CLASSICAL BALLET

CLASSICAL BALLET AT MK DANCE ACADEMY

Ballet is the foundation of all modern Western dance forms. It is a highly disciplined art form combining athleticism, artistry, and storytelling to create a captivating and visually stunning performance that has enchanted audiences for centuries. We train our dancers rigorously to achieve a sense of lightness and fluidity in their motions, with an emphasis on turnout (where dancers rotate their legs outward from the hips. ) This technique is fundamental to many ballet movements and poses. At MK Dance, your student will learn the fundamental techniques, positions, and exercises to build strength, flexibility, and endurance.

We strongly encourage ballet classes for all our students who desire to learn the art of classical ballet. *Ballet classes are required for company members.

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BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE BALLET CLASSES

Pre-Ballet

This class will continue to reinforce the fundamental technique of ballet while working towards more advanced movements and expanding on dance terminology. Students enrolled in this class do not need prior training. However, the class is taught at a faster pace and builds upon basic ballet taught in the combo classes.

Recommended Ages: 6-8

Ballet 1

This class is for developing a strong foundation of technique in the style of ballet, which is necessary for progression. Dancers must know basic ballet terminology and demonstrate the ability to apply corrections. Students enrolled in this class will be trained at the barre and center floor. This class is for dancers with at least 3 years of previous ballet training.

Recommended ages: 8-10

Ballet 2

This class is considered an intermediate level for dancers with prior training in ballet. Dancers must have a good knowledge of ballet terminology and demonstrate a good technical foundation. Students will train at the barre and center floor, and expand on more advanced movement. 3 years of previous ballet training required. Class meets twice a week. Dancers enrolled in Ballet 2 are required to attend both classes.

Recommended ages: 10-12

Intermediate & Advanced Ballet Classes

Ballet 3

This class is considered an intermediate/advanced level for dancers with several years of prior training in ballet. Dancers must have a good knowledge of ballet terminology, perform more advanced movements with a strong technical foundation, demonstrate sufficient flexibility, and uphold the self-discipline to continually apply corrections. This class will train at the barre, center floor, and continue to expand on more challenging movements. 4 years of previous ballet training required. Class meets a minimum of three times a week. Dancers in Ballet 3 are required to attend all 3 classes each week.

Recommended ages: 12-14

Ballet 4

This class is considered an advanced level for dancers who have had 5+ years of prior training in ballet and trains 3-4 days a week. Dancers must have a solid foundation of ballet terminology, perform advanced movement with an excellent technical foundation, demonstrate extensive flexibility and uphold the self discipline to continually apply corrections. This class will to train at the barre, center floor and continue to expand on more challenging movements with incorporation into variations. This class is an advanced class for dancers with at least 5+ years of previous ballet training.

Recommended ages: 14-18

Pre-Pointe & Pointe

This class is for dancers who have had several years of training in ballet and want to start working towards being en pointe. This class is considered a supplemental class for our regular level ballet classes (Level 2-4). Dancers will start with pre-pointe strengthening and training until the teacher invites them to go en pointe.

Recommended ages: 10-18

*Required additional classes: Ballet in their respective level

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