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 FIREBIRD Fine Arts Academy

Classical Ballet

The Performing Arts School curriculum combines  elements from the classic French, Italian, and Russian schools of training. PAS aims to provide dancers with a rich knowledge of classical technique and the ability to adapt to all styles and techniques of dance.

Classes include ballet technique, pointe, partnering, men's class, modern, lyrical, character, and variations.

Experienced staff guards against student injuries by educating on strength, safety, and eating disorders.

For tuition and other general information, please visit
Dance at the top of  this page.

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Combination Class  for  ages 2 1/2-6yrs focuses on the joy of movement while improving gross motor skills and the discovery of rhythm while improving cognitive and social skills. Basic tap steps are also explored.

Pre-Ballet for ages 5-7 focuses on the joy of movement and rhythm while fine tuning co-ordination and gross motor skills with an emphasis on ballet.

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Barre Workout for Adults
is a ballet based class focusing on
stretching, balance, and strengthening of the core.
 
Attire: comfortable
exercise clothing, socks or ballet slippers.


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Ballet I is beginning ballet for ages 8-10.
The student begins disciplined study with barre, center work, and ending with turns and leaps.

Ballet II is beginning ballet for ages 10-12.
 
Ballet III is beginning ballet for ages 13- Adult

For serious study, it is strongly recommended for level I & II students to attend two ballet classes weekly.


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Advanced Placement Ballet II & III is for male and female students at the intermediate or advanced levels. These students attend ballet class at least twice weekly. Placement in these classes are by audition only.

Pointe work is begun at this level for female students 10 years or older  who have taken at least two years of formal ballet training. Pointe students must take at least one technique class and one pointe class each week.

Partnering classes for boys and girls are also begun at this level.

Men's class focuses on the male dancer's execution of beats, leaps, turns, and technical elements reserved exclusively for men.

Academy Dress Code
Ladies Ballet- solid black ballet cut leotard, pink tights, pink shoes. No skirts allowed. Hair back and away from face.
AP Students may wear any solid colored leotard outside of technique class. Ballet skirts allowed.
Mens Ballet- solid black compression pants or shorts, tight fitting white t-shirt, black or white socks, black shoes.
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