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PROGRAM & CURRICULUM

The International School of Ballet offers an enhanced curriculum, from pre-ballet through advanced, and from pre-professional to professional levels.

Classes:

Ballet
Children's:
Rhythmic ages 3-4
Pre-Ballet ages 4-5
Pre-Primary (RAD) ages 5-7
Primary (RAD) ages 6-8
Grades 1-5 (RAD) ages 8-12
Majors ages 12 and up:
Pre-Elementary (RAD)
Elementary (RAD)
Intermediate (RAD)
Advanced (RAD)
Pointe
Repertoire
Limbering
Master classes (Vaganova & Cecchetti)
Character
Pas de Deux
Injury Prevention
Anatomy
Nutrition
Modern
Jazz

Studies include:

Classical Ballet Technique. The full range of the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus work and examinations is offered. Major level students also receive instruction in the Vaganova and Cecchetti techniques in Master and Open classes.

Pointe. Offered for pre-elementary, intermediate, advanced, open and master classes.

Classical Repertoire (Major Level). Variations and divertissements from the classical masterpieces are taught from first hand experience (i.e. Swan Lake, Les Sylphides, Giselle, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty , Les Patineurs, The Nutcracker).

Stretching and Limbering (Grade One to Major Level & Adult). Weekly half hour class to correct and enhance flexibility, strength and body placement.

Character (Grade One to Grade Five Syllabus, Production Choreography & Repertoire). Steps and dances based upon the national dances are taught as adapted to the classical stage from various cultures of the world.

Private and Technical Coaching (Grade Three to Major, Pre-Professional and Professional). Classes can be scheduled by appointment for examination and audition preparation.

Adult Ballet (Teens & Adults, Beginner & Intermediate). Weekly classes for teens and adults offering classical ballet technique for physical and personal development and enjoyment.

Modern (Grades & Majors). Jose Limon technique.

Jazz (Grades & Majors)