John and Helen Wilkins
 

The Art & Practice of Classical Ballet

 

Pointe ClassStudents entering the second grade are mentally and physically ready to begin the study of classical ballet.  As dancers progress from Ballet I to
Ballet VI, the number of classes per week increases and pointe, folk, contemporary dance and conditioning are offered.

All students participate in a school performance at the end of the year. From Ballet II, students have additional performance opportunities, and selected Ballet VI students have important parts in full-length OBT productions.

Olympic Ballet School places a priority on live piano music for its classes and is proud to include accompanists for classical ballet levels.

Ballet I

Classes meet once per week. Enroll in the Tuesday class or the Saturday class.
Tuesday: 4:45  to 5:45 PM
Saturday: 12:00  to 1:00 AM

Ballet II

Classes meet two times per week. Enroll in Tues/Thurs or Mon/Thurs classes.
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:45 - 6:45 PM

Monday and Wednesday (overflow) :  4:30 - 5:30 PM

Ballet III

Classes meet three times per week.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:45 to 7:00 PM

Ballet IV

Classes meet three times per week.
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 to 11:00 AM

Ballet V- V +

Students have six classes per week, including contemporary dance and pointe.
Monday: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:10 - 7:00 PM (+ Contemporary)
Friday 4:00 - 5:30 (optional Character Dance 5:45 - 6:45) and Saturday: 9:30 to  12:00 (+Pointe)

Ballet VI

Ballet VI students have eight classes per week, including contemporary dance and pointe
Monday: 4:00 to 6:45 PM ( + Pointe/Variations)
Wednesday: 4:00 to 6:55 PM ( + Contemporary)
Tuesday/Thursday: 4:00 to 5:30 PM  Friday 4:00 to 5:30 (plus optional Character Dance 5:45 - 6:45)
Saturday: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Attire for All levels

Girls: black leotard, pink ballet tights, and pink ballet shoes.
Boys: white T-shirt, black tights, white socks, and black ballet shoes.

Admission

Students entering the second grade are mentally and physically ready to begin the study of classical ballet. Students are accepted by audition from Ballet II to Ballet VI. For beginners, age and school grade are also considered.