Ballet Program

Cecchetti Method (New Beginning–Diploma)

Our ballet program follows the Cecchetti Method, developed by Maestro Enrico Cecchetti and recognized worldwide. Laurie Papovich has achieved the highest level in this method.

Students must demonstrate proficiency in technique, theory, and terminology to pass exams and advance to the next grade.

Pointe

Pointe work is introduced at Grade II and above.

  • Students must be at least 10 years old

  • Must have passed a Grade I exam

  • A teacher must assist with the first pointe shoe fitting

  • Pointe shoes will be held by the teacher until the student is ready to use them safely outside of class

Non-Syllabus Ballet

This class focuses on learning new combinations each week to improve choreography retention and adaptability. While rooted in the Cecchetti Method, it also incorporates other ballet styles to broaden a dancer’s training.
Previous ballet experience is required.
This is a non-performance class.

Leaps & Turns

A technique-based class focused on jumps and turns using both ballet and jazz progressions. Designed to improve strength, height, power, and control.
Recommended for dancers looking to advance more quickly.
This is a non-performance class.

Ballet Dress Code

Females:

  • Hair in a secure bun (bobby pins + hair net)

  • Solid color leotard (black preferred)

  • Pink tights

  • Pink ballet slippers (Bloch, Capezio, or Revolution)

Males:

  • Black tights

  • White t-shirt

  • Dance belt

  • Thin white socks

  • Black ballet slippers

Class Levels (Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop)

Students are expected to remain in each level for approximately 2 years or until skills are mastered. Attendance plays an important role in advancement.

Levels:

  • New Beginning (Ages 9+ with no experience)

  • Primary (1–5 years)

  • Secondary (3–7 years)

  • Intermediate (5–10 years)

  • Advanced (7+ years)

Tap: New Beginning–Advanced

Tap classes follow the Al Gilbert Method along with additional styles. Training focuses on rhythm, musicality, technique, and improvisation, progressing in difficulty at each level.

Dress Code

Females:

  • Hair in ponytail or French braid

  • Solid color leotard

  • Tan tights (no nylons)

  • Black tap shoes (Bloch, Capezio, or Revolution by Grade IV)

Males:

  • Comfortable clothing

  • Black tap shoes

Hip Hop: New Beginning–Advanced

Hip Hop classes explore movement through a variety of beats and styles including breaking, locking, and popping, while building coordination and performance skills.
All hip hop classes are performance classes.

Dress Code

Females:

  • Hair in ponytail

  • Leotard and tights OR shirt with baggy pants

  • Fitted top/leotard required under loose shirt

  • Knee pads

  • Indoor-only tennis shoes

Males:

  • Comfortable clothing

  • Knee pads

  • Indoor-only tennis shoes

Jazz: New Beginning–Advanced

Jazz classes focus on technique, flexibility, and strength, progressing into more advanced choreography. Styles include traditional, funk, and hip hop.

  • Ballet is highly recommended for all jazz students

  • Ballet is required for Intermediate & Advanced levels

Dress Code

Females:

  • Hair in ponytail or French braid

  • Solid color leotard

  • Tan or black tights (no nylons)

  • Black slip-on jazz shoes (Bloch, Capezio, or Revolution)

Males:

  • Jazz pants

  • T-shirt or tank top

  • Dance belt

  • Black jazz shoes

Ethnic Dance Programs

Hawaiian

Authentic Hawaiian dance using traditional props such as poi balls, bamboo sticks, and ipu.
Performance class.

Dress Code:

  • Hair in ponytail or French braid

  • Solid color leotard

  • Pink or tan tights

  • Ballet slippers or jazz shoes

Polish Folk Dance

Focuses on traditional character dance and cultural movement.
Performance class.

Dress Code:

  • Hair in ponytail or French braid

  • Solid color leotard

  • Tights

  • Ballet slippers

  • Long skirt

 
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