BALLET 1: Is the beginning level to the upper school, every “Prima Ballerina” has begun their lessons here. Students generally begin this level when they are entering the 2^nd grade.  This class that is taken twice weekly for one hour on Mon & Wed evenings.   We also highly recommendation that you also take our stretch & conditioning classes as well as our “Progressive Ballet Technique” for a fully rounded program.

It is in this wonderful and exciting year that the children begin to understand the proper body alignment and correct placement required for classical ballet. The French vocabulary begins to broaden, as the dancers not only learn the steps but what they also mean and how they relate to what they are doing in class. It is wonderful to see them grow into young artists.

This is also the level where the dancers are able to participate in the annual “Performance Awards”, our exam work, held here in our beautiful studio.  They also are included in our full-length classical ballet complete with weekly rehearsals, costumes, sets, scenery, lights, sound and a professional stage crew.

“It is in this level that they begin their journey that could last them a lifetime!”