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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Group of young ballet dancers performing on stage with purple backdrop, wearing costumes with gold and black accents, and red tutus, some kneeling and some standing.
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A group of young ballet dancers in pink tutus and leotards huddled together on stage under purple lighting.
Five young ballet dancers standing at a ballet barre, performing an arabesque with their right legs raised and arms extended. They are wearing leotards, tights, and ballet shoes, and are smiling. The studio has framed ballet posters on the wall.
Five young girls dressed in colorful costumes sitting on stage, with some sitting on the floor and others on a stool, one girl holding a newspaper.
Young girls practicing ballet in a dance studio, wearing purple leotards and tights, with ballet barres along the wall.
Group of young dancers in a dance studio, all wearing masks, posing playfully in a line with a teal wall and ballet bar in the background.
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BEGINNING A

Kindergarten and First Grade (5-7 yrs old) with Pre-ballet experience or no previous experience.
DAY TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Friday 5:00-6:00pm Beg A/B Jazz Miss Brandy
Friday 6:00-7:00pm Beg A/B Ballet Miss Brandy
Saturday 9:30-10:15am Beg A/B Tap Miss Susan
Saturday 10:15-11:15am Beg A Ballet Miss Lindsey

What are other students at this level taking?

  • 80% of all Beg A students

  • 20% of all Beg A students

BEGINNING B

Promotion from Beg A or second grade with no prior experience (usually 6-8 yrs old) – Level can take two years to master.
DAY TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Tuesday 6:00-7:00pm Beg B Ballet Mrs Cammy
Thursday 7:00-8:00pm Beg Hip Hop Miss Jasmin
Friday 5:00-6:00pm Beg A/B Jazz Miss Brandy
Friday 6:00-7:00pm Beg A/B Ballet Miss Brandy
Saturday 9:30-10:15am Beg A/B Tap Miss Susan
Saturday 10:15-11:15am Beg B Ballet Mrs Cammy

  • 70% of all Beg B students

  • 23% of all Beg B students

  • 7% of all Beg B students

What are other students at this level taking?

BEGINNING C

Promotion from Beg B or third or fourth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 7-9 or 10 yrs old if new) – Level can take two years to master.
DAY TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Monday 4:30-5:30pm Beg C Ballet Mrs Cammy
Monday 5:30-6:30pm Beg C/D Musical Theatre Miss Becky
Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm Beginning C/D Conditioning Mrs Cammy
Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm Beginning C/D Ballet Mrs Cammy
Thursday 4:15-5:15pm Beg C Jazz Miss Becky
Thursday 5:15-6:15pm Beg C Ballet Mrs Cammy
Thursday 7:00-8:00pm Beg Hip Hop Miss Jasmin
Friday 4:15-5:15pm Beg C Ballet Miss Lindsey
Saturday 9:15-10:15am Beg C Ballet Miss Emmy
Saturday 10:15-11:00am Beg C/D Tap Miss Susan
Saturday 11:15-12:15pm Beg C/D Contemporary Miss Emmy
Saturday 12:15-1:00pm Mini Lyrical ENSEMBLE Miss Emmy
Saturday 1:00-1:45pm Mini Ballet ENSEMBLE Mrs Cammy

What are other students at this level taking?

  • 44% of all Beg C students

  • 41% of all Beg C students

  • 15% of all Beg C students

BEGINNING D

Promotion from Beg C or fifth or sixth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 9-12 yrs old) – Level often takes two years to master.
DAY TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Monday 4:15-5:30pm Beg D Ballet Ms Jen C
Monday 5:30-6:30pm Beg C/D Musical Theatre Miss Becky
Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm Beg D Conditioning Mrs Cammy
Tuesday 6:00-7:00pm Beg D Lyrical/Jazz Miss Katie
Tuesday 6:00-7:00pm Beg C/D Conditioning Mrs Cammy
Tuesday 7:00-8:15pm Beg D Ballet Ms Jen C
Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm Beginning C/D Ballet Mrs Cammy
Wednesday 6:00-7:15pm Beg D Ballet Mrs Cammy
Wednesday 7:15-8:15pm Youth Int Hip Hop (Ages 10+) Miss Udee
Thursday 4:00-5:15pm Beg D Ballet Mrs Cammy
Thursday 5:15-6:15pm Beg D Contemporary Miss Emmy
Thursday 6:15-7:00pm Mini Jazz ENSEMBLE Miss Becky
Thursday 7:15-8:000-7:15pm Mini Jazz ENSEMBLE Miss Becky
Thursday 6:30-7:30pm Beg Hip Hop Miss Jasmin
Saturday 9:00-10:15am Beg D Ballet Mrs Cammy
Saturday 10:15-11:00am Beg C/D Tap Miss Susan
Saturday 11:15-12:15am Beg C/D Contemporary Miss Emmy
Saturday 1:15-2:00pm Mini Ballet ENSEMBLE Mrs Cammy

  • 56% of all Beg D students

  • 22% of all Beg D students

  • 22% of all Beg D students

What are other students at this level taking?

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Ensembles

If your dancer is interested in joining one of our Performing Ensembles, please inquire. At this level there may be Ensembles available for Ballet and/or Musical Theatre.

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