CLASSICAL BALLET

New students age 7 and older are required to take an evaluation class for proper class placement. Please email Mara Vinson at mara@olympicballet.com with dancer’s age and dance history to arrange a placement class.

LEVEL 1

For children in 2nd grade & up, or by placement

Classes are hour-long, twice per week. Beginning ballet barre and center work are introduced with a focus on terminology and continued emphasis on developing flexibility, coordination, and musicality.


Dress Code

White leotard, pink or skin colored tights and ballet slippers; hair secured neatly away from face in a bun for girls; white T-shirt, black tights, white socks and white shoes for boys. Dress code leotards are available for purchase in the school office.


2025–2026 Schedule

Monday, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

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Wednesday, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

LEVEL 2

For children in 3rd grade & up, or by placement

Classes are twice per week with an increased focus on developing attention span with longer classes, and a focus on ballet class etiquette. Extended barre work is introduced as well as elementary combinations in the center, and there is a continued emphasis on increasing flexibility, strength, coordination, and musicality.


Dress Code

Marine blue leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers; hair secured neatly away from face in a bun for girls; white T-shirt, black tights, white socks and white ballet shoes for boys.  Dress code leotards are available for purchase in the school office.


2025–2026 Schedule

Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:15 PM

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Friday,  6:00 – 7:15 PM

LEVEL 3

By placement, minimum age is 8

Classes include a complete barre and further development of center work, including traveling combinations from the corner. In addition to ballet class three times per week, Level 3 students are introduced to Jazz class once per week.


Dress Code

Slate blue leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers; hair secured neatly away from face in a bun for girls; white T-shirt, black tights, white socks and white or black ballet shoes for boys. Dress code leotards are available for purchase in the school office.


2025–2026 Schedule

Tuesday, 4:30 – 6:00 PM

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Wednesday, 4:30 – 6:00 PM + Jazz 6:00-7:00 PM

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Friday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

LEVEL 4

By placement

Focus on improving technique and strength, and preparing for pointe work.  Supplemental disciplines such as Jazz and Contemporary are included in the curriculum.


Dress Code

Royal blue leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers; hair secured neatly away from face in a bun for girls; white T-shirt, black tights, white socks and white or black ballet shoes for boys. Dress code leotards are available for purchase in the school office.


2025–2026 Schedule

Monday, 4:30 -6:00 PM

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Tuesday, 4:30 – 6:00 PM

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Thursday, 4:30 – 6:00 PM

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Friday, 4:30 – 6:00 PM + Jazz/Contemporary 6:00-7:00 PM

LEVEL 5

By placement

Introduction to class on pointe. Other dance disciplines are offered in the curriculum.


Dress Code

Black cherry leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers; hair secured neatly away from face in a bun for girls; white T-shirt, black tights, white socks and white ballet shoes for boys. Dress code leotards are available for purchase in the school office.


2025–2026 Schedule

Monday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

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Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

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Wednesday, 4:30 – 6:00 PM + Conditioning 6:15-7:00 PM + Contemporary 7:00-8:00 PM

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Friday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

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Saturday, 9:30 – 11:00 AM

LEVEL 6

By placement

One hour and a half-long technique classes plus full class on pointe to strengthen pointe work.  A  rotating full curriculum including pas de deux, variations, contemporary, and conditioning. Emphasis in developing artistry and presentation of technique. Dancers from level 6 may be invited to perform alongside company dancers in Olympic Ballet Theatre productions; rehearsals will be separate and in addition to the classes listed below.


Dress Code

Grape leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers; hair secured neatly away from face in a bun for girls; white T-shirt, black tights, white socks and white  ballet shoes for boys. Dress code leotards are available for purchase in the school office.


2025–2026 Schedule

Monday, 4:15 – 6:00 PM + Pointe 6:15- 7:00 PM + 7:15-8:00 Conditioning

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Tuesday, 4:15 – 6:00 PM + Contemporary 6:00 – 7:00 PM

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Thursday, 4:15 – 6:00 PM

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Friday, 4:15 – 6:00PM

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Saturday, 9:30 – 11:15 AM + *Pas de deux 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM *Classes scheduled around Company working weeks

LEVEL 7

By placement

One hour and a half-long technique classes plus full class on pointe to strengthen pointe work.  A  rotating full curriculum including pas de deux, variations, contemporary, and conditioning. Emphasis in developing artistry and presentation of technique. Dancers from level 7 may be invited to perform alongside company dancers in Olympic Ballet Theatre productions; rehearsals will be separate and in addition to the classes listed below.


Dress Code

Navy leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers; hair secured neatly away from face in a bun for girls; white T-shirt, black tights, white socks and white ballet shoes for boys. Dress code leotards are available for purchase in the school office.


2025–2026 Schedule

Monday, 4:15 – 6:00 PM + Pointe 6:15- 7:00 PM + 7:15-8:00 Conditioning

AND

Tuesday, 4:15 – 6:00 PM + Contemporary 6:00 – 7:00 PM

AND

Thursday, 4:15 – 6:00 PM

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Friday, 4:15 – 6:00PM

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Saturday, 9:30 – 11:15 AM + *Pas de deux 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM *Classes scheduled around Company working weeks

LEVEL 8

By placement

One hour and a half-long technique classes plus full class on pointe to strengthen pointe work.  A  rotating full curriculum including pas de deux, variations, contemporary, and conditioning. Emphasis in developing artistry and presentation of technique. Dancers from level 8 often perform alongside company dancers in Olympic Ballet Theatre productions; rehearsals will be separate and in addition to the classes listed below. Dancers from level 8 may be selected to become Olympic Ballet Theatre Trainees.


Dress Code

Grey leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers; hair secured neatly away from face in a bun for girls; white T-shirt, black tights, white socks and white ballet shoes for boys. Dress code leotards are available for purchase in the school office.


2025–2026 Schedule

Monday, 4:15 – 6:00 PM + Pointe 6:15- 7:00 PM + 7:15-8:00 PM Conditioning

AND

Tuesday, 4:15 – 6:00 PM + Contemporary 6:00 – 7:00 PM

AND

Thursday, 4:15 – 6:00 PM

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Friday, 4:15 – 6:00PM

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Saturday, 9:30 – 11:15 AM + *Pas de deux 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM *Classes scheduled around Company working weeks