Northwest Studio for Ballet

Ages 8 – 12. Requires 4 classes per week.

Classical Ballet requires a strong upper body which holds the body in correct placement. It also requires a long extended line by learning how to stretch and extend the muscles. These exercises create a ballet dancers beautiful body. This class is designed to give special exercises for ballet dancers to keep the body well-conditioned and to teach and maintain flexibility. Non-ballet dancers are also welcome to take this class and will also benefit greatly from it.

Classes specifically tailored for male dancers and taught by a professional male instructor.

Students will continue four ballet classes and one stretch & conditioning class. The Summer Intensive Ballet Program offers them the opportunity to learn Pas de Deux with guest faculty and professional male dancers

Students will start attending four ballet classes per week at Level 3A to prepare themselves for Pointe work. Level 3B will start Pointe classes and will be required to take four ballet classes, plus one stretch & conditioning class per week. More performing opportunities are given for the serious student at this level.

Performing opportunities are given to our students starting at age 5 with our Fresno Ballet Theatre. At Level 2A classes will increase from once a week to a minimum of twice a week. Level 2B will attend a minimum of three classes a week.

Starting with ages 5 through 8, Level 1 prepares students for total ballet training. They are taught to “think,” “listen,” “body control” and “creative imagination” through once a week full ballet class.

We tenderly introduce the beauty of classical ballet for ages 2 through 4 with a special curriculum created especially for them.

Requires 10 classes per week.

Levels 1B & Up.

Requires 7 classes per week.

Ages 7 – 12. Requires 2 classes per week.

Ages 6 – 10. Requires 1 class per week.

Ages 5 – 8. Requires 1 class per week.

Ages 2 – 5. Requires 1 class per week.