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Welcome to City Ballet of Iowa! Our programs present age appropriate material that safely builds strength and artistry through a clear progression of classical ballet technique. Our children's program offers enrichment classes for recreational dancers while preparing pre-teens to enter our ballet academy.

An * indicates a recomended number of classes per week.

Early Dance Division

Creative Movement / Ages 3+/ Students explore their musicality, rhythm, creativity and movement through space in a fun and encouraging environment. This class introduces age appropriate stretching, basic strengthening, balance, motor skill development and coordination.

Primary 1/ Ages 5+/ This class introduces classical ballet vocabulary, emphasizing musicality, and individual creative expression in an innovative, fun and easy to learn manner. *2 Classes by Week

Primary 2/ Ages 6+/ Fundamental exercises of ballet are introduced while maintaining an emphasis on musicality, development of overall body strength, alignment, and the enjoyment of moving. The French terminology of ballet is introduced at this level. *2 Classes by Week

Primary 3/ Ages 7+/ This is the final year in preparation for the first year of ballet technique. Fundamental exercises of ballet are mastered while maintaining an emphasis on musicality, development of overall body strength, alignment, and the enjoyment of moving. The French terminology of ballet is introduced at this level. *2 Classes by Week

Primary Ensemble/ Ages 5+/ As members of this student performing company, classroom training is placed into a performance context. Performance opportunities include City Ballet of Iowa sponsored events.


Children's Division

Ballet 1 / Ages 8+/Students to complete a traditionally structured ballet class barre and center floor work. More challenging steps are introduced with an emphasis on musicality, body alignment and spatial awareness. *2 Classes by Week+Jazz 1

Ballet 2 / Ages 9+/This class is designed to increase the level of technical proficiency for barre and center floor work. A continuing emphasis is placed on musicality, joy of movement, body alignment and overall strengthening. *2 Classes by Week+ Jazz 2,

Ballet 3 / Ages 10+/A more intense level of study in the classical ballet syllabus with an increased emphasis on the use of demi-pointe exercises at the barre and more challenging combinations in center work. *3 Classes by Week+Jazz 3, Modern3

Ballet 4/5 / Ages 12+/A more intense level of training with advanced movement vocabulary and a focus on technical and artistic development. *4 Classes by Week+Jazz 4/5 and Modern.

 

Adult Ballet

Ideal for new students or those who wish to brush up on their technique. Ages 14+

Ballet Fundamentals: A six week class August 21-September 25 - Experience the joy of movement and creative expression while learning the fundamentals of classical ballet.

Adult Ballet: Building from the foundations of Ballet Fundamentals, this class increases technique, body alignment and balletic expression.

 

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