Quality Ballet Training — ALBA Ballet Academy

BALLET CLASSES

Please Note: Age will not determine the level of the student; accomplishment and understanding of the syllabus will promote the student to the next level. For more information regarding placement level, classes, and schedule, please contact us.

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Dance with Me

Ages 18 months to 2 years

This is the perfect class for your little princess or prince. This class is designed as an introduction to dance and will explore movement through music, fun exercises, stimulate students' imagination and promote creativity. They will dance with Mom, Dad or their Nanny, it will built self confidence. It will also give them an understanding of the classroom community, improve social skills and develop fine motor skills all while having fun. 30 minutes class

Children’s Ballet + Tap

Ages 4-5

Dancers will enjoy this interactive class that includes an introduction to proper warm-ups and stretches for the body, basic ballet barre, vocabulary and technique. The Tap portion of the class will concentrate on building balance and musicality through the use of rhythm exercises and tap movement and vocabulary. Across-the-floor progressions and mini combinations help students to learn movement retention, and confidence in performance. 40 minutes class

Beginner Ballet

Ages 5-7

At this level, the student will truly begin their work at the barre and at center. The structure of the class will provide a fun body conditioning and explanation of how to work muscles properly to avoid future injuries. Students work in musicality.

Open Class

Ages 8+

Designed for the student who may wish to improve their ballet technique while still attending their regular dance school.

Advanced Beginner

Ages 8-10

At this level there is a continuation of the work at the barre and center, introduction to the classical repertoire and body conditioning. Students are introduced to classes of Body Conditioning, Character, Jazz and Contemporary.

Intermediate I & II

Ages 10-14

At this level there is more acceleration in the syllabus. Intermediate I is for Pre-Pointe work and Intermediate II is for those students that are on pointe in addition to Classical Repertoire, Jazz, Contemporary, Yoga, Character and Body Conditioning.

Advanced & Pre-Professional

Ages 14+

The training at this level is accelerated and the students will be able to take a full class on pointe, and the repertoire is combined with dance history. Partnering classes are introduced and they will continue training in Jazz, Character, Flamenco, Contemporary, Yoga as well as Body Conditioning.

Strength for Boys

Ages 14+

This class is specific to develop body strength, flexibility, coordination and jumps in any level of training. Depending upon interest, this class time can be costume designed to accommodate individual coaching.

Adult Ballet

Ages 18+

Open class to all levels. An intermediate class designed to guide you through the process of learning ballet. Experience classical ballet through physical and mental challenge through gaining strength, flexibility, and posture awareness.

Buy 8 classes for $120. The card will expire after 3 months. Drop in for a single class for $18. Tuesday mornings 9:30 AM - 10:45 PM and Wednesday evenings 6:00 PM -7:15 PM.

Power + Flexibility

Ages 10+

This class is designed to build the dancer’s strength, power, and balance through a variety of exercises including resistance band and plyometric style training. These exercises are designed with the dancer’s safety as a top priority. Over time, the dancer should expect to gain an overall improvement in their jumps, leaps and turns, as well as the endurance needed to perform at a high level.

Ballet for Figure Skaters