Each class has a specific color leotard that needs to be worn by the ladies during classes. Male dancers will need a solid color shirt, black tights and black shoes to wear for class.
All dancewear, including shoes and tights, can be purchased at the Dancewear counter in the lobby of the studio. Ladies also have the opportunity to purchase their class leotard online when they register for classes and can be picked up at the Dancewear counter.
2022-2023 Quarters:
Fall Quarter: September 6 - November 5, 2022
Winter Quarter: November 7, 2022 - January 14, 2023
Spring Quarter: January 17 - March 25, 2023
Summer Quarter: March 27 - June 3, 2023
Kinderdance
Age 3-4
Light Blue uniform
Instructors:
Lydia Cousins & Teacher Assistant(s)
Tuition: $125/quarter (10 weeks)
| Saturdays | 11:00-11:45 a.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| This is the first experience in a ballet classroom with a teacher, pianist and other students. Students learn rhythms and listen to music, to take turns and follow instructions. This year is student's first experience at wearing a leotard, ballet shoes and dancing in front of a live audience. | ||
Elementary
Age 5-6
White uniform
Instructor:
Delaney Dow & Teacher Assistant(s)
Tuition: $185/quarter (10 weeks)
| Wednesdays | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| Saturdays | 10:00-11:00 a.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| This is the year students begin learning floor exercises for flexibility and shaping of the body. Students learn to dance in time with the music and enter/exit the stage without the help of the instructor. | ||
Basic 1
Pink uniform
Instructor:
Isabelle Armstrong
$225.00/Quarter (10 weeks)
| Mondays | 4:30-5:45 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| Thursdays | 4:30-5:45 p.m. | Costume Centre Studio |
| At this level, students continue to shape the body and start to shape the feet. Flexibility and strength are built upon through exercises. Students learn, through discipline, that the body is an instrument for dance and must be tuned and held properly at all times. | ||
Basic 2
Lavender uniform
Instructor: Amber Giles
Tuition: $250/quarter (10 weeks)
| Tuesdays | 4:30-6:00 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| Thursdays | 4:30-6:00 p.m. | Costume Centre Studio |
| At this level, students begin putting steps together and using memory. They begin to push the body to do more each day, which requires a longer class time. Head and body direction are taught and steps begin to be executed on one foot. Exercises for flexibility are also added to the curriculum. | ||
Basic 3
Burgundy uniform
Instructor: Amber Giles
$325.00/Quarter (10 weeks)
| Mondays | 4:30-6:00 p.m. | Costume Centre Studio |
| Wednesdays | 5:30-7:00 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| Fridays | 4:30-6:00 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| This level is when students have acquired enough strength to do steps on half pointe and prepare the body for pointe shoes. Muscles begin to work harder, students learn to turn and the lessons are increased to three per week. Exercises for flexibility are also added to the curriculum. | ||
Interemediate 1
Purple uniform
Instructor: Lusiano Pasillas
$350.00/Quarter (10 weeks)
| Tuesdays | 4:30-6:15 p.m. | Costume Centre Studio |
| Thursdays | 5:45-7:30 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| Fridays | 4:30-6:15 p.m. | Costume Centre Studio |
| This level is when students start preparing to work on pointe. We build on the strength we acquired in Basic 3 and increase exercises executed on demi-pointe. Exercises for flexibility are also added to the curriculum. | ||
Intermediate 2
Royal Blue uniform
Instructor:
Isabelle Armstrong
$400.00/Quarter (10 weeks)
| Tuesdays | 6:00-7:45 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| Wednesdays | 4:30-6:15 p.m. | Costume Centre Studio |
| Thursdays* | 4:30-6:15 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| Saturdays | 10:00-11:45 a.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| This level is when students begin working on pointe. Proper feet and body positions are emphasized and executed at the barre on two feet. Increase in knowledge of ballet steps is also achieved during this class. Exercises for flexibility are also added to the curriculum. | ||
Advanced
Black uniform
Instructor: Michelle Armstrong
$400/Quarter (10 weeks)
| Mondays | 4:30-6:15 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| Tuesdays | 4:30-6:15 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| Wednesdays | 4:30-6:15 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| Thursdays* | 4:30-6:15 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| This year, students continue to execute steps on pointe, begin to learn artistry and remember many lengthy combinations. At this level, the student is working toward a career in ballet. Exercises for flexibility are also added to the curriculum.
*Character Class |
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Centre
Hunter Green uniform
Instructor:
Michelle Armstrong
$500/Quarter (10 weeks)
| Mondays | 6:15-8:30 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| Tuesdays | 6:15-8:30 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| Wednesdays | 6:15-8:30 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| Thursdays | 6:15-8:30 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| Fridays* | 5:30-7:00 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| At this level students develop personality and subtle mannerisms that set them apart from the corps. Students work on many turns, high extensions and big jumps while working toward becoming a professional dancer. Class is held five days per week with rehearsal following class work. Students at this level will have the opportunity to learn variations, solos, group pieces, and create and teach choreography to other students in the class. Exercises for flexibility are also added to the curriculum.
*Character Class |
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Adult/Open Class
Modest Exercise Wear
Instructors:
Amber Giles
Michelle Armstrong
$150.00 - For one class per quarter
$250.00 - Enrollment for both classes per quarter
| Mondays (Beginning/Intermediate) | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Costume Centre Studio |
| Saturdays (Intermediate/Advanced) | 12:00-1:30 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| This is a class for beginners over the age of 11 or those who danced when they were young and need to brush up on their technique. Ballet provides great exercise and helps you stay fit. Beginning and advanced classes are available. | ||
Contemporary Class
Modest Exercise Wear
Instructor:
Isabelle Armstrong
$130.00/Quarter (10 weeks)
| Saturdays | 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| Prerequisite: Completion of/enrollment in Intermediate 2 or higher is required prior to enrollment.In this class students will explore the art of contemporary ballet with opportunities to learn choreography and perform it at our shows throughout the year. | ||
Ballroom
Instructor:
Lusiano Pasillas
$100.00/Quarter (10 weeks)
| Thursdays | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| For anyone looking to learn ballroom dancing. A varitey of styles are taught including salsa, cha-cha, waltz, etc. | ||