Okatie Youth Ballet Classes:

• Leap N Learn classes for ages 3-7
• Pre ballet for ages 2-3
• Ballet for ages 8-9
• Pre- Pointe and Pointe for ages 10&up

Class Descriptions:

Pre – Ballet:
Introduces young dancers to ballet and dance technique using props, dress up, musical instruments, and creative movement games. Curriculum involves proper body alignment, foot articulation, flexibility, basic locomotor skills, music and pre primary ballet technique *students must be potty trained.

Textbook provided: Beginning Ballet Coloring book: I Love Ballet
 

Leap N Learn for ages 3-7 Ballet I,II:
A class for the young dancer that infuses ballet basics with a creative dance approach. Dancers are introduced to the barre and center work. Curriculum involves proper body alignment, foot articulation, flexibility, musicality, and primary ballet technique.

Textbook provided: Beginning Ballet and Ballet Coloring book: Ballet Class or Famous Ballets
 

Ballet for ages 8-9 Ballet III and IV:
A class for dancers that increases the focus of ballet with Vagonova technique at the barre and center emphasizing alignment, the elements of dance, muscle development, creative expression, teamwork, musicality, flexibility and technique.

Textbook provided: Ballet and Dance Coloring book: Stained Glass Ballet
 

Pre- Pointe and Pointe ages 10 & up:
A class for the older dancer utilizing the Vagonova technique. Curriculum involves advanced barre, alignment, advanced ballet technique, flexibility, teamwork, musicality, and an introduction to dance composition. Dancers from this class audition for trio, duet, and solo roles in our performances.

Textbook provided: Ballet. *Pointe shoes must be approved by the instructor

 

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