Lower School
Levels 1 and 2
In the Lower School your student will progress from learning the fundamentals of ballet, to achieving solid Vaganova technique and a comprehensive ballet vocabulary. Classes are taught in a loving, christian family environment.
Level 1
Does your daughter dream of becoming a ballerina? Does your son love to explore movement? Do they dance everywhere they go?
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If so, then register for your free trial ballet class, and bring a friend!
Beginning each class with prayer, your child will learn the basics of ballet technique as well as worshipping the Lord with movement. Also, their dream of performing becomes a reality as they take the stage in the Mystery of Christmas and the Spring Worship Concert.
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Ballet IA:
Students learn a more comprehensive ballet vocabulary as well as the fundamentals of classical ballet technique. Students continue to explore the connection of their Christian Faith and worship with dance.
Ages 7-8. One class per week.
Girls: lavender leotard and pink tights purchased at Dramatic Truth, pink leather ballet shoes purchased at any dance store.
Boys: black tights, dance belt and black ballet shoes purchased at any dance store, and white under armor shirt purchased at any sports store.
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Ballet IB
The vocabulary learned in Ballet IA is now executed at a greater speed and with more strength. After having learned the basics, this beginning ballet class starts to incorporate blocking and spatial awareness. Movement vocabulary that requires more coordination and experience are added to the syllabus while keeping the core love for movement and dance.
Ages 8-9. Requires at least one year of ballet experience. Two classes per week, also available for recreational.
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Girls: lavender leotard and pink tights purchased at Dramatic Truth, pink leather ballet shoes purchased at any dance store.
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Boys: black tights, dance belt and black ballet shoes purchased at any dance store, and white under armor shirt purchased at any sports store.
Level 2
Ballet IIA
An intermediate beginner level. Knowledge of the use of the correct muscles and complex coordination of arms, legs, and head come together for more fluid and complete movement while introducing new positions and movements.
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Ages 9+ with placement: Two one and a half hour classes per week, also available for recreational.
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Girls: navy blue leotard and pink tights purchased at Dramatic Truth, pink leather ballet shoes purchased at any dance store.
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Boys: black tights, dance belt and black ballet shoes purchased at any dance store, and white under armor shirt purchased at any sports store.
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Ballet IIB
Continuing on from Ballet IIa, Ballet IIb continues to stress the use of the correct muscles, increase pick up skills all with the more complex lower/upper body coordination. The dancer will continue to learn new positions and movements in class while also learning classical youth variations to incorporate the element of storytelling into their classical ballet technique. Through learning to perform different variations, students are able to add their own personality to variations, giving them ownership in their dancing.
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Ages 10+ with placement: Three one and a half-hour ballet classes per week, and one Beginning Jazz class, also available for recreational.
Girls: navy blue leotard and pink tights purchased at Dramatic Truth, pink leather ballet shoes purchased at any dance store.
Boys: black tights, dance belt and black ballet shoes purchased at any dance store, and white under armor shirt purchased at any sports store.
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Ballet IIC
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Ballet IIC has an increased emphasis on preparing for the upper school, Ballet IIC includes a greater focus on the basic stance and correct body placement in all exercises, while executing more complex combinations. Other key skills needed to master before moving up from this level are the increased ability to focus, maturity as a dancer and the ability to work hard and apply corrections on a consistent basis. Students must take a physical and written technique examination in June to progress into Ballet IIIA (see Year at a Glance.)
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Ages 10+ with placement: Three Ballet classes & One Jazz per week for full enrollment, also available for recreational.
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Attire: Navy Blue DT Leotard, pink tights, pink, leather ballet shoes.
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Dance Store Options in Kansas City:
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1) Dance Shoppe in Overland Park Address: 833 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 6620
2) Dance Shoppe Up North Address: 512 NW Englewood Rd. Kansas City, MO 64118
3) Dégagé Dance Address: 10350 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212