Author name: Cole Schweikhardt

Pilates, although an excelle
nt cross training activity for serious ballet students, is for
EVERYONE!

Most students in the Advanced Ballet are members of City Ballet of Houston and are
allowed unlimited classes with their tuition.

Promotion into the Intermediate Advanced Class is based on ability rather than age;
students must be performing at an adequate level in Intermediate Ballet in order to be accepted
into this level.

Promotion into the Intermediate Class is based on ability rather than age; students must
be performing at an adequate level in Ballet C in order to be accepted into this level.

In Ballet A, the students will continue their study of ballet terminology, stretching, and coordination begun at the preschool level”

Ballet C is an introduction into a more serious study of ballet technique, and the instructor
will require more exact form and technique.

Students in Ballet B must have had at least one year of Ballet A classes or must have previous dance experience with a basic knowledge of ballet terminology and class discipline.

Jazz classes have a warm – up and progression section of class. During progressions, teachers demonstrate how to break down the various turns and jumps that will be used later in the class during combinations

The emphasis for this age is an introduction to ballet consisting of learning ballet terminology, stretching, and basic coordination in an engaging and encouraging atmosphere

Although modern dance is ballet based, it allows the dancer to a greater awareness of grounding, space, and freedom of movement. Our modern instructor teaches a Limón based technique