Ballet
The Tanner Dance Ballet Program creates dancers with strong technical training while maintaining a love of dance. The program is age and skill appropriate and dancers advance according to their skill level and teacher recommendation. The foundations of the most complex ballet steps are taught in the beginning classes and dancers progress sequentially from the basics to the advanced repertoire.
Dress Requirements
Students must wear their assigned class leotard with pink or peach tights (convertible tights are best) and pink ballet slippers, or a short-sleeved white V neck t-shirt, black tights and black ballet slippers.
(Full sole shoes are fine for Primary Ballet classes, otherwise please wear split sole elastic strap.) Please click links in each class for class leotard and ballet shoe information.
PRIMARY BALLET CLASSES
PRIMARY BALLET CLASSES
These levels introduce dancers to the fundamental elements of ballet, focusing predominantly on center work to enhance strength and flexibility. The program will also include beginner barre exercises aimed at building leg strength and basic ballet vocabulary. Key aspects of the training will cover developing musicality, learning to jump, and mastering basic locomotor steps. These classes will perform and participate in the annual Nutcracker Delights performances and the spring Studio Show at Kingsbury Hall.
Primary Ballet I: 5-6 Years (ID: VTPB101-24/25)
Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm
Full Year: $637.00
Class dress code: required class leotard, tights, slippers (and shoes as authorized), hair neatly pinned back, or white fitted t-shirt and black tights and slippers.
Class leotard: This in black
Alternate attire: Tights in black and Ballet slippers in black
Primary Ballet II: 6-7 Years (ID: VTPB201-24/25)
Mondays: 5:00-6:00pm
Full Year: $637.00
Class dress code: required class leotard, tights, slippers (and shoes as authorized), hair neatly pinned back, or white fitted t-shirt and black tights and slippers.
Class leotard: This in black
Alternate attire: Tights in black and Ballet slippers in black
Primary Ballet III: 7-8 Years (ID: VTPB301-24/25)
Tuesdays 6:15 - 7:15 pm
Full Year: $655.00
Class dress code: required class leotard, tights, slippers (and shoes as authorized), hair neatly pinned back, or white fitted t-shirt and black tights and slippers.
Class leotard: This in black
Alternate attire: Tights in black and Ballet slippers in black
BALLET CLASSES
BALLET CLASSES
Ballet I is an introductory ballet class designed for students taking their first steps into the world of ballet. (This class is also a progression from any of the Primary Ballet class at Tanner.) This class focuses on building a strong foundation in ballet technique, emphasizing proper alignment, basic positions, and simple combinations. Through a series of barre exercises, center work, and across-the-floor progressions, students will develop their posture, flexibility, coordination, and musicality. Ballet I encourages a love for dance in a nurturing and supportive environment, making it perfect for beginners of all ages eager to explore the grace and discipline of classical ballet. No previous dance experience is required.
This class will perform and participate in the annual Nutcracker Delights performances and the spring Studio Show at Kingsbury Hall.
Ballet I: 8 Years and Up (ID: VTB101-24/25)
Tuesdays 6:15 - 7:30 pm
Full Year: $765.00
Class dress code: required class leotard, tights, slippers (and shoes as authorized), hair neatly pinned back, or white fitted t-shirt and black tights and slippers.
Class leotard: This in light blue
Alternate attire: Tights in black and Ballet slippers in black
Ballet II is a foundational ballet class focused on introducing students to ballet terminology, stage directions, and basic coordination. Barre work will be expanded on in this level, and working with one hand on the barre will be introduced. Spotting, sautes, and basic footwork sequences will be the focus of center work.
This class will perform and participate in the annual Nutcracker Delights performances and the spring Studio Show at Kingsbury Hall.
Ballet II (ID: VTB201-23/24)
Mondays and Thursdays 6:00 - 7:15 pm
Full Year: $1273.00
Class dress code: required class leotard, tights, slippers (and shoes as authorized), hair neatly pinned back, or white fitted t-shirt and black tights and slippers.
Class leotard: This in navy blue
Alternate attire: Tights in black and Ballet slippers in black
Prerequisite: Ballet I or CDT 4th-6th grade
Ballet III dancers will have the opportunity to build upon the foundational techniques established in previous levels, emphasizing more complex musical timing, center patterns, and arm coordination. Monday and Thursday classes will be an expansion of foundational technique in the traditional classical ballet class format, comprising warm-up, barre work, center exercises, and jumping sequences. In addition, the Friday class will concentrate on enhancing core, leg, and foot strength in preparation for pointe work and advanced jumps/turns. Pointe shoes will be provided based on the instructor's recommendation, and introductory pointe work will be integrated into barre and center exercises at the instructor's discretion.
This class will perform and participate in the annual Nutcracker Delights performances and the spring Studio Show at Kingsbury Hall.
Ballet III/Beginning Pointe (ID: VTB301-24/25)
Mondays and Thursdays 6:00 - 7:15 pm + Fridays 4:00 - 5:30PM
Full Year: $1905.00
Class dress code: required class leotard, tights, slippers (and shoes as authorized), hair neatly pinned back, or white fitted t-shirt and black tights and slippers.
Class leotard: This in violet
Pointe shoes - purchase and instructions with instructor
Alternate attire: Tights in black and Ballet slippers in black
Prerequisite: Placement or Teacher Recommendation
Ballet IV dancers demonstrate a proficient understanding of ballet terminology, body direction and alignment, and arm coordination. Monday and Thursday classes will feature classical ballet technique at the barre, center and combinations of steps; additional targets include refining turnout, flexibility, pirouettes, balance, and jumps. The Friday section will emphasize strengthening the core, legs, and feet to support pointe work and advanced jumps/turns. Pointe shoes will be recommended by the instructor, with introductory pointe work integrated into barre and center exercises based on the instructor's discretion.
This class will perform and participate in the annual Nutcracker Delights performances and the spring Studio Show at Kingsbury Hall.
Ballet IV/Pointe I (ID: VTB401-23/24)
Mondays & Wednesdays 7:30 - 8:45 pm + Fridays 4:00 - 5:30PM
Full Year: $1905.00
Class dress code: required class leotard, tights, slippers (and shoes as authorized), hair neatly pinned back, or white fitted t-shirt and black tights and slippers.
Class leotard: This in black
Pointe shoes - purchase and instructions with instructor
Alternate attire: Tights in black and Ballet slippers in black
Prerequisite: Placement or teacher recommendation
TEEN BALLET CLASSES
TEEN BALLET CLASSES
Ballet V is designed for rising advanced dancers, focusing on expanding their technical skills, stamina, and repertoire knowledge built in prior levels. Classes on Monday and Thursday will adhere to traditional ballet techniques, incorporating extra time for mastering classical variations during the fall season. The Friday sessions are dedicated to intensifying the strength of the core, legs, and feet, for pointe work as well as more complex jumps and turns. The allocation of pointe shoes is at the instructor's recommendation, with pointe exercises being integrated more extensively into barre and center routines at their discretion.
This class will perform and participate in the annual Nutcracker Delights performances and the spring Studio Show at Kingsbury Hall.
Teen Ballet V/Pointe II (ID: VTB501-24/25)
Mondays & Thursdays 4:30 - 6:00 pm + Fridays 4:00 - 5:30PM
Full Year: $2135.00
Class dress code: required class leotard, tights, slippers (and shoes as authorized), hair neatly pinned back, or white fitted t-shirt and black tights and slippers.
Class leotard: This in black
Pointe shoes - purchase and instructions with instructor
Alternate attire: Tights in black and Ballet slippers in black