Elementary II. Age 9-10
Students will be placed into this level upon successful completion of a placement class.
The program includes: Classical ballet technique, body conditioning & stretching, variation, contemporary dance, musical theatre dance, pre-pointe and pointe class.
Elementary I and Elementary II level programs is the years when the strong students attending full program begin to prepare for more serious stage experiences. Individual meetings with a teacher help student to prepare for solo variations, competitions and more.
Elementary program covers the basic elements of Barre exercises. Correct postural alignment near the barre, turn out right understanding, weight transfer, small, medium and large poses, concluding with the basic steps of allegro and pre-pointe. Students will be ready for pointe upon completion of this program.
This is a very important level as it establishes vital foundations upon which future classical ballet training will be built.
Girls:
Red tulle skirt. Must be purchased from BISD
Red capsleave leotard. Must be purchased from BISD
Pink Tights
Pink canvas ballet slippers
Boys:
White short–sleeved t-shirt
Black bike shorts or ballet tights
White ankle socks – students may wear any plain thin white socks
White ballet slippers
1 quarter: 8 weeks session
Full Program (9.5 hours per week) – $670 per 8 weeks quarter
Flex Program ( 8 hours per week) – $640 per 8 weeks quarter
Flex Program ( 6.5 hours per week) – $570 per 8 weeks quarter
Flexible schedule availible by hours, from 1 hour per week and more. Please inquire with BISD administration.
Single class / Placement class – $ 20
