Ballet classes in Chatham, Wallaceburg, and Windsor

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PURE Academy offers Ballet and Pointe classes to students age 3 to 19 years old at locations across Southwestern Ontario.

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What is Ballet?

Ballet students at PURE Academy will participate in one of the most historical traditions in dance history. Students participate in a disciplined atmosphere where they will learn Cecchetti Council of America syllabus and ballet fundamentals and terminology while developing strength, endurance, poise and flexibility.

PURE offers accredited ballet exam testing for all students who meet the requirements. Ballet classes are offered at all 4 PURE Academy locations in Chatham, Wallaceburg, Lakeshore, and LaSalle.

PURE also offers Ballet enrichment for those students who would like to take their training a step further.  Enrichment classes are required for those wishing to take exams, but you are welcome to take those classes for extra technique practice, even if not interested in the exam route. Enrichment classes are offered in Lakeshore and Chatham, but open to dancers from all locations.  Enrichment classes are technique only classes, with no performance preparations.

Ballet class levels at PURE

PURE Academy offers ballet classes at the following levels (note that placement in ballet classes typically skill based rather than age based):

  • Little Sprouts and Dancing Daisies (ages 3 to 6.5, all 4 locations)

  • Pre Ballet (ages 5.5 to 7.5, all 4 locations)

  • Primary Ballet levels 1 to 3 (ages 6.5 to 13.5, all 4 locations)

  • Ballet grades 1 to 6 (ages 11.5 to 18)

    • Chatham offers grades 1 to 6

    • Wallaceburg offers grades 1 to 3

    • Lakeshore offers grades 1 to 6

    • LaSalle offers grades 1 and 2

Ballet dress code

Girls must wear a bodysuit (any colour), pink tights, and hair up in a neat bun, and pink ballet shoes.

Alternative attire includes shorts (above the knee, solid colour) and a form fitted shirt (solid colour). Alternative footwear includes black ballet shoes.

All levels require a black bodysuit and black ballet skirt for ballet exam.

Pointe is a classical ballet technique performed in specially designed shoes that allow dancers to rise through the foot and achieve an extended, elevated line. This creates a sense of lightness and fluidity, often giving the impression that the dancer is floating or effortlessly suspended.

Training for pointe requires years of foundational ballet work to develop the strength, control, and alignment necessary for safe and successful execution. Dancers are introduced to pointe only when they have demonstrated the physical readiness and technical maturity to support this advanced form of movement.

Pointe work is a celebrated milestone in a dancer’s journey. It reflects a deep commitment to the art of ballet and opens the door to a more refined level of artistry, expression, and classical repertoire.

Pointe classes are offered at 2 PURE Academy locations in Chatham and Lakeshore.

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What is Pointe?

Pointe class levels at PURE

PURE Academy offers pointe classes at the following levels:

  • Pre-pointe (ages 11.5 to 19, Chatham and Lakeshore)

  • Pointe (ages 11.5 to 19, Chatham and Lakeshore)

Pointe dress code

Students wear the same dress code as ballet with the addition of pointe specific shoes.

  • — Christa Dayman

    This is our first year with PURE. They have been nothing but accommodating to us. I look forward to seeing both my daughters develop and grow with PURE. They love every second they are there. Great directors and great teachers!

  • — Anne Freeman

    My daughter had the best experience dancing competitively on the mini team this past year! She made solid friendships, gained so much confidence and her skills improved more than we ever could have imagined! Her coaches were so wonderful to work with! We can’t wait for next season!

  • — Tutoring Solutions

    We have had a great start to the dance year with PURE! They are so welcoming it is not like any other dance studio in the area we have attended.

  • — Ange Lindsay

    It’s great to know that your dancer looks forward to every minute of dance. She would be there everyday if she could. Thanks to the staff of the PURE Dance Academy for not only teaching dance but cultivating and growing the love of dance.

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How to register for Ballet classes at PURE:

  1. Choose your location.

  2. Find the class you want to take.

  3. Enroll your student - Note we have 10 equal "session charges" as your tuition is broken down into 10 equal payments. Our dance season runs from Mid September to Early June.