Class notes

• Junior Ballet 1 introduces a structured ballet class implementing the study of classical ballet vocabulary. Instruction involves focus on correct body alignment, along with development of attention span, discipline and the beginning of musical concepts. Although the teachers encourage the students to be focused during class, they do so in a fun and positive way.

Class requirements

• Requirements for Junior Ballet 1
  Students ages 6-8
  Includes students moving out of our Pre-Dance Division, but no previous experience necessary.
  2 classes per week recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment in Junior Modern 1/2 and Junior Jazz 1/2 recommended.
  Uniform:
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch light pink alignment belt. Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black ballet shoes, black tights, white shirt tucked in. Hair must be neat.

Class notes

• Junior Ballet 1 introduces a structured ballet class implementing the study of classical ballet vocabulary. Instruction involves focus on correct body alignment, along with development of attention span, discipline and the beginning of musical concepts. Although the teachers encourage the students to be focused during class, they do so in a fun and positive way.

Class requirements

• Students ages 6-8
  Includes students moving out of our Pre-Dance Division, but no previous experience necessary.
  2 classes per week recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment in Junior Modern 1/2 and Junior Jazz 1/2 recommended.
  Uniform:
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch light pink alignment belt. Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black ballet shoes, black tights, white shirt tucked in. Hair must be neat.

Class notes

• Students will be introduced to jazz movement in a wholesome and nurturing environment, learning classical jazz technique based on the work of Luigi and Giordano. The class will focus on learning foundational jazz movement, employing correct technique, alignment, and exploring musicality.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  
  Girls: Solid color leotard worn over black or pink tights. Black leggings, shorts, or jazz pants optional. Hair away from the face. Black jazz shoes.
  
  Boys: Solid color shirt with black pants, tights, or shorts. Hair away from the face. Black jazz shoes.
  
  At least 6 years old.
  Concurrent enrollment required in: Junior Ballet 1 or 2.
  Concurrent enrollment recommended in: Junior Modern 1/2

Class notes

• Basic concepts of modern dance movement will be introduced, including but not limited to: pointing vs. flexing; turn-in vs. turn-out; straight and curved lines; and high and low movement through space. The class format will start with a warm-up that stresses technique, freedom of movement, and full expression, then progressing to adagio, and ending with movement across the floor. Dancers are introduced to the different schools of modern dance and work on technique while exploring musicality.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Girls: Solid color leotard worn over black or pink tights. Black shorts or black leggings optional; no jazz pants. Hair away from the face. Bare feet.
  Boys: Solid color shirt and black pants, tights or shorts. Hair away from the face. Bare feet.
  
  At least 6 years old.
  Concurrent enrollment required in: Junior Ballet 1 or 2.
  Concurrent enrollment recommended in: Junior Jazz 1/2; conditioning classes.

Class notes

• Junior Ballet 2 gives a structured ballet class, continuing the study of classical ballet vocabulary. Instruction involves strong concentration on correct body alignment, along with development of attention span, discipline and the beginning of musical concepts. Although the teachers encourage the students to be focused during class, they do so in a fun and positive way.

Class requirements

• Students moving up from Junior Ballet 1.
  Minimum 1 year of study in classical ballet.
  2 classes per week strongly recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment recommended in Junior Modern 1/2 and Junior Jazz 1/2.
  Uniform:
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch light purple alignment belt. Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black ballet shoes, black tights, white shirt tucked in. Hair must be neat.

Class notes

• Junior Ballet 2 gives a structured ballet class, continuing the study of classical ballet vocabulary. Instruction involves strong concentration on correct body alignment, along with development of attention span, discipline and the beginning of musical concepts. Although the teachers encourage the students to be focused during class, they do so in a fun and positive way.

Class requirements

• Students moving up from Junior Ballet 1.
  Minimum 1 year of study in classical ballet.
  2 classes per week strongly recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment recommended in Junior Modern 1/2 and Junior Jazz 1/2.
  Uniform:
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch light purple alignment belt. Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black ballet shoes, black tights, white shirt tucked in. Hair must be neat.

Class notes

• Junior Ballet 3 Students will continue training in the fundamental concepts of ballet technique, vocabulary, and studio etiquette. This level builds on the development of technical skills, coordination, discipline, and musicality. Students will be introduced to more complex combinations and rhythms of movement, and teachers will encourage their students’ ability to retain material and corrections from class to class.

Class requirements

• Students moving up from Junior Ballet 2.
  Minimum of 2 years of study in classical ballet.
  2 ballet classes per week required; 3 classes per week recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment is recommended in: Junior Modern 3/4, Junior Jazz 3/4, and Pre-Pointe classes.
  Uniform:
  Girls: Pink ballet shoes, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch Light Blue alignment belt. Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black ballet shoes, black tights, white shirt tucked in. Hair must be neat.

Class notes

• Junior Ballet 3 Students will continue training in the fundamental concepts of ballet technique, vocabulary, and studio etiquette. This level builds on the development of technical skills, coordination, discipline, and musicality. Students will be introduced to more complex combinations and rhythms of movement, and teachers will encourage their students’ ability to retain material and corrections from class to class.

Class requirements

• Students moving up from Junior Ballet 2.
  Minimum of 2 years of study in classical ballet.
  2 ballet classes per week required; 3 classes per week recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment is recommended in: Junior Modern 3/4, Junior Jazz 3/4, and Pre-Pointe classes.
  Uniform:
  Girls: Pink ballet shoes, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch Light Blue alignment belt. Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black ballet shoes, black tights, white shirt tucked in. Hair must be neat.

Class notes

• Building on the material covered in Senior Jazz 1 and/or our Junior division, this class sharpens dancers’ focus on proper body mechanics and technique while exploring the intricacies of more complex melodic and rhythmic musical elements.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  
  Girls: Solid color leotard worn over black or pink tights. Black leggings, shorts, or jazz pants optional. Hair away from the face. Black jazz shoes.
  
  Boys: Solid color shirt with black pants, tights, or shorts. Hair away from the face. Black jazz shoes.
  
  Requirements
  
  At least 12 years old.
  Concurrent enrollment strongly recommended in: Junior Ballet 6 or Senior Ballet 2 or 3.
  Concurrent enrollment recommended in: Junior Modern 6 or Senior Modern2/3. conditioning classes.

Class notes

• Continuing to build upon the foundation laid in Junior Modern 1/2, students will address more intricate technical and musical aspects of modern dance.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Girls: Solid color leotard worn over black or pink tights. Black shorts or black leggings optional; no jazz pants. Hair away from the face. Bare feet.
  Boys: Solid color shirt and black pants, tights or shorts. Hair away from the face. Bare feet.
  
  At least 8 years old.
  Students moving up from Junior Modern 1/2.
  Concurrent enrollment required in: Junior Ballet 3 or 4.
  Concurrent enrollment recommended in: Junior Jazz 3/4; conditioning.

Class notes

• Junior Ballet 2/3 gives a structured ballet class, continuing the study of classical ballet vocabulary. Instruction involves strong concentration on correct body alignment, along with development of attention span, discipline and the beginning of musical concepts. Although the teachers encourage the students to be focused during class, they do so in a fun and positive way.

Class requirements

• Uniform:
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch light purple alignment belt. Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black ballet shoes, black tights, white shirt tucked in. Hair must be neat.

Class notes

• A richly informative strengthening technique for all who study classical ballet. Developed by Marie Wahlton Mahon (ARAD RAD RTS), whose nearly four decades as an instructor have fueled her wish to see students training in a healthy and intelligent way. The program aims to boost students’ “use of muscle memory to improve [their] understanding of core stability, weight placement, and alignment.” For centuries, students of ballet have often found it challenging to ensure that the correct muscles are firing and initiating healthy alignment, so PBT’s use of stability tools like fit balls “giv[e] the students a proprioception for their posture and weight placement whilst feeling each correct muscle group”. Similar to Pilates and GYROTONIC in some respects, this technique provides a sharper focus on strength and muscle memory as it pertains specifically to ballet training.

Class requirements

• Required materials:
  - yoga mat
  - medium weight resistance band 6" wide by 9' long
  
  Uniform
  
  Yoga, fitness, or dance clothes and bare feet or socks. Hair away from the face.

Class notes

• This class is for the serious dancer with the goal of going en pointe. Students will be introduced to core, leg and foot strengthening exercises, and will work on overall balance and control. Geared toward female students working toward pointework, but male students are encouraged to enroll in Pre-Pointe as an additional conditioning class.

Class requirements

• By instructor approval only.
  Junior Ballet 3 or higher.
  2 ballet classes per week required
  
  Required materials:
  - small massage ball (e.g. golf ball, Foot Rubz ball)
  - medium massage ball (e.g. racquet ball, Pinky high bounce ball, tennis ball)
  - light-medium weight resistance band (e.g. TheraBand red), 6" wide by at least 6' long (9' recommended)
  - yoga mat
  
  Additional recommended:
  - stretch band (e.g. Gaynor Minden stretch band)
  - trigger point tool (e.g. Tola point, Knobble)
  - large massage ball (e.g. lacrosse ball)

Class notes

• Students in Junior Ballet 4 will study a more advanced level ballet vocabulary, focusing on the development of the legs and feet with the introduction of pre-pointe work. They will continue to work on more complex combinations and rhythms of movement and the teachers will encourage their ability to retain material and corrections from class to class.

Class requirements

• By instructor permission only.
  Students moving up from Junior Ballet 3.
  Minimum of 3 years of study in classical ballet.
  2 ballet classes per week required; 3 classes per week strongly recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment is recommended in: Junior Modern 3/4, Junior Jazz 3/4.
  Concurrent enrollment is strongly recommended in: Pre-Pointe.
  Uniform:
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch alignment belt in sea foam green. Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black tights, black ballet shoes, white shirt tucked in.

Class notes

• Students in Junior Ballet 4 will study a more advanced level ballet vocabulary, focusing on the development of the legs and feet with the introduction of pre-pointe work. They will continue to work on more complex combinations and rhythms of movement and the teachers will encourage their ability to retain material and corrections from class to class.

Class requirements

• By instructor permission only.
  Students moving up from Junior Ballet 3.
  Minimum of 3 years of study in classical ballet.
  2 ballet classes per week required; 3 classes per week strongly recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment is recommended in: Junior Modern 3/4, Junior Jazz 3/4.
  Concurrent enrollment is strongly recommended in: Pre-Pointe.
  Uniform:
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch alignment belt in sea foam green. Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black tights, black ballet shoes, white shirt tucked in.

Class notes

• Students in this level will further their understanding of the Junior Division ballet vocabulary, building on the development of the legs and feet with introductory pre-pointe work. They will continue to work on more complex combinations and rhythms of movement in preparation for a Pre-Professional track in the Senior program. The teachers will continue to encourage their ability to retain material and corrections from class to class.

Class requirements

• By instructor permission only.
  Students moving up from Junior Ballet 4.
  Minimum of 4 years of study in classical ballet.
  2 ballet classes per week required; 3 classes per week strongly recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment is recommended in: Junior Modern 5; Junior Jazz 5.
  Concurrent enrollment is strongly recommended in: Pre-Pointe; conditioning classes.
  Uniform:
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch alignment belt in YELLOW. Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black tights, black ballet shoes, white t-shirt tucked in.

Class notes

• Students in this level will further their understanding of the Junior Division ballet vocabulary, building on the development of the legs and feet with introductory pre-pointe work. They will continue to work on more complex combinations and rhythms of movement in preparation for a Pre-Professional track in the Senior program. The teachers will continue to encourage their ability to retain material and corrections from class to class.

Class requirements

• By instructor permission only.
  Students moving up from Junior Ballet 4.
  Minimum of 4 years of study in classical ballet.
  2 ballet classes per week required; 3 classes per week strongly recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment is recommended in: Junior Modern 5; Junior Jazz 5.
  Concurrent enrollment is strongly recommended in: Pre-Pointe; conditioning classes.
  Uniform:
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch alignment belt in YELLOW. Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black tights, black ballet shoes, white t-shirt tucked in.

Class notes

• Students will continue learning jazz technique, building upon the foundation laid in Junior Jazz 1/2. Emphasis will be placed on correct technique and the unique musicality of jazz dance, and students will be given opportunities to learn repertoire and movement from musical theatre as well as classical and contemporary jazz.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Girls: Solid color leotard worn over black or pink tights. Black leggings, shorts, or jazz pants optional. Hair away from the face. Black jazz shoes.
  Boys: Solid color shirt with black pants, tights, or shorts. Hair away from the face. Black jazz shoes.
  
  At least 9 years old.
  Concurrent enrollment required in: Junior Ballet 3 or 4.
  Concurrent enrollment highly recommended in: Junior Modern 3/4, conditioning classes.

Class requirements

• Dancers must register for a ballet class in order to register for modern.

Class notes

• This class is for the serious dancer who has been assessed to be ready to go en pointe. Students will continue core and feet strengthening exercises as well as work on overall balance and control. Based on class readiness and maturity, the students will get their first pair of pointe shoes during the year and learn how to sew and care for their pointe shoes and feet. When ready, they will learn beginning pointe exercises at the barre.

Class requirements

• Required materials:
  - small massage ball (e.g. golf ball, Foot Rubz ball)
  - medium massage ball (e.g. racquet ball, Pinky high bounce ball, tennis ball)
  - light-medium weight resistance band (e.g. TheraBand red), 6" wide by at least 6' long (9' recommended)
  - yoga mat
  
  Additional recommended:
  - stretch band (e.g. Gaynor Minden stretch band)
  - trigger point tool (e.g. Tola point, Knobble)
  - large massage ball (e.g. lacrosse ball)
• By instructor approval only.
  Junior Ballet 4 or higher.
  2 ballet classes per week required.
  Uniform
  Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and alignment belt or ballet skirts may be worn. Hair in a neat ballet bun.

Class notes

• Beginning level pointe work is progressed through this class. Dancers will learn variations and choreography from renowned ballets.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Black leotard, pink tights, pink pointe shoes with elastic and ribbon sewn on. White classical practice tutu for center work. Hair in a neat ballet bun.
  Theraband required.
  
  By instructor approval only.
  Senior Ballet 2 or higher.

Class notes

• Beginning level pointe work is progressed through this class.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Black leotard, pink tights, pink pointe shoes with elastic and ribbon sewn on. White classical practice tutu for center work. Hair in a neat ballet bun.
  Theraband required.
  
  
  By instructor approval only.
  Senior Ballet 2 or higher.
  3 ballet classes per week required.

Class notes

• For dancers enrolled in our Junior 6 or Senior Ballet 2 classes who are looking to attend a 3rd class.

Class requirements

• Additional class option for Senior 2 and Junior 6 dancers. Dancers must also enroll in all required Senior 2 and Junior 6 classes.

Class notes

• Students in this level will continue building upon the vocabulary learned in the Junior Division or Senior Ballet 1, and will develop their technique focusing on the development of the legs and feet with the introduction of pre-pointe and pointe work. Teachers will refine the execution of steps while encouraging the development of more mature musicality, quality of movement and artistry than in Junior Division classes.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch dark purple alignment belt. Hair in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black tights, black ballet shoes, white shirt tucked in. Hair away from the face.
  
  
  Dancers moving up from the Junior Division or Senior Ballet 1.
  Minimum of 2 years of study in classical ballet.
  2 ballet classes per week strongly recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment is recommended in: Senior Modern 2; Intermediate Jazz 2/3; conditioning classes; and a Pointe class ( Pointe-Prep, Pointe 1, Pointe 2).

Class notes

• Pilates classes are open to the general public, no experience required. Through low impact exercise with emphasis on proper form, each workout provides the information and guidance to master the skills of coordination, strength, endurance, balance, and integration, and the opportunity to try new challenges every time. Pilates is useful for any age or occupation, and this class allows participants to connect with and strengthen their own bodily knowledge and to cultivate healthy, happy, and whole selves. Classes are taught by certified Pilates instructors.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Yoga, fitness, or dance clothes and bare feet or socks. Hair away from the face. A yoga mat is required.

Class notes

• A richly informative strengthening technique for all who study classical ballet. Developed by Marie Wahlton Mahon (ARAD RAD RTS), whose nearly four decades as an instructor have fueled her wish to see students training in a healthy and intelligent way. The program aims to boost students’ “use of muscle memory to improve [their] understanding of core stability, weight placement, and alignment.” For centuries, students of ballet have often found it challenging to ensure that the correct muscles are firing and initiating healthy alignment, so PBT’s use of stability tools like fit balls “giv[e] the students a proprioception for their posture and weight placement whilst feeling each correct muscle group”. Similar to Pilates and GYROTONIC in some respects, this technique provides a sharper focus on strength and muscle memory as it pertains specifically to ballet training.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Yoga, fitness, or dance clothes and bare feet or socks. Hair away from the face. A yoga mat and medium weight theraband 6" x 9' required.

Class notes

• Dancers continue to expand their depth and breadth of modern dance knowledge introduced in Senior Modern 1 and 2.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Girls: Solid color leotard worn over black or pink tights. Black shorts or black leggings optional; no jazz pants. Hair away from the face. Bare feet.
  Boys: Solid color shirt and black pants, tights or shorts. Hair away from the face. Bare feet.
  Instructor permission.
  Concurrent enrollment strongly recommended in: Senior Ballet 3 or higher; Senior Jazz 2/3 or higher; conditioning classes.

Class notes

• Third class option for Students in Senior Ballet 4. Class taken en pointe.
• Studio 3: 4:45-5:45pm
  Studio 1: 5:45-6:15pm

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch teal alignment belt. Hair in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black tights, black ballet shoes, white shirt tucked in. Hair away from the face.
  
  Minimum of 5 years training or director’s approval.
  2 ballet classes per week required; 3 classes per week strongly recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment is recommended in: Senior Modern 3/Advanced Modern; Senior Jazz 2/3 or Advanced Jazz; conditioning classes; and a Pointe class (Pointe-Prep, Pointe 3 or 4).

Class notes

• Students in this level will continue building upon earlier vocabulary and will develop their technique focusing on the development of the legs and feet with the introduction of pre-pointe and pointe work. Classes will increase in complexity and emphasize the development of line, movement quality, musicality and artistry.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch royal blue alignment belt. Hair in a neat ballet bun.
  
  Boys: Black tights, black ballet shoes, white shirt tucked in. Hair away from the face.
  
  By instructor permission only.
  Minimum of 4 years training.
  2 ballet classes per week required. Beginning pointe level by approval.
  Concurrent enrollment is recommended in: Senior Modern 3; Senior Jazz 2/3; conditioning classes; and a Pointe class (Pre-Pointe, Pointe-Prep, Pointe 1).

Class notes

• Students will aim to complete their understanding of ballet vocabulary and continue to strengthen their pointe work. Senior Ballet 4 will present students with challenging technique work, emphasizing advanced pointe work and repertoire. Students will be challenged to add performance and artistry to every aspect of their training.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch teal alignment belt. Hair in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black tights, black ballet shoes, white shirt tucked in. Hair away from the face.
  
  Minimum of 5 years training or director’s approval.
  2 ballet classes per week required; 3 classes per week strongly recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment is recommended in: Senior Modern 3/Advanced Modern; Senior Jazz 2/3 or Advanced Jazz; conditioning classes; and a Pointe class (Pointe-Prep, Pointe 3 or 4).

Class notes

• Students in this level will continue building upon earlier vocabulary and will develop their technique focusing on the development of the legs and feet with the introduction of pre-pointe and pointe work. Classes will increase in complexity and emphasize the development of line, movement quality, musicality and artistry.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch royal blue alignment belt. Hair in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black tights, black ballet shoes, white shirt tucked in. Hair away from the face.
  
  By instructor permission only.
  Minimum of 4 years training.
  2 ballet classes per week required. Beginning pointe level by approval.
  Concurrent enrollment is recommended in: Senior Modern 3; Intermediate Jazz; conditioning classes; and a Pointe class Pointe-Prep, Pointe 1/2/3).

Class notes

• This class is an extension of Junior Ballet 5 for students who have begun or will soon begin to work en pointe. Students in this level will complete their understanding of the Junior Division ballet vocabulary, continuing to build the development of the legs and feet with more advanced pointe preparation work. (This includes but is not limited to petite allegro work of a higher intensity and intricacy, and turns with more speed and precision). They will be challenged with more complex combinations and rhythms of movement in preparation for a Pre-Professional track in the Senior program. The teachers will continue to guide and grow their ability to retain material and corrections from class to class.

Class requirements

• By instructor permission only.
  Students moving up from Junior Ballet 5.
  Minimum of 5 years of study in classical ballet.
  3 ballet classes per week required; 4 classes per week strongly recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment is recommended in: Junior Modern 6; Intermediate Jazz.
  Concurrent enrollment is strongly recommended in: Pointe Prep/Pointe 1; conditioning classes.
  Uniform:
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch alignment belt in HOT PINK. Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black tights, black ballet shoes, white t-shirt tucked in.

Class notes

• This class is an extension of Junior Ballet 5 for students who have begun or will soon begin to work en pointe. Students in this level will complete their understanding of the Junior Division ballet vocabulary, continuing to build the development of the legs and feet with more advanced pointe preparation work. (This includes but is not limited to petite allegro work of a higher intensity and intricacy, and turns with more speed and precision). They will be challenged with more complex combinations and rhythms of movement in preparation for a Pre-Professional track in the Senior program. The teachers will continue to guide and grow their ability to retain material and corrections from class to class.

Class requirements

• By instructor permission only.
  Students moving up from Junior Ballet 5.
  Minimum of 5 years of study in classical ballet.
  3 ballet classes per week required; 4 classes per week strongly recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment is recommended in: Junior Modern 6; Intermediate Jazz.
  Concurrent enrollment is strongly recommended in: Pointe Prep/Pointe 1; conditioning classes.
  Uniform:
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, black leotard, ¾ inch alignment belt in HOT PINK. Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black tights, black ballet shoes, white t-shirt tucked in.

Class notes

• Dancers continue to expand their depth and breadth of modern dance knowledge introduced in Senior Modern 3.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Girls: Solid color leotard worn over black or pink tights. Black shorts or black leggings optional; no jazz pants. Hair away from the face. Bare feet.
  Boys: Solid color shirt and black pants, tights or shorts. Hair away from the face. Bare feet.
  
  Instructor permission.
  Concurrent enrollment strongly recommended in: Senior Ballet 4 or higher; Senior Jazz 2/3 or higher; conditioning classes.

Class notes

• Beginning and intermediate pointe work is progressed through this class.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Black leotard, pink tights, pink pointe shoes with elastic and ribbon sewn on. White classical practice tutu for center work. Hair in a neat ballet bun.
  Theraband required.
  
  
  By instructor approval only.
  Senior Ballet 2 or higher.
  3 ballet classes per week required.

Class notes

• Intermediate pointe work is developed in this class, building on the foundations of Pointe 2.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Black leotard, pink tights, pink pointe shoes with elastic and ribbon sewn on. White classical practice tutu for center work. Hair in a neat ballet bun.
  Theraband required.
  
  By instructor approval only.
  Senior Ballet 3 or higher.
  3 ballet classes per week required.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Black leotard, pink tights, pink pointe shoes with elastic and ribbon sewn on. White classical practice tutu for center work. Hair in a neat ballet bun.
  Theraband required.
  
  By instructor approval only.
  Senior Ballet 4 or higher.
  3 ballet classes per week required.

Class notes

• This is the most intense level of training in the Senior Division, aimed at preparing dancers for a professional career. Students will solidify their understanding of advanced ballet vocabulary, relating technique to performance and artistry at every point in class. Advanced Ballet aims to challenge students with complicated nuances of technique, repertoire, and performance. Adults and professionals are welcome in the Senior Advanced Ballet class.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, solid black leotard, ¾ inch red alignment belt. Hair in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black tights, black ballet shoes, white shirt tucked in. Hair away from the face.
  Minimum of 5 years training or director’s approval.
  2 ballet classes per week required; 3 classes per week strongly recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment is recommended in: Advanced Modern; Advanced Jazz; conditioning classes; and one or more Pointe class/es (Advanced Pointe).

Class notes

• This is the most intense level of training in the Senior Division, aimed at preparing dancers for a professional career. Students will solidify their understanding of advanced ballet vocabulary, relating technique to performance and artistry at every point in class. Advanced Ballet aims to challenge students with complicated nuances of technique, repertoire, and performance. Adults and professionals are welcome in the Senior Advanced Ballet class.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Girls: Pink ballet slippers, pink tights, solid black leotard, ¾ inch red alignment belt. Hair in a neat ballet bun.
  Boys: Black tights, black ballet shoes, white shirt tucked in. Hair away from the face.
  
  Minimum of 5 years training or director’s approval.
  2 ballet classes per week required; 3 classes per week strongly recommended.
  Concurrent enrollment is recommended in: Advanced Modern; Advanced Jazz; conditioning classes; and one or more Pointe class/es (Advanced Pointe).

Class notes

• Advanced Jazz will build strength and power of movement and develop students’ understanding of performance quality and artistry in jazz dance. Students will be given opportunities to learn more complex repertoire and movement from musical theatre as well as classical and contemporary jazz.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Girls: Solid color leotard worn over black or pink tights. Black leggings, shorts, or jazz pants optional. Hair away from the face. Black jazz shoes.
  Boys: Solid color shirt with black pants, tights, or shorts. Hair away from the face. Black jazz shoes.
  
  At least 13 years old.
  Instructor permission.
  Concurrent enrollment strongly recommended in: Senior Ballet4/Advanced Ballet; Semoior Modern 4/Advanced Modern; conditioning classes.

Class notes

• A richly informative strengthening technique for all who study classical ballet. Developed by Marie Wahlton Mahon (ARAD RAD RTS), whose nearly four decades as an instructor have fueled her wish to see students training in a healthy and intelligent way. The program aims to boost students’ “use of muscle memory to improve [their] understanding of core stability, weight placement, and alignment.” For centuries, students of ballet have often found it challenging to ensure that the correct muscles are firing and initiating healthy alignment, so PBT’s use of stability tools like fit balls “giv[e] the students a proprioception for their posture and weight placement whilst feeling each correct muscle group”. Similar to Pilates and GYROTONIC in some respects, this technique provides a sharper focus on strength and muscle memory as it pertains specifically to ballet training.

Class requirements

• Required materials:
  - yoga mat
  - medium weight resistance band 6" wide by 9' long

Class notes

• Advanced Modern students will study specific schools of modern dance and develop a nuanced understanding of the techniques. A continuation of previous years, this class consists of an eclectic mix of modern and postmodern dance styles. Classic pieces of the modern repertoire will occasionally be taught in class.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Girls: Solid color leotard worn over black or pink tights. Black shorts or black leggings optional; no jazz pants. Hair away from the face. Bare feet.
  Boys: Solid color shirt and black pants, tights or shorts. Hair away from the face. Bare feet.
  
  Instructor permission.
  Concurrent enrollment strongly recommended in: Advanced Ballet; Advanced Jazz; conditioning classes.

Class notes

• Advanced level pointe work is progressed through this class, as well as classical variations from various ballets.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Black leotard, pink tights, pink pointe shoes with elastic and ribbon sewn on. White classical practice tutu for center work. Hair in a neat ballet bun.
  Theraband required.
  
  By instructor approval only.
  Senior Ballet 4 or higher.
  3 ballet classes per week required.

Class notes

• Beginning and intermediate pointe work is progressed through this class. Dancers learn variations from renowned ballet works.

Class requirements

• Uniform
  Black leotard, pink tights, pink pointe shoes with elastic and ribbon sewn on. White classical practice tutu for center work. Hair in a neat ballet bun.
  Theraband required.
  
  
  By instructor approval only.
  Senior Ballet 3 or higher.
  3 ballet classes per week required.