Daily technique classes are offered at several levels to accommodate the rising skills of the young dancer. Each student is placed in the class and level most appropriate for his or her development, and is evaluated at the end of the year to assess placement for the following year.

Click on each of the different school categories below for a description and schedule

FIRST STEPS 
Steps 1  Steps 2  Steps 3  Steps 4 
YOUNG DANCERS 
Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Level 4  Beginer/Intermediate  Boys Ballet 
ADVANCED DANCERS 
Level 5  Level 6  Level 7  Level 8  Intermediate/Advanced  Teen Beginner 
PRE-PROFESSIONAL 
Intermediate  High Intermediate  Advanced 
American  Ballet  Theatre  National  Training  
OPEN CLASSES  
HIP HOP  

FIRST STEPS
 

Ballet Steps 1
(ages 2 to 3 and a companion)
Dance appreciation with stories, music, and imaginative themes

Ballet Steps 2
(ages 3 to 4)
The basics of dance are introduced.
Children who are siblings or friends near in age can enjoy ballet

Ballet Steps 2/3
(ages 3 to 5)
The basics of dance are introduced.
Children who are siblings or friends near in age can enjoy ballet.

Ballet/Lyrical Steps 3/4
(ages 4 to 6)
The basics of dance are introduced.
Children who are siblings or friends near in age can enjoy ballet and lyrical dance.

Ballet/Tap Steps 3/4
(ages 4 to 6)
The basics of dance are introduced.
Children who are siblings or friends near in age can enjoy ballet and tap.

Ballet Steps 4
(ages 5 to 6)
The basics of dance are introduced.
Children who are siblings or friends near in age can enjoy ballet.

YOUNG DANCERS
 

Level 1
(ages 6 to 7)
Ballet 1
Formal training begins in Level I classes. Emphasis is on placement of the body, posture and stance.

Ballet/Tap 1
Formal training begins in Level I classes. Emphasis is on placement of the body, posture and stance.

Level 1/2
(ages 6 to 8)
Ballet 1/2
Formal training begins in Level 1 classes and continues in Level 2 classes. Students begin to develop muscle memory. Emphasis is on placement of the body, posture and stance.

Ballet/Jazz 1/2
Formal training begins in Level 1 classes and continues in Level 2 classes. Students begin to develop muscle memory. Emphasis is on placement of the body, posture and stance.

(ages 7 to 8)
Ballet 2
Students begin to develop muscle memory. Jazz and tap classes become more complex. It is recommended that students attend class twice times a week to facilitate development.

Level 2/3
(ages 7 to 9)
Ballet/Jazz 2/3 • Ballet/Lyrical 2/3
Students begin to develop muscle memory. Jazz and Lyrical classes become more complex. The
intensity of study increases. Exercises lengthen and more complicated movements are introduced.
It is recommended that students attend class two to three times a week to sustain their dance development.

(ages 8 to 9)
Ballet 3
In Level 3, the intensity of study increases. Exercises lengthen and more complicated movements are introduced. It is recommended that students attend class two to three times a week to sustain their dance development.

Level 3/4
(ages 8 to 10)
Ballet 3/4
Students continue to develop muscle memory. The intensity of study increases. Exercises lengthen and more complicated movements are introduced.

(ages 9 to 10)
Ballet 4
Students continue to develop muscle memory. Exercises lengthen and more complicated movements are introduced. It is recommended that students attend class twice times a week to facilitate development.

Level 4/5
(ages 9 to 12)
Jazz 4/5 • Lyrical 4/5 • Organic Modern 4/5
Students continue to develop muscle memory. The intensity of study increases. Exercises lengthen and more complicated movements are introduced. It is recommended that students attend class two to three times a week to sustain their dance development.

(ages 7 to 10)
Students with skills in Tap continue to refine those skills. New skills and movements are introduced.

(ages 7 to 10)

ADVANCED DANCERS
 

Levels 5, 6, 7, and 8
(ages 10 to 23 years)
Ballet • Jazz • Modern • Pre-Pointe • Pointe
Pas de Deux • Tap • Variations
Ballet Technique in Levels 5, 6, 7, and 8 increases in difficulty. Pointe work is extended in duration. Variations from classical ballet repertoire are taught. At these levels, the students attend class four to six days a week, taking one to three classes each day. Emphasis is placed on developing the artistry of the dancers as well as the evolution of their technique. Advanced dancers prepare for college auditions or professional performance opportunities and are guided toward choosing the college or University that will continue to enhance their dance and education.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL   This is dance training of the highest caliber for young dancers with talent, drive, and who know the regimen of commitment yields unparalleled freedom of movement.   Intermediate   Ballet/Pointe Jazz Monday 5:00-6:30 pm Friday 5:00-6:00 pm Tuesday 4:00-5:30 pm Thursday 3:45-5:15 pm Modern Friday 6:00-7:30 pm Tuesday 5:30-6:30 pm Pointe Lyrical Wednesday 3:45-4:45 pm Wednesday 5:00-6:00 pm Pointe Variations Saturday 1:15-2:15 pm  High Intermediate   Ballet/Pointe Jazz - Note 1 Monday 3:45-5:15 pm Monday 5:00-6:00 pm  OR Tuesday 4:00-5:30 pm Friday 5:15-6:15 pm Thursday 3:45-5:15 pm (2 classes) Friday 3:30-5:00 pm Modern Tuesday 6:30-7:30 pm Pointe Wednesday 3:45-4:45 pm  Lyrical - Note 1 Wednesday 5:00-6:00 pm  OR Pointe Variations - Note 1 Friday 5:00-6:00 pm Monday 7:30-9:00 pm  OR Saturday 1:15-2:15 pm  Note 1: The Designation of which classes to attend is at the discretion of the Director. Advanced   Ballet/Pointe Jazz Monday 3:30-5:00 pm Monday 5:15-6:15 pm Tuesday 5:30-7:00 pm   Wednesday 6:00-7:30 pm Modern Thursday 3:45-5:15 pm Tuesday 4:30-5:30 pm Friday 6:30-8:00 pm Lyrical Pointe Variations Friday 5:00-6:00 pm Monday 7:30-9:00 pm  AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE NATIONAL TRAINING   The American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum (ABT) is a new breakthrough program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality training to dance students of all ages and skill levels.   Primary Level *(ages 5-7) Level 2* Section A (ages 9+) Monday 6:15-7:15 pm Monday 5:00-6:15 pm Tuesday 5:30-6:30 pm Wednesday 5:45-7:00 pm   Level 1* (ages 8+) Level 2* Section B (ages 9+) Tuesday 5:30-6:30 pm Tuesday 4:15-5:30 pm Wednesday 4:45-5:45 pm Thursday 4:15-5:15 pm     Level 3* (ages 10+)   Monday 6:15-7:30 pm   Thursday 5:15-6:30 pm   * Primary Level students enroll for 1 of the 2 class offerings * Levels 1 through 3 enroll in both class offerings OPEN CLASSES   For Experienced Dancers and the Teen and Adult Novice, come experience the excitement of a New York Dance atmosphere at the Ballet Royale in Columbia! The Open Classes follow the Schedule of Events for the School Year. Although these classes are held on a drop-in basis, please fill out a registration form with the class (or classes) you are interested in attending. Tuition is $15.00 per single class, or $130 for a 10-class card, which is good for 3 months.   Adult Classes Beginner/Intermediate Ballet Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Tuesday 10:00-11:15 am Tuesday 10:00-11:30 am Wednesday 10:00-11:15 am Wednesday 10:00-11:30 am Saturday 11:00-12:00 pm Thursday 10:00-11:30 am Begginner/Intermediate Tap Ballet-Based Workout Tuesday 12:00-1:00 pm Tuesday 10:05-10:55 am