Ballet School of Kingston

This class is for students with strong knowledge, understanding and the ability to execute correct technique and placement. Pointe Work and Repertory Classes are included in a 4-day per week schedule, and students are committed to deepening their understanding of ballet technique consistently and responsibly. While not the goal of every advanced student, the class is designed to prepare a student for a professional career in classical ballet.

Ballet V students have completed at least two years of Ballet IV. Often pointe work will begin at this level. Dancers are preparing for Advanced Ballet technique. Attendance to all three classes per week is required.

Ballet IV signifies a jump to a higher level of training in both development of coordination and execution of form. In Ballet IV we move from the “fundamental” levels of ballet into the challenge of more intricate steps and patterns, requiring higher degrees of flexibility, coordination, strength, musicality and performance. Additionally, an emphasis is placed on exercises designed to develop the strength and coordination required for future pointe work, which for many students begins during their 1- 3 years in this level. By their second year of Ballet IV, a student benefits from a strong commitment to classes. Attendance is required 3 days per week.

In Ballet III, students begin to take their training to a more serious level. A deeper understanding and execution of detailed ballet steps and concepts becomes the focus, with a large emphasis on increasing ballet vocabulary. Development of strength, grace, and flexibility in preparation for pre-pointe work.

In Ballet II, students progress in both classical vocabulary of movement, and also in the focused discipline that will prepare them for the increased demands of Ballet III. Students are required to attend two days per week at this level.

Students progress to Ballet I-B when their coordination, ability to focus and follow direction advances to a level in which they are able to enjoy a full hour class, where difficulty of patterning increases and more intricate beginner steps are introduced.

Building on the foundations established in the Pre-Ballet levels, Ballet I advances to beginning classical ballet steps and terminology which is achievable with now increased coordination skills.

This beginner level class introduces your child to ballet by balancing creative play with beginning ballet positions and simple movements. Classical positions are introduced and musical rhythms are explored. Children must be 5 yrs. old by November 1st.

Beginner to Intermediate Levels classes for adults looking to start or return to ballet!

Introduction to Ballet for 3½–4 ½ yr olds through imagery, play and beginning movement skills.

Comprehensive, classical training in the RAD style from ages 5–18 yrs.

Specialty changes daily: Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theater, Partnering, Floorwork, Pilates, Improvisation

Camila will teach a musical theatre class for Ballet School of Kingston. Camila Rodrigues is a Brazilian ballet dancer based in New York City. She began her training in Brazil at the Escola Estadual de Dança Maria Olenewa, where she performed with the prestigious ballet company of Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro.

David Fernandez will teach a contemporary class for Ballet School of Kingston. David Fernandez is an award winning contemporary choreographer and dance filmmaker, master teacher from NYC. David is the visionary behind the choreography "Vitruvian Man," a captivating masterpiece that has garnered over a million views on YouTube.

Chris Bloom will teach a contemporary class for Ballet School of Kingston. Chris Bloom, a graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program, spent 10 years as a dancer with Ballet Hispanico while also performing with Parsons Dance, The Dash Ensemble, PARA.MAR Dance Theater (where he is a founding member) & San Francisco Dance Works.

Jaquez will teach a musical theatre based class for Ballet School of Kingston. Jaquez is Chicago born but hails from New York City where he received a BFA in Dance from NYU. He has appeared on Broadway in Motown the Musical, King Kong, Mrs Doubtfire, Bad Cinderella, and most recently played the role of Fred Casely in Chicago.

This class is on-going and runs throughout the regular school year. This class is on-going and runs throughout the regular school year. Our wide range of Adult Ballet classes offers options for everyone- from the first time student to the seasoned professional. You can get your start with our Beginner "Blasts" (4-week introductory sessions offered a few times per year) or join into our semester or year long programs for Adult Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Intermediate Level Classes.

Optional add-on for advanced dancers

Ages 11-13 Ballet Class, Specialty Class*, Pointe Work

Age 6- 7 years old (based on previous dance experience) Ballet Class, Specialty Class*

Age 14+ (based on years of previous training) Ballet Class, Pointe Work, Repertoire, Specialty Class*

Exciting visiting guest teachers, expertise in differing styles of dance, open to area dancers

Exciting visiting guest teachers, expertise in differing styles of dance, open to area dancers

This beginner level class introduces your child to ballet by balancing creative play with beginning ballet positions and simple movements. Children must be 5 yrs. old by November 1st.

This class is designed for children who are ready for their first ballet class unaccompanied. Parents remain on the premises but stay outside of the classroom to allow their children an independent experience with the teacher. Through music, movement and song, young students are introduced to early ballet movements and concepts and exposed to the joys of experiencing their bodies at play.

Optional add-on for advanced dancers

This class is on-going and runs throughout the regular school year. This class is on-going and runs throughout the regular school year. Our wide range of Adult Ballet classes offers options for everyone- from the first time student to the seasoned professional. You can get your start with our Beginner "Blasts" (4-week introductory sessions offered a few times per year) or join into our semester or year long programs for Adult Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Intermediate Level Classes.

This class is on-going and runs throughout the regular school year. This class is on-going and runs throughout the regular school year. Our wide range of Adult Ballet classes offers options for everyone- from the first time student to the seasoned professional. You can get your start with our Beginner "Blasts" (4-week introductory sessions offered a few times per year) or join into our semester or year long programs for Adult Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Intermediate Level Classes.

Ages 7-8 years old Ballet Class, Specialty Class*

Ages 9-11 years old Ballet Class, Specialty Class*

Ages 5-6years old Camp time includes dance class, theme based creative movement, story time and crafts.