Ballet is the foundation upon which so much of dance is built. It develops strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, musicality, body awareness, and the discipline to move with intention and control. Whether a dancer's passion is ballet itself or another style entirely, the skills developed in ballet become tools they carry into every kind of movement.
At Allegro, our ballet program is designed to help dancers grow as both technicians and artists. Students develop proper alignment and technique while learning to listen to music, understand their bodies, express themselves through movement, and approach challenges with patience and perseverance. We believe strong technique and artistic expression go hand in hand.
Ballet technique is an important foundation for many of our dance disciplines and is strongly recommended for all dancers. Even in styles where ballet is not a requirement, the strength, control, coordination, and body awareness gained through ballet can help dancers become more versatile and confident performers.
Looking Ahead: Pointe
For dancers interested in eventually dancing en pointe, the journey begins long before pointe shoes. Developing the necessary strength, alignment, flexibility, balance, and technical control takes time and consistent training. Our instructors can help families understand what that pathway may look like for their individual dancer and when they may be ready to begin.
As a general guideline, dancers should be working toward 2–3 hours of dance training per week by the end of their elementary years, with approximately two years of consistent preparation before beginning pointe work. By high school, dancers pursuing continued ballet development should be working toward approximately four days of dance training per week, with ballet technique included alongside their other dance disciplines.
These guidelines apply to both recreational dancers and students pursuing college-preparatory training. Every dancer develops at their own pace, and pointe readiness is ultimately determined by individual strength, technique, maturity, and instructor assessment.
Ballet teaches dancers not just how to move, but how to move with strength, intention, and artistry.
Wonder Kids Ballet
Ages 3-5 years old. Must be 3 by Oct. 1 and potty trained. This class is without a caregiver.
Perfect for the pre-school students. This class is divided into 6 weeke sessions with a short break in between Enroll in one session or all four.
Each session is themed with dances and activities celebrating that theme. The last session (March/April) will perform in the end of year Showcase.
Classes will introduce young students to music and movement. It includes creative play to enhance the development of fine and gross motor skills, work on coordination skills, rhythm, timing, and group work. Children will dance and move in a stimulating environment focused on creativity, group interaction, and the joy of self-expression, while developing coordination and musicality.
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Discover Ballet
Ages 5-7 years old.
Ballet features lite technique to match the bodies and brains, and expands from Pre-Ballet. They will begin to learn the fundamentals of ballet technique, form, and vocabulary through instructional time and engaging activities. Created for students who are beginners to dance and ballet or who have completed Petite Pre-Ballet/Tap. This class performs at the end of year Showcase.
Explorers Ballet I
Ages 8+ meets once per week
An Intro to Ballet. Students begin to learn the fundamentals of ballet technique, form, and vocabulary through instructional time and engaging activities. Children will work at the barre, incorporate movement as they move across the floor, improve flexibility, learn proper posture, and more.Children will be encouraged to try new things, work with others, be expressive, and stay focused and disciplined in order to accomplish the goals for each class. Ballet 1 is created for students who are beginners or who have completed Discover Ballet.
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Explorers Ballet II
Ages 8+ meets once per week
Placement at the discretion of program director Ballet II Explorers continues to give all students a solid and focused foundation in technique now that they can physically master the beginning foundations. It covers the same material: fundamentals of ballet technique, form, and vocabulary
through instructional time. This level is designed for students who have completed Ballet 1 Explorers or are ready to add a 2nd class. Students in Ballet 2 Explorers will build upon the technique and learning from previous levels. Barre exercises, across the floor exercises, and combinations will be expanding at this level. This class is highly recommeded when students in Ballet I Explorers turn 10 years of age. Students should begin dancing a minimum of 2 classes weekly to increase strength and flexibility. They will be encouraged to enroll in the 2nd class designed to prepare students for extended dance leading to pointe work. This class performs at the end of year Showcase.
Adventures/Legends Ballet I/II
Ages 12-18
No dance experience necessary
This is a multi-level class which will include beginner teens.
It serves as an Intro to Ballet, students will begin to learn the fundamentals of ballet technique, form, and vocabulary through instructional time. This class is perfect for those wishing to focus on Musical Theatre, but have never danced. For students who have been in ballet, the slower pace for beginners will give more seasoned dancers a chance to hone their skills as they focus on the details. Students will work at the barre, incorporate movement as they move across the floor, improve flexibility, learn proper posture,increase endurance and more. The 90 minute class will serve teen students.
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