Academic Year Technique Program

ballet and modern technique Arts Ballet academy

classes 2024-25 season - Registration is open


classical and contemporary ballet technique program for ages 11-19+

Placement or Schedule Questions? Please schedule an in-person or phone appointment. We are happy to talk to you about a plan for classes and your student's year.

Intermediate ballet 3a/b/c

Students at the Intermediate levels develop their ballet technique by meeting 3 -5 times per week. Students complete the Intermediate levels with knowledge of the full ballet vocabulary, as well as earning pointe shoes when their age, development, ballet skills, and strength are ready for the rigors of pointework.

Advanced 4, 5, & 6

Students who to commit to an Advanced level of extracurricular dance training take classes focused on strength, speed, a more complex combination of steps, and artistic development. They take classes 3-6 days each week and reach the highest levels of training and performance opportunities. Students at this level may do this for the joy of dance, for joy and goals of pursuing dance in college/career, or for joy and pre-professional development, training, and advice.

open/recreational program

Upon entering level 3A/B, students may opt to participate in 1-2 technique classes per week or a flexible/non-core program. This allows them to pursue outside interests and opportunities in addition to their Arts Ballet Training and can be altered as they grow between 6-12 grades. Dancers should take at least one ballet class or modern class at their skill level to be eligable for a role in group performances. Pointe training requires dancers to attend 3 technique classes each week to have good training, keep up strength and skills, and reduce injuries.

Elective Classes

Arts Ballet offers a variety of optional classes in technique and subjects other than ballet. These elective classes are designed to enrich ballet training and help foster a well-rounded and versatile student. They may be used as electives as well as individual classes at a student's skill-level.

advice for starting ballet at AGE 11-19

For children starting ballet ages 11-12, we recommend starting in ballet 2a right away. we are happy to do an evaluation if you have had previous dance training within the last year or two.

Teens ages 13-15/16 we recommend our beginning/intermediate teen class to get started. Once students are 15+, they may also take beginning adult ballet classes. We are happy to help you get started!

Teens ages 16-19 may start ballet in the adult beginning classes and add electives. Speak to us about any questions or concerns you may have so we can help you make the experience the best possible.

Placement Classes

We require all new students ages 8-19 with any former dance training to attend a placement class so Artistic Staff may determine their appropriate level of study. These are easy to schedule with us and are free. Please call 757.504.4450 or email artsballet@gmail.com for an appointment.

We hope you will join us for the love and joy of dance!