Petite Allegro is a new approach to ballet training for the young child, ages 3 through 8. It is designed to engage and inspire young children by teaching to specific developmental stages, Petite Allegro will awaken the artist in young students. They will learn in a warm, family friendly environment where their creativity will be fostered and channeled into learning the earliest elements of classical ballet training.
Petite Allegro is…..FUN & CREATIVE!
• Classical fairy tale ballets are used within class as a means to motivate & inspire young dancers to learn basic skills needed for ballet.
• The use of imagination is a key element in our teaching as we draw on the young child’s thrill of make-believe.
• Scarves, balls, and other props are used to create interest in basic movements and help the young students understand the specific dynamic of individual steps.
• Girls will enjoy wearing our dress code leotard with matching pretty skirt. Boys are welcomed & taught to move in appropriate manly ways. Costumes for the End of the Year Performance are appropriate and motivating.
• Students will receive achievement awards at the end of each semester acknowledging their hard work and strengths.
Petite Allegro is…..FAMILY FRIENDLY WITH PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
• Lesson plans are posted in the lobby for parents to see what their child will be doing & learning in class.
• Teaching aids such as work sheets, CDs, & homework suggestions are sent home to help the dancer remain engaged with the class throughout the week as well as provide more insight to the parents.
• Multiple Observation Days –Family Days--are scheduled throughout course of the year for family and friends to come support the work of the young students
Hummingbirds
Ages 3-5 An introduction to movement and dance for 3 to 4 year olds with an emphasis on spatial awareness, basic coordination skills, and musicality using ballet movements and creative stories.
7 & 8 year olds- A gentle approach to teaching young students ballet movement through simple exercises and laying a solid foundation for further study in classical ballet.
Offers a gentle approach to solid classical training. The barre is held with both hands and centre work combines technical focus with emphasis on understanding beautiful lines made with the head and eyes. Once or twice a week
In Ballet 2 students progress to holding the barre with one hand, while centre work
introduces an array of new steps built on steps previously learned in
Ballet 1. Dancers meet at least twice a week.
In Ballet 3 students continue to expand the students knowledge and ability by concentrating on pirouettes and cleaning allegro work as well as prepointe work. Ballet 3 dancers meet at least twice a week. PrePointe class is taken. Ballet 4 maintains the simplicity of previous levels but introduces more steps
and concepts. By keeping exercises simple and precise, the students
are more able to absorb the information and build muscle memory. This level is when Beginning Pointe is introduced. The
dancers meet at least three times a week. For Ballet 4, Company class, by audition,
and Dance workshop--including many skills
not taught in regular class such as pas de deux, ballet history,
character and more---are recommended.
The advanced dancers will be given an intense barre focused on maximizing their turnout and cleaning technique. Centre builds upon previously learned skills ans emphasizes artistry and technique executed with precision and clarity. Highly advanced steps and skills are introduced only when students are technically able. Dancers meet at least 4 times a week. Company class, by audition, and Dance workshop--including many skills not taught in regular class such as pas de deux, ballet history, character and more---are strongly recommended.
The Ballet 4 student will
remain at the barre for the majority of the pointe class and focus on rolling
through the metatarsal up to the full point and back down to flat.The class moves slowly and very little
centre work is given. Both Classes required.
The Ballet 6-8 students will be given barre work to maximize their ankle strength and control. Centre will include pirouettes, releves on one leg, hops on pointe, and faster turns. Pointe class is highly focused and intense and students are taught to work with care and awareness.
Is for the Ballet 3 student who shows potential for pointe work. This class is short but intense and focuses all energy on strengthening the ankles and toes for pointe shoes.
Dance Workshop is recommended for all
ballet students Ballet 4 and up. It will include training in many areas
not usually given in regular ballet class such as pas de deux,
character, variations, ballet history, nutrition and more. It will begin after the ballet rehearsals and be taught by various staff members.
(Ages 10-16) Jazz Focus is on learning the quality of jazz dance, understanding how different muscles create different shapes with the body and gaining a strong foundation in quick foot work.
These classes are designed for older beginners and can be combined with other dance department classes as skills develop.
Also look at Beginning Jazzand Beginning Tap above.
Beginning Dance and Ballet 1
This class will present various styles of beginning dance with a strong foundation in Ballet. For 9-12 year olds.
Ages 9-14
Beginning Ballet, tap & jazz highly recommended for Musical
theater, drama students & other beginning dancers. This class is
designed to give a foundation in dance and will be a springboard for
future study. New students to our program are also encouraged to start
here with an assessment for future placement made when appropriate.
Ages 12 & Up Focus is on learning and executing technique well
developing coordination and establishing a strong presentation. Great
complementary class for musical theater. Class includes ballet, jazz, and musical theatre styles
make-believe.
5 & 6 Years old- A class designed to build confidence, self awareness, & group work through refining coordination and nurturing creativity. 
7 & 8 year olds- A gentle approach to teaching young students ballet movement through simple exercises and laying a solid foundation for further study in classical ballet. 
The Ballet 6-8 students will be given barre work to maximize their ankle strength and control. Centre will include pirouettes, releves on one leg, hops on pointe, and faster turns. Pointe class is highly focused and intense and students are taught to work with care and awareness. 
