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Ballet Classes

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Ballet Classes

Our ballet program is the only one of its kind in the South County! We focus on classical technique and vocabulary, with the belief that the study of ballet fosters discipline, artistic expression, flexibility, strength, and poise. A background in ballet will strengthen all other forms of dance.

Our Ballet classes are as follows. New classes are added frequently. Check our class schedule for the latest information and times. If you have questions about a class or its requirements, contact us or visit us at 1030 Huston Street, Ste. C, Grover Beach CA 93433.

Beginning Ballet TEEN

Ages 12 - 18. This class is an introduction to the discipline of ballet. Focus is on proper body alignment, placement and basic ballet positions and vocabulary. Beginning ballet fosters discipline, artistic expression and a love of ballet in a nurturing environment.

Boy’s Technique

Ages 8 and up. This class is an introduction to the discipline of ballet, emphasizing male technique. Focus is on proper body alignment, placement, basic ballet positions and vocabulary. This class fosters discipline, artistic expression and a love of ballet, in a nurturing and comfortable environment.

Ballet 1A & 1B

Ages 8 and up. Beginning ballet students will focus on basic ballet positions and movements, proper body alignment and placement, and beginning ballet vocabulary. Dancers will develop musicality, flexibility, strength, memorization skills, discipline, and artistic expression in a nurturing environment.

Ballet 2A & 2B

Ages 10 and up, 11 and up. Dancers will focus on the study of intermediate ballet technique including intermediate level steps and positions, more complex movement combinations, and continued emphasis on technical aspects learned in Ballet 1 Prerequisite: One to two years prior basic ballet training.

Ballet 3A & 3B

Ages 13 and up, 14 and up. Dancers will focus on the study of advanced ballet technique, including advanced level steps and positions and more complex movement combinations, with continued emphasis on technical aspects of Ballet 2.

Prerequisite: Ballet 2B and/or three years prior ballet training.

Pre-Pointe

Ages 10 and up. This class is designed for students who have received instructor approval to enroll and have completed at least two years of previous ballet training. Dancers will focus on alignment, balance, control, strengthening exercises and flexibility in the feet, ankles, and legs required to dance en pointe. All students in this class must also be enrolled in at least one other ballet class.

Prerequisite: Two years of ballet and teacher approval

Pointe 1

Ages 13 and up/instructor approval. This class builds on the skills acquired in Pre-Pointe. Dancers will continue to focus on alignment, and strengthening exercises and flexibility in the feet, ankles, and legs and will also study beginning center floor work as well as across the floor movement en pointe. A slow, thorough, and careful approach assures a safe and solid foundation that allows the student to be in control and at ease as she dances on pointe. Students are encouraged to take Pointe 1 for a second year to augment their Intermediate Pointe studies. All students in this class must also be enrolled in at least 2 ballet classes.

Prerequisite: Pre-Pointe and two years Ballet/teacher approval

Pointe 2

Ages 13 and up/instructor approval. This class builds on the skills acquired in Pointe 1. Continued focus on alignment, balance, control, strengthening exercises and flexibility in the feet, ankles and legs. Will study beginning center floor work and across the floor movement en pointe. Students are encouraged to take Pointe 1 in addition to pointe 2 to augment their Intermediate Pointe studies. All students in this class must also be enrolled in at least 2 ballet classes.

Prerequisite: Pointe 1 and three years Ballet/teacher approval

Pointe 3

Ages 14 and up/instructor approval. This class builds on the skills acquired in Pointe 2. Continued focus on alignment, strengthening exercises and flexibility in the feet, ankles and legs. Will study beginning center floor work and across the floor movement en pointe. All students in this class must also be enrolled in at least 2 ballet classes.

Prerequisite: Two to three years en pointe/teacher approval

Variations

Ages 13 and up. Intermediate and advanced dancers will learn solo performance pieces, building individual performance quality onto solid ballet technique. Solo pieces will be taught both from classical and contemporary works. Pointe shoes not required.

Contemporary Pointe

Ages 13 and up. Geared to challenge the advanced dancer, contemporary pointe is a fusion of pointe, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, and modern dance. This class is designed to help advanced dancers develop and strengthen expressive movement and performance by discovering an emotional connection between personal experiences, music and point/ballet technique. This class features the music of today’s popular artists. All students in this class must also be enrolled in at least 2 ballet classes (one must be a pointe class).

Prerequisite: Teacher approval needed by Tara.

Coastal Chamber Youth Ballet Company

By audition only. Click here for more info about Coastal Chamber Youth Ballet Company, under the non-profit of Coastal Performing Arts Foundation.