![]() ![]() Students will have increased performance opportunities, including the opportunity to join the FSBT student ensemble, perform and represent FSBT at community events, and be cast in FSBT company productions at the discretion of the Artistic Director. Teachers prepare students for the most challenging work in the classical repertoire, with a focus on correct technique and artistry. Ballet VII (ages 14 and up)īallet VII is the highest level for advanced dancers. Students will have increased performance opportunities, including the opportunity to join the FSBT student ensemble and be cast in FSBT company productions at the discretion of the Artistic Director. Boys will focus on developing strength to execute tours, pirouettes and jumps in the male classical repertoire. Girls will have developed the strength needed to execute increasingly challenging pointe work. Teachers guide students to develop their artistry. Weekly female variations classes are added. Students should have sound technical fundamentals and be ready for increasingly complex work. Ballet V is a two- or three-year program designed to prepare students for Ballet VI. ![]() Preparations for turns on pointe are introduced. Girls will increase the length and frequency of their pointe classes with a focus on building strength and learning fundamental and age-appropriate pointe steps from the classical repertoire. Teachers will continue to increase the complexity of exercises and introduce new material while focusing on correct technique and coordination. Students should have a good understanding of the proper execution of turn out, placement and port de bras (carriage of the arms). Ballet IV is a two-year program to prepare for Ballet V. ![]() Pointe classes are introduced at 30 minutes and increase in length and frequency in subsequent years as students gain strength for more complex movements. When students are ready, they will begin simple center work with releves (rises on to full pointe) on two feet. Basic pointe work includes learning how to prepare the shoes for dancing and developing strength in the feet, ankles, legs, core and upper body with exercises on two feet facing the barre. Girls will begin introductory pointe work at the discretion of the faculty. Sound technical fundamentals continue to be a priority. Students have now learned the foundation of barre exercises and will begin slowly increasing the complexity with a focus on proper technical execution. Ballet III is a two-year program designed to prepare students for Ballet IV and girls for beginner pointe work. Conditioning exercises are included in classwork to increase strength and flexibility. Teachers guide students to develop a greater awareness of technique, musicality, and dancing with others to create a performance. Barre exercises transfer to the center floor work where students begin to connect what they learn at the barre with the movements they will be executing in the center. Ballet III (ages 7 to 9 years)īallet III students will begin to learn the traditional barre exercises in a technically sound and age-appropriate manner. Ballet II is a two-year program to prepare students for the introduction of barre work in Ballet III. Students will work cooperatively with the teacher and their classmates, continue to learn ballet class etiquette, and begin working on strength and flexibility with simple conditioning exercises. Students will begin to learn correct execution of turnout and placement in basic positions continue to develop their coordination and focus on age-appropriate spatial and body awareness. Ballet II (ages 5 to 7 years)īallet II introduces an expanded age-appropriate repertoire of ballet fundamentals. Age-appropriate basic ballet terminology is introduced. Classes are taught with a focus on the joy of movement. Students will learn the basics of ballet class etiquette. Teachers will work with students to develop cooperation and respect for self and others. Ballet I (ages 4-5 years)Īn introduction to movement! Students will develop body awareness and coordination, explore movement quality and musicality, and discover creative self-expression. Class placement is based on age, ability and experience and is at the discretion of the FSBT faculty. Older students will be asked to take a placement class. New students, please contact Associate School Director Jessi Eizember at to inquire about placement before registering. ![]()
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