Ballet Squared

About Ballet Squared

Ballet Squared, located in Southside, Alabama, offers a comprehensive dance education for students of all ages, blending classical training with contemporary innovation. Under the artistic direction of Caitlin Costner, the studio's philosophy, inspired by 'Ballet²', aims to exponentially improve dancers through a perfect fusion of fundamental principles and modern approaches. Caitlin brings extensive experience from esteemed institutions like the Joffrey Ballet School, Prima Ballerina DeeDee Leda, Alabama Ballet, and the Nashville Ballet, with expertise in classical ballet (including Vaganova style), jazz, and modern dance. Her performing credits include George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty with the Alabama Ballet Company, and she further honed her skills in New York City at Steps on Broadway, Broadway Dance Center, and Peridance Capezio Center. Ballet Squared provides specialized classes in Ballet, Contemporary Ballet, Modern, and Jazz. Creative Movement (ages 3-4) introduces the youngest dancers to fundamental elements. The curriculum progresses through Pre-Ballet and Beginner Ballet, building foundational technique, posture, and performance skills. Intermediate and Advanced Ballet classes emphasize complex sequences, barre work, and body alignment. Contemporary Ballet merges classical ballet with modern dance for greater freedom of movement. The Modern dance program focuses on core strength, flexibility, and elemental concepts of space, time, and force. Jazz classes, with Jazz 1 for ages 8-12 and Jazz 2 for ages 13+, introduce foundational jazz elements including strong centers, parallel hips, angular shapes, leaps, turns, and rapid directional changes. Ballet Squared is dedicated to nurturing young dancers, with Caitlin investing her integrity and energy into their development, sculpting visible, momentary art through movement. Students are offered a curated selection of genuine dance styles, focusing on developing strong technical skills in a nurturing environment, catering to those seeking both a deep understanding of core dance principles and the excitement of evolving artistic expression.

Styles offered at Ballet Squared