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| Ballet Caliente Class Schedule 2008-2009 |
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Pre-Ballet and Kinderballet Levels
Our Pre-Ballet and Kinderballet levels are designed to introduce our youngest dancers to many of the dance
concepts including terminology, movements and musicality in a fun and safe environment. Much of their
learning is done through the use of imaginative play and games that develop skills such as core strength,
balance and flexibility. The classes are 45 minutes long once per week.
Pre-Ballet 1, Pre-Ballet 2, Pre-Ballet 3 and Pre-Ballet 4 are designed for our 3 and 4 year old dancers.
Students must be 3 years old by September 1 and able to use the bathroom independently. These students
perform in their very own recital in May each year. This recital allows the youngest dancers to be on the
stage for a greater duration and does not task them with lengthy rehearsals prior to the recital or spending
an entire show backstage as required of our older student who perform in our story ballet. Our goal is to
have the first stage experience of our youngest dancers be a positive one.
Kinderballet students must be 5 years old by September 1 to enroll in the class. These students begin to
transition to regular ballet by performing in our original story ballet in June.
Our Pre-Ballet and Kinderballet levels are designed to introduce our youngest dancers to many of the dance
concepts including terminology, movements and musicality in a fun and safe environment. Much of their
learning is done through the use of imaginative play and games that develop skills such as core strength,
balance and flexibility. The classes are 45 minutes long once per week.
Pre-Ballet 1, Pre-Ballet 2, Pre-Ballet 3 and Pre-Ballet 4 are designed for our 3 and 4 year old dancers.
Students must be 3 years old by September 1 and able to use the bathroom independently. These students
perform in their very own recital in May each year. This recital allows the youngest dancers to be on the
stage for a greater duration and does not task them with lengthy rehearsals prior to the recital or spending
an entire show backstage as required of our older student who perform in our story ballet. Our goal is to
have the first stage experience of our youngest dancers be a positive one.
Kinderballet students must be 5 years old by September 1 to enroll in the class. These students begin to
transition to regular ballet by performing in our original story ballet in June.
Ballet Levels
We offer six levels of Ballet classes. At higher levels the class duration increases to meet the specific
needs of that level. More advanced dancers need more training at longer intervals to increase endurance.
Progression is based on skill mastery, not age, so sometimes students will progress faster or slower
When a dancer begins Ballet 1 it is normal for them to spend two or more years at a level. As dancers
advance, they will spend more time in each level.
We offer six levels of Ballet classes. At higher levels the class duration increases to meet the specific
needs of that level. More advanced dancers need more training at longer intervals to increase endurance.
Progression is based on skill mastery, not age, so sometimes students will progress faster or slower
When a dancer begins Ballet 1 it is normal for them to spend two or more years at a level. As dancers
advance, they will spend more time in each level.
Ballet 5/Pointe 1
Ballet 5 students dance 4 hours per week in two 1.5 hour technique classes and one 1 hour
pointe class. These students continue pre-pointe training in Pointe 1. In this class dancers
work to prepare for pointe shoes but do not wear them until they have mastered the exercises
that strengthen their bodies to support themselves on pointe shoes. Our staff determines when
a dancer is ready for pointe shoes on an individual basis. This is very important for their safety.
Generally students spend one to two years in the preparation phase. Additionally, dancers
should be 11 or 12 years old as at that time their foot is almost completely grown. Wearing
pointe shoes prior to this time can be damaging to their bones if too much time is spent on
pointe at too young of an age. Ballet 5 dancers may also enroll in Jazz 3 and/or Modern.
Advanced Ballet 5 dancers may be invited to participate in one 1.5 hour Ballet 6 technique class.
Ballet 5 students dance 4 hours per week in two 1.5 hour technique classes and one 1 hour
pointe class. These students continue pre-pointe training in Pointe 1. In this class dancers
work to prepare for pointe shoes but do not wear them until they have mastered the exercises
that strengthen their bodies to support themselves on pointe shoes. Our staff determines when
a dancer is ready for pointe shoes on an individual basis. This is very important for their safety.
Generally students spend one to two years in the preparation phase. Additionally, dancers
should be 11 or 12 years old as at that time their foot is almost completely grown. Wearing
pointe shoes prior to this time can be damaging to their bones if too much time is spent on
pointe at too young of an age. Ballet 5 dancers may also enroll in Jazz 3 and/or Modern.
Advanced Ballet 5 dancers may be invited to participate in one 1.5 hour Ballet 6 technique class.
Ballet 1, Ballet 1J and Ballet 2
These classes each meet one hour per week. Students work toward mastering basic ballet
skills to provide a strong foundation . Ballet 1J and Ballet 2 students have the option to enroll in
Jazz .
These classes each meet one hour per week. Students work toward mastering basic ballet
skills to provide a strong foundation . Ballet 1J and Ballet 2 students have the option to enroll in
Jazz .
Ballet 3
Ballet 3 consists of two 1 hour classes each week. Ballet 3 students have the option to enroll
in Jazz.
Ballet 3 consists of two 1 hour classes each week. Ballet 3 students have the option to enroll
in Jazz.
Ballet 6/Pointe 2
Ballet 6 students dance 5.5 hours per week in three 1.5 hour technique classes and one 1 hour
pointe class. Ballet 6 dancers may also enroll in Jazz 4 and/or Modern. Ballet 6 dancers may
also be invited to participate in special events and master classes.
Ballet 6 students dance 5.5 hours per week in three 1.5 hour technique classes and one 1 hour
pointe class. Ballet 6 dancers may also enroll in Jazz 4 and/or Modern. Ballet 6 dancers may
also be invited to participate in special events and master classes.
Ballet Caliente
Classical School of Dance
Classical School of Dance
Pre-Ballet Classes
Pre-Ballet 1
Pre-Ballet 2
Pre-Ballet 3
Pre-Ballet 4 - NEW!
Kinderballet
Ballet Levels
Ballet 1
Ballet 1J
Ballet 2
Ballet 3
Ballet 4 with pre-pointe
Ballet 5 with Pointe 1
Ballet 6 with Pointe 2
Jazz Levels
Jazz 1
Jazz 2
Jazz 3
Jazz 4
Other Classes
Modern
Adult Ballet
Mom & Tot Yoga
Pre-Ballet 1
Pre-Ballet 2
Pre-Ballet 3
Pre-Ballet 4 - NEW!
Kinderballet
Ballet Levels
Ballet 1
Ballet 1J
Ballet 2
Ballet 3
Ballet 4 with pre-pointe
Ballet 5 with Pointe 1
Ballet 6 with Pointe 2
Jazz Levels
Jazz 1
Jazz 2
Jazz 3
Jazz 4
Other Classes
Modern
Adult Ballet
Mom & Tot Yoga
Ballet 4/Pre-Pointe
Ballet 4 students dance 3 hours per week in two 1.5 hour technique classes. Advanced Ballet 4
students may enroll in Pre-Pointe by invitation. Ballet 4 dancers may also enroll in Jazz.
Ballet 4 students dance 3 hours per week in two 1.5 hour technique classes. Advanced Ballet 4
students may enroll in Pre-Pointe by invitation. Ballet 4 dancers may also enroll in Jazz.
Yoga
Yoga classes held at Ballet Caliente are taught by Lauri Bruce or Ann Hunt. For more information on
yoga classes please email :
info@innertherapiesyoga.com
Yoga classes held at Ballet Caliente are taught by Lauri Bruce or Ann Hunt. For more information on
yoga classes please email :
info@innertherapiesyoga.com
Jazz and Modern
Students enrolled in Ballet 1J or higher levels may also enroll in Jazz. Additionally Ballet 5 and 6
students may enroll in Modern.
Students enrolled in Ballet 1J or higher levels may also enroll in Jazz. Additionally Ballet 5 and 6
students may enroll in Modern.
Adult Ballet Sessions
This fall Ballet Caliente is pleased to offer two sessions of Adult Ballet on Friday from 11:30-12:30 pm.
Learn to do ballet at the ballet barre to strengthen, tone, and lengthen muscles while forming correct
posture. You will also learn to stretch correctly to create strong, flexible muscles. All levels are
welcome. We are currently enrolling students for the following Adult Ballet sessions:
Session 1 Sept 5-Oct 31 (9 weeks)
Session 2 Nov 7-Dec 19 (6 weeks no class Thanksgiving week)
Late enrollments are prorated. For more information please email info@balletcaliente.com.
This fall Ballet Caliente is pleased to offer two sessions of Adult Ballet on Friday from 11:30-12:30 pm.
Learn to do ballet at the ballet barre to strengthen, tone, and lengthen muscles while forming correct
posture. You will also learn to stretch correctly to create strong, flexible muscles. All levels are
welcome. We are currently enrolling students for the following Adult Ballet sessions:
Session 1 Sept 5-Oct 31 (9 weeks)
Session 2 Nov 7-Dec 19 (6 weeks no class Thanksgiving week)
Late enrollments are prorated. For more information please email info@balletcaliente.com.