The ballet curriculum is based on a graded syllabus. Placement is determined by the School Director and faculty upon evaluation and examination of the student's progress and development according to ballet technique achievement. Each level of class progresses through a carefully constructed syllabus for steady, correct technical and artistic development of the student. To ensure this progress, a minimum number of classes per week is required for each level.
Progress is dependent upon regular and consistent participation.
Students are encouraged to continue their dance studies throughout the summer, especially if they aspire to advance to pointe work, or to graduate to the next level in the fall. Emphasis on rhythm, movement games, coordination, introduction to very basic ballet positions and terms. The student must be able to spend one hour in a structured class without parent observation. Elementary ballet positions, rhythm and ballet class etiquette is introduced. At least one year of creative dance or pre-ballet preferred.