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FALL Ballet with Eve Brindis

Ballet classes are cumulative, new students wishing to perform in our annual winter and spring performances, are required to enroll during the Fall and continue through Spring term. This allows dancers the opportunity to learn and practice ballet technique so that they are confident to perform by Spring term. Classes are pro rated if you begin after the first week of the session.

A minimum of 3 students (levels 1-3) and 5 students (PreBallet 1 & 2) per class must be enrolled in order for a class to run**

Please refer to our website https://lakewood-center.org/classes for additional information regarding dress code, studio rules, & regulations

PREPARTORY BALLET CLASSES

Creative Preschool Ballet (non-curriculum ballet)

Wednesdays, January 10 - March 20, 2024 (11 weeks)
2:30-3:15 PM ----- Ages 3-4 ----- Tuition: $136

Creative Preschool Ballet is an introductory class to ballet, basic movement and dance for preschool aged students. Students will use scarves, hula hoops, wands and other props to play and dance while enhancing their motor skills and coordination. Your child will be introduced to stretching, taking turns dancing across the floor and story-telling. No dress code required.
No experience necessary

PreBallet l

Mondays, January 8- March 18, 2024 (11 weeks)
3:30-4:15 PM ----- Ages 4- 5.5 ----- Tuition: $136

This is a fun, creative introduction to basic ballet movement. Emphasis is on coordination, rhythm, music, and mime using props, rhymes, stories and imagination. Your child will be galloping on a pony, leaping over puddles, and learning movements to accompany their favorite preschool songs! Students will learn basic ballet skills and terminology in a supportive and encouraging environment.

No experience necessary

PreBallet ll

Wednesdays, January 10 - March 20, 2024 (11 weeks)
3:30-4:15 PM ----- Ages 5.5-7 ----- Tuition: $136

This class transitions from the creative movement aspect of PreBallet l to an emphasis on the fundamentals of ballet. Basic ballet skills, terminology, rhythm, and coordination are taught, practiced, and developed through music and use of props in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Prerequisite Skills: PreBallet ll students must be able to skip and be willing to participate independently without parent.

BEGINNER BALLET CLASSES

Level l (Prerequisite: PreBallet ll)

Mondays, January 8 - March 18, 2024 (11 weeks)
4:30-5:30 PM ---- Minimum age 6.5---- Tuition: $182

This class is for the novice as well as a transition from PreBallet to a more formal ballet class. The fundamentals of ballet and barre work are introduced as well as an emphasis on ballet class etiquette. Focus is on posture, stretching for flexibility, muscle strength, technique and musicality in a disciplined yet encouraging environment.

Prerequisite Skills: One year of Pre-Ballet or formal ballet experience required

Level ll & III (Prerequisite: Level l)

Wednesdays, January 10 - March 20, 2024 (11 weeks)
4:30-5:30 PM ---- Minimum age 7.5 --- Tuition: $182

This is a formal ballet class for young students with ballet experience. Students participate in stretching, barre work and center floor work. They will further develop posture, muscle strength, flexibility, technique, and musicality in a disciplined yet encouraging environment. Dress code is required and hair should be secured back in a bun for class. No jewelry with the exception of stud earrings.

Prerequisite Skills: Ballet experience required. Students must have completed levels l and ll or have equivalent previous training and approval by instructor after placement class.

Musical Theatre Dance for Teens

Mondays, January 8 - March 18, 2024 (11 weeks)
5:30-6:30 PM ----- Ages 13 + ----- Tuition: $182

This class is for dancers ages 13 and older with musical theatre experience. Students will focus on the fundamentals of basic jazz technique while building their musicality, story-telling and stage presence. This is a choreography-based curriculum using classic and contemporary music from Broadway musicals. Students should avoid baggy clothing and jewelry for class. Jazz shoes required.

Contemporary Dance for Teens

Mondays, January 8 - March 18, 2024 (11 weeks)
6:30-7:30 PM ----- Ages 13 + ----- Tuition: $182

Contemporary Dance for Teens is for dancers 13 and older with previous dance experience of any kind. This class fuses basic ballet, jazz, modern and lyrical technique through warm ups, stretching, across the floor progressions and choreography. Students will be introduced to floor work and improvisation and continue building their story-telling techniques through dance. Students should dress in clothes that allow them to move freely. No excessive jewelry and no jeans.

Tap I

Wednesdays, January 10 - March 20, 2024 (11 weeks)
5:30-6:30 PM ----- Ages 13 + ----- Tuition: $182

Tap I is a beginner level tap class focusing on rhythm, musicality and timing. Students will be introduced to tap technique and vocabulary through warmups, across the floor and choreography. Students should avoid baggy clothing and jewelry for class. Tap shoes required.

Beginning Ballet for Teens

Wednesdays, January 10 - March 20, 2024 (11 weeks)
6:30-7:30 PM ----- Ages 13 + ----- Tuition: $182

Beginning Ballet for Teens is a beginning ballet class for the teen dancer who wants to try ballet in a safe and encouraging environment. Students will be introduced to basic ballet technique through barre work, across the floor and center work. They will have a basic understanding of ballet posture and positions while building strength and flexibility. A leotard and ballet slippers are required, but tights and skirts are optional. Leggings/bike shorts are welcome. Hair should be pulled back and no excessive jewelry.