Ballet technique is the foundational principle of body movement and form used in ballet. The techniques found in classical ballet are a framework for many other styles of dance, including modern, jazz, contemporary, and character dances.
Ballet technique is based on two fundamental principles: proper alignment (keeping the head, shoulders, and hips vertically aligned) and turnout (completing movements with legs rotated outward from the hips to the toes).
Proper ballet training stresses pulling up (using strong muscles of the stomach, back and bottom to pull the body up and off of the legs, allowing the dancer to move with strength and grace.
"Ballet Dimension" trains dancers in these fundamentals from the beginning to the advanced levels and reinforces good technique as the dancers grow technically and artistically.
Ballet technique is based on two fundamental principles: proper alignment (keeping the head, shoulders, and hips vertically aligned) and turnout (completing movements with legs rotated outward from the hips to the toes).
Proper ballet training stresses pulling up (using strong muscles of the stomach, back and bottom to pull the body up and off of the legs, allowing the dancer to move with strength and grace.
"Ballet Dimension" trains dancers in these fundamentals from the beginning to the advanced levels and reinforces good technique as the dancers grow technically and artistically.
- Pre-Ballet: Those classes are structured for the children of age 4 and up to enhance both cognitive and physical development, at the time when fine and gross motor skills are becoming more refined. These classes are an introduction to ballet through creative movement, music, and mimic movements. Beginning development of ballet concepts including turn out, coordination, spacial awareness, rhythm, and terminology. Specific focus is given to class etiquette.
- Ballet 1: This level is for children with little to no ballet experience. Students are introduced to traditional ballet class structures. Time is spent learning the names and meanings of the steps, as well as how to do them correctly. Students will learn to memorize exercises and dances to be performed throughout the year. Students typically stay in this level for two years. Although it is not required, it is recommended that Ballet 1 students attend two classes per week.
- Ballet 2: This level is for children with minimum 2 years prior experience or having completed Ballet I. Students at this level focus on building their dance vocabulary and memory of steps, combinations and performance pieces. Although it is not required, it is recommended that Ballet II students attend two classes per week. Students typically stay in this level for two years.
- Ballet 3: These levels are for students with 3 + years prior experience. Basic technique concepts need to be mastered before entering these levels. Great attention is paid to correct body placement, alignment and building more strength and control of the limbs and torso. It is strongly recommended that Ballet III and IV students attend two or more classes per week. Students typically stay in each level for two years.
- Ballet 4: These levels are for students with 3 + years prior experience. Basic technique concepts need to be mastered before entering these levels. Great attention is paid to correct body placement, alignment and building more strength and control of the limbs and torso. It is strongly recommended that Ballet III and IV students attend two or more classes per week. Students typically stay in each level for two years.
