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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & REGISTRATION
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PRE-BALLET & PRIMARY CLASSES
Pre-Ballet Mon, Pre-Ballet Wed, Pre-Ballet Thurs and Pre-Ballet Sat are designed for our 3- and 4-year-old dancers and are different sections of the same class. Dancers ages 3 and 4 may choose any section of Pre-Ballet that suits their schedule. Students must be 3 years old by September 1 and able to use the bathroom independently.
Primary Ballet Mon, Primary Ballet Thurs, and Primary Ballet Sat are for dancers 5 years old by September 1 and enrolled in kindergarten. Primary Mon, Thurs and Sat are different sections of the same class. Dancers may choose any section.
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 proficiency, 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 each level. As dancers advance, they will spend more
time in each level.
that level. More advanced dancers need more training at longer intervals to increase endurance. Progression
is based on skill proficiency, 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 each level. As dancers advance, they will spend more
time in each level.
Ballet 1 Mon/Tap A Combo Class
This class meets two hours per week. During the first hour, students work toward mastering basic ballet skills to provide a strong foundation. The second hour will focus on Tap foundations. Students MUST also enroll in Tap A.
This class meets two hours per week. During the first hour, students work toward mastering basic ballet skills to provide a strong foundation. The second hour will focus on Tap foundations. Students MUST also enroll in Tap A.
Ballet 1/Jazz 1 Tues Combo Class
This class meets two hours per week. During the first hour, students work toward mastering basic ballet skills to provide a strong foundation. The second hour will focus on Jazz foundations. Students MUST also enroll in Jazz 1. Students may opt to enroll in Tap A.
This class meets two hours per week. During the first hour, students work toward mastering basic ballet skills to provide a strong foundation. The second hour will focus on Jazz foundations. Students MUST also enroll in Jazz 1. Students may opt to enroll in Tap A.
Ballet 1 Wed/Thurs/Sat
This class meets one hour per week. Students work toward mastering basic ballet skills to provide a strong foundation. Ballet 1 Wed, Thurs and Sat are different sections of the same class. Dancers may choose any section. These classes are for students who wish to focus on ballet only.
This class meets one hour per week. Students work toward mastering basic ballet skills to provide a strong foundation. Ballet 1 Wed, Thurs and Sat are different sections of the same class. Dancers may choose any section. These classes are for students who wish to focus on ballet only.
Ballet 2 MW plus Tap A and/or Jazz 2
This level has two 1-hour classes each week on Mondays and Wednesdays. During ballet classes, students will work toward mastering basic ballet skills to provide a strong foundation. Students MUST also enroll in Tap A and/or Jazz 2.
This level has two 1-hour classes each week on Mondays and Wednesdays. During ballet classes, students will work toward mastering basic ballet skills to provide a strong foundation. Students MUST also enroll in Tap A and/or Jazz 2.
Ballet 2 TTH
This level has two 1-hour classes each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students will work toward mastering basic ballet skills to provide a strong foundation. This class is for students who wish to focus on ballet only.
This level has two 1-hour classes each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students will work toward mastering basic ballet skills to provide a strong foundation. This class is for students who wish to focus on ballet only.
Ballet 2 WF
This level has two 1-hour classes each week on Wednesdays and Fridays. This class is designed for older beginners. Students will work toward mastering basic ballet skills to provide a strong foundation. Students may OPT to take Tap A and/or Jazz 2.
This level has two 1-hour classes each week on Wednesdays and Fridays. This class is designed for older beginners. Students will work toward mastering basic ballet skills to provide a strong foundation. Students may OPT to take Tap A and/or Jazz 2.
Ballet 3
This level has two 1.5-hour classes each week. Ballet 3 students have the option to enroll in Jazz 3, Contemporary 3 and/or Tap B.
This level has two 1.5-hour classes each week. Ballet 3 students have the option to enroll in Jazz 3, Contemporary 3 and/or Tap B.
Ballet 4/Pointe 4
Ballet 4 students dance 5.5 hours per week (three 1.5 hour technique classes plus 1 hour of primary pointe class).
In Pointe 4, dancers work to prepare and strengthen their bodies to support themselves en pointe.
Our staff determines when a dancer is ready for pointe shoes on an individual basis. This is very important for their
safety. Ballet 4 dancers may also enroll in Jazz 4 and/or Contemporary 4 and/or Tap B.
Ballet 4 students dance 5.5 hours per week (three 1.5 hour technique classes plus 1 hour of primary pointe class).
In Pointe 4, dancers work to prepare and strengthen their bodies to support themselves en pointe.
Our staff determines when a dancer is ready for pointe shoes on an individual basis. This is very important for their
safety. Ballet 4 dancers may also enroll in Jazz 4 and/or Contemporary 4 and/or Tap B.
Ballet 5/Pointe 5
Ballet 5 students dance 7 hours per week (four 1.5 hour technique classes and one 1 hour pointe class). Ballet 5
dancers may also enroll in Jazz 5 and/or Contemporary 5 and/or Tap C.
Ballet 5 students dance 7 hours per week (four 1.5 hour technique classes and one 1 hour pointe class). Ballet 5
dancers may also enroll in Jazz 5 and/or Contemporary 5 and/or Tap C.
Junior Company (by invitation)
Junior Company dancers are participate in Junior Company, Ballet 5, Pointe 5, Jazz 5, Contemporary 5, Tap C, and Saturday Technique class.
Junior Company dancers are participate in Junior Company, Ballet 5, Pointe 5, Jazz 5, Contemporary 5, Tap C, and Saturday Technique class.
Studio Company (by invitation)
Studio Company dancers participate in SC Ballet, SC Pointe , SC Jazz, SC Contemporary, SC Repertoire, SC Tap, and Saturday Technique class.
Studio Company dancers participate in SC Ballet, SC Pointe , SC Jazz, SC Contemporary, SC Repertoire, SC Tap, and Saturday Technique class.
Jazz, Contemporary and Tap
Students enrolled in Ballet 1 or higher levels may also enroll in Jazz and Tap. Ballet 3, 4, 5 students may enroll in Jazz, Contemporary and Tap. Studio Company and Junior Company dancers are REQUIRED to enroll in Jazz, Contemporary, Tap and Technique. **Ballet is a PREREQUISITE! All students must be registered for ballet to enroll in Jazz and/or Contemporary and/or Tap.
Students enrolled in Ballet 1 or higher levels may also enroll in Jazz and Tap. Ballet 3, 4, 5 students may enroll in Jazz, Contemporary and Tap. Studio Company and Junior Company dancers are REQUIRED to enroll in Jazz, Contemporary, Tap and Technique. **Ballet is a PREREQUISITE! All students must be registered for ballet to enroll in Jazz and/or Contemporary and/or Tap.
BALLET CALIENTE 2022-2023 SCHEDULE
