Ballet III: Spring 2020
Ballet III is a continuation of Ballet II. Ballet stories, characters, and composers are studied with ballet movement and strength training.
Assists in the developing of gross motor skill such as running to leap
Builds self-esteem and self-confidence
Reduces stress with an inward focus, stretching and controlled breathing
Age Range/Division Length
6th-8th Grade. Division Length: 2+ years.
Prerequisite
Minimum 3 years of ballet in Academy levels.
Season/Date Range
Spring: January 27 – June 21, 2020
Performances
Ballet Recital June 6th
Performance rehearsal during class time: Nutcracker Ballet & June Recital
Additional performance rehearsal outside of class time: AFB Repertory Theatre Rehearsals: Nutcracker Character Role and/or Waltz of the Flowers.
Attire
Class Leotard (information given on 1st day), pink ballet shoes and tights, tan tap shoes, hair in bun.
Level Recommendations
2 Ballet classes (III and III/IV) with a Pre-Pointe/Pointe 1 class are recommended. 6-8 Semesters of Ballet III are required for advancement into Ballet IV. Therefore, students who take 2 ballet classes per week will spend 2 years in Ballet III versus students that take 1 class per week spending 3+ years.
