Classes

CREATIVE MOVEMENT (3-4 year olds)
PRE-BALLET (5-6 year olds)
Specially designed classes, which use music, movement and merriment to explore rhythm, coordination and flexibility, and to develop creative expression! One class per week.

BALLET
Students enjoy and learn more in a class that best reflects the student’s skills; each student will receive professional attention to help ensure he/she is placed in the most appropriate class for their age and expertise.

• Ballet I – 7-8 year olds. One class per week.
• Ballet II – 9-10 year olds with some prior training. Two classes per week.
• Ballet III – 11-12 years with at least 3 years of training. Two/three classes per week.
• Ballet IV – 13 years and older with at least 4 years of training. Four classes per week.
• Ballet V/Advanced Ballet – 14 years-young adults with a minimum of 5 years of training. Six classes per week.
• Boys Classes – From beginners to more advanced students, classes for young men are specially designed to develop technique and focus on the athletic challenges of the male dancer.
• Pointe/Variations/Partnering – Advanced students only with staff recommendation.

New students must have a required assessment for proper class placement.

Please Note First and foremost, Dayton Ballet School believes in the importance of your child’s well being and future. Students are introduced to Pointe only after their feet, legs and bone structures have begun to mature and only after several years of serious, quality training that has developed their muscles. Pointe Prep class, for age appropriate students, is a strengthening preparation for pointe. If the professional staff of Dayton Ballet School feels that your daughter is not yet ready for Pointe, please realize that it is with her best interest in mind.

ENHANCEMENT DANCE

• Lyrical Jazz – Emphasis is placed on developing dramatic expression, use of energy and creative articulation of the body in this important form of concert dance. From classical to popular jazz, this class explores the unique movement, explosive energy and creative spirit of the music.
• Modern – Important way to exercise the freedom of movement, self-expression and development of the inner soul.
• Tap – High-energy exuberance has made tap a favorite American dance form. This is a total body workout that develops rhythm, musicality, precision and physical expression.
• Hip Hop – Combines street dance and jazz with less structure.
• Teen Ballet – This is recreational ballet for preteens and teens interested in learning dance technique. This class enhances physicality for sports, in a fun atmosphere!