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 1st grade & up

Level 1 class is full! Please email dance@olympicballet.com to join the waitlist.

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

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. Dress code leotards are available for purchase in the school office.


2024–2025 Schedule

Wednesday, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

LEVEL 2

By placement, for children in 2nd grade & up

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

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.Dress code leotards are available for purchase in the school office.


2024–2025 Schedule

Tuesday, 4:45 – 6:00 PM

Thursday, 4:45 – 6:00 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. 


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.


2024–2025 Schedule

Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Friday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

LEVEL 4

By placement

Focus on improving technique and strength, and preparing for pointe work.


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.


2024–2025 Schedule

Monday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Tuesday, 4:30 – 6:00 PM

Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Friday, 4:45 – 7:30 PM

LEVEL 5

By placement

Beginning pointe and conditioning. Other dance disciplines are introduced.


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 or black ballet shoes for boys. Dress code leotards are available for purchase in the school office.


2024–2025 Schedule

Monday, 4:30 – 7:00 PM

Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Friday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

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, 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

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 or black ballet shoes for boys. Dress code leotards are available for purchase in the school office.


2024–2025 Schedule

Level 6.1 Level 6.2

Tuesday, 4:15 – 7:00 PM

Wednesday, 4:15 – 8:00 PM

Thursday, 4:15 – 7:30 PM

Friday, 4:15 – 6:00 PM

Saturday, 9:30 – 11:15 AM

Tuesday, 4:15 – 7:00 PM

Wednesday, 4:15 – 8:00 PM

Thursday, 4:15 – 7:30 PM

Friday, 4:15 – 6:00 PM

Saturday, 9:30 – 11:15 AM

 

LEVEL 7

By placement

Technique classes plus a rotating full curriculum including pas de deux, character, variations, contemporary, and more. Emphasis in developing artistry and presentation of technique.


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 or black ballet shoes for boys. Dress code leotards are available for purchase in the school office.


2024–2025 Schedule

Tuesday, 4:15 – 8:00 PM

Wednesday, 4:15 – 7:30 PM

Thursday, 4:15 – 7:00 PM

Friday, 4:15 – 6:00 PM

 Saturday, 9:30 – 11:15 AM

LEVEL 8

By placement

Technique classes plus a rotating full curriculum including pas de deux, character, variations, contemporary, and more. Emphasis in developing artistry and presentation of technique. Dancers from level 8 are 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 or black ballet shoes for boys. Dress code leotards are available for purchase in the school office.


2024–2025 Schedule

Tuesday, 4:15 – 8:00 PM

Wednesday, 4:15 – 7:30 PM

Thursday, 4:15 – 7:00 PM

Friday, 4:15 – 6:00 PM

 Saturday, 9:30 – 11:15 AM