Ballet

What is Ballet?

Ballet is known as the building block of all dance and is characterized by graceful and precise movements done in "turned out" positions. This genre is dance is a great start when considering where to place your child for classes. This style is a foundational piece for lyrical, acro, modern, contemporary and jazz. We strongly recommend this genre when taking any of the following classes. 

At our studio we work in levels. Miss Katie does her absolute best in tracking each child's progress and teaching the skills necessary to move up. 
**DANCERS ENROLLED IN LEVEL 1 AND UP BALLET (TWICE A WEEK) ARE AUTOMATICALLY ENROLLED INTO LYRICAL. 
**THERE WILL BE AN EXTRA COSTUME FEE ​

Requirements 

AGE 18+ MONTHS
Shoes:
  • Recreational: Pink ballet shoes (to be purchased at the front desk)
  • Competition: Pink ballet shoes (to be purchased at the front desk)
Dancewear: 
  • Black leotard (available in the lobby or for purchase at the front desk)
  • Pink tights (can be purchased in the lobby or our team store)
  • Black practice skirt/Black booty shorts (optional)
  • Hair must be pulled back out of the dancer's face (bun or ponytail)

Class Levels:
  • Tiny Tot Ballet (Ages 2-3)
  • Pre-ballet (Ages 4-5)
  • Ballet Foundations (Ages 5-6)
  • Level 1 (twice a week) (Ages 6+)
  • Level 2 (twice a week) (Permission Only)
  • Level 3 Pre-Pointe (twice a week) (Permission Only)
  • Level 4 Pointe (twice a week) (Permission Only)
Note: All twice a week ballet classes are $50/per month ​

Boys

Shoes: 
  • Black ballet shoes (Available for order at the front desk)

Dancewear:
  • Recreational (once a week):
  • Plain black gym shorts 
  • Plain black cut-off t-shirt (acceptable for the boys "once a week" ballet classes)
  • Competition/Twice a week:
  • Black men's tights 
  • White crew neck, form fitted t-shirt 

Dress Code Policy

A2J has strict guidelines with regards to shoes and attire permitted at each level in the classroom. Consult the A2J Crew Handbook for guidelines or contact the studio with any specific questions. We have a team store where shoes and dance attire can be purchased.