Ballet 1,2,3

In these levels dancers will have a good understanding of classroom etiquette and structure. They will have acquired a basic knowledge of rhythmical, musical, technical skills and vocabulary from which to build and expand. Throughout the students’ training, in these levels, ballet vocabulary is introduced gradually allowing time for the body to build strength and grow into the technical demands of the ballet technique. While mastering new steps students gain more control and learn how to make clean shapes and lines in their body positions. Previously learned steps are combined in more complicated and challenging ways. It is not uncommon for students to repeat the same level in order to develop strength and coordination in their ballet technique. Proper development of the ballet technique is important in these levels because they are developing the strength in their feet, legs, and abdominal muscles which is required  for pointe work. When they are ready Ballet 3 students will start to learn basic pointe technique.  Proper development is also very important to help prevent injuries.