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Mondays

Absolute Beginning Ballet 6:00-8:00pm

Tuesdays

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet 10:30-12:15pmPointe/4Pointe 12:30-1:15pmBeginning/Intermediate Ballet 6:00-7:45pmAdvanced Ballet 6:00-7:45pmPointe/4Pointe 8:00-8:45pm

Wednesdays

Beginning/Intermediate Ballet 10:30-12:15pmIntermediate/Advanced Pointe 6:00-7:30pmModern 7:30-8:30pm

Thursdays

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet 10:30-12:15pmTechnique Through Turns 6:00-7:45pmPointe/4Pointe 8:00-8:45pm

Saturdays

Beginning Ballet 12:00-1:45pmIntermediate Advanced Ballet 2:00-3:45pm

Youth Program

Our youth classes start at 3 years old and continue up to the teen years (placement is always dependent on the individual student, their abilities, maturity and understanding). Once students reach the highest youth levels they have the option to move to the pre-professional program or, if they prefer a less intense schedule they can join the Adult/Open program.

Performance opportunities include roles in company productions. At Thrive Ballet rehearsals for Level 3 and up are separate from technique class in order to maintain learning and growth in class while focusing on performance in rehearsals. Performances are optional and, with rehearsals separate from classes students who prefer not performing do not lose valuable class time.

Kinesioplay (pre-ballet/creative movement)

For students 3-5 years old - Kinesioplay taps into children's natural curiosity to help them explore dance, movement, and music. Students learn about rhythm using their bodies, poems, rhymes, percussion instruments, and music. Improvisation, acting, scarves, and ribbons are all part of the fun. Kinsesioplay provides a safe, nurturing environment for growth in areas including: sensory awareness, self-awareness, dynamics, focus, music recognition, listening skills, coordination, self-control, spatial awareness, rhythm, creativity, self-esteem, arts appreciation, balance, speed/tempo, flow, and imagination. Kinesioplay students take one class per week. $65/month

Saturdays 9:30--10:15am with Jill

Pre-ballet/Tap combo

This class is 1/2 pre-ballet and 1/2 tap. Elements from Kinesioplay (see above) are included throughout and students get to learn two different dance styles. There is a 5 minute break between pre-ballet and tap to change shoes. $65/month

Saturdays 10:30-11:20am with Quinn

Level 1 Ballet

For students 5-6 years old - this class introduces some formal ballet technique, trickier coordination and putting steps together in combinations, while maintaining the connection to imagination and creativity. Learning to align the body for proper posture and placement, learning about the muscles and bones, and applying that knowledge to dancing and learning about energy patterns begins here. Level 1 dancers start to learn more ballet terminology. Expression, artistry and love for ballet is emphasized in a fun, inviting class. Level 1 dancers participate in one class per week. $75/month

Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm with Quinn

Level 2 Ballet

For ages 6-9 - Level 2 builds on the foundation of Level 1, incorporating barre work, more ballet steps and enchainments. Students begin to work on waltzes, balancing on releve, jumps from 3rd and 5th position and grand allegro. Port de bras are incorporated into more complex coordination. Students continue to work on alignment, placement, turn out, and learning to move without tension. Level 2 dancers participate in one class per week. $75/month

Mondays 4:30-5:30pm with Quinn

Level 3 Ballet

For ages 9-11 - In Level 3, dancers progress to a more complete barre including more port de bras and begin to work on switching standing legs. In center, pirouette and adagio training start. More petit allegro steps are included in this level as well as more technical across the floor work like waltz turns and piques. Level 3 dancers acquire more terminology and build on their understanding of how their body moves. Artistry and expression are incorporated into more technical steps. Students on the older end of level 3 have the opportunity to be evaluated for pre-pointe and pointe work. Level 3 students take two classes per week. $156/month

Tuesdays 4:30-6:00pm with Jill

Wednesdays 4:30-6:00pm with Quinn

Fridays 4:30-6:00pm with Quinn

Level 4 Ballet

For ages 11+ - Building on what was mastered in Level 3, Level 4 dancers are learning to bring components together to create technically strong and artistic ballet movement. More pirouettes are added in addition to battus in petit allegro. In addition to new steps, dancers master more complex combinations and continue to add to their understanding of anatomy in ballet, energy patterns, weight placement and body usage. Level 4 students have the opportunity to be evaluated for pre-pointe and pointe work. Level 4 students take 3 classes per week. $207/month

Mondays 4:30-6:00pm with Jill

Wednesdays 4:30-6:00pm with Jill

Fridays 4:30-6:00pm with Quinn

Beginning Teen Ballet

This class is for ages 12+ who have not previously taken ballet (or for whom it's been a long time since they've taken ballet). The class covers beginning steps at barre, center and across the floor. $96/month

Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm with Quinn

Tap

email info@thriveballet.com for tap details

Intermediate - Tuesdays 5:00-6:00pm with Quinn

Adult/Open Dance Classes:

At Thrive Ballet we take adult students very seriously. We have an extensive schedule from beginner to advanced levels dedicated to you. We provide in depth instruction and corrections in all classes so that students can learn, improve and grow. Our approach to ballet instruction is holistic and works for all bodies. Classes that are open/company class are no different — every class at Thrive Ballet is a chance to expand your abilities and understanding of this beautiful art. Whether you’ve never taken a class or are a seasoned professional there’s a spot for you. Join us in class!

Absolute Beginning Ballet

This class assumes that you know nothing about ballet and teaches you the basic steps at barre, in center, and across the floor. It’s also a great class to start with if you’ve danced previously but it’s been a long time. Or if you’re a more advanced dancer who wants to really focus on your technique. Classes usually have students at a range of levels. It’s a supportive environment with instruction tailored to each individual.

Mondays 6:00-8:00pm - Jill

Beginning Ballet

This class assumes you know the basics taught in Absolute Beginning Ballet. You've learned the basic steps and are ready to put them together in more complicated combinations, as well as learn more steps.

Saturdays 12:00-1:45pm - Quinn

Beginning/Intermediate

This class assumes you’ve comfortable with the basics of barre, center, en dehors and en dedans pirouettes and most petit allegro steps taught in Beginning Ballet. We learn more complicated combinations while working on technique and artistry. You’ll learn beats in jumps and pirouettes in other positions. As with all our levels, instruction is designed to work with every body.

Wednesdays - Technique 10:30am-12:15pm - Jill

Tuesdays - Technique - 6:00-7:45pm - Quinn

Tuesdays/Thursdays - Pointe - 8:00-8:45pm - Jill

Intermediate/Advanced

these classes assume that you are comfortable with all turns, direction changes, beats, etc. Class still includes instruction and corrections because you never stop learning, growing and improving in ballet!

Tuesdays - Int/Adv Technique 10:30am-12:15pm

Adv Technique 6:00-7:45pm - Jill

Wednesdays - Int/Adv Pointe- 6:00-7:30pm - Jill

Thursdays - Technique - 10:30am-12:15pm - Jill

Saturdays - Technique - 2:00-3:45pm - Jill

Tuesdays/Thursdays - Pointe - 8:00-8:45pm - Jill

Technique through Turns - Intermediate/Advanced

In this class students will work on all aspects of technique via ballet turns. Improve your turns as well as all facets of technique. This class requires a solid grounding in intermediate technique (minimum). Challenge yourself and your technique.

Thursdays, 6:00-7:45pm with Jill

Modern:

Horton based Modern class for all levels

Wednesdays - 7:30-8:30pm - Gwen

Pre-professional Program - Students interested in the program should email us at info@thriveballet.com to register or with any questions.

This program is for teens (placement is always dependent on the individual student, their abilities, maturity and understanding) who want a serious, intense ballet training program in a nurturing environment. The pre-professional program is the path toward a career in ballet, but it’s not just for those wanting to be professional dancers — training at an intense level in an art like ballet is rewarding in myriad ways and benefits anyone willing to put in the time and work necessary to participate in the program. Like all our classes, instruction is designed to work with each and every body. At Thrive Ballet you do not need to have particular proportions, body composition, flexibility or other attributes - just a willingness to work hard and learn. When provided with proper instruction, any body can dance, grow, learn and thrive.

The pre-professional program involves dancing five to six days per week, with technique class plus pointe as well as modern/jazz/contemporary* instruction. Pre-pro students are required to attend conditioning classes where they will work on improving ballet technique, learning to balance strength and flexibility for injury prevention, and how to care for their bodies.

Pre-professional students will learn classical variations and Thrive Ballet repertory. Students will perform in recitals as well as have the opportunity to dance in company productions.

Students who trained with Thrive Ballet at this level have gone on to dance with State Street Ballet, Ballet 5280, Reformation Dance Company, Ballet Ariel, Ballet Theatre of Maryland, Colorado Ballet, University of Utah (ballet major), Virginia Commonwealth University (dance major and professional dancer).

Example Schedule:

Mondays Technique 6:00-7:30pm with Quinn

Pointe 7:30-8:30pm with Quinn

Tuesdays Technique 4:30-6:00pm with Jill

Pointe 6:15-7:15pm with Jill

Conditioning 7:15-8:15pm with Jill

Wednesdays Full Class en pointe 4:30-6:00pm with Jill

Modern* 6:15-7:15 with Gwen

Thursdays Technique 4:30-6:00pm with Jill

Variations 6:15-7:15pm with Quinn

Fridays (optional) Technique en pointe with Level 4 - 4:30-6:00pm with Jill **

Saturdays Technique with company 2:00-4:00pm with Jill **

*Fall will be Modern, Winter contemporary, Spring Jazz

** Optional days may switch between Fridays and Saturdays depending on rehearsal schedules.