San Antonio Ballet School

Additional barre work with a higher level of difficulty in concentration, technical level, coordination and endurance is required. Greater mastery of arms-head-legs and turns and balance is required. Barre skills are required for proper execution of center and allegro, and execution speed, coordination, a good sense of balance, and turns are essential. The Pointe Class is also mandatory for this level and must be taken simultaneously with Ballet.

The barre, center and allegro work continue at this level with longer and more complex combinations, and many steps are executed on relevé in preparation for Pointe work. Mastery of self positioning in group formations is an important skill for this class. The Pointe class is mandatory and is taken simultaneously with Ballet 3, twice a week for one hour.

The technical skills used at the barre, center and allegro increase in difficulty through execution, combination, length, and coordination. Students will continue strengthening the technical aspects of ballet, and will work on improvisation exercises, inspiring creativity and expression.

This class focuses on technical performance and creativity. Both of these elements are emphasized through age appropriate exercises and reinforcement techniques. The difficulty level increases in this class as simple head and arm movements are incorporated in to the exercises. The barre exercises increase to develop and strengthen concentration levels. Additional steps are introduced that demand emphasis on technique, such as improvement on using body weight changes, placement, and equilibrium. At this level, barre work is executed using both hands. Center and allegro exercises increase, reinforcing the work done at the barre.

In Tap, students will develop tap dance technique through a series of drills and exercises. Fundamental music concepts will be paired with these steps to make a more dynamic dancer. As the class progresses, we will learn more complex movements and rhythms within the many styles of tap.

Contemporary is offered to students ages 10 and up who have demonstrated an intermediate/advanced level of technique.

In Jazz, students will engage in learning and executing jazz technique and performance skills by using a mixture of methodologies, most which are ballet based. Movement qualities include clean strong lines, isolations, and syncopated rhythms. Core skills as well as body conditioning are very important as we explore the different genres of jazz.

This one hour class is structured and based on Horton Technique. With the use of flat backs, roll downs, release swings, and other aspects of the technique it enhances the dancer's ability to explore unique ways of using their body. It is a technique that governs the actions of the body and prepares students for any style of dance they pursue it the future. A strong background in ballet and jazz is recommended.

Contemporary is a blend of ballet, jazz, and modern with a strong emphasis on taking technical classical lines and making them different. Dancers will explore levels, space, accents and patterns through dance phrases, floorwork and improvisation.

Our Hip-hop class will introduce students to hip hop as a culturally significant form of dance. Students will learn history, social aspects, and fundamental techniques from house, popping and locking to name a few. Training will address flexibility, sequencing and coordination. Students will be encouraged to bring their own individual style and personality to the movement.

Additional barre work with a higher level of difficulty in concentration, technical level, coordination and endurance is required. Greater mastery of arms-head-legs and turns and balance is required. Barre skills are required for proper execution of center and allegro, and execution speed, coordination, a good sense of balance, and turns are essential. The Pointe Class is also mandatory for this level and must be taken simultaneously with Ballet.

The Baby and Me class helps initiate young children into classical ballet discipline using carefully selected short, simple exercises, customized to their maturity level. The exercises practiced in this class are based on playful exercises, dances and games that help develop the child’s strength and coordination skills.

Workshops are offered in a variety of dance genres and styles. At SABS our workshops and Masterclasses guide dancers in their technique and promote creative growth. Students of all ages and back grounds experience a professional creative learning environment with masters guest instructors.