Dance Lessons
Join us for a FREE TRIAL dance class this Summer! Our experienced instructors will advise you on the best placement for the fall semester.
Our approach to ballet instruction is to train the whole student. We strive to provide our students with a solid technical foundation so as to achieve their fullest potential while still caring for their bodies. Whether the student is professionally or recreationally minded they will receive the necessary tools to accomplish their goals.
Class Placement
Class placement for dance is determined by the Department Head and may be affected by the student’s age and experience. All classes are suitable for boys and girls (unless otherwise noted). Free placement classes are available, and new students are welcomed year-round.
Dance Class Descriptions:
Petit Allegro Pre-Ballet classes
For students aged 3-6 years. This class is designed to be your child’s joyful first ballet class. Students will be taught basic ballet positions, correct placement, and basic terminology, wile learning fundamentals of movement to steady beat, creativity, and body awareness. Attire: Girls: pink leotard, pink tights, pink, split sole canvas shoes, with hair secured in a bun. Boys attire: white t-shirt, black tights, and white split sole canvas shoes.
Ballet I
For students aged 7-8 years. Students will be taught basic ballet positions, correct placement, and basic terminology, barre work, and more. Attire for girls: black leotard, pink tights, pink split sole canvas shoes, hair secured in a bun.
Ballet II (by placement)
Is a complete ballet class for students who have completed ballet I or the equivalent. This class will include a full study of barre work, center practice, turns and allegro combinations. See attire requirements for Ballet I.
Ballet III (by placement)
A complete ballet class for students who have completed levels I and II or the equilalent. The class will include a full study of barre work, center practice, turns, and allegro combinations. Attire: Girls: Black leotard, pink tights, pink split sole canvas shoes, with hair secured in a bun. Boys: white t-shirt, black tights with dance belt, white socks and white split sole canvas shoes.
Modern II & III
Modern Dance instruction for students with Ballet experience. Structured technical exercises and instruction that condition the body for strength, coordination, flexibility, and expressive communication through movement. Un-restrictive, comfortable attire.
Production Classes
Technique continues to be honed and dances learned as students prepare for performance throughout the school year.
Lyrical
For the student with some dance experience – ages 8+ yrs. The basic fundamentals of lyrical dance and proper placement are taught throughout the class; this fun class uses jazz and contemporary music as well as music from Broadway shows. Attire: Leotard and tights/jazz pants or unitard, black jazz or ballet shoes.
Hip Hop
A high-energy introduction to the funk/hip hop experience, focusing on dance technique and sequence. Attire: Black tank tops, black jazz pants/leggings, black dance sneakers.
Yoga/Pilates for dancers
A specific type of body conditioning that emphasizes strengthening “the core” muscle groups. Mat classes are now offered several times weekly at Allegro. **Students: please bring your own Yoga or Pilates mat to class** Exercise ball is required.
Dance Student Responsibilities
Attire: Requirements for student attire are clearly defined for each class; students are expected to wear proper street clothing and shoes when arriving and leaving the Allegro Dance Hall- including when walking through the Lobby or throughout the Allegro campus. Dance shoes should never be worn outside or on concrete or asphalt surfaces. No jewelry is permitted during and dance class.
Food/Beverages: No gum-chewing, food, or drinks are permitted in the Allegro Dance Hall, with the exception of water bottles.
Concentration: The Allegro Dance Hall is a place to work quietly and with concentration. Students must enter the Hall quietly and with respect to fellow students.
Communication: In today’s world of instant informality and less than perfect manners, ballet class provides an oasis of true courtesy and dignity. Students are expected to remain quiet during class and always address the Instructor with respect and courtesy.
To Parents of Ballet Students: Ballet teaching requires that the teacher physically touch the students. The student who wants to improve appreciates verbal or physical corrections. Actual touching and physical moving of body parts is essential to the proper teaching of ballet. Proper ballet training happens only when the student feels the correct body position and in most cases that requires the teacher place the body into position. This can cause muscular discomfort. It is not unusual for a dancer to come home with sore muscles just as participants in any sport or physical activity might do. Communication and education for both dancers and parents is very much a part of our program. Parents are welcome to observe class and speak to the teacher regarding any special concerns.
Class list & times:
Mondays:
4:00-4:45 Pre-ballet (3-4 yrs)
4:45-5:30 Pre-ballet (5-6 yrs)
5:30 Modern II
7:00 Modern III
Tuesdays:
4:30 Ballet I
4:30 Yoga/Pilates II
6:00 Ballet II
6:00 Yoga/Pilates III
7:30 Ballet III
Wednesdays:
4:00-5:00 Hip-Hop (beginner Hip-Hop prerequisite)
Thursdays:
4:30 Ballet II & Production
6:30 Ballet III & Production
Saturdays:
10:30am Production II
12:30pm Production III
