Classical Ballet of wny formerly Lockport City Ballet

Ballet 1B is for 6 year olds and is an advanced continuation of Ballet 1A. All students who have completed Ballet 1A will then move on to Ballet 1B. Ballet 1A and Ballet 1B students will perform in the annual Spring Performance with the rest of the student body.

Ballet 1A is for 5 year olds and will improve the skills of Pre-Ballet while continuing to learn new skills. Ballet 1A and Ballet 1B students will perform in the annual Spring Performance with the rest of the student body.

Pre-Ballet is for 4 year olds, and incorporates all the skills and activities from Creative Movement, but on a higher, age-appropriate level. Children will also begin to learn the most basic ballet positions and steps and their French terms. Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet students will perform their end of the year performance in the studio for their family and friends.

Creative Movement is for 3 year olds and introduces the early elementary education of ballet. It is designed to develop children's locomotive skills, non-locomotive skills, rhythmic skills, and gross motor skills. These skills are explored through the use of movement, musical styles, imagery, and stories. Gentle flexibility and strengthening exercises are done sitting on the floor, and are made fun and enjoyable using imagery. Children are helped to perform these movements in the most safe and correct ways. Good listening skills, manners, and following directions are emphasized in each class in an atmosphere that is informal, flexible, playful, and satisfying for young children.

Classical Ballet of WNY offers adult ballet classes for any level of experience. Current class times are: At our Clarence location Tuesdays 10:15-11:30 am Tuesdays 7:00-8:15 pm Thursdays 7:30-8:45 pm Thursdays 7:30-8:30 Lockport Individual classes are $18, and you have the option to purchase a class card which includes 10 classes for $150. Please feel free to contact us by phone or email to sign up!

Intensive workshops for Advanced students concentrate on ballet technique and include 20 hours of instruction per week in the following: Ballet, Pointe, Classical Solos and Repertory, Modern, Jazz, and Strength & Flexibility Class. Ages 12 & older with a minimum of 4 years of ballet experience required.

Mini Workshops include 15 hours of instruction (3 hours per day plus one 15-minute break) per week and are designed for younger ballet students ages 8-11. Classes offered are Ballet, Pointe/Pre-Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Classical Repertory, and Strength/Flexibility. A minimum of 2 years of ballet experience is required.

We are excited to announce the return of our annual Fairytale Ballerina Camp, a week-long camp for 4-5 and 6-7 year old students. We will provide participating students with a fun-filled morning that engages them mentally and physically with the art of ballet, movement, and music. Activities include greeting and warm-up, ballet, music, tap, arts and crafts, ballet story time, and ballet video viewing. A snack and drink will also be provided. There will also be a costume dress-up and photo shoot held on the first day of camp and families will receive a complimentary 8x10 photo of their child.