Ages 6 through adult. The basis for all dance. These classes are very disciplined in technique and proper body alignment. This makes for a strong dancer. Taking ballet gives the student an advantage when taking other ADPA classes. ADPA has recently incorporated the Royal Academy of Dance from London into its Ballet School.

Levels of ballet classes are as follows(the grade levels are NOT the same as school grades):
Pre-Primary, Primary, Grade 1 (beginning levels)
Grades 2 and 3 (intermediate levels)
Grades 4 and 5 (intermediate advanced levels)
Pointe 1 and 2

*Placement is based on the previous spring evaluations. All classes must be cleared by Miss Tracy and Miss Elise.

*ALL Ballet classes will have a Winter Performance in December. Fall class placement will be based on “Nutcracker” roles. January classes will be based on their previous spring evaluations. There will also be a Spring Performance to conclude the ballet dance year.*

ADPA Ballet Dress Code 2008-2009

Pre-Primary, Primary, and Grade 1: PINK Any pink leather full sole or split sole ballet slipper, Ballet Pink footed tights, Ballet Pink Leotard and matching (wrap or tie) skirt. In WINTER these students may wear the Pink x-wrap ballet sweater and PINK leg warmers.

Grade 2 and 3: LIGHT BLUE Any pink leather split sole ballet slipper, Ballet Pink footed tights, light blue leotard with matching skirt. (skirts will not be allowed in the spring classes during EVALUATION preparations.) In WINTER these students may wear the x-wrap ballet sweater in pink or black and pink or black leg warmers.

Grade 4: PURPLE Any pink leather split sole ballet slipper, Ballet Pink footed tights, purple leotard with matching skirt (skirts will not be allowed in the spring classes during EVALUATION preparations). In WINTER these students may wear the x-wrap ballet sweater in pink or black and pink or black leg warmers.

Grade 5: BLACK Any pink leather spilt sole ballet slipper, Ballet Pink footed tights, black leotard with matching skirt (skirts will not be allowed in the spring classes during EVALUATION preparations). In WINTER these students may wear the x-wrap ballet sweater in pink or black and pink or black leg warmers.

*Hair must be pulled back and in a BUN. No bangs or fringe. Pin all hair up and back! Hair-nets or bun covers are suggested.**