ACADEMY OF BALLET ARTS INC

Pre-Ballet is a two year program for students 5-8 years old. It is an introductory class that prepares the body for the physical requirements of classical ballet. Concentration is on developing alignment, body awareness using Kinesiology for dancer; large motor co-ordination such as skipping, balancing on one leg; movement concepts such as under-over, around-through, high-low, soft-loud and learning how to work with others, listen and observe, self-discipline,self- motivation and creativity. Students take class once a week.

A two-year curriculum for beginning students ages 7-12 years old. The students are taught proper alignment for their own individual bodies and are being prepared to understand the principles behind turn-out, its function and proper application in dance. Students are introduced to a basic classical ballet warm-up, simple stretches,and port de bras. Center work concentrates on balance, body directions, shift of weight, spotting, port de bras, creativity, and musicality. Allegro consists of temps leve, grand echappe, changement, glissade, pas de chat, assemble, jete and sissonne simple. Classes may be taken once or twice a week.

This program is based on the Vaganova (Russian) six year curriculum as well as introducing elements of Bournonville (Danish) training and American Ballet Theatre's National Training Curriculum. Students are selected during a placement class to enter a specific level. Each level has an attendance requirement of a minimum of twice a week up to six days a week and is based on a two year curriculum in each level. The program includes required classes in ballet technique and character, pointe, variations and Pas de Deux (when appropriate), jazz, contemporary dance and modern. All classes are taught by professional staff and have the goal of providing professional training for all students even if their intent is to pursue other careers that dance.