BALLET

Sunnyvale (408) 616-7777 

Mountain View (650) 254-0777

The classes offered begin with pre-primary ballet for children aged 4  and older, primary for children aged 5 and older, grade 1 ballet ages 7-10 and so on.  The grades of ballet do not follow the same ages as public school grades.  Our office staff can assist in selecting the proper class for a beginning ballet student.  We also offer teen recreational ballet for students who have not taken ballet as younger children and who wish to take ballet without following a syllabus.

Pre Primary Ballet

This 45 minute session is a class for the young dancers from 4-6. The focus is the enjoyment of dance blended with basic dance studio etiquette. Simple movement is taught

to music along with the start of dance vocabulary.

Primary Ballet

This hour length class is designed for students 5-8 years old with minimal or no dance experience. In addition to skills taught at the pre primary level, it gives the opportunity to learn and/or refine beginning ballet body positions and the execution of associated beginning movements and steps.

Ballet I

Students 6-9 years old that are comfortable with ballet class structure and some working ballet vocabulary are suitable for this level. It is aimed at increasing vocabulary and movement capabilities. Gentle stretching and conditioning is encouraged along with carrying out more varied combinations of movement.

Ballet II

Incorporating all of the elements in other offered ballet classes, this class is aimed at for the 7-10 age range. The development of attention to detail in alignment and placement is emphasized with a wider range of movement offered.

Ballet III

Geared for the ages 10 to 14, classes are structured to gain skill in technique and execution of ballet positions, movement and combinations along with increased flexibility, strength and confidence. Varied exercises at the barre, center and across the floor provide appreciation of movement to music.

We also offer teen and adult recreational ballet for students who have not taken ballet as younger children and who wish to take ballet without following a syllabus.