Ballet Programs for all ages 4 and up
Ballet Institute of San Diego is a Unique Ballet School in the area focused on quality, consistent education, safety and health for our students, and built on the fundamentals of movement. Classical Ballet and Contemporary dance education programs integrate elements from the best progressive and acclaimed classical ballet schools. In addition to ballet, students at our ballet school will have opportunities to take classes in contemporary, repertoire and pointe technique, improvisation, as well as historical/character dance.
Over the years, we have developed a functional and extensive Body Conditioning Program to prepare the youngest students for ballet training and increase their physical abilities. This system was created at our ballet school to educate students about their bodies and the care required to maintain the precision of a professional dance career.
BISD Children dance education program is structured according to the individual abilities of each student and their age. This is the only way to create the conditions to discover each student’s highest individual potential.
- Internationally recognized faculty with university degrees in Child Education and Ballet Coaches of today’s Ballet Professionals
- Personal approach to every student
Level 1. Age 3.5 – 5
Children ages 3.5-5 who are ready to be in a class by themselves will begin to learn the basic elements of creative movement and basics of dance.
Level 2. Age 5-7
Pre-Primary ( age 5 – 7) level. These are the first conscious lessons of classical ballet, correct posture, and grace. This is the best time to develop the body skills and creativity
Level 3. Age 6-7
The students’ first exposure to deeper ballet education. Development of self discipline opens doors to take-in the first elements of ballet technique. The key to success is attending full program and steadily growing ones skills
Level 4. Age 7 – 9
The program includes: Classical ballet technique, body conditioning and stretching, variation. The academic foundations of ballet are established during this phase.
Level 5. Age 8-11
This program includes classical ballet technique, body conditioning and stretching, pre-pointe, contemporary and modern dance, character dance, variation classes.
Level 6. Age 9-12
Students will be placed into this class upon successful completion of a placement class.
The program includes classical ballet technique, stretching and body conditioning, variation, contemporary dance, musical theatre dance, pre-pointe and pointe class.
Level 7. Age 12-16
THIS CLASS IS FULL AND STUDENTS WILL BE WAITLISTED.
Pre-professional level for students taking full program. It includes: classical ballet technique, body conditioning and stretching, pointe technique, contemporary, Character dance and variation classes.
Level 8. Age 13-18
THIS CLASS IS FULL AND STUDENTS WILL BE WAITLISTED.
The program is designed for students who want to advance in ballet studies, to move towards being professional dancers. Flexible program students are allowed to join this group after the evaluation class. This program needs professional self-discipline. It includes classical ballet technique, body conditioning and stretching, pointe technique, contemporary and modern dance, character dance, variation classes.
