Ballet

Come and enjoy the progression of a graceful barre and centre practice. More complex patterning and centre work for those who want to expand their ballet choreography. Strength, flexibility and grace will lead this ballet technique class as we move through our ballet barre, creative centre practice, strength-building jumps, and classical choreography.

FALL REGISTRATION OPEN AUGUST 18th - MARCH 1st.

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ALL CLASSES DROP-IN FRIENDLY TIL SPRING BREAK, AFTER SPRING BREAK A PORTION OF PERFORMANCE CLASSES WILL BE DEDICATED TO REHEARSAL, DROP-INS ACCEPTED AS LONG AS PRACTICAL.

Levels & Class Descriptions

Intro to Ballet

You always wanted to!  Strength, flexibility, and grace will lead this ballet technique class as we learn the basic positions and structure of ballet technique. You will be guided through our ballet barre, creative centre practice, strength-building jumps, and classical choreography. Ballet is a beautiful moving art form that can take years to perfect. This short commitment intro to ballet technique offers you a taste — how to be in a ballet class, basic positions, a feel for the style.

This class is offered as a sessional or Drop-In only and is not part of full-year registration. Dancers from this intro class may choose to join the beginner courses after this session.

SESSIONALS

FALL: Sept-Dec - TBD

WINTER: Jan-Mar - TBD

SPRING: Apr-Jun - TBD

OPEN BEGINNER

No dance experience required. Accessible for novice dancers or dancers new to the ballet genre. This class will remain Drop-In friendly all year.

BEGINNER 2 performance

Minimum 1 year dance experience. Accessible for novice dancers or dancers new to the ballet genre. This class is a progressive course from September to June ending with a Performance. After spring break a portion of class will be dedicated to rehearsal. Drop-ins will be accepted as long as practical.

INTERMEDIATE performance

Minimum 2 years of ballet experience, or for more experienced dancers new to ballet. More complex patterning and centre work for those who want to expand their ballet choreography. Dancers are recommended to participate in 2-3 classes per week. This class is a progressive course from September to June ending with a Performance. After spring break a portion of class will be dedicated to rehearsal. Drop-ins will be accepted as long as practical.

OPEN INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

Minimum 4 years of dance experience; Dancers should be at a strong level of ballet and able to navigate a complex class. A good level for dancers coming back home to ballet after a break. Dancers are recommended to participate in 2-4 dance classes per week. This class is non-performance and will remain Drop-in Friendly all year long.

OPEN ADVANCED

Minimum 5 years of dance experience and strong ballet background required, must be able to navigate a complex class. Strengthen your technique, fly in the air and expand your vocabulary in this physically challenging and choreographically advanced class. Dancers are recommended to participate in 3-6 dance classes per week. This class is non-performance and will remain Drop-in Friendly all year long.

ADVANCED performance

Minimum 5 years of dance experience and strong ballet background required, must be able to navigate a complex class. Strengthen your technique, fly in the air and expand your vocabulary in this physically challenging and choreographically advanced class. Dancers are recommended to participate in 3-6 dance classes per week. This class is a progressive course from September to June ending with a Performance. After spring break a portion of class will be dedicated to rehearsal. Drop-ins will be accepted as long as practical.

Pointe

Level: Intermediate or above, attending 2+ ballet classes per week.

Increase your strength and placement in this pointe class for dancers with intermediate and above ballet level. Most of class will be at the barre, developing strength with options given to those who can support center practice. This is a progressive class from September to June ending with a Performance - required attendance of twice a week for performance. After spring break a portion of class will be dedicated to rehearsal. Drop-ins will be accepted as long as practical. Students new to pointe must be evaluated for strength before registration or buying Pointe shoes, please apply below or talk to Miyouki or Kathy in person.

FULL YEAR REGISTRATION - CLOSED

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SESSIONALS

FALL: Sept-Dec TBD

WINTER: Jan-Mar TBD

SPRING: Mar-June TBD

DROP-IN BALLET CLASSES

DROP-IN NOW OPEN