​The Ballet Academy
Home of Ballet Jeunesse

Class Descriptions ​

Please contact us with any questions about your child's appropriate class placement. 

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​Pre-ballet                             
Ages 4-6.  No previous training. Emphasis is on basic ballet steps and creative movement.



​Ballet I 
Ages 6-8. Basic ballet technique.



​Ballet II
Ages 7-10.  Beginner-intermediate. 1-2 years prior training. 



​Ballet III
Ages 9-12. Intermediate. 3-5 years prior training. 

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Ballet IV
By invitation.  Intermediate with 5-6 years prior training. 



​Ballet V
By invitation. Intermediate - Advanced. 



​Beginner Pointe
Ages 11-up. By invitation. Students who are ready to begin pointe work (no earlier than age 11) will begin with basic technique and strengthening work. Ballet technique class required in addition to pointe.



​Intermediate Pointe
By invitation. Intermediate class in pointe technique. Ballet technique class required in addition to pointe.

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​Advanced Pointe

By invitation. Advanced class in pointe technique. Ballet technique class required in addition to pointe.

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​Modern

Ages 13 and up. Modern dance technique class. Dancers do not need prior training in modern, but should have previous dance experience in ballet, modern, and/or jazz. 

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​Teen/Adult Ballet 
Age 14 and up. Beginners through advanced dancers welcome! Class pace and level will be adjusted to the level of the dancers in the class.

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​Dance Fitness

Age 14 and up. Cardio dance class with Latin-inspired movement. 
 

Ballet Variations

Age 14 and up. Dancers will learn classical and contemporary variations from various choreographers. Intermediate to advance level of pointe preferred, but not required. 

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Private lessons 

Private lessons available for dancers looking to work on technique in a 1:1 setting. Please contact us to set this up.