Our Elementary Program begins the educational journey of aspiring dancers and the first step to unlock each student’s artistic potential. Each level is one year in length and provides an exceptional ballet education in a professional, classical ballet environment, while creating opportunities to develop a well-rounded dancer through performance opportunities and interdisciplinary classes.
Elementary 1 – Kindergarten
Elementary 1 students will focus on expanding their Classical Ballet vocabulary. Basic foot and arm positions are introduced, with attention to improving musicality, gaining body and spatial awareness, developing strength and flexibility, and practicing class etiquette. Basic anatomy is introduced and students begin to learn to move body parts independently.
Elementary 2 – First Grade
Students in Elementary 2 will continue to expand their Classical Ballet vocabulary as we introduce more steps at the barre. Musicality will become more complex as the level of difficulty in steps progresses. Basic awareness of anatomy will be incorporated in the curriculum, as we continue to work on moving body parts independently and begin to incorporate correct alignment of the spine. Special awareness will be developed through movements across the floor and simple formations.
Elementary 3 – Second Grade
Elementary 3 students begin the transition and preparation for the full Academy Program. Students continue to refine their beginning Classical Ballet technique as they learn more complex steps at the barre and begin to practice some barre work in center, without the support of the barre. Exercises in center are performed in formations to further encourage spatial awareness. Summer pre-intensive classes help reinforce and continue Classical Ballet training and are strongly encouraged in preparation to enter the Academy program.