet:
This class builds upon the ballet basics learned previously. Students have previous dance experience and begin to perfect more technical dance steps.
Elite ballet:
Need permission from Miss Brie to enroll in this class. This is an advanced ballet class for experienced students.
Pointe:
Need permission from Miss Brie to enroll in beginning or advanced pointe. Beginning pointe students will go as a class to purchase shoes, so please do not buy them in advance.
