The Open Ballet program is designed to accomodate pre-ballet through advanced levels of ballet training. This program will introduce and further educate the student interested in the concepts of basic technique and the theory of classical ballet training. This program is ideal for the student interested in ballet as a recreation and also for those students still exploring the art of ballet as a career. Students in this program will be given performance opportunity through in-house demonstrations and annual recitals.

Children's Programs
Pre-Ballet 1
Introductory ballet and tap for children ages 3 to 5.
Required Attire:
Girls: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, tap shoes.
Boys: White T-Shirt, black tights, white socks, white ballet shoes, tap shoes.

Pre-Ballet 2
Introductory ballet and tap for children ages 4 to 6.
Required Attire:
Girls: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, tap shoes.
Boys: White T-Shirt, black tights, white socks, white ballet shoes, tap shoes.

Beginning Ballet 1
Ages 6 and 7. First year ballet introduces the student to basic positions, steps, terminology and technique of Russian ballet.
Required Attire:
Girls: Powder blue leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes.
Boys: White T-Shirt, black tights, white socks, white ballet shoes.

Beginning Ballet 2
Ages 7 to 9. First year ballet introduces the student to basic positions, steps, terminology and technique of Russian ballet.
Required Attire:
Girls: Powder blue leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes.
Boys: White T-Shirt, black tights, white socks, white ballet shoes.

Student Programs
Intermediate Ballet
Recommended ages 9 to 12. Minimum one year of ballet required. Continues technique and terminology of Russian ballet. Introduces beginning pointe work for female student. Students at this level are eligible for enrollment in Jazz 1.
Required Attire:
Girls: White leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, white 3/4" elastic band for waist, pointe shoes approved by instructor before sewing.
Boys: White T-Shirt, black tights, white socks, white ballet shoes.

Intermediate Advanced Ballet
Recommended ages 13 and up. Minimum two years of ballet, including one year of pointe required. Continues technique and terminology of Russian ballet. Students at this level are eligible for enrollment in Jazz 2.
Required Attire:
Girls: Burgundy leotard, pink tights, pink ballet and pointe shoes, white 3/4" elastic band for waist.
Boys: White T-Shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes.

Adult Beginning Ballet
Introductory ballet for the adult student. Includes basic positions, steps, and terminology of Russian ballet.
Required Attire:
Ladies: Leotard color optional, tights, ballet shoes, skirts are optional.
Men: T-Shirt, black tights or any color sweat pants, black or white ballet shoes.