Class requirements

• 6th Grade and Up Ballet attire and black footless tights, ballet shoes, dance belt

Class notes

• In this class students continue to execute more strenuous floor exercises, center and across the floor movements.

Class requirements

• 3rd Grade + Dress Code: Girls: Mint short sleeved leotard by Motionwear, pink tights by BodyWrappers, pink full sole leather ballet slipper Boys: White short sleeved t-shirt, Black Body Wrappers or M. Stevens biker shorts, white roller over socks, black leather full sole ballet slippers, boys full-seat dance belt *Based on experience and instructor placement

Class notes

• Students will begin working at the barre with a greater understanding of placement. Challenging steps are added to the curriculum.

Class requirements

• 3rd grade + Dress Code: Girls: Mint short sleeved leotard by Motionwear, pink tights by BodyWrappers, pink full sole leather ballet slipper Boys: White short sleeved t-shirt, Black Body Wrappers or M. Stevens biker shorts, white roller over socks, black leather full sole ballet slippers, boys full-seat dance belt *Based on experience and instructor placement

Class notes

• Student will remain in ballet 3 until they are ready to go on pointe. In some cases we are able to advance this class to pointe work at the end of the class period depending on the student's individual strength and abilities. NFB does no place student on pointe if they feel it is dangerous to the student.

Class requirements

• 6th grade + Dress Code: Girls: Iris leotard by Motionwear (2 styles), pink tights by BodyWrappers, pink pink canvas split sole ballet slippers, ribbons (only as directed by instructor), matching skirt for pointe classes Boys: White short sleeved Protect Body Wrappers t-shirt, black Body Wrappers or M. Stevens men tights, dance belt, black split sole ballet slipper *Based on experience and instructor placement

Class notes

• Choreography class available for students currently enrolled in NFB Academie Public School Program. This is an opportunity for students to learn a dance & perform in costume at the student concert. These classes begin in January.

Class requirements

• 3rd Grade at NFB Dress Code: Same as Academie Ballet.

Class notes

• Classical ballet and pointe techniques. Students must already have experience on pointe to enter this level.

Class requirements

• BY PLACEMENT Girls: Iris leotard by Motionwear (2 styles), pink tights by BodyWrappers, pink pink canvas split sole ballet slippers, ribbons (only as directed by instructor), matching skirt for pointe classes Boys: White short sleeved Protect Body Wrappers t-shirt, black Body Wrappers or M. Stevens men tights, dance belt, black split sole ballet slipper

Class notes

• Choreography class available for students currently enrolled in NFB Academie public school program. This is an opportunity for students to learn & perform in costume at the student concert. These classes begin in January.

Class requirements

• 4th Grade at NFB Dress Code: Same as Academie Ballet

Class notes

• Classical ballet and pointe technique. Students must already have experience on pointe to enter this level.

Class requirements

• BY PLACEMENT Dress Code: Girls: Vivid Rose leotard (2 styles) by Motionwear, pink tights by Body Wrappers, pink canvas split sole ballet slippers, matching skirt for pointe classes Boys: White short sleeved Protec Body Wrappers t-shirt, black Body Wrappers or M. Stevens mens tights, dance belt, black split sole ballet slippers

Class notes

• This class is taught by a NFB Student Teacher. NFB is proud to employ student teachers who show exceptional leadership skills. These students have trained at advanced levels with NFB and other national classical ballet schools. These teachers are hand-picked and mentored by professional staff. 6th - 8th Grade Choreography class available for students currently enrolled in NFB Academie public school program. This is an opportunity for students to learn a dance and perform in costume at the student concert. This class begins in January.

Class requirements

• 6th - 8th Grade Dress Code: Same as Academie ballet dress code.

Class notes

• Jazz is a classification shared by a broad range of dance styles. Before the 1950s, jazz dance referred to dance styles that originated from African American vernacular dances. In the 1950s, a new genre of jazz dance "Modern Jazz Dance" emerged, with roots in Caribbean traditional dance. Every individual style of jazz dance has roots traceable to one of these two distinct origins.

Class requirements

• 3rd grade + Dress Code: Girls: Leotard ,tights, black biker shorts or capris, black jazz slip-on shoes Boys: Ballet attire and black jazz slip-on shoe

Class notes

• Flying Low Technique created by David Zambrano (Venezuela): This class utilizes simple movement patterns that involve breathing, speed and the release of energy throughout the body in order to activate the relationship between the center and the joints, moving in and out of the ground more efficiently by maintaining a centered state. Inspired in the spiral movement the class includes partnering work and movement phrases, which explore the primary laws of physics: cohesion and expansion.

Class requirements

• 3rd grade + *Based on experience and instructor placement Dress Code: Long Sleeve Shirt and socks. Hair in a pony tail, no ballet bun.

Class requirements

• 4th and 5th grade Dress Code Girls: Leotard and tights, ballet slippers or barefoot (according to instructor) Boys: T-shirt, shorts, boys full-seat dance belt, sweat pants, socks, black split sole jazz sneakers

Class notes

• NFB's modern classes incorporate Graham and Horton technique challenges. Students must begin in Modern 1 and will be places accordingly by the instructor.

Class requirements

• 5th grade and up Dress Code: Girls: Black leotard, black footless tights Boys: Ballet attire and black footless tights

Class notes

• Jazz is a classification shared by a broad range of dance styles. Before the 1950s, jazz dance referred to dance styles that originated from African American vernacular dances. In the 1950s, a new genre of jazz dance "Modern Jazz Dance" emerged, with roots in Caribbean traditional dance. Every individual style of jazz dance has roots traceable to one of these two distinct origins.

Class requirements

• 3rd grade + *Based on experience and instructor placement Dress Code: Girls: Leotard ,tights, black biker shorts or capris, black jazz slip-on shoes Boys: Ballet attire and black jazz slip-on shoe

Class requirements

• 6th grade and up *Based on experience and instructor placement Dress Code: Girls: Black leotard, black footless tights Boys: Ballet attire and black footless tights

Class notes

• This class will be a complete dance exploration. Dancers will bring their current level of dance experience and technique to the process of discovering new ways to communicate and express themselves through creative movement. The instructor reserves the right to place all student in this class.

Class requirements

• Middle School and Up Dress Code: Dress Code Girls: Leotard and tights, ballet slippers or barefoot (according to instructor) Boys: T-shirt, shorts, boys full-seat dance belt, sweat pants, socks, black split sole jazz sneakers

Class requirements

• 7th grade and up *Based on experience and instructor placement Dress Code: Girls: Black leotard, black footless tights Boys: Ballet attire and black footless tights

Class notes

• Jazz is a classification shared by a broad range of dance styles. Before the 1950s, jazz dance referred to dance styles that originated from African American vernacular dances. In the 1950s, a new genre of jazz dance "Modern Jazz Dance" emerged, with roots in Caribbean traditional dance. Every individual style of jazz dance has roots traceable to one of these two distinct origins.

Class requirements

• 3rd Grade + *Based on experience and instructor placement Dress Code: Girls: Leotard ,tights, black biker shorts or capris, black jazz slip-on shoes Boys: Ballet attire and black jazz slip-on shoe

Class requirements

• 7th grade and up *Based on experience and instructor placement Dress Code: Girls: Black leotard, black footless tights Boys: Ballet attire and black footless tights

Class requirements

• 3rd grade + *Based on experience and instructor placement Dress Code: Girls: Leotard ,tights, black biker shorts or capris, black jazz slip-on shoes Boys: Ballet attire and black jazz slip-on shoe

Class requirements

• 3rd-5th Dress Code: Girls: Comfortable exercise attire, dancewear, barefoot Men: T-shirt, tights, dance belt, sweat pants, biker shorts, ballet slippers, ballet warm-up attire

Class requirements

• 6th-8th Dress Code: Dress Code: Girls: Comfortable exercise attire, dancewear, barefoot Men: T-shirt, tights, dance belt, sweat pants, biker shorts, ballet slippers, ballet warm-up attire

Class notes

• This class is taught by a NFB Student Teacher. NFB is proud to employ student teachers who show exceptional leadership skills. These students have trained at advanced levels with NFB and other national classical ballet schools. These teachers are hand-picked and mentored by professional staff.

Class requirements

• Students must already be on pointe to attend this class. This is an intermediate class.

Class notes

• Pre-Ballet is a two year course which begins with appropriate strength in floor exercises and adds more ballet exercises and adds more ballet exercises for coordination and strength. Students must remain in this class until they are in 3rd grade.

Class requirements

• 1st Grade Dress Code: Girls: Columbia Blue short sleeved leotard by Motionwear, white roll over socks, pink full sole leather ballet slippers Boys:White short sleeved Protec Body Wrappers t-shirt, black Body Wrappers or M. Stevens biker shorts, white roll over socks, black leather full sole ballet slippers

Class requirements

• 1st Grade Dress Code: Girls: Columbia Blue short sleeved leotard by Motionwear, white roll over socks, pink full sole leather ballet slippers Boys:White short sleeved Protec Body Wrappers t-shirt, black Body Wrappers or M. Stevens biker shorts, white roll over socks, black leather full sole ballet slippers

Class notes

• Pre-Ballet is a two year course which begins with appropriate strength in floor exercises and adds more ballet exercises for coordination and strength. Students remain in this class until they are in 3rd Grade

Class requirements

• 2nd Grade Dress Code: Girls: Columbia Blue short sleeved leotard by Motionwear, white roll over socks, pink full sole leather ballet slippers Boys:White short sleeved Protec Body Wrappers t-shirt, black Body Wrappers or M. Stevens biker shorts, white roll over socks, black leather full sole ballet slippers

Class notes

• Pre-Ballet is a two year course which begins with appropriate strength in floor exercises and adds more ballet exercises for coordination and strength. Students must remain in this class until they are in 3rd grade.

Class requirements

• 2nd Grade Dress Code: Girls: Columbia Blue short sleeved leotard by Motionwear, white roll over socks, pink full sole leather ballet slippers Boys:White short sleeved Protec Body Wrappers t-shirt, black Body Wrappers or M. Stevens biker shorts, white roll over socks, black leather full sole ballet slippers

Class requirements

• 5 years old by September 1st Kindergarten Dress Code: Girls: Pink short sleeved leotard by Motionwear, white roll over socks, pink full sole leather ballet slippers Boys: White short sleeved Protec Body Wrappers t-shirt, black Body Wrappers or M. Stevens biker shorts, white roll over socks, black leather full sole ballet slippers

Class notes

• This introduction to movement will allow children to explore their creativity using stories, props and costumes. This will be a first experience for learning motor skills, following directions and taking turns in a group dance environment.

Class requirements

• 3 years old by September 1st Dress Code: Girls: Pink short sleeved leotard by Motionwear, white roll over socks, pink full sole leather ballet slippers Boys: White short sleeved Protec Body Wrappers t-shirt, black Body Wrappers or M. Stevens biker shorts, white roll over socks, black leather full sole ballet slippers

Class notes

• This class introduces children to the classical ballet classroom structure, various rhythms and incorporates stretching, strengthening, coordination, and creative movement exercises. Students will remain in this class until they are in 1st grade.

Class requirements

• 3 years old by September 1st Dress Code: Girls: Pink short sleeved leotard by Motionwear, white roll over socks, pink full sole leather ballet slippers Boys: White short sleeved Protec Body Wrappers t-shirt, black Body Wrappers or M. Stevens biker shorts, white roll over socks, black leather full sole ballet slippers

Class requirements

• 3 years old by September 1st Dress Code: Girls: Pink short sleeved leotard by Motionwear, white roll over socks, pink full sole leather ballet slippers Boys: White short sleeved Protec Body Wrappers t-shirt, black Body Wrappers or M. Stevens biker shorts, white roll over socks, black leather full sole ballet slippers

Class requirements

• 3 years old by September 1st Dress Code: Girls: Pink short sleeved leotard by Motionwear, white roll over socks, pink full sole leather ballet slippers Boys: White short sleeved Protec Body Wrappers t-shirt, black Body Wrappers or M. Stevens biker shorts, white roll over socks, black leather full sole ballet slippers

Class requirements

• 3 years old by September 1st Dress Code: Girls: Pink short sleeved leotard by Motionwear, white roll over socks, pink full sole leather ballet slippers Boys: White short sleeved Protec Body Wrappers t-shirt, black Body Wrappers or M. Stevens biker shorts, white roll over socks, black leather full sole ballet slippers