Studio B Academy of Ballet

Two levels of musical theatre will be offered. Classes will focus on character development while dancing and introduce vocals as their character grows. Class instruction will include choreography, acting skills and voice.

Jazz dancing is a form that showcases a dancer's originality. All jazz dancers interpret and execute moves and steps in their own way. This type of dancing consists of quick footwork, big leaps, and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance.

Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds and having fun. As students progress through the 5 levels, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.

Contemporary dance is an expressive style of dance that abandons the rigid, centered aspect of classic forms of dance, and utilizes unconventional movements from styles around the world. It incorporates certain elements of ballet, modern dance, and jazz.

For ballet dancers who are beginning their dance training as a pre-teen or teenager. Begin ballet technique at barre, learn vocabulary pertaining to level, become aware of correct ballet posture and turnout. Floor exercises to develop strength in feet and legs for future pointe work. Thera band is required. Two 1 hour classes per week required.

All vocabulary and theory of previous levels should be incorporated in addition to new material. Increased technique and exercise difficulty at the barre and center work. Pointe work is incorporated into each ballet class during the week. Focus is on perfecting dancers artistry and performance. Four 2 hour classes per week required. Additional stretch or yoga classes encouraged.

All vocabulary and theory of previous levels should be incorporated in addition to new material. Increased technique and exercise difficulty at the barre and center work. Pointe work should be executed with one hand on the barre for all exercises. Three 1 1/2 hour classes per week plus one 1 1/2 hour pointe class per week required.

All vocabulary and theory of previous levels should be incorporated in addition to new material. Maximum turnout and correct posture should be maintained throughout barre and center work. Increased difficulty at barre and center exercises. Pointe work should be executed with one hand on barre. Two 1 1/2 hour classes per week plus one 1 1/2 hour pointe class per week required.

Must have a working knowledge of basic vocabulary and theory of the previous levels. Turnout and correct posture in center work. Continue preparation for pointe work. Demi-pointe shoes are introduced. Two 1 1/2 hour classes per week are required.

Must have a working knowledge of basic vocabulary and theory of the previous levels. Turnout and correct posture maintained throughout barre work. Continue preparation for pointe work. Two 1 hour classes per week required.

Begin ballet technique at barre, continue learning vocabulary pertaining to level, become aware of correct ballet posture and turnout. Floor exercises to develop strength in feet and legs for future pointe work. Thera band is required. Two 1 hour classes per week required.

Stand in poised manner, learn to hold ballet skirt to develop hand and arm placement, be aware of spacing relative to other students, ballet vocabulary, 1 hour class per week.

Allows children to experiment and discover movement qualities through imagination. One 30 minute class per week.

Studio B Academy of Ballet incorporates the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum in their teaching, a breakthrough 8 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development.