Level 1-for children in 1st grade & up
Classes feature hour-long instruction with an introduction to ballet barre work
including terminology and arm and leg positions, and continued emphasis on
developing flexibility and musicality. Dress code is black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers; hair secured neatly away from face in a bun for girls; white T-shirt, black shorts, white socks and white or black ballet shoes for boys.
Level 2-for children in 2nd grade & up
Classes are one hour and 15 minutes, two days a week, with increased focus on developing attention span and classroom structure. Extended barre work is
introduced as well as some basic combinations in the center. Dress code is black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers; hair secured neatly away from face in a bun for girls; white T-shirt, black shorts, white socks and white or black ballet
shoes for boys.
Level 3-by placement, minimum age is 8
One hour and half-long classes, three days a week, include a complete barre and further development of center work, including traveling combinations from the corner. Dress code is black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers; hair secured neatly away from face in a bun for girls; white T-shirt, black shorts, white socks and white or black ballet shoes for boys.
Level 4-by placement
One hour and a half-long class, four days a week with focus on improving technique and strength, and preparing for pointe work.
Dress code is black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers; hair secured neatly away from face in a bun for girls; white T-shirt, black shorts, white socks and white or black ballet shoes for boys.
Level 5-by placement
One hour and a half-long technique classes five days a week, plus beginning pointe and conditioning. Other dance disciplines are
introduced. Dress code is black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers and pointe shoes; hair secured neatly away from face in a bun for girls; white T-shirt, black shorts, white socks and white or black ballet shoes for boys.
Level 6-by placement
One hour and a half-long technique classes plus full class on pointe to strengthen pointe work, other dance disciplines studied as well as conditioning. Dancers from level 6 may be invited to perform alongside company dancers in Olympic Ballet Theatre productions.
Dress code is black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers and pointe shoes; hair secured neatly away from face in a bun for girls; white T-shirt, black shorts, white socks and white or black ballet shoes for boys.
Level 7-by placement
One hour and a half-long technique classes plus a rotating full curriculum including pas des deux, character, variations, contemporary, etc, emphasize developing artistry and presentation of technique. Dancers from level 7 are selected to become Olympic Ballet Theatre company dancers.