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PRIMARY BALLET CLASSES :CREATIVE and PRE BALLET
For the independent young dancer. All classes focus on teaching the fundamentals of dance, developing spatial awareness, classical music appreciation and introduction of elementary ballet steps and vocabulary.
Parents/Caretakers/Guardians are asked to stay on premise, teachers and staff will not be available to assist your younger dancer with their restroom needs.
Young dancers progress when they are in the appropriate level.
YOUTH CLASSES
Classes described as placement consider ability and age
BALLET BASICS - This is an intro class open to all beginners 6 an up
BEGINNER BALLET - For the student ready to explore serious ballet technique. By placement 8+
BALLET l - These classes are by placement only. For students wanting to explore a more serious approach to technical training. Students are encouraged to take Tuesday and Thursday. For the Thursday class, one - two years of ballet training is recommended. STUDENTS TAKING BOTH WEDNESDAY &THURSDAY SHOULD CHOOSE THE WED/THURS CLASS TUITION OPTION
BALLET A - These classes are by placement only. For the student serious about ballet training. Students are encouraged to take 2 classes a week, Wednesday and Thursday.
BALLET B - These classes are by placement only. For the student serious about ballet training. Students must take Tuesday and Wednesday classes.
BEGINNER MODERN JAZZ | CONTEMPORARY - At least 2 years dance experience age 12+
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
POINTE CLASSES
PRE POINTE | BEGINNER POINTE - By placement. Minimum two ballet classes per week required
POINTE l - By placement. One year previous pointe required. Minimum two ballet classes per week required
Ballet A & B - PRE POINTE | BEGINNER POINTE
Ballet B only - POINTE l
BALLET 1A students that take 2 classes a week may take Pre/Beginner Pointe by invitation.
A multiple class discount is included in the 3 class and unlimited class options on the tuition page.
THE DRESS CODE
Students must be in uniform to take a class
Ballet shoes are required
Long hair must be pulled back. If a student has bangs or short hair, it must be pinned back. Braids must be pulled back or secured in a bun. No hair ornamentations
T-Shirts, sweatshirts, sweat pants, and street clothes are not allowed in class
For safety purposes no jewelry of any kind. Small stud earrings are acceptable
Appropriate dance warm-ups such as dance shorts, wrap sweaters are allowed in pink, black, burgundy, or navy,
No logos, sequins, tutus, costumes
Any questions about required dance-wear? Email us at info@jerseycityballet.org
CREATIVE BALLET / PRIMARY PRE BALLET / PRIMARY BALLET - ALL 45 MINUTE CLASSES
GIRLS
Short-sleeved plain pink leotard with no skirt preferred
No tutus
Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes ( we recommend “no ties” leather ballet shoes )
Pink tights, no tights or white ankle socks
For safety purposes no crowns, tiaras, headbands and no jewelry of any kind, small stud earrings are acceptable.
BOYS
Plain white T-Shirt
Black dance shorts, leggings or tights
White socks
White or black ballet shoes (Canvas shoes are optional for classwork but Leather ballet shoes are required for performance )
YOUTH BALLET - ALL 1 TO 1.5 HOUR CLASSES
GIRLS
Plain black tank or short sleeved leotard - no skirts attached.
Pink or flesh-toned tights and ballet shoes. (Ballet shoes and tights should match. Pink ballet shoes are needed for performance)
Canvas shoes are optional for classwork but pink leather ballet shoes are required for performance
NO crowns, tiaras, headbands and no jewelry of any kind, small stud earrings are acceptable.
BOYS
Plain white T-Shirt
Black dance shorts, leggings or tights white Socks
White or black ballet shoes
Canvas shoes are optional for classwork but Leather ballet shoes are required for performance
YOUTH MODERN/CONTEMPORARY
GIRLS
Plain black tank or short sleeved leotard
Black convertible tights
BOYS
Plain white or black T-Shirt
Black dance shorts tights or leggings