Summer  Ballet Classes 2022

​Summer ballet classes and workshops help dancers to keep up with their skills over the long break before the new dance season begins, check out the studio, dive deeper into their technique, or experience something new.  They are also a great way for dancers new to ballet to get started!

Register Today!

Schedule is subject to change based on enrollment.  Classes and Intensives with low enrollment may be combined. Additional sections may be opened for workshops with wait lists.  Register early and tell your friends!

We welcome dancers who are:
* past and present members of Pas de Deux
* brand new to ballet
* looking for a new ballet studio
* want to supplement their training
* in town for the summer

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Beginning Dancers
​programs for ages 2 through adult

New and returning dancers are welcome!  Class will include stretches, basic ballet steps, and fun dances that incorporate the skills learned in class.  Dancers should follow the studio's uniform​, but hair may be in a ponytail instead of a ballet bun for this class

Dance With Me, age 2 - 6
July 12 - 28 (Tues & Thurs), 5:30 - 6 pm $55

Dancers age 2 - 6 take class with an older sibling or parent in this introduction to ballet.  Cost is per pair.  If an older sibling is taking the class, they must be able to take care of bathroom breaks, etc.

Preliminary, age 4-6
July 12 - 28 (Tues & Thurs), ​5:00 - 5:30 pm $40

Open to new dancers and 2021-2022 Baby and Preliminary Ballet dancers

Ballet 1, age 7-12
July 25 - 29 (Mon through Fri), 4:00 - 5:00 pm, $60
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Open to new dancers and 2021-2022 Preliminary Ballet (minimum age 7) and Ballet 1 dancers

​The Rules of Ballet, age 13 - adult
July 12 - 28 (Tues & Thurs), 6:00 - 7:00 pm, $70

Open to all dancers regardless of previous ballet experience.  Dance is all about learning the rules, and then exploring ways to push those boundaries to create something new.  Using practical application through a variety of barre and center patterns, this class will focus on the general rules of ballet movement, as well as exceptions to those rules within ballet.  For those coming from other methods, we will also explore "Cecchettisms", nuances in step execution that are specific to the Cecchetti Method, and why Cecchetti does them that way.
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Ballet Intensives 
programs for experienced dancers

New and returning dancers are welcome!  
Our theme for Summer 2022 is "Focus and Refine".  Now that we are fully back in person, it's time to refocus and refine our technique.  Classes will combine ability appropriate combinations with drills focusing on a different area of technique each day.
Dancers should follow the studio's uniform, but hair may be in a ponytail instead of a ballet bun for this class.

 Beginning Intensive, age 9-14
July 12 - 28 (Tues & Thurs), 3:00 - 4:00 pm, $70

Open to 2021-2022 second year Ballet 1 dancers, all Ballet 1 Advanced and Ballet 1-2 dancers, and equivalent dancers from other studios

Intermediate Intensive, age 11-18
July 18 - 22 (Mon through Fri), 4:00 - 5:00 pm, $60

Open to 2021-2022 second year Ballet 1-2 dancers, all Ballet 2 and Ballet 2-3 dancers, and equivalent dancers from other studios

Advanced Intensive, age 13 - adult
July 18 - 22 (Mon through Fri), 2:00 - 3:00 pm, $60
July 13 - 27 (Wednesdays), 7:00 - 8:00 pm, $35

Open to 2021-2022 Ballet 3 and Ballet 4 dancers (and equivalent dancers from other studios), as well as Intermediate and Advanced Adult Ballet dancers.

Adult Ballet, age 15+
May 18 - June 8 (Wednesdays), 7:00 - 8:00 pm, $45

This class is an extension of our normal dance season for dancers in Ballet 3, Ballet 4, Beginning Adult Ballet and Intermediate / Advanced Adult Ballet who wish to continue lessons through the end of the traditional school year.
* Dancers interested in this class are also encouraged to enroll in The Rules of Ballet or one of the Advanced Intensives in July!

Pointe, age 11 - adult
July 18 - 22 (Mon, Wed, Fri), 3:00 - 4:00 pm, $35

Open to 2021-2022 dancers with previous pointe experience.  Must also take the appropriate level intensive meeting on the same days.  Instructor approval required.

One Day Workshops

New and returning dancers are welcome! All workshops are a single day, and intended to supplement the dancers ballet training through summer intensives.  Dancers should follow the studio's dress code, but hair may be in a pony tail instead of a bun.

Beginning Turns Workshop
Age 4 to 8: Wednesday, July 13, 4:00 - 4:30 pm, $10
Age 9 to 10: contact studio to determine which level is best
Age 11 - adult: Thursday, July 14, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, $15

The age 4 to 8 class is for dancers with limited ballet experience and will focus on the basics of spotting, balance, and rotation.

The age 11 to adult class is best suited to those who have already begun to learn turn basics in their normal ballet classes, and are ready to develop hone their turning skills through a combination of drills, strengthening exercises, and technique discussion.

Because our 9 to 10 year old dancers can fall into either category, these dancers should ask for an individual recommendation from Miss Zachari.

Intermediate Turns Workshop, ages 12+
Wednesday, July 27, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, $20

This class is for dancers who have mastered the single pirouette and are ready to tackle more advanced turns.  We are excited to welcome Katie Peyton Groven as guest instructor for this class.

Leaps and Jumps Workshop
Age 7 - 13: June 8, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, $15
Age 13 - adult: Wednesday, July 27, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, $20

In this workshop, dancers will learn how to harness their power for more powerful leaps and jumps.  The age 7 to 13 class will be instructed by Miss Zachari.  The age 13+ class will be taught by guest instructor Katie Peyton Groven.

Stretch and Strengthen Workshop
Ages 7 - 13: Tuesday, July 12, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, $15
Ages 14 - adult: Wednesday, July 13, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, $20

In this class we will work on a variety of stretching and strengthening exercises that dancers can incorporate into their home practice routine. 

The age 7 - 13 workshop will focus on easy routines, including ones we use in class week to week. ​ Dancers are encouraged to bring a notebook to write down the ones they find the most helpful.

The age 14 - adult workshop is for dancers who have a firm grasp on our basic exercises, and are ready to bump up their routine to help them achieve specific goals.  Dancers in this workshop will share their goals prior to the workshop, and receive a personalized training plan via email after the workshop. 

Acting for Dance Workshop, age 7 - 17
Date TBD, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, $TBD

In this workshop, dancers will learn exercises to help them use their facial expressions and movement to tell a story through dance.  This workshop will be taught by a guest instructor.
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Variations
Age 7 - 12: Wednesday, July 13, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, $20
Age 12 - Adult: Monday, July 25, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, $20

In this workshop, dancers will learn a traditional ballet dance from a classical ballet.  This class may be taken either in ballet slippers or pointe shoes.

Choreography, ages 8+
Wednesday, July 20, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, $30

Dancers in this class will learn the elements of choreography through a series of exercises and activities while working to create their own dances to a pre-selected piece of music.  Dancers should bring a notebook to take notes and write down the choreography they create.