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CLASSES BY DIVISION
Student Division
Commitment | Ages 8+
Student Division
All Student Division classes are taught with recognized methods designed to prepare our students for success in the performing arts. Placement in all Student Division classes is assessed by DSBPA faculty either during a class (for current students) or by private class assessment for new students that enroll after the first week of the academic year has passed.
We have many students who desire careers in other areas, and we believe that whatever field or endeavor students seek, it’s the preparedness, self-respect, respect for others, focus, open-mindedness, perseverance and sense of humor that come from successful training that are the keystones of all successful careers.
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Concepts and Goals:
Ballet Level 1: Students begin to learn theory and vocabulary including positions of feet and arms, 8 points of the room, and body directions. Students begin to work on strengthening exercises specific to the demands of either/both pointe and tours en l’air.
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Ballet Level 2: Students continue to build on previously learned theory and vocabulary while strengthening exercises specific to the demands of either/both pointe and tours en l’air.
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Ballet Level 3: Students continue with learned theory and vocabulary while strengthening exercises specific to the demands of either/both pointe and tours en l’air.
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Ballet Level 4: Students reinforce learned theory and vocabulary while continuing to strengthen and begin pointe work.
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Ballet Level 5: Students reinforce learned theory and vocabulary while continuing to strengthen and continue with pointe work, classical variations and partnering.
Classical Ballet & Pointe, and Jazz Classes
Fall 2020
October 3 - December 19, 2020
Ballet 1
IN-STUDIO & VIRTUAL
SATURDAYS | 12:00 - 1:00 P.M.
Ages 8 and up. Students begin to learn theory and vocabulary including positions of feet and arms, 8 points of the room and body directions. Students work on strengthening exercises specific to the demands of either/both pointe and tours en l’air.
Cross-listed in Children's Division
Ballet & Modern for Ballet 2 & 3
IN-STUDIO & VIRTUAL
TUESDAYS | 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Ballet instruction followed by modern. Ballet 2 & 3 cohort ONLY.
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Ballet 2 & 3
IN-STUDIO & VIRTUAL
FRIDAYS | 6:00 - 7:30 P.M.
Students continue to build on theory and vocabulary including positions of feet and arms, 8 points of the room, body directions. Ballet 2 & 3 cohort ONLY.
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Youth Ballet/Jazz
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
WEDNESDAYS | 5:00 - 6:00 P.M.
A fun speciality class for the teen/tween dancer. This class will focus on ballet & jazz fundamentals with Madison Ford.
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Cross-listed in Recreational Division
Young Men's Class
IN-STUDIO & VIRTUAL
THURSDAYS | 4:30 - 5:30 P.M.
Specialized training for young men, tailored to their unique needs and taught by men. Working together, male dancers push themselves and each other in a supportive environment that centers on athleticism, strength, camaraderie and discipline. Students will not only grow into confident young artists inside the studio, but strong men of character outside the studio as they learn respect, self-expression and team-building skills.
Tuition included if taking additional student division training.
Ballet 4 Men's Pointe
IN-STUDIO
THURSDAYS | 5:30 - 6:45 P.M.
Adding Pointe to Young Men's Technique Class. By placement ONLY.
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Intermediate Ballet 4
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
MONDAYS | 5:00 - 6:30 P.M.
With George Sanders.
Ballet instruction for experienced students (minimum 3 years) who know ballet terminology and all foot and arm positions.
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Jazz for Ballet 4
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
MONDAYS | 7:30 - 8:30 P.M.
Will join via Zoom to Ballet 5 cohort class.
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Ballet 4
IN-STUDIO & VIRTUAL
TUESDAYS | 4:30 - 6:00 P.M.
For experienced students (minimum 3 years) who know ballet terminology and all foot and arm positions. Ballet 4 cohort ONLY.
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Ballet 4
IN-STUDIO & VIRTUAL
THURSDAYS | 4:30 - 6:45 P.M.
Includes Pointe. For experienced students (minimum 3 years) who know ballet terminology and all foot and arm positions. Ballet 4 cohort ONLY.
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Broadway Styles for Ballet 4
IN-STUDIO & VIRTUAL
THURSDAYS | 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Broadway with Matt Lowther. Matt will focus on choreography from various Broadway shows.
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Ballet & Jazz for Ballet 5
IN-STUDIO & VIRTUAL
MONDAYS | 5:45 - 8:30 P.M.
Ballet followed by jazz. Ballet 5 cohort ONLY.
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Ballet 5
IN-STUDIO & VIRTUAL
WEDNESDAYS | 5:00 - 8:00 P.M.
For experienced students who know ballet terminology and all foot and arm positions, chaîné turns, piqués, pirouettes and a variety of jumps and leaps. Pointe instruction included. Ballet 5 cohort ONLY.
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Ballet 5
IN-STUDIO & VIRTUAL
FRIDAYS | 4:30 - 7:00 P.M.
For experienced students who know ballet terminology and all foot and arm positions, chaîné turns, piqués, pirouettes and a variety of jumps and leaps en pointe. Ballet 5 cohort ONLY.
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Broadway Styles for Ballet 5
IN-STUDIO & VIRTUAL
FRIDAYS | 7:15 - 8:15 P.M.
Broadway with Matt Lowther. Matt will focus on choreography from various Broadway shows.
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Ballet 5
IN-STUDIO & VIRTUAL
SATURDAYS | 12:00 - 1:30 P.M.
For experienced students who know ballet terminology and all foot and arm positions, chaîné turns, piqués and pirouettes.. Ballet 5 cohort ONLY.
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Tap & Conditioning Classes
Fall 2020 Term
October 3 - December 19, 2020
Tap
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
WEDNESDAYS | 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Fundamentals of tap and choreography with Madison Ford for tween/teen students.
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Cross-listed in Recreational Division
Conditioning
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
FRIDAYS | 5:30 - 6:30 P.M.
All you need is yourself. Great way to get back into exercise or mix up your current routine.
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Cross-listed in Recreational Division
Aerial Silks & Lyra Classes
Fall 2020 Term
October 3 - December 19, 2020
Youth Aerial 1
IN-STUDIO
MONDAYS | 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Limited to 4 students - by placement only.
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Youth Aerial 2
IN-STUDIO
MONDAYS | 5:30 - 6:30 P.M.
Limited to 4 students - by placement only.
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