Collage dance Collective

This program meets once a week for 1 hour. See schedule for details

In this introductory ballet program, the young student will learn musicality to a wide range of musical genres. The student will also develop body coordination and will become acquainted with the French language. Various creative movement exercises will be used to encourage the young student's ability to express their unique individuality within the discipline of classical ballet.

Attire for young ladies – white leotard, flesh colored tights and ballet shoes. Hair must always be neatly pulled away from face and pinned.

Attire for young men – white t-shirt, black sweat pants and ballet shoes.

This program meets twice a week. Each class is 1.5 hours. See schedule for details.

In this highly energetic program, the young student will learn and master basic ballet positions through a curriculum which utilizes the Vaganova and Maggie Black ballet techniques. Emphasis will be placed on perfecting the proper body alignment required for advanced ballet instruction. The student will continue to grow their French vocabulary.

Attire for young ladies – hunter green leotard, flesh colored tights and ballet shoes. Hair must always be neatly pulled away from face and pinned.

Attire for young men – white t-shirt, black biker shorts and ballet shoes.

This program meets three times a week. Each class is 1.5 hours. See schedule for details.

The student is required to attend 3 classes a week to begin the study of advanced ballet training. The curriculum for this program utilizes various classical techniques, including the Opera de Paris French School, Maggie Black, Cecchetti and Balanchine. This comprehensive program will provide the student with solid ballet technique that will prepare them for introduction and mastery of other dance disciplines and genres.

Attire for young ladies – purple leotard, flesh colored tights and ballet shoes. Hair must always be neatly pulled away from face and pinned.

Attire for young men – white t-shirt, grey tights and ballet shoes.

This program meets five times a week. Each class is 1.5 hours. Students may only participate in this program by audition or invitation from the director.

The student is required to attend 5 classes a week. The student will learn and perfect advanced ballet technique at a heightened level of training that will prepare the student for a dance career and/or University level dance program.

Attire for young ladies – black leotard, flesh colored tights and ballet shoes. Hair must always be neatly pulled away from face and pinned.

Attire for young men – white t-shirt or leotard, grey tights and ballet shoes.

Adult classes meet for 1.5 hours

The student will understand and execute the classical ballet language using a combination of techniques. Classes will focus on correct alignment, musicality and a solid understanding of the five basic ballet positions of the arms and the six positions of the feet. The emphasis will be on progressing technically, building core strength and flexibility, increasing coordination, learning speed, improving fitness levels and having fun together.

Attire for women – leotard (color optional), tights and ballet shoes.

Attire for men– leotard or t-shirt (colors optional), tights/biker shorts or sweat pants, ballet shoes (or socks)

This class meets once a week for 1.5 hours.

Adult students are encouraged to become more conscious movers while creating partnerships with themselves, their environment, and others. Time will be spent developing the basic principles of the form through classical, contemporary and modern techniques; with special attention to warming up into the dance and performing choreography.

Attire is optional. Clothing that allows the widest range of movement is encouraged.