Spring 2021

(November 30, 2020 - May 28, 2021)

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​Pre - Ballet 1

Ages 2.5-3.  No previous training. Emphasis is on basic ballet positions, steps, and creative movement.  Includes some tumbling/gymnastics.   Offered 9:30-10:10 on Monday. 

     $45/month for one weekly class

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​Pre - Ballet 2 with Arts and Crafts and Gymnastics

Ages 4-5.  Little or no previous training. Emphasis is on basic ballet positions, steps, and creative movement.  There will be a short snack break followed by an arts & crafts or gymnastics activity related to the dance instruction.  Offered 1:30-2:50 on Thursday.  

     $75/month for one weekly class 

  

​Beginning Ballet
Ages 5-8 (older dancers are welcome, but generally, the instruction will be aimed at this age group).  Basic ballet technique, stretching, and vocabulary with little or no prior training.  Offered Wednesday, 4:15-5:05.

     $55/month for one weekly class

 

​Ballet 1
Ages 6-10. Developing ballet technique and combinations, stretching, and vocabulary with 2-3 years prior training.  Offered Monday, 4:15-5:15.  May add Basic Contemporary with instructor permission.

     

​Ballet 2
Ages 7-12.  Beginner-intermediate.  3-4 years prior training. Two classes/week required.  Offered 4:15-5:15, Tuesday and Thursday.  Basic Contemporary recommended.

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​Ballet 3

Ages 7 and up.  Intermediate.  3-4 years prior training. Two classes/week required. They would attend class with Ballet 4, 5:30-6:30, Monday and 4:15-5:15, Friday.  Ballet 3 Technique class is 6:45-7:45, Wednesdays.  Contemporary Ballet and Stretch & Conditioning recommended.

     

​​Ballet 4 and Pre-Pointe/Pointe
Ages 8 and up. Intermediate. 4-5 years prior training. Three ballet classes/week required, five recommended.   Offered 5:30-6:30 on Monday, 6:45-7:45 on Tuesday (guest instructor), 5:20-6:30 on Wednesday (required class for all Ballet 4), 5:30-6:30 on Thursday, and 4:15-5:15 Friday.  Contemporary Ballet and Stretch & Conditioning recommended. 

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​Young Men's Ballet

Ages 7 and up.  A specialized class for boys that includes more strength and conditioning than they get with the mixed classes.  The dance instruction would involve more leaps and turns which is the heart of what male dancers do.  Must be enrolled in another ESB ballet class.  Offered 10:00-11:00 Saturday (Guest Instructor).

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Adult Ballet

All levels of prior training are welcome.  Offered 9:30-10:30 on Tuesday. 

     

​Tuition for Ballet Classes (except Pre-Ballet and Beginning Ballet)

     $65/month for one weekly ballet class

     $105/month for two weekly ballet classes

     $140/month for three weekly ballet classes

     $170/month for four weekly ballet classes

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​Basic/Intermediate Contemporary Ballet
Incorporates elements of classical ballet and modern dance.  Ages 7 and up unless approved by instructor.  Previous ballet experience required.  Offered 5:30-6:30 on Tuesday.

   

​Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary Ballet
Incorporates elements of classical ballet and modern dance.  Ages 9 and up.  Previous ballet experience required.  Offered 6:45-7:45 on Thursday.  Guest Instructor.

     

Stretch and Conditioning
Open to ages 8 and up.  This is a specialized class designed for dancers who really want to take their training to the next level. The concentration will be on improving flexibility and strengthening all muscle groups needed for dance.  This is also a great class for gymnasts, skaters, martial artists, and athletes of all types and all ages.  Offered 5:30-6:30 on Friday.

     

Tuition for Contemporary and Stretch and Conditioning Classes

     $65/month for one weekly class (with no ballet)

     $25/month if taking one weekly ballet class

     $20/month if taking two weekly ballet classes

     $15/month if taking three weekly ballet classes

     $10/month if taking four or more weekly ballet classes

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 One Lesson Walk-in

     $25 per class ($30 for Pre-Ballet 1, $20 for Pre-Ballet 2)

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Private/Semi-Private Instruction
Private sessions for those wanting a more intensive experience focused on the dancer's needs.  Open to all ages and ability levels.  By appointment only.

     $70 per hour

     $50 per hour discounted rate for current ESB dancers

     $30 per hour each for semi-private (two students)

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Unlimited Classes (Great Value!)
For more advanced dancers wishing to progress at a rapid rate, we offer unlimited lessons.  This is available only for dancers in Ballet 4.

    $225/month