“As a parent, the greatest gift ballet has given our family is that no matter how hard the day, or how bad the mood they are in, I can take the kids to ballet and they come back out happy and re-focused.”
—CCB Parent
Pre-Ballet and Basic Ballet levels follow a carefully-designed, original syllabus created by the directors and faculty to introduce the correct technique and instruction at the appropriate age and physical development of the student. While many students may go on to pursue professional careers, the focus of training is on the excellence and joy of dance at each level of achievement. We believe you will share our enthusiasm for the benefits that ballet and its interrelationship with the other arts will provide for your child.
Pre-Ballet
For ages 3.5 – 4. Students must be 3.5 years old by October 31st, 2011 (or 4 years old by March 31st, 2012). These classes are designed to gently introduce children to the dynamics of music and dance through movement and rhythmic exercises, while creatively engaging their imagination.
| Pre-Ballet A | Tuesday 4:00 – 4:45pm | Alison Christie |
| Pre-Ballet B | Thursday 4:00 – 4:45pm | Alison Christie |
| Pre-Ballet C | Saturday 10:00 – 10:45am | Alison Christie |
Basic Ballet I
For ages 5 – 6. Students must be 5 years old by October 31st, 2011. These classes introduce stretches and strength-building exercises that are prerequisites to ballet training. The fundamentals of ballet are introduced in conjunction with exercises that develop musicality, coordination and movement skills.
Section |
Schedule |
Instructor |
| Basic Ballet 1A | Tue. 4:45 – 5:45pm | Alison Christie |
| Basic Ballet 1B | Thurs. 4:45 – 5:45pm | Alison Christie |
| Basic Ballet 1C | Sat. 9:00 – 10:00am | Alison Christie |
Basic Ballet II
For ages 6 – 7. Students must be 6 years old by October 31st, 2011. These classes introduce more advanced and age-appropriate stretches and strength-building exercises that are prerequisites to ballet training. The fundamentals of ballet are introduced in conjunction with exercises that develop musicality, coordination and movement skills.
Section |
Schedule |
Instructor |
| Basic Ballet 2A | Tue. 6:00 – 7:00pm | Alison Christie |
| Basic Ballet 2B | Thurs. 6:00 – 7:00pm | Alison Christie |
| Basic Ballet 2C | Sat. 11:00am – 12:00pm | Alison Christie |