• Students at this age may begin a full hour of ballet training.
• They will be introduced to a formal study of classical ballet.
• A structured sequence of training stages is designed to increase technical skills, stamina and discipline in accordance with the dancer’s age and physical development.
• The ballet curriculum stresses correct body placement and the development of strong and flexible bodies.
• Careful repetition of exercises allows students to make consistent progress when they move to the upper levels.

• Students at this age have the option of taking 2-3 ballet classes per week.
• Taking two or more classes per week will begin the preparation
   for pointe work which begins around age 12.
• Pointe work is subject to the teacher’s recommendation as to when a dancer is ready to start.

• This is the most advanced training and encourages students to attend a minimum of 3-4 ballet technique/pointe classes per week.
• Combinations taught in these levels are choreographed to develop the dancer’s specific qualities, elevate their technical level and advancetheir sense of artistic quality thereby helping them pursue dance professionally.