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Click here to REGISTER and view the schedule for the upcoming
class term. New students should contact us with any questions
they may have.
Toddlers & Young Children
Early Childhood Music
Newborn—age 2. Secure on the lap of parents or caregivers,
the child experiences the joy of creating music through
song and rhythm band instruments.
Music & Motion
Ages 2—3. Along with parent or caregiver, the child
explores basic elements of movement (galloping, jumping
and twirling)
to a variety of classical and contemporary music pieces.
Family
Music & Motion
Newborn—age 5. Same as Music & Motion, but
delivered for the convenience of parents or caregivers
who have multiple
children/siblings involved in the class.
Artsfusion
I
Ages 2 1/2—5. Along with parent or caregiver, the
child is introduced to famous paintings which serve as
inspiration
for the child to express stories through movement
and music. Artsfusion develops a child’s interpretive
skills while emphasizing artistic expression.
Artsfusion
II
Ages 3 1/2—5. Same as Artsfusion I, but the child explores
more independent expression, guided by the instructor,
while parents or caregivers observe from the
studio lobby.
Introduction to Ballet
Introductory class perfect for home-schoolers and pre-schoolers who are not quite ready for a formal ballet class, but want to have a fun ballet experience that introduces them to concepts of classical dance.
Children & Youth
Pre-Ballet I
Ages 5—6. Children are introduced to the preliminaries
of ballet. Exercises are given to encourage
physical and spatial awareness, coordination and musicality.
Students learn simple
classroom etiquette and social skills
in a creative, fun and confidence-building environment.
Pre-Ballet
II
Ages 6—7. Skills and concepts learned in Pre-Ballet
I are expanded, and simple enchainements (dances)
are learned.
Creativity
and self expression are encouraged through
ballet mime, while muscular control, balance and coordination
increase.
Ballet I
Ages 7—11. Children begin following a syllabus
in ballet technique while expanding physical,
musical and creative ideas
learned in Pre-Ballet. Students begin to
work at the barre, developing their focus and posture. Young
students
thrive in
a safe, structured
environment infused with faster paced fun
and
confidence-building exercises.
Pre-Professional Division
Ballet
II
Students with a few years of experience advance
to multiple classes per week. Basics are reviewed with an emphasis on technique. New steps are learned while enhancements increase in complexity.
Ballet
III
Students attend a number of ballet classes per
week. Pointe work begins for girls and basic partnering for boys. Many students
at this level become apprentices in the Champaign Urbana
Ballet.
Ballet IV
students attend class daily and work toward proficiency in their technique, pointe work, and partnering skills. Corps de ballet work and stagecraft gain significance as many studetns at this level are accepted into the corps of Champaign
Urbana Ballet.
Ballet V
Committed young men and women maintain an intense and rewarding schedule in preparation for upcoming performances and potential professional careers. Dancers work for mastery of technique, speed, fluidity, and artistry. Many of these students have soloist or principal opportunities with Champaign Urbana Ballet.
Adult Division
Barre
Beginners and experienced students practice classic barre exercises in a comfortable environment with others who share their goal. Builds a strong foundation of ballet technique with lifelong benefits for adults, teens, pilates, yoga and fitness enthusiasts with a passion to dance.
Center
Students transition from barre to center combinations with adagio, waltz steps, introduction to turns, and simple jumps. Intermediate and advanced students are given more complex variations while basic combinations are prescribed for beginners in a well-paced class.
What Class
is Right for Your Dancer?
Every student develops a unique combination
of pace, interest, and ability. Deanna
Doty,
academy
director,
is trained to
assist parents in identifying ballet and
movement classes that fit each student’s individual goals.
Contact us: call Deanna at 217-355-8234.
Click here to register and view the schedule for
the upcoming class term. Also check out our classroom guidelines.
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