Ballet Center of Houston

We offer quality ballet education in many area schools. Students learn age-appropriate ballet technique and french terminology using a fun and imaginative syllabus. Classes teach teamwork and self-discipline, increase motor skills and musicality, and foster creative thinking and a spirit of fun in the arts!

Modern dance is a dance form that developed in the early twentieth century, partly as a rebellion against the traditional, more highly technical forms of dance such as ballet, as well as a way to express contemporary social concerns. While strongly influenced by classical ballet, the movement of modern dance can be quite different in dynamics and style; many movements are weighted and close to the earth.

BCH is proud to offer our Modern Dance Program for Levels 6-10 taught be JoDee Engle and Level 5 taught by Kristy Nilsson. Our Modern levels coordinate with our ballet levels. For non-ballet students, an audition for class placement is required.

Modern Dance is also available for levels 6-10 in the Pre-Professional Division.

Classes dedicated to artistry for students in the Pre-Professional Division, levels 6-10, typically twelve and older.

Classes dedicated to technique for students in the Pre-Professional Division, levels 6-10, typically twelve and older.

Classes dedicated to vocabulary for students in the Pre-Professional Division, levels 6-10, typically twelve and older.

Classes dedicated to pointe work for students in the Pre-Professional Division, levels 6-10, typically twelve and older.

This division includes levels 6-10. Students typically spend more than one year in each level. Students, twelve and older, intensify their training with additional classes dedicated to pointe work, vocabulary, technique, and artistry.

Level 5 is for students who have completed Level 4, and are at least ten years old and up. At this level, students begin pointe work and focus on technique through repetitive exercises and patterns at the barre and across the floor.

Level 4 for dancers who have completed their Level 3 training. During class, build on their skills and strength, and refine their movement with attention to technique, execution and artistry.

Level 3 is designed for students who have completed Level 2 having studied the basics and are ready to concentrate on developing a broader ballet vocabulary, doing more barre and center work, and focusing on correct placement.

Older Beginner Ballet offered to older students who are beginning their training, is designed to help them quickly learn the basics of ballet and try to advance them into Levels 2-4 by giving attention to their specific needs.

Level 2 is for students who have had Level 1 training or some basic ballet foundation including barre work on which to build.

Level 1 is an introduction to ballet for six-to-eight year olds, where they begin to learn ballet positions, movement, vocabulary and barre work.

In this level they will progress with ballet terminology and positions and movements as they begin to transition to traditional classical training. Our Pre-ballet program consists of the following classes. We explore motor skills and musicality while encouraging creative thinking and a spirit of fun in the arts! Our young dancers attain higher levels of self-confidence as they develop strength, flexibility, and coordination through the joy of dance.

Pre-ballet lessons use a fun and imaginative syllabus to playfully introduce French ballet terminology, age-appropriate ballet technique, teamwork, self-discipline, and ballet etiquette. We explore motor skills and musicality while encouraging creative thinking and a spirit of fun in the arts! Our young dancers attain higher levels of self-confidence as they develop strength, flexibility, and coordination through the joy of dance.

Adult Ballet and Pilates.

Modern Dance & Jazz.

Pre-professional Division: Levels 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Lower Division: Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Older Beginner Ballet.

Pre-ballet Program: Pre-ballet and Level K (kindergarten) in studio or off-campus school programs.

Summer Classes.

Our Adult Ballet Class is designed for any adults that would like to experience the enjoyment and great exercise ballet offers. Our adult ballet class is a traditional ballet class with barré work, center, and combinations across the floor. Modifications are made throughout the class for varied skill levels and ability. There is no dress code, come in what you feel comfortable wearing that is appropriate for a ballet class. This is a beginner-intermediate level class. We offer a free trial class so that you can see if the class will fit your needs.

Summer classes are offered to students of all ages, and give new and beginning students a chance to try the school. Participation is highly encouraged for our six-week session. Get a jump start on new level skills as our dancers “graduate” to their new levels at the end of May.

Summer classes are offered to students of all ages, and give new and beginning students a chance to try the school. Participation is highly encouraged for our six-week session. Get a jump start on new level skills as our dancers “graduate” to their new levels at the end of May.

Summer classes are offered to students of all ages, and give new and beginning students a chance to try the school. Participation is highly encouraged for our six-week session. Get a jump start on new level skills as our dancers “graduate” to their new levels at the end of May.

Young Dancer Workshop.

BCH Summer Intensive program & Intermediate Summer Workshop.

Jazz is offered during our summer special programs. Jazz teaches strength and power very quickly and ballet teaches grace and elegance. When you are able to execute both well, you are a more sought after dancer.

Little Ballerina Camp.