Virginia Regional Ballet

Virginia Regional Ballet preps adaptive dance classes for all students, providing a safe space.

These classes are for those students who wish to begin or begin again at an older age. Emphasis is on basic technique development. Good classes for those who wish to get in shape, just for fun, and not follow a more serious course of study.

Co-requisite: Must attend at least one ballet class per week. Adv. Level prepares dancers for competition, college, and/or professional career opportunities.

Basic level classes designed to give a good foundation in proper jazz and tap technique with emphasis on “Broadway” or theatrical styles. Jazz 3 Co-requisite: Ballet

Hip Hop incorporates jazz technique with contemporary social dance movement.

Modern dance is free and expressive movement. Students will learn improv, floor work and partnering. Pre-requisite: Ballet 2a or above. Co-requisite: Must attend at least one ballet class per week

Lyrical is a fusion of ballet, jazz, and contemporary movement with an emphasis on portraying the story of a song. Pre-requisite: Ballet 2a or above. Co-requisite: Must attend at least one ballet class per week.

A class in which students learn interpretive dance, a fusion of ballet and jazz technique. Pre-requisite: Ballet 2A or above. Co-requisite: Must attend at least one ballet class per week.

Character is the study of Folk Dance from various countries. Character provides a foundation for classical ballet performance where elaborated folk dancing is used. Ballet 2 and up. Co-requisite: minimum of 2 ballet classes per week.

An introduction to basic tap and jazz movements. Foundation class emphasizing proper posture, coordination, and music awareness.

An introduction to basic ballet techniques through beginning barre and center work. Foundation classes emphasizing proper posture, coordination, music awareness, and basic ballet movements. Age: 5-6 years

Ages 3-4, 4-5: An exploratory class combining tap, jazz, and ballet preparing students for basic ballet, jazz and tap techniques. Designed to promote basic motor skills development while teaching coordination, confidence, and music appreciation. A great first class!

Ages 18 mos –3 yrs: A special class for toddlers and their caregivers to explore dance, gymnastics and musical rhythm through simple movements. This class teaches appreciation for sound and body coordination while promoting the child-to-adult and child-to-child bonds.

This class is for adult students who have completed two years of ballet. Class moves at a faster pace than Teen/Adult Ballet.

This class is for those students who wish to begin or begin again at an older age. Emphasis is on basic technique development. It is a good class for those who wish to get in shape, just for fun, and not follow a more serious course of study.

From classical ballets offered to advanced level ballet dancers who take unlimited level ballet classes. Good, strong technique is required to participate in partnering. All students must be evaluated by instructor before attending class.

Prerequisite: previous ballet training and evaluation by instructor. All students taking Pointe are required to take a minimum of 2 ballet technique classes per week; minimum eligible age: 10 yrs

Classes are divided by ability and experience with an emphasis on barre technique, center, and performance. Vaganova I syllabus.

Classes are designed to give a good foundation in proper ballet technique using more barre and center work. These classes emphasize the development of a good work attitude while promoting self-confidence.

Dance Stars Adaptive Dance is our newest program. We are so excited to ‘step’ into this new class. Here at VRB our instructors have trained, mentored by the Boston Ballet; to teach this series. Our goal is to provide the gift of dance to children of all abilities. We love to make dance and movement accessible and engaging. By designing our classes to offer mentoring students and adult support, we will use techniques and activities that engage all learning styles.

Virginia Regional Ballet preps adaptive dance classes. The Dance Program is offering a safe space for all students.