Exercises for strengthening and co-ordination are offered in a nurturing atmosphere so that the children gradually learn the discipline required in a ballet studio. The classes work to develop the attention span, participation, self-discipline, proper conduct in class, as well as body consciousness through exercises aimed at good posture and the stretching and flexing of muscles without stress. Goals are to awaken interest, enthusiasm, good attitude, self-awareness, and response to rhythmic and musical patterns. Children's ballet classes are designed to train the student in classical ballet technique at increasing levels, from beginner to advanced. Once a student has reached the third year ballet level, he or she is eligible to take part in the jazz classes offered at the ballet school.
Jazz is offered as a supplement to the ballet curriculum as an optional addition to the course.
Children must be enrolled in the ballet program to participate in the jazz class. As with the ballet classes, students must take a placement audition to put them in the appropriate level. These jazz classes are designed with a basis in classical ballet. Students are taught jazz combinations to classical, jazz, and popular music.