Lebanon Ballet School Inc

Musical theater dance is a jazz-based class filled with Broadway style dancing and music. Classes will start with a technical warm up (for body and spacial awareness), across the floor and age appropriate combinations to tie techniques together learning how to “tell the story” as well as how acting, intention and style are of the utmost importance to connect to the audience. Students will dance, act and occasionally sing!

Students at this level will have the physical ability to study classical ballet a minium of twice weekly. Dancers are expected to demonstrate responsibility for retention of material, eagerness, and attention to corrections in order to fulfill required technical standards. Conditioning, character and Pointe are incorporated into classes.

This class builds upon previous training, to develop technique, flexibility and strength while increasing their ballet vocabulary. Character Dance is included.

This class combines structured ballet training to develop technique, flexibility and strength of each student while building on their basic ballet vocabulary. Character Dance is included.

Students at this level will have the physical ability to study classical ballet a minium of twice weekly. Dancers are expected to demonstrate responsibility for retention of material, eagerness, and attention to corrections in order to fulfill required technical standards. Conditioning and Pointe are incorporated into classes.

Classes in Ballet for Adults & Teens are offered for dancers beginner to advanced on a recreational level. These are drop-in classes to learn the essential elements at a pace that is appropriate for the group’s maturity and physical levels. You only pay when attending.

Dance with Me explores dance with a parent or caregiver through activities designed to improve large motor skills in a playful, creative environment. Creative elements such as stories, games and other imaginative activities keep the exciting pace of the class lively and engaging.

Classes in classical ballet are offered for teens and adults. Monday is a beginner level, Tuesday and Thursday are beginner/ intermediate levels.These are open to students to learn the essential elements at a pace that is appropriate for the group's maturity and physical levels. The emphasis is learning terminology and proper body alignment in an enjoyable atmosphere.

Contemporary dance blends elements from modern, jazz, lyrical, and ballet dance forms, emphasizing freedom, versatility, and improvisation. Class will incorporate floor work, improvisation, and stretching the boundaries of movement.

The study of pointe encompasses both the technical and artistic elements of pointe work and variations. Participation in pointe class requires a minimum of three ballet technique classes per week.

Children will develop confidence and self-esteem within an environment that encourages joy of movement. Through classroom activities, children learn control and coordination in their movements while enhancing their listening and social skills in a nurturing environment while starting to build a formal ballet vocabulary. Students must be ready to participate without parental supervision.

For students 10-13 who are new to ballet or are restarting their interest in ballet.