Classical Awards &
Intermediate to Advanced Ballet

Moving from the graded syllabus to the next level is a very large step and requires a love of ballet and the desire to advance in technique. Dancers at this level will start class at the ballet barre to work on classical technique, executing combinations at different musical tempos and on different musical counts. They will also build strength and learn how to put several steps together while smoothly transferring their weight and holding correct posture and body placement. Dancers will add several new steps to their repertoire. Center work will consist of an adagio, a tendu combination, jumps – including petit allegro and batterie, and pirouette preparations and turns. Corner work will consist of jump, waltz, and various traveling combinations kept in time to the music. Dancers will learn basic kinesiology and stage placement. They will also learn the names of important muscles used in ballet and anatomy for dancers.

Requirements

• Fulfilled and passed all IDTA Graded examinations
• Attentiveness and Discipline
• Consistency