Our Classes
LEVEL 1 :
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Ballet A & B / Combo classes (Primary Foundation)
1 - 2 classes weekly
Focus:
Spatial awareness
Musicality
Basic coordination
Intro to turnout (natural, not forced)
Concepts:
Parallel vs turned out
Arms (port de bras storytelling style)
Skipping, galloping, jumping
Structure:
Follow-along movement
Imagery-based teaching (animals, seasons, characters)
LEVEL 2 - 3
Ballet II & III
Ages 7-9
2-3 classes weekly
Focus:
Focuses almost exclusively on coordination, stretching, and basic directional awareness.
No complex jumping or pointe work is introduced.
Barre:
Demi plié
Tendus (front/side)
Degagé intro
Center:
Port de bras
Small jumps (sautés)
Intermediate
Ages 9-11
3-4 classes weekly
Focus:
Strength + coordination
Clean technique habits
Clarity in execution
Barre:
Grand Pliés
Tendus & dégagés (all directions)
Rond de jambe
Fondu
Frappé (intro)
Center:
Adagio lines
Waltz turns
Petit allegro
Pre-Pointe (around 10–11)
Theraband work
Foot articulation
Alignment
LEVEL 4
Apprentice (Classes/Week 4-5) Ages 12-14
Focus:
Strength + artistry balance
Full épaulement usage
Musical phrasing
Barre:
Grand plié w/ port de bras
Fondu développé
Frappé w/ petite battement
High Adagio extension
Center:
Pirouettes (double+)
Adagio control
Petit & grand allegro
LEVEL 5 : (Apprentice)
Pointe (By Placement)
Focus:
Strength
Proper alignment
Slow, controlled rises
Variations / Repertoire
Classical excerpts
Performance quality
*Recommended reading: Technical Manual and
Dictionary of Classical Ballet by Gail Grant*
Advanced
by placement
6+ classes weekly
**Cross Training Recommended**
Focus:
Artistry + technique integration
Professional stamina
Refinement of style
Center:
Multiple pirouettes
Grand allegro
Advanced batterie
Repertoire / Company Class
Bishop Street Ballet
integration pipeline
Performance season prep
Pas de Deux (optional track)
Lifts
Supported turns
Partner awareness
Pointe (Advanced)
3-5x a week
Multiple turns
Variations
Partnering prep
LEVEL 6 : Company
Combinations increase in both complexity and length to improve memory retention and stamina. Students must consistently execute multiple pirouettes, advanced adagio, and grand allegro with technical proficiency to allow focus to shift to artistic development. Pointe work advances to require intricate foot articulation, challenging balances, and consecutive turns preparing the dancer for full variations and performance repertoire. This level involves complex choreography, and a greater degree of artistry and commitment. Company students must take a minimum of 6 ballet technique classes weekl
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