What to expect from Ballet training for the young child

We are committed to making ballet a positive experience for every child. We cultivate a class environment where dancers will learn about movement, their bodies, music, story telling, and cooperation with others. We believe that the first qualification for success as a ballet dancer is to truly love ballet. Our first priority is to nurture that passion. We expect students at this stage to have a great time and to learn the value of hard work.

We offer performance opportunities to dancers ages 3-99 in our School wide productions:

The Nutcracker
The Wizard of Oz
Peter Pan
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe

Some dancers may also participate in regional ballet competitions & festivals

Dancers ages 3-5 can begin in our Teeny Tiny Twinkle Toes Program (pre-ballet) Students attend this class 1x a week. This is a great experience for both recreational students and future étoiles.

Dancers ages 6-11 are placed in a level and begin more rigorous study of technique

Structure of Aplomb Ballet Artistry Conservatory Level 1 or Level 2 courses

Students in level 1a participate in a highly structured class 1x a week- 60 min
Students in Level 1b participate in a highly structured class 2x a week- 60 min & 90 min
Students in Level 2a participate in 3 90 minute highly structured class a week
Students in Level 2b participate in 4 days a week of ballet training and may advance to pointe work

The curriculum for Levels 1a-2a covers the 3 year Vaganova Method Classical Ballet preparatory training syllabus designed for dancers ages 6-10. Level 2a advanced studies and or level 2b progress with the Level 1 Vaganova Syllabus

What they will learn:

Ballet Etiquette
Stretching and Conditioning Exercises to prepare the muscular corset
Musicality, Rhythm, and Coordination
Dancing Etudes: Individual Steps from the Ballet Tradition
Execution of foundational Ballet movements for:
- barre, center, & allegro
- By level 2b, pointe work