Level 4. Age 7-9
The program includes classical ballet technique, body conditioning, stretching and variation. For students who expect to make strong progress, we recommend taking the full program.
The most ambitious students (ballet skills, attendance, commitment) of level 4 can start individual classes and preparation for solo performances, competitions, and more serious ballet education.
The program covers the basic elements of correct postural alignment, weight transfer, small poses, and the first rules of barre work: spacing, transitioning, hand position on the barre. This year is the best to start jump basic skills. This is a particularly important level as it establishes vital foundations upon which future classical ballet training will be built.
Body conditioning and stretching classes in this level are extremely important for a student’s future success and progress.
Students of this level will be a part of two annual performances of Ballet Institute.
The most ambitious students (ballet skills, attendance, commitment) of level 4 can start individual classes and preparation for solo performances, competitions, and more serious ballet education.
The program covers the basic elements of correct postural alignment, weight transfer, small poses, and the first rules of barre work: spacing, transitioning, hand position on the barre. This year is the best to start jump basic skills. This is a particularly important level as it establishes vital foundations upon which future classical ballet training will be built.
Body conditioning and stretching classes in this level are extremely important for a student’s future success and progress.
Students of this level will be a part of two annual performances of Ballet Institute.
While we encourage students to take the full program, the minimum commitment is attendance 2 days/week.
Girls:
Uniforms (leotard and skirt) are available from Ballet Institute.
Pink tights, pink canvas ballet slippers, available from Ballet Institute, as well as Dancer’s Choice
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
