Ballet

Ballet is the foundation for all dance forms. We teach a combination of Vaganova (Russian) and Royal Academy (English) for proper technique. Body placement, flexibility, balance, alignment, strength and technique are achieved through barre and center work. Our levels follow a syllabus and students must master each level physically and mentally before moving on to the next level. Students should expect to take levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 at least 2-3 years to master the syllabus.

Pre-Ballet

These classes are designed for pre-schoolers. These classes introduce young children to basic ballet terminology and positions of the feet and arms through creative movement and use of props. These classes also introduce children to music, rhythm, and combinations traveling across the floor.

Basic Ballet

These classes are designed for Kindergartners. We introduce barre exercise, fun combinations across the floor, balance, flexibility, strength, the French ballet syllabus and center work. This is an essential class to build the foundation for proper technique to move ahead in ballet and other dance disciplines.

Regular Ballet Levels

  • Level 1– These classes are designed for beginners in 1st-5th Grade.
  • Level 2– Placement only. Beginning/Intermediate.
  • Level 3- Placement only. Intermediate.
  • Level 4– Placement only. Advanced Intermediate Level.
  • Level 5– Placement only. Advanced Level.
  • Level 6– Placement only. Most Advanced Level.

Pre-Professional

These classes are designed for the serious dance student. Students must be on pointe and demonstrate physical and mental attributes geared towards a career in dance. Placement only. Students must be an enrolled LAD Ballet 5 or Ballet 6 student.

Teen Ballet

  • Teen Ballet 1- Beginning level for dancers in 6th-12th Grade- No prior experience required.
  • Teen Ballet 2– Placement only. 6th-12th Grade.
  • Teen Ballet 3– Placement only. 7th-12th Grade.

Dress Code

Pre-Ballet, Basic Ballet, Ballet 1 & 2:
Female Identifying: Solid colored (Pink, Navy or Black) leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes-hair in a bun with bobby pins, a hair net. If hair is short, it must be pulled off of face with either a headband or barrettes. No Shorts, Ballet skirts (Pink, Navy or Black). No smart watches.
Male Identifying: White t-shirt, black ballet tights, black ballet shoes

Ballet 3, 4, 5, 6 Teen and Pre-Professional:
Female Identifying: Black or Navy leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun with a hair net and bobby pins. If a student feels undergarments must be worn under their leotard and tights, they must not be visible in any way (straps, leg-lines, etc).  Please be sure to buy leotard styles appropriate for your dancer’s body type. No Shorts, Ballet skirts (Pink, Navy or Black) Optional. No smart watches.
Male Identifying: White t-shirt, black ballet tights, black ballet shoes

*students who do not identify as either male or female can choose from either of the options listed above