Ballet

Ballet is a classical dance form that is characterized by grace and precision of movements. Classical ballet also uses elaborate gestures, steps, and poses. Our ballet department has a progressive program of classical ballet study, which ranges from the age of 5 to 95.

Our program draws upon the traditional methods, yet includes modern elements that meet the diversity of demands in current ballet trends. Each consecutive year, the number of technique classes increase as the skill and the ability of the student progresses. Classical variations, Pointe, Partnering, and Pilates are integrated into the program according to the dancer's level and age. Guest artists are also incorporated into the ballet curriculum to give the dancers the most of their ballet training.

• Dancers must wear their hair in a bun and with their hair out of their face.
• Pre-Ballet dancers are allowed to wear a pink leotard and tights.
• Older Dancers are required to wear a black leotard and pink tights.
• Ballet shoes are required for all dancers.

Technique:
Class will include barre work, center and across the floor combinations.

• Monday/Wednesday- adagio & turns
• Tuesday/Thursday- turns, petite & grande allegro.

Pre-pointe/pointe 1: 
Must have instructor approval and must attend technique class. Class will consist of strengthening exercises for preparing for pointe work.  Dancers who are approved will be starting beginning pointe work at barre & center.
  
Pointe/Partnering/Variations:
Must have instructor approval and must attend technique class previous to pointe. Pointe barre, center exercises with emphasis on partnering with male dancers.

Variations: 
Learn variations from Classical & Contemporary Ballets.

Paso Robles Chamber Ballet
Learn more about this advanced opportunity to take your ballet to a pre-professional level. Find information here