Toddlers/Preschool

Creative Movement for ages 18mo – 2 years

Through creative dance, students will explore various ways to move their bodies through space; they will begin to learn personal and general space awareness, beginner ballet dance terms and movements as well as locomotor and non locomotor movements which will encourage each child to creatively express themselves through space and in a safe and friendly environment. These classes are taught in 10-week sessions.

Dance Discovery for ages 3-5 years

Students will build upon their learnings of Butterfly Ballet which includes a more structured dance class (warmup, center floor, free dance, across the floor, and the learning of choreography). Ballet and Jazz steps and terminology will be taught in an age-appropriate way which will encourage each child to develop their knowledge of dance and build confidence in these dance genres. Most students will participate in our Season Finale-our goal for this performance (and each class) is to create a safe space where each student feels comfortable performing in front of their peers and family/friends as well as being a positive audience member for their fellow classmates.

Recreational Classes

Dance Basics for ages 5-6 years

Dance Basics includes a very similar curriculum as Discovery-(warmup, stretch, center floor, across the floor, learning of choreography), their Ballet and Jazz dance vocabulary of movements will grow as well as their ability to remember choreography and feel confident performing. This level also now includes tap! This age has the opportunity to audition for Nutcracker as well as an additional role in Season Finale. The dancers in Discovery and Basics will continue to learn the expectations of being a positive dancer/performer as well as a positive and attentive audience member.

Ballet One for ages 5-6 years

Ballet One focuses primarily on the joy of ballet and its technique. This is where students will being to be introduced to basic ballet concepts.

*please note, Ballet One is a continuation of Dance Basics, the difference between Dance Basics and Ballet One is that in Ballet One, no Jazz is taught.

Jazz/Hip Hop for ages 7-9

This class focuses on basic jazz and hip hop forms. The curriculum builds upon consecutive class technique, developing fun, yet age appropriate, movement and dance skills.

Ballet 2 or 3 for ages 7-9

Ballet 2 gradually incorporates ballet technique, terminology and performance readiness while still maintaining elements of creative movement appropriate to the student’s age.

Ballet 3 meets two times per week and is geared for the beginner level student in preparation for the pre-professional certificate program. Upon completion of Ballet 3, the student either enters the certificate program at A-level or continues in the Recreational program.

Concentrated Studies

A – E Level students

Students age 8 & up who show talent and a desire for concentrated dance training are invited into the Ballet Certificate Program where instruction is based on the Vaganova Syllabus for Classical Ballet, an internationally renowned Russian method of ballet training, which progresses from the beginner A through advanced E-levels.

Students enrolled in C2-level and up in the Certificate Program are eligible to audition for entry into the Brass City Ballet Company, a student-based training company that performs year round.

Adult Ballet

Ages 18+

Adult Ballet is currently offered once a week. Students of all experience and levels are invited and welcome, though the class is taught at a beginner/intermediate level. Our teachers are experienced in working with all level adult dancers and cater the class level to the dancers in the room. Don’t worry, whether it’s been a few years since you’ve put your ballet shoes on or it’s your very first time, this class will be suitable for you!

* Adult Ballet dancers do not have a required dress code. We do ask that all dancers wear ballet slippers, or socks. Please wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in, and keep your hair tied back away from the face. Although this class is designed for the adult dancer, we still offer corrections on body placement and encourage everyone to wear clothes that allow the teacher to see the alignment of the body. We understand and respect everyone’s comfort levels are different, so please speak to the teacher if you have any questions or concerns!