Pre-ballet (5-6)
2 classes a week
These classes are designed to introduce your child to the very basic dance movements, develop a sense of rhythm, music and coordination.
It is mandatory to take two classes per week.
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Pre-ballet (7-9)
2 or 3 classes a week
Classes at this level emphasize the correct body placement, coordination and control of the movement, stamina and self-discipline, help develop imagination and enjoyment of dance. Program starts with floor exercise designed to build flexibility and muscles strength, follows by traditional barre and center work.
Classical Ballet (9 & up)
Minimum 3 classes a week
A wide spectrum program for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Dance technique at these levels becomes more complicated and demanding. Students will have a choice to continue with ballet training as part of their professional career. In this case extra hours of intensive training may apply weekly.
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Floor Barre and Stretch
Floor barre is a combination of floor exercises and stretching, which develops strength and flexibility.
This system has helped a lot of people not only to recover from injuries, but to understand placement and control.
This system allows to keep your body in a condition without the need to put weight on the legs and the back by standing at the barre.
Pointe
Dancing on pointe is a base of female ballet technique. Young girls are ready for pointe work when their ankles and feet have been strengthened, and the majority of basic classical technique has been learned.
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Men's ballet technique
After learning fundamentals of classical ballet boys should take a special men’s ballet class in order to develop their technique. Specificity of male ballet technique is a variety of jumps and turns, which are completely different from the elements of female technique.
Character Dance
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Historical dance
Is there a better way for children to learn about past eras than actually participate in an activity such as dancing? We teach children simple and age-appropriate dances of various historical periods, while informing them about other contexts such as costumes and music.
Variation
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Partnering
Jazz (5-10)
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