Preparatory Ballet – Course Descriptions

Preparatory Ballet – Levels

Pre-Ballet (5 and 6 years of age) Pre-Ballet class prepares the student for the joy and discipline of the art of ballet. Movements are learned through a progression of basic steps to develop proper body placement, coordination of movement, and self-expression.

Basic Level (Beginners - 7 to 11 years of age) Introduction to the basic principles of classical ballet according to the Russian ballet technique developed by Agrippina Vaganova.

Intermediate Level (Previous training - 10 years of age and up) Medial study of classical ballet through amalgamated exercises at the barre and in the center with increased quantity, difficulty, and speed.

Advanced Level (14 years of age and up)

• Emphasis on allegro movements. Advanced technique lessons are followed by rehearsals and performances with the Loyola Ballet. Performance opportunities enable the dancer not only to grow on a technical level, but artistically through the infusion of ideas and moods into the movements learned in technique classes.
• Performing students study and learn through faculty and self-evaluation of video tapes of their rehearsals, lecture-demonstrations, and performances.
• Students who choose to perform with Loyola Ballet are required to participate throughout the entire class and rehearsal period, which includes evening and weekend rehearsals.

 

Updated August 18, 2009