Elementary ballet extends the self-awareness and technical vocabulary learned during Primary Ballet.  During Elementary ballet instruction, children transition to a more structured class environment where they are introduced to an increased level of formal instruction consisting of barre and centre work. 

– 65 minutes, 3 times per week.

Intermediate students take class a minimum of 3 times a week and are introduced to a wider variety of dance elective classes, including contemporary and stretch and strength. Training at this level encourages more advanced technical skills, precision, agility and fluidity of movement. With the instructor’s discretion, students may transition from pre-pointe exercises to an introductory curriculum of pointe work.

– 75 minutes, 3 times per week.

Advanced Ballet is for students showing the ability and dedication for more intense training in classical ballet.  The program provides a specialized training environment. For girls, it includes a unique and specialized technique, pointe.  Pointe work allows female students to explore this extension of ballet. Pointe work demands a specific physical strength and flexibility in the structure of the student’s foot, as well as overall strength in ballet technique. A high level of commitment is required from students and attendance is extremely important

 

– 4 times per week, variable times