2026-2027 Class Offerings
Overview -
Creative Movement
Our Creative Movement program introduces young dancers to the joy of movement in a nurturing, imaginative environment. Designed specifically for early childhood development, these classes blend structured activities with child-led exploration, allowing dancers to build confidence, coordination, creativity, and a love for dance at their own pace. Students are also introduced to the fundamentals of ballet and tap during this engaging one-hour class experience.Creative Movement is for fully potty-trained dancers ages 3-5. These classes continue to foster creativity and self-expression while introducing foundational ballet and tap technique in a fun, age-appropriate environment.
Ballet Level 1A and 1B
Level 1A
Designed for kindergarten-aged dancers, Level 1A introduces the foundational principles of ballet in a fun, encouraging environment. Students begin exploring basic ballet technique through center barre work, center floor exercises, and age-appropriate gross motor skill development such as skipping, galloping, and coordination exercises. Each class also includes opportunities for creative movement exploration, allowing dancers to build confidence, musicality, and self-expression alongside their technical training.
Level 1B
Level 1B is designed for first-grade dancers who are ready to continue building upon the foundations of ballet. Students are introduced to beginning barre work, center exercises, and across-the-floor combinations tailored to their developmental level and growing abilities. This class focuses on developing coordination, strength, musicality, and classroom discipline while maintaining a joyful and creative atmosphere. Dancers also have opportunities for movement exploration and self-expression as part of each class experience.
Contemporary 1-2
Contemporary Levels 1–2 are designed to support many of the same developmental goals emphasized in Ballet Levels 1–2 while introducing dancers to the foundations of modern and contemporary dance. Students explore the key differences between ballet and modern movement styles, learning how contemporary dance encourages grounded movement, freedom of expression, and dynamic use of the body.
Through beginning modern dance technique, creative movement exploration, improvisation, and across-the-floor progressions, dancers develop coordination, musicality, body awareness, and artistic confidence in a supportive and imaginative environment. These classes encourage students to explore movement creatively while building a strong technical and expressive foundation for future contemporary training.
Ballet Level 2A and 2B
Level 2A
Designed for second-grade dancers, Level 2A continues the foundational work introduced in Level 1B while helping students grow in confidence, coordination, and technical understanding. Dancers further develop ballet terminology, proper body placement, musicality, and classroom etiquette through structured barre work, center exercises, and across-the-floor combinations. This level focuses on strengthening core ballet fundamentals while continuing to build the discipline and focus needed for future training within the MVBT curriculum.
Level 2B
Designed for third-grade dancers, Level 2B builds upon the skills developed in previous levels while preparing students for the increased complexity and expectations of Level 3 and beyond. Dancers continue refining ballet technique, terminology, alignment, and artistry while being introduced to more detailed combinations and greater technical precision. This class encourages growing independence, focus, and strength as students transition toward more advanced training within the MVBT curriculum.
Ballet Level 3A and 3B
Level 3A introduces dancers to longer and more frequent ballet classes as they continue progressing through the MVBT curriculum. Building upon the foundation established in Level 2B, this level begins placing a stronger emphasis on refining technique and developing a deeper understanding of the anatomical and muscular demands of ballet training. Students focus on alignment, strength, coordination, turnout, and movement quality while continuing to expand their ballet vocabulary and artistic expression. This level encourages dancers to develop the discipline, body awareness, and technical consistency necessary for more advanced study.
Level 3B
Level 3B further develops the technical and artistic foundations established in Level 3A while preparing dancers for increasingly advanced ballet training. Students are introduced to more detailed and complex ballet terminology, combinations, and classroom expectations, with continued emphasis on proper technique, placement, musicality, and ballet etiquette. As dancers gain strength and confidence, they are encouraged to approach their training with greater independence, focus, and attention to detail, helping prepare them for the rigor of upper-level ballet study.
Contemporary 3
Contemporary Level 3 continues the developmental and artistic goals introduced in Contemporary Levels 1–2 while progressing alongside the increased technical expectations of Ballet Level 3. As dancers grow in strength, coordination, and body awareness, students begin exploring more complex modern and contemporary movement concepts, combinations, and performance quality.
This level places a greater emphasis on understanding the anatomical and muscular demands of movement, dynamic movement quality, musicality, and artistic expression. Dancers continue learning the key distinctions between ballet and modern dance techniques while expanding their technical vocabulary through improvisation, floor work, across-the-floor progressions, and choreographic exploration. Contemporary Level 3 encourages dancers to develop confidence, individuality, and a deeper connection to movement as both artists and athletes.
Ballet Level 4
Ballet Level 4 continues building upon the technical and artistic foundations established in Level 3 while preparing dancers for the increased rigor and complexity of upper-level training. Dancers typically remain in Level 4 until they have developed the strength, consistency, technical understanding, and maturity necessary to progress into Level 5.
This level places strong emphasis on strength building, proper ballet technique, alignment, rotation, core control, foot and ankle strength, flexibility, coordination, and movement quality. Students work through beginning to intermediate ballet combinations with increasing complexity while continuing to refine musicality, artistry, and classroom discipline. As dancers grow in both confidence and technical ability, they are encouraged to approach their training with greater focus, precision, and independence.
Modern Level 4
Modern Level 4 builds upon the creative and technical foundations established in Contemporary Level 3 while progressing alongside the increased strength, discipline, and technical expectations of Ballet Level 4. As dancers continue to grow in body awareness and movement quality, this class introduces more advanced modern dance concepts, combinations, and performance dynamics.
Students further explore the differences between ballet and modern dance through grounded movement, weight shifts, floor work, improvisation, dynamic phrasing, and greater emotional and artistic expression. Emphasis is placed on core strength, alignment, coordination, flexibility, musicality, and the anatomical understanding necessary for safe and expressive movement. Dancers are encouraged to take greater ownership of their artistry and technique while developing confidence, versatility, and individuality as performers.
PT and Conditioning Level 4
PT and Conditioning are required supplemental classes for Level 4 dancers who are working toward the goal of pointe readiness. These classes are designed to build the essential strength, control, and alignment needed for safe and successful progression into pointe work.
Training focuses on developing foot strength and mobility, core control, rotational strength and range of motion, overall stability, and balanced muscular development—all without reliance on the barre. Dancers work through targeted exercises that support proper alignment, injury prevention, and technical readiness, helping them build the foundational strength necessary for future pointe training and advanced ballet study.
Ballet Level 5
Ballet Level 5 is designed for dancers who have developed a strong foundational understanding of classical ballet technique and are ready to take greater ownership of their training. At this level, dancers are expected to demonstrate consistent awareness of fundamental technical principles—including core control, rotational alignment, spatial awareness, and overall body placement—with less frequent correction from faculty.
Classwork focuses on increasingly complex combinations that challenge strength, coordination, musicality, and artistry. Intermediate ballet vocabulary is introduced and reinforced, allowing dancers to expand their technical understanding while refining execution and clarity of movement. Emphasis is placed on precision, independence, and consistency as dancers continue progressing toward more advanced levels of study.
Modern and Jazz Level 5
Modern Level 5 reflects the increased technical independence and maturity expected at this stage of training, paralleling the expectations of Ballet Level 5. Dancers are expected to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of foundational modern and contemporary principles, including core control, alignment, weight shifts, rotational awareness, spatial awareness, and dynamic movement quality, with less frequent correction from faculty.
Classwork focuses on increasingly complex modern combinations that challenge strength, coordination, musicality, and expressive range, while further developing intermediate modern and contemporary vocabulary. Dancers are encouraged to take greater ownership of their artistry, execution, and movement choices as they refine clarity and performance quality.
At this level, dancers are also eligible to begin Jazz training, expanding their versatility and allowing them to explore a new stylistic vocabulary alongside their modern and ballet studies.
Ballet Levels 6 & 7
Ballet Levels 6–7 focus on advanced classical ballet training for dancers who have developed strong technical foundations and a high level of physical and artistic awareness. At this stage, dancers are expected to demonstrate the ability to self-correct general technique, including alignment, core control, rotation, and spatial awareness, with minimal faculty correction.
Training shifts toward the maintenance and refinement of established technique while increasing emphasis on artistry, musicality, precision, and performance quality. Classes include advanced combinations that challenge strength, endurance, coordination, and clarity of movement, while encouraging dancers to deepen their individual artistic expression.
As students progress through Levels 6–7, the focus becomes the continuous refinement of technique and artistry, preparing dancers for pre-professional expectations and more advanced study.
Modern and Jazz Levels 6 & 7
Modern and Jazz Levels 6–7 are designed for advanced dancers who have developed strong technical foundations and are ready to work with a high degree of independence, consistency, and artistic maturity. At this stage, dancers are expected to self-correct general technical elements—including core engagement, alignment, rotational control, spatial awareness, and movement clarity—with minimal faculty correction.
Training focuses on the maintenance and refinement of established technique while increasing emphasis on artistry, musicality, dynamics, and stylistic versatility across both modern and jazz forms. In Modern, dancers continue to deepen their understanding of weight, flow, floor work, and expressive movement quality. In Jazz, dancers explore more complex rhythms, textures, and stylistic variations while refining strength, precision, and performance quality.
Across both styles, classwork includes advanced combinations that challenge coordination, endurance, speed of learning, and expressive range. Dancers are encouraged to take full ownership of their artistry and execution as they continue preparing for pre-professional level expectations.
Pointe
Pointe classes are required for all dancers who have been approved for pointe shoes and are organized into multiple cohorts to best support individual training needs and developmental stages. Each cohort is designed to meet dancers where they are technically while ensuring safe, progressive advancement in pointe work.
Across all levels, emphasis is placed on building strength, stamina, control, alignment, and proper placement. Dancers focus on developing the muscular support necessary for safe pointe work, including foot and ankle strength, core stability, and overall body control. Training also reinforces clean technique and endurance as dancers continue to expand their ability to execute movement with clarity, precision, and confidence on pointe.
Tap Levels
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Street Dance Levels
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Composition
Our Composition class gives dancers the opportunity to explore the creative side of dance through choreography and original movement creation. In this class, students learn the foundational principles that make choreography effective, including structure, musicality, dynamics, spatial design, and thematic development. Dancers are also guided in how to thoughtfully and constructively critique choreography, developing a deeper understanding of both their own work and the work of others.
In addition, students study historically significant and influential modern choreographers to gain inspiration and context for their own creative voices. Throughout the course, dancers are encouraged to explore a wide range of ideas, themes, and dance genres, allowing them to experiment, take creative risks, and develop their individual artistic perspective.
Caregiver and Me Classes
Caregiver & Me is designed for dancers ages 18 months to 3 years who are not yet ready to participate in class independently. Similar in structure and goals to Creative Movement, this class provides an early introduction to dance in a supportive, playful, and developmentally appropriate environment.
With a caregiver participating alongside them, young dancers explore music, rhythm, coordination, and creative movement through guided activities and imaginative play. The class is designed to build comfort in a classroom setting while gently introducing foundational movement concepts and encouraging bonding, confidence, and joyful exploration.
Adult Classes
Adult Ballet and Tap classes offer dancers of all experience levels the opportunity to explore the joy of dance in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether returning to dance after time away or trying it for the first time, these classes are designed to be accessible, engaging, and enjoyable.
Adult Ballet focuses on foundational technique, alignment, strength, flexibility, and musicality, while Adult Tap emphasizes rhythm, coordination, and percussive movement. Both classes encourage personal growth, confidence, and artistry while allowing adults to experience the physical and creative benefits of dance at their own pace.