Ballet

Ballet is the foundation of all dancing. It provides the grace, poise and technique needed to be proficient in other area of dance and acrobatics. Dancers progress at an individual pace and will work on age appropriate ballet technique. At Chris Collins Dance Studio we offer levels from Pre Ballet to Advance Professional.

Ballet Levels

At Chris Collins Dance Studio, we strive to provide the best dance education. Below you will find the Ballet classes that we offer for students ages 8 through adult. For students younger than 8 years old please visit our CCDS Younger Dancers for more information. During the first few classes the instructor will be observing closely all dancers to ensure everyone is placed in the appropriate level. The Instructor along with the Studio Director will strive to provide the best education while instilling a love for dance. We look forward to seeing you in class!

Ballet A

Dancers from ages 8-11 start to learn the vocabulary of ballet to build a stronger technical base. Dancers work on basic barre technique along with motor skills while still instilling the love of dance.

Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 45 mins
Ages: 8 - 11 yrs old

Ballet B

Dancers from ages 10-12 continue to build upon the foundations set in Ballet A. Dancers progress their skill set in artistry and performance.

Prerequisite: Ballet A or equivalent. Placement will be evaluated by the instructor and the studio director in order to determine proper placement.
Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 45 mins
Ages: 10 - 12 Years old

Ballet C

Dancers from ages 10-13 continue to build upon the foundations set in Ballet A and B. Dancers increase their ballet technique complexity, flexibility, endurance and strength through more advance steps.

Prerequisite: Ballet B or equivalent. Placement will be evaluated by the instructor and the studio director in order to determine proper placement.
Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 45 mins
Ages: 10 - 13 years old

Ballet D

Dancers from ages 13-18 beginning to master ballet technique with a focus on more intricate steps. Dancers increase their quality of movement, technique, performance and artistry.

Prerequisite: Ballet B or equivalent. Placement will be evaluated by the instructor and the studio director in order to determine proper placement.
Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 1 hr.
Ages: 13 - 18 years old

Variations/Pointe

Students are only permitted to start pointe when the ballet teacher is confident they are ready. The studio becomes a stage in Variation class as students learn excerpts from classical ballets. Class is taught to present dancers with the keys for transforming technique into art.

Prerequisite: Students from ages 13 - 18 must be enrolled in Ballet and Pointe. Placement will be evaluated by the Director of ballet in order to determine proper placement.
Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 1 hr.
Ages: 13 - 18 years old

Adult Ballet/Stretch

A GREAT WORKOUT! This class covers multiple levels of ballet. The teacher will work with dancers to meet their experience needs. Beginner through Intermediate are welcome.

Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 1 hr.
Ages: 18 years and older


Attire

*Most listed dance attire is available for purchase at the studio

Girls:
     - Solid black or red leotard
     - Pink tights
     - Pink ballet shoes
     - Hair in a neat bun or ponytail

Boys:
     - Red or black solid tee shirt or tank top
     - Black shorts or black athletic pants
     - Black ballet shoes

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