CLASSICAL BALLET DIVISION

 

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 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 leotards are available for purchase in the school office. Level 1 is a violet 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.

Level 2-by placement, 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 leotards are available for purchase in the school office. Level 2 is a 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 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 leotards are available for purchase in the school office. Level 3 is a 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.

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 leotards are available for purchase in the school office. Level 4 is a 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.

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 leotards are available for purchase in the school office. Level 5 is a black cherry 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 tights, 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 leotards are available for purchase in the school office. Level 6 is an grape 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 tights, 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. Dress code leotards are available for purchase in the school office. Level 7 is a navy 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 tights, white socks and white or black ballet shoes for boys.

Level 8-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 8 are selected to become Olympic Ballet Theatre Trainees. Dress code leotards are available for purchase in the school office. Level 8 is a grey 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 tights, white socks and white or black ballet shoes for boys.