(5 – 7 years old)
This
class is a basic introduction to classical ballet for children. It includes preparatory exercises to develop coordination,
while kindling the imagination of the child, ballet barre and basic ballet steps. Emphasis in this class will be placed
on learning basic positions of the feet, head and arms (port de bras). Students will spend a majority of
the class learning at the barre. In the center, students will learn the concepts of body position, croise
and efface. Level I is for students who are true beginners or who are very young. Attention is placed on learning
the fundamentals of ballet training. It opens the wonderful world of classical ballet and classical music to your
child. 55 minute class once a week.
Tuesday 4:30pm Thursday
2:30pm Saturday 9:00am
Ballet II(6 – 9 year olds)
This level is designed
for students who successfully demonstrate a mastery of concepts taught in Level I. Students in Level II
are invited to continue strengthening basics by attending Level I classes in addition to Level II classes. Instruction
in this level will build upon basics of position and will emphasis poses of the body, work in center and in releve, as well
as simple adage, jumps and turns.
This class is a complete classical ballet class, including
barre, center technique, adagio and turns. Classical musical music is used throughout the class so students can develop a
love of classical ballet and music that will last a lifetime. 55 minute class once a week.
Monday 4:30pm
Thursday 3:30pm
Ballet III(7 – 11 year olds)Upon successful mastery of Level II principles, students will expand upon their repertoire of movements. Increased
work in the center and mastery of balance will be stressed. Level I and Level II classes are
open to Level IStudents will work towards a mastery of more complicated jumps and turns.
Artistry of movement will be emphasized. Introduction to the Classical Repertoire will begin at
this level during Variations classII students
This is a complete classical ballet
class, presenting more controlled techniques related to turns, adagio, body directions, and allegro movements. 55 minute
class.
Monday 5:30pm Thursday 3:30pm Saturday 10:00am
Ballet IV(9– 13 year olds)
Students receive a complete
classical ballet class with more advanced ballet technique. Class includes – barre, adagio, turns, allegro, body
directions, port de bras and reverance. 55 minute class – should be taken 2 or 3 times per week.
Tuesday
5:30pm Thursday 4:30pm Saturday 11:00am
Ballet V(12 years old – Adult)
This complete professional
level classical ballet class is for professional dancers, dance teachers and serious ballet students. Permission from
Artistic Director, Debra Punzi, is required to attend this class. BALLET LONG ISLAND company members attend this class. 1
hour 25 minute class.
Monday 5:00pm Tuesday 7:00pm Wed 10:00am
Wed 7:30pm Thurs 5:30pm Saturday 10:30am
Pointe (dancing on the toes)
This class
is offered only to students who are technically and physically capable of dancing on pointe. Permission is required from Artistic
Director, Debra Punzi, to attend this class. Pointe must be taken in addition to regular ballet class. This is a 30 minute
class.
Beginner level Tuesday 8:30pm Tuesday 9:00pm
Experienced level Tuesday
6:30pm Thursday 7:00pm Thursday 8:30pm Saturday 10:00am
Adult
and Teen Ballet
Level I - Wednesday 7:30pm Monday 10:30am
Level II – Thursday 7:30pm
Monday 11:30am
Level III – Tuesday 7:00pm
