Ages 5 - 12

LOWER division

The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Students develop a strong foundation through focus on alignment, articulation, and strength, as well as body directions, lines, turns, and jumps in the study of classical ballet and other styles such as Jazz or Contemporary.

Classes reinforce the students’ natural love of movement while also laying the groundwork for pre-professional study if desired. No previous experience required!

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BEGINNING A

Kindergarten and First Grade with Pre-ballet experience or no previous experience.
DAY TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Monday 3:45-4:45pm Beginning A/B Hip Hop Miss Becky
Wednesday 4:45-5:45pm Beginning A Ballet Miss Brandy
Friday 4:15-5:15pm Beginning A/B Jazz MissBrandy
Friday 5:15-615pm Beginning A/B Ballet Miss Brandy
Saturday 12:15-1:15pm Beginning A Ballet Miss Emmy
Saturday 1:15-2:15pm Beginning Tap Miss Susan

Beginning A Minimum Requirements Per week

  • No minimums.

  • 2 Classes, including at least 1 Ballet

  • 3 Classes, including at least 2 Ballet

“Additional” classes include Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Conditioning, Boys Class, Tap, Pointe, Variations and Partnering – NOT Ballet classes.

BEGINNING B

Promotion from Beg A or second grade with no prior experience (usually ages 6-8) – Level can take two years to master.
DAY TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Monday 3:45-4:45pm Beginning A/B Hip Hop Miss Becky
Wednesday 5:45-6:45pm Beginning B Ballet Miss Brandy
Friday 4:15-5:15pm Beginning A/B Jazz MissBrandy
Friday 5:15-615pm Beginning A/B Ballet Miss Brandy
Saturday 10:15-11:15am Beginning B Ballet Mr. Randall
Saturday 1:15-2:15pm Beginning Tap Miss Susan

Beginning B Minimum Requirements Per Week

  • No minimums.

  • 3 Classes – 2 Ballet and 1 Additional

  • 4 Classes – 2 Ballet, 2 Additional OR 3 Ballet, 1 Additional

“Additional” classes include Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Conditioning, Boys Class, Tap, Pointe, Variations and Partnering – NOT Ballet classes.

BEGINNING C

Promotion from Beg B or third or fourth grade with minimal prior experience (usually ages 7-9 or 10 if new) – Level can take two years to master.
DAY TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Monday 4:45-5:45pm Beginning C/D Hip Hop Miss Becky
Monday 5:45-6:30pm Boys Class Mr. Randall
Monday 6:30-7:30pm Beginning C Ballet Miss Jen S.
Wednesday 5:45-6:45pm Junior Musical Theatre Mr. Randall
Thursday 4:15-5:00pm Beginning C/D Conditioning Miss Becky
Thursday 5:00-6:00pm Beginning C Ballet Miss Becky
Thursday 6:00-7:00pm Beginning C/D Jazz Miss Becky
Thursday 7:00-7:45pm Junior Musical Theatre Ensemble (Audition Required) Miss Becky
Friday 4:15-5:15pm Beginning C Ballet Ms Jen C.
Saturday 10:15-11:15am Beginning C/D Contemporary Miss Emmy
Saturday 11:15-12:15pm Beginning C/D Ballet Mr. Randall
Saturday 11:15-12:15pm Beginning Conditioning Miss Emmy
Saturday 1:15-2:15pm Beginning Tap Miss Susan

  • 2 Classes per week STRONGLY recommended in order to advance

  • 4 Classes, including at least 2 Ballet and 1 Additional

  • 5 Classes, including at least 3 Ballet and 1 Contemp/Modern

Beginning C Minimum Requirements Per Week

“Additional” classes include Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Conditioning, Boys class, Tap, Pointe, Variations and Partnering – NOT Ballet classes.  Ensemble Rehearsals are charged as classes for tuition purposes, but do not count towards minimum class requirements.

BEGINNING D

Promotion from Beg C or fifth or sixth grade with minimal prior experience (usually ages 9-12) – Level often takes two years to master.
DAY TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Monday 4:45-5:45pm Beginning C/D Hip Hop Miss Becky
Monday 5:30-6:30pm Beginning D Modern Miss Kristen
Monday 5:45-6:30pm Boys Class Mr. Randall
Monday 6:30-7:45pm Beginning D Ballet Miss Becky
Tuesday 4:00-4:45pm Junior Jazz Ensemble (Audition Required) Miss Katie
Tuesday 6:15-7:15pm Beginning D/Int 1 Jazz Miss Katie
Tuesday 7:15-8:30pm Beginning D Ballet Ms Jen C.
Wednesday 4:00-5:15pm Beginning D Ballet Ms Jen C.
Wednesday 5:45-6:45pm Junior Musical Theatre Mr. Randall
Wednesday 6:45-7:45pm Youth Int Hip Hop (age 10+) Miss Udee
Thursday 4:15-5:00pm Beginning C/D Conditioning Miss Becky
Thursday 5:00-6:00pm Beginning D Contemporary Miss Emmy
Thursday 6:00-7:00pm Beginning C/D Jazz Miss Becky
Thursday 7:00-7:45pm Junior Musical Theatre Ensemble (Audition Required) Miss Becky
Friday 5:30-6:45pm Beginning D Ballet Miss Jen S.
Friday 7:30-8:30pm Junior Ballet Ensemble (Audition Required) Ms Jen C.
Saturday 10:15-11:15am Beginning C/D Contemporary Miss Emmy
Saturday 11:15-12:15pm Beginning C/D Ballet Mr. Randall
Saturday 11:15-12:15pm Beginning Conditioning Miss Emmy
Saturday 12:15-1:15pm Intermediate Tap (with approval) Miss Susan
Saturday 1:15-2:15pm Beginning Tap Miss Susan

Beginning D Minimum Requirements Per Week

  • 2 Classes per week STRONGLY recommended in order to advance

  • 4 Classes, including at least 2 Ballet and 1 Additional

  • 5 Classes, including at least 3 Ballet and 1 Contemp/Modern

“Additional” classes include Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Conditioning, Boys class, Tap, Pointe, Variations and Partnering – NOT Ballet classes.  Ensemble Rehearsals are charged as classes for tuition purposes, but do not count towards minimum class requirements.

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