Class & Program Descriptions
Ballet Company
Discipline: Dance, Specialty Program
Class Type: Intensive
The Petite Elite and Elite Ballet Company trains exclusively in RAD ballet two nights a week. By focusing on turnout, core strength, fl exibility and foot strength, students gain a strong foundation in this classical form of dance. Technique is a main focus; however, choreography will be emphasized in preparation for both the Christmas and year-end shows. Some prior ballet experience is needed and special permission is required.
Class Title: Petite Elite Ballet Company
Student Age: Ages 6 to 7
Petite Elite Ballet Company is for students who would like their focus to be on Ballet. These students are taught ballet stretches, hip opening, flexibility, point and foot care, poise, grace and above all, technique. Students will receive invitations to this program, or may be granted entry with special permission. This may mean the instructors want to see the dancer in a classroom setting to determine focus and work ethic. Students will have several performance opportunities including the Christmas Nutcracker Ballet, and two dances in the year end recital. They will be learning either Grade 1 or Grade 2 RAD syllabus, depending on the general skill level of the group as a whole.
Class Title: Elite Ballet Company
Student Age: Ages 8 to 9
Elite Ballet Company is for students who would like their focus to be on Ballet, and who are 8 or 9 years of age, or have graduated from the Petite Elite Program. These students are now pushed in ballet stretches, hip opening, flexibility, point and foot care, poise, grace and above all, technique. Students will receive invitations to this program, or may be granted entry with special permission. Students in Petite Elite will be allowed entry into Elite, or will be required to repeat another year of Petite Elite, depending on the skills acquired the previous year. Students will have several performance opportunities including the Christmas Nutcracker Ballet, and two dances in the year end recital. They will be learning either Grade 2 or Grade 3 RAD syllabus, depending on the general skill level of the group as a whole.