Classical Ballet Dance Course

” Ballet class is like Life Lessons 101. You learn some of life’s most important lessons here that you will carry with you forever.”

Classical ballet is a traditional, formal style of ballet that adheres to classical ballet technique. It is known for its aesthetics and rigorous technique such as pointe work, turn-out of the legs, and high extensions, its graceful, flowing, and precise movements, and its ethereal qualities.

Students typically learn ballet terminology and the pronunciation, meaning, and precise body form and movement associated with each ballet technique term. Emphasis is placed on strengthening the legs and body core (the center, or abdominals) as a strong core is required for many ballet movements (especially turns), and on developing flexibility and strengthening legs and feet for dancing en pointe.

Once the foundation of basic technique has been laid, female dancers begin to learn pointe work and male and female dancers begin to learn partnering and more advanced jumps and turns.