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Academy Ballet Program

Our Academy Ballet program is dedicated to educating children and teens with an engaging and innovative classroom curriculum. Classes offer enhanced ballet education by studying classical ballets and their characters, composers and choreography over 3-6 week periods.

Pointe, Tap, Contemporary and other Specialty Classes are available for students who wish to further their dance education.

 

*Pods and private/semi-private lessons now available.

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Beginning Ballet

CLASS DIVISIONS FOR K-3rd GRADE

Whether your ballerina is new to our program or continuing from our Fairytale Ballet division, our beginning ballet classes are the perfect combination of technique and fun with incorporations of classical ballet stories, dances and props.  Annual performances opportunities.

Class selections below /  In-person & virtual class offerings available

 

Benefits

Enhanced gross motor skills, strength & flexibility

Mathematical enforcements through counting & rhythms

Spatial, group and musical awareness

Pre-Ballet

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Our Pre-Ballet classes gently ease out of the Fairytale Ballet Division in the Fall into the Academy Division where Ballet Stories 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.

Details

Division Length: 2 years

Performance opportunities: The Nutcracker Ballet & June Recital

Dress Code: Class leotard, pink tights & pink ballet shoes.  Hair in bun or ponytail.  Details upon enrollment.

Ballet I

2nd & 3rd Grade

Ballet I classes continue learning Ballet Stories in class with an emphasis on character development.  Students learn core ballet movements advancing throughout the year.

Details

Division Length: 2 years

Performance opportunities: Nutcracker Ballet & June Recital

Dress Code: Class leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, tan tap shoes if applicable, and hair in bun.  Details upon enrollment.

Introductory Ballet

4th-5th Grade

This class is designed for new students to ballet who are entering our program. Ballet stories and characters are studied with ballet training while students progress and prepare for entry into Ballet II.

Details

Division Length: 1 year  LAKEVIEW LOCATION ONLY.   VISIT LAKEVIEW WEBSITE HERE

Annual Performance opportunities: The Nutcracker Ballet & June Recital

Dress Code: Class leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, tan tap shoes if applicable, and hair in bun.

Ballet Classes

CLASS DIVISIONS FOR 4th-12th GRADE

Our progressive ballet 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.

Annual performance & AFB Repertory Theater opportunities.

Class selections below /  In-person & virtual class offerings available

 

Benefits

Core strength & flexibility

Mindfulness to body and breathing

Artistic growth & development

 

*Ballet 2 and up Classes offered at our LAKEVIEW LOCATION Currently

VIEW LAKEVIEW SCHEDULE HERE

 

 

Ballet II-V

Levels

Ballet II: 4th-6th Grade

Ballet III:  6th-8th Grade

Ballet IV:  8th & up

Ballet V: 10th & up

Details

Division length: 2+ years

Annual Performance opportunities: The Nutcracker Ballet & June Recital  / Repertory Theater details below

Level Recommendations: Two classes per week is highly recommended with Pre-Pointe or Pointe as the second class.

Repertory Theater: All students have an opportunity to join and participate in our student dance company.

Dress Code: Class leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, tan tap shoes if applicable, and hair in bun.  Details upon enrollment.

Specialty Classes

All Specialty Classes offered at our Lakeview location.

 VISIT LAKEVIEW WEBSITE HERE

Pre-Pointe

4th Grade & up

This class focuses on strengthening the feet, ankles, core and turn-out muscles. An essential class for a solid foundation, but particularly for continuing Pointe education and on to Ballet III class

*Held at our Lakeview studio

Details

Division length: 2 or 3 years

Performance rehearsal during class time: None

Dress Code: Solid color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and bun.

Level Recommendations: Students who are recommended for Pointe I in the Fall are encouraged to continue Pre-Pointe during Summertime.

 

Contemporary

7 years & up

Contemporary class blends the dance styles of ballet, jazz and modern to evoke emotional movement and create a fluidness with music.

*Held at our Lakeview studio

Details

Division length: 1+ years

Annual Performance opportunities: The Nutcracker Ballet & June Recital

Dress Code: Solid color leotard, tights/leggings or jazz shorts and barefoot.

*This class is currently available at our Lakeview location

Beginning Pointe

6th Grade & up

Pointe I trains the dancer to perform basic ballet techniques on pointe. This class is intended for the serious dancer who is taking 2 additional ballet classes per week which insures the student is physically prepared. Recommended for Ballet III or IV.

*Held at our Lakeview studio

Details

Division length: 1-3 years

Prerequisite: Pre-Pointe or teacher approval.

Performance rehearsal during class time: June Recital

Dress Code: Solid color leotard, pink tights, pink pointe shoes, and bun.

Level Recommendations: Students not physically prepared for Pointe will find it painful and frustrating. For a successful class, it is important to wait until the body is ready.

Continuing Pointe

8th Grade & up

Pointe II is recommended for Ballet IV or V continued training.

*Held at our Lakeview studio

Details

Division length: 1+ years

Prerequisite: Pointe I or teacher approval.

Performance rehearsal during class time: June Recital

Dress Code: Solid color leotard, pink tights, pink pointe shoes, and bun.

 

Ballet Technique

6th Grade & up

This is a technique only class serving as a second class for students currently enrolled in either Ballet III, IV, or V.

*Held at our Lakeview studio

Details

Division length: 1+ years.

Dress Code: Class leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes.  Hair in bun.

*This class is currently available at our Lakeview location

Repertory Theater

AFB Repertory Theater

All Academy Levels

AFB Repertory Theater is A Fairytale Ballet’s Academy student dance company. Company experience is gleaned outside of weekly class time through weekend rehearsals and Summer intensives.

*Rehearsals at the Lakeview location for show preparation.  If your child is interested in AFBRT, please inquire with the studio for additional details.

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.

 

Nutcracker Rehearsals

Rehearsals occur over 6 to 8 weeks on Fall weekends at the Lakeview studio. Students will learn how to use movement to tell a story, perform choreography considerably longer than June Recital choreography, and work with dancers from other levels and locations. Rehearsal blocks are usually 3-4 hours, but most dancers will only need to attend 1-2 hours. Before the first rehearsal, all students will be notified of their specific rehearsal days and times.

Prerequisite: Ballet I & up

Dress Code: Solid color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and bun

Nutcracker Roles: Characters: Ballet I-V,  Waltz of The Flowers: Ballet II-IV,  Waltz of The Snowflakes: Ballet III-V,  Sugar Plum Fairy Core: Ballet V

 

 

Recital Rehearsals

Rehearsals occur over 6 to 8 weeks on Spring weekends at the Lakeview studio to prepare for the June Recital. Students will prepare character roles and additional group pieces. Before the first rehearsal, all students will be notified of their specific rehearsal days and times.

Prerequisite: Ballet III & up

Dress Code: Solid color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and bun.

Recital Roles: Ballet III & up: Roles vary by Ballet performed/ details given during school year.