Academy
Our Academy program is dedicated to educating children and teenagers with an engaging and innovative classroom curriculum.
LEVELS
Pre-Ballet, Apprentice & Repertory
Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Broadway
PERFORMANCE OPTIONS
Nutcracker Ballet (Dec)
Featured Ballet Recital (June)
A Fairytale Ballet Repertory Theater offering enhanced performance opportunities

Pre-Ballet
K & 1st +Tap option
A perfect combination of technique and fun. Our entry level Academy class transitions from the Fairytale Ballet into the Academy Division with ballet barre and classical Ballet Stories that are studied over 2-3 weeks with props and costume pieces. Students begin to focus on body placement and group awareness while continuing to learn steps in an engaging environment.
Benefits
Enhanced gross motor skills, strength & flexibility
Mathematical enforcements through counting & rhythms
Spatial, group and musical awareness

Apprentice
2nd-6th +Tap/Jazz option
Apprentice classes create a well-rounded ballerina with the incorporation of all aspects of a ballet. Students learn core ballet movements advancing throughout the year while learning how the ballet stories, characters, and composers combine to create a Ballet.
Apprentice Elite classes include Tap/Jazz + Showcase dances in the Nutcracker & Recital
Benefits
Core strength & flexibility
Mindfulness to body and breathing
Artistic growth & development
*Additional Apprentice & up Classes offered at our LAKEVIEW LOCATION Currently

Specialty Classes
All Specialty Classes offered at our Lakeview location and include Pointe, Contemporary & Broadway.

Repertory Theater
All Academy Levels I No Auditions Required
AFB Repertory Theater is A Fairytale Ballet’s Academy student dance company providing opportunity for performance, teamwork and self-expression. Company experience is gleaned outside of weekly class time through weekend rehearsals and Summer intensives.
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AFB Repertory Theater divisions
Prima Ballerina Members: Participate in Nutcracker and June Recital Rehearsals and at least 1 Summer Intensive.
Principal Members: Participate in 2 of the above.
Corps de Ballet Members: Participate in 1 of the above.
