In Charlotte Ballet’s dance classes, your child can explore dance through a variety of classes during the five-week summer session mid-June through late July. What children learn in dance classes goes far beyond movement. Dance appeals to many different kinds of learners as students can show their own style, encouraging creativity. Dancers find increased self-esteem as there is a feeling of accomplishment after each class and as they see themselves change and improve over multiple classes. Dance requires more than simply listening – children learn focus through the attention and concentration necessary during class.
PREPARATORY CLASSES
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
AGES 3-4
In a fun and encouraging environment, students explore musicality, rhythm, creativity and movement through space. This class introduces age-appropriate stretching, basic strengthening, balance, motor skill development and coordination. Students meet once per week for 45 minutes.
PRE-BALLET
AGES 5-6
This class introduces classical ballet vocabulary, emphasizing musicality and individual creative expression in an innovative, fun and easy-to-learn manner. Students meet once per week for 45 minutes.
BEGINNING BALLET
AGES 6-7
Fundamental exercises of ballet are introduced while maintaining an emphasis on musicality, development of overall body strength, alignment and the joy of moving. Students expand their knowledge of French ballet terminology at this level. Class meets once per week for 60 minutes.
PRIMARY CLASSES
CHILDREN’S BALLET
AGES 7-10
A traditionally structured ballet class is offered during hour and a half classes three days a week. Students learn to do a full barre and centre work and will continue to increase their technical proficiency. More challenging steps are introduced with a continued emphasis on musicality, body alignment, overall strengthening and the usage of French terminology. Some experience is recommended. Students meets either 2 or 3 times per week for 90 minutes.
Enrollment Requirement: 1–2 weekly dance classes over the past school year.
CHILDREN’S JAZZ
AGES 7-10
Students learn the basics of classical and contemporary jazz technique while improving rhythm, motor skills and flexibility. Students meets once per week for 60 minutes. Children’s Jazz makes a great compliment to the Children’s Ballet Class.
Enrollment Requirement: 1–2 weekly dance classes over the past school year.
CHILDREN’S MODERN
AGES 7-10
A first introduction to modern dance, students explore various movement styles, spatial relationships and rhythmic patterns in a structured class environment. Students meet once per week for 60 minutes. . Children’s Modern makes a great compliment to the Children’s Ballet Class.
Enrollment Requirement: 1–2 weekly dance classes over the past school year.
