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DRESS CODE

Ballet
Girls: Capezio (132-C) short sleeved leotard in class color (see below), pink footed tights, pink ballet slippers. Hair pulled back and secured in a ballet bun.
 Ballet I   Pink Leotards
 Ballet II   Light Blue Leotards
 Ballet III   Royal Blue Leotards
 Ballet IV and V   any style leotard in the correct class color
 Ballet IV   Burgundy Leotards
 Ballet V   Black Leotards

Boys: Black tights or bicycle shorts, white tee shirts, socks and ballet slippers. If your hair is long it must be pulled back in a pony tail.



Modern
Footless tights and any solid color leotard

Jewelry and watches are not allowed in class.
Dance disciplines
CURRICULUM
The Classical Ballet Program (beginning age 7)

New students of all ages are welcome with or without prior dance experience. Ongoing enrollment is offered for all classes provided space is available. Students are assigned to class levels based on a placement class for new students. Advancement through the program is based on the individual student's level of skill, accomplishment and commitment.

Level I
Weekly time commitment l day (1 hour per week)
See class schedule and dress code.

Level II
Weekly time commitment 2 days (2 hours per week)
See class schedule and dress code.

Level III
Weekly time commitment 3-4 days (6-8 hours per week)
Pointe work is introduced to our students at Level 3
See class schedule and dress code.
Suggested enrichment: Thursday Modern 1 hour and/or
Saturday Pilates for Dancers

Level IV
Weekly time commitment 4-5 days (8-10 hours per week)
See class schedule and dress code.
Suggested enrichment: Saturday Pilates for Dancers

Level V
Weekly time commitment 4/6 days (8-12 hours per week)
See class schedule and dress code.
Suggested enrichment: Saturday Pilates for Dancers
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