Ballet 1 (Ages 6-8)
Ballet 2 (ages 8-11)
Ballet 2 (ages 8-11)
Requirements:
1 Ballet class
1 Elective class highly recommended
Mon 6:00-7:00 pm
Wed 6:30-7:30 pm
Fri 5:00-6:00 pm
Intensive - by invitation only
Tues 4:45-5:45 pm
Ballet 2 (ages 8-11)
Ballet 2 (ages 8-11)
Ballet 2 (ages 8-11)
Requirements:
2 Ballet classes
1 Elective class highly recommended
Tues 5:00-6:15 pm
Thurs 5:45-7:00 pm
Fri 6:30-7:45 pm
Intensive - by invitation only
Wed 6:00-7:00 pm
Ballet 3 (Ages 9-13)
Ballet 2 (ages 8-11)
Ballet 3 (Ages 9-13)
Requirements:
2 Ballet classes
Pre Pointe
1 Elective class
Thurs 5:30-6:45 pm
Sat 10:30-11:45 am
Intensive - by invitation only
Wed 7:00-8:00 pm
Ballet Intensive
Ballet Intensive
Ballet Intensive
Students selected for this program show exemplary behavior, focus, and aptitude in their ballet classes. This program will prepare young dancers to participate in the pre-professional ballet program.
Ballet 1 Intensive: Tues 4:45-5:45 pm
Ballet 2 Intensive: Wed 6:00-7:00 pm
Ballet 3 Intensive: Wed 7:00-8:00 pm
Pre-Pointe Class
Ballet Intensive
Ballet Intensive
Our Pre-Pointe class is designed to prepare aspiring dancers for the next step in their ballet journey—dancing en pointe. This class focuses on building the strength, flexibility, and proper technique needed for safe and effective pointe work. Dancers will work on improving their foot and ankle strength, alignment, and balance, all while
Our Pre-Pointe class is designed to prepare aspiring dancers for the next step in their ballet journey—dancing en pointe. This class focuses on building the strength, flexibility, and proper technique needed for safe and effective pointe work. Dancers will work on improving their foot and ankle strength, alignment, and balance, all while developing the essential core stability and coordination required for pointe shoes.
A pointe shoe assessment is done in January for eligible dancers (age 11+) that they must pass to receive pointe shoes in the spring.
Performace Class
Ballet Intensive
Performace Class
Performance classes allow students to prepare a piece of choreography for the June Concert without taking time away from their technique classes.
Performance classes are held during the winter and spring sessions for students in all ballet classes.
These classes last 3o minutes and directly follow each technique class.
Uniforms
DCM is committed to ensuring that all students have uniform options that honor their unique selves and enable them to feel confident and comfortable while dancing. Students are encouraged to select the options below that best align with their gender identity.
Skirts and warm ups may be worn at the discretion of the instructor for Ballet levels 3 and up. Ballet warmup attire is limited to ballet sweaters, shrugs, and leg warmers. No Sweats or baggy clothing. No T-shirts.
Long hair must be secured in a bun at ALL times . Dancers may have natural hairstyles such as twists, braids, and cornrows into the ballet bun. If hair is short, a headband or hairspray/gel will be necessary to hold the hair back away from the face and neck. For safety, no hair beads or jewelry beyond stud earrings are allowed for ballet classes.
Click HERE for a tutorial on creating a proper ballet bun.
Tights and slippers color should match dancer's skin tone; fair skinned dancers should have pink tights and slippers.
Ballet 1
Light blue leotard. Pink or flesh tone tights. Pink or flesh-tone split-sole ballet slippers. Hair in a ballet bun.
OR
Tight-fitted white T-shirt or white leotard. Black tights. Black split-sole ballet slippers, or white ballet slippers with thin white socks.
Ballet 2 - Red leotard. Pink or flesh tone tights. Pink or flesh-tone split-sole ballet slippers. Hair in a ballet bun.
OR
Tight-fitted white T-shirt or white leotard. Black tights. Black split-sole ballet slippers or white ballet slippers with thin white socks.
Ballet 3 - Burgundy leotard. Pink or flesh tone tights. Pink or flesh-tone split-sole ballet slippers. Hair in a ballet bun.
OR
Tight-fitted white T-shirt or white leotard. Black tights. Black split-sole ballet slippers, or white ballet slippers with thin white socks. Ages 10 and up should wear a black or skin-tone dance belt (athletic support) if appropriate.
Pre-Pointe
Burgundy leotard. Pink or flesh tone convertible tights. Demi-pointe shoes. Hair in a ballet bun.
Leotards should be traditional/conservative styles (unadorned, no halters, cutouts, or strap designs). Dancers at this level should not wear undergarments under their tights.
