DDH Dance Academy, LLC.

Ballet/Lyrical - Pointe Dance Classes

A note to students interested in lyrical:
We are taking the title "Lyrical" out of our class titles. All of our ballet/lyrical classes at DDH are classical study as they have always been and the instructor has the choice of a lyrical ballet style routine or classical style routine. This change should avoid the confusion parents and students are experiencing by thinking "Lyrical" is something different from "Ballet".

Ballet

PRIMARY BALLET I:

For students who have had 3 yrs. of Combo or who have had 1 to 2 years of a straight Ballet class.
(Minimum age 8)

PRIMARY BALLET II:

Students will learn classical ballet technique. Emphasis on barre work and center. A continuation for students who have had 1 to 2 years of Primary Ballet I or by teacher placement. (Minimum age 9)

PRIMARY BALLET III:

Students will learn classical ballet technique. Emphasis on barre work and center. Teacher placement.

TEEN BALLET I:

Should have a good understanding of basic ballet positions and barre work. Students will work on both classical style and lyrical style ballet. (Minimum age 12 or by teacher placement). It is not uncommon for students remain in this level for several years until proper technique has been acheived.

TEEN BALLET II:

A contiuation from Teen Ballet I. Must have acheived a good understanding of technique and is able to accomplish the ballet elements from Teen Ballet I. (Minimum age 12 or by teacher placement). It is not uncommon for students remain in this level for several years until proper technique has been acheived.

TEEN BALLET III:

A contiuation from Teen Ballet II. Must have acheived a good understanding of technique and is able to accomplish the ballet elements from Teen Ballet II. (Minimum age 12 or by teacher placement). It is not uncommon for students remain in this level for several years until proper technique has been acheived.

INTERMEDIATE CLASSICAL BALLET I:

Recommended for students who are at a intermediate level. Faster-paced. Should have a good understanding of basic ballet positions and barre work. Students will work on both classical style and lyrical style ballet. (Minimum age 12 or by teacher placement). It is not uncommon for students remain in this level for several years until proper technique has been acheived.

INTERMEDIATE CLASSICAL BALLET II:

This is a 1- hour class for older students who are at a more advanced level. Students will work on both classical style and lyrical style ballet. (Minimum age 13 or by teacher placement). It is not uncommon for students remain in this level for several years until proper technique has been acheived.

ADVANCED CLASSICAL BALLET:

This is a 1- hour class for those who are at an advanced level. (Minimum age 14 or by teacher placement).

Pointe

PRE-POINTE:

By recommendation only. MUST BE ENROLLED IN AN ADDITIONAL BALLET CLASS. Students work on strength technique which is necessary before placement into Pointe I level. Some dancers will need to remain in pre-pointe for 2 years before being placed into a Pointe 1 class. This is necessary to assure the safety of a dancer.

POINTE I:

Classical Ballet technique. MUST BE ENROLLED IN AN ADDITIONAL BALLET CLASS. Focus will be on technique with barre and center work. Pointe shoes will be fitted and ordered on the first day of class. (By teacher placement only)

POINTE II:

Classical Ballet technique. (By teacher placement only) MUST BE ENROLLED IN AN ADDITIONAL BALLET CLASS.

POINTE II B:

Classical Ballet technique. (By teacher placement only) MUST BE ENROLLED IN AN ADDITIONAL BALLET CLASS.