Classes Winter/Spring 2024


Registration is open now!! Class offerings and schedule are available below.

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All students are required to read and follow the rules and guidelines in the Ballet Wooster Dance Program Handbook. View and download the Handbook here.

Classes begin January 15

NEW STUDENTS: We welcome new students always! (For classes requiring previous experience, please contact us for placement.)

By registering for classes you are acknowledging you will abide by all guidelines listed in the Ballet Wooster Handbook which can be found on the Ballet Wooster website.

CURRENT STUDENTS: You should have received a placement email in July. Unless otherwise instructed by the Artistic Director, follow the information available in your email.

Class sizes are limited. If a class is not listed, contact balletwooster.org to be added to the waitlist.

**Sleeping Beauty 2024**
Ballet Wooster will be presenting “Sleeping Beauty” on April 20-21st at the Performing Arts Center at Wooster High School. Students who are 4 years of age or older AND registered for Pre Ballet I-II, Elementary I-II-III-IV-V, Intermediate I-II, and Advanced I-II are invited to participate. All rehearsals for Pre Ballet and Elementary Ballet levels will be held during class time. Additional rehearsals will be held closer to the performance and all are mandatory. Specific information will be provided individually. Note: There will be no regular classes during tech week. Those who are performing will have mandatory rehearsals that whole week.  

There is a production fee of $65 for Pre Ballet and Elementary levels, and $90 for Company levels. This fee helps cover the cost of costumes, rehearsals, theater rentals, and more, and is separate from class registration.

SAVE 10% WITH MULITPLE STUDENTS AND CLASSES

Your family can save 10% when multiple students are registered for our variety of classes offered this fall! The student with the highest tuition pays the full amount, and then each additional family member gets 10% off. This discount will be taken off after any other discounts. In addition, extra sessions will receive 10% off.

All discounts will be automatically applied. If you have any questions or concerns, please email info@balletwooster.org.

WINTER/SPRING 2024 CLASSES AND SCHEDULE

For more information including pricing, please follow the above link to our DanceStudio Pro Parent Portal.

Dance with Me! [18 months -3yos]

Saturdays 9:15a – 9:45a

Description: Come dance together! Through movement and music exploration, students will develop motor and social skills in a fun, friendly, and encouraging environment. As co-participants, this class pairs the young child and parent/caregiver. Our instructor will facilitate all movement as the adult takes an active role in supporting the little dancer!
Dress Code: Children should wear comfortable clothing that allows a full range of movement. We as that all students have dancewear that provides full coverage as dance movement can alter the fit of leotards during class. If necessary, an added pair shorts that provide full coverage can be worn. Hair should be pulled back securely and off the face. Ballet tutus, skirts, legwarmers, and jewelry are distracting to the student, and are not permitted.

Creative Movement [3-4yos,]

Tuesdays 4:15 – 5:00p or Saturdays 9:45 – 10:30a

No previous experience required. Must be potty trained.
A joyful introduction to movement through music and rhythms in a class structure. Students will develop physical skills and stimulate their imaginations.
Dress Code:
Children should wear comfortable clothing that allows a full range of movement. We as that all students have dancewear that provides full coverage as dance movement can alter the fit of leotards during class. If necessary, an added pair shorts that provide full coverage can be worn. Hair should be pulled back securely and off the face. Ballet tutus, skirts, legwarmers, and jewelry are distracting to the student, and are not permitted.

Pre Ballet 1 [4-5yos]

Thursdays 4:15 – 5pm or Saturdays 10:30 – 11:15am

No previous dance experience required.
Introduction to ballet with careful attention given to the mastery of basic locomotive movements, rhythm, and muscular strength through creative and fun activities.
Dress Code:
Girls: plain black leotard (no embellishment or attached skirts), pink footed tights, pink ballet shoes with elastics sewn and strings tucked in. No ballet skirts, sweaters, or leg warmers please. Hair must be pulled back off face and tightly secured (ponytail or ballet bun). No jewelry other than small stud earrings is permitted.
Boys: Black tights, plain white T-shirt, white socks, white ballet shoes with elastics sewn.

Pre Ballet 2 [5-6yos]

Mondays, 4:45 – 5:30pm or Saturdays 11:15 – 12:00pm

Must have completed at least two semesters of Pre-Ballet I, or by placement by instructor.
Continuing study of ballet through fundamental movement and classical steps. Careful attention is given to the mastery of basic locomotive movements, rhythm, and student’s strength and flexibility. *Invited to perform in “The Nutcracker.”
Dress Code:
Girls: plain black leotard (no embellishment or attached skirts), pink footed tights, pink ballet shoes with elastics sewn and strings tucked in. No ballet skirts, sweaters, or leg warmers please. Hair must be pulled back off face and tightly secured (ponytail or ballet bun). No jewelry other than small stud earrings is permitted.
Boys: Black tights, plain white T-shirt, white socks, white ballet shoes with elastics sewn.

Elementary I – III [6+ and up]

Elementary I – Mondays, 5:30 – 6:30p
Elementary II – Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30p
Elementary III – Thursdays 6:15 – 7:15p

Levels assigned by faculty. Contact balletwooster.org for placement.
Introduction and continuation of formal ballet class with emphasis on theory, terminology, postural alignment, and rhythmic awareness. *Invited to perform in “The Nutcracker.”
Dress Code:
Girls: plain black leotard (no embellishment or attached skirts), pink footed tights, pink ballet shoes with elastics sewn and strings tucked in. Absolutely ballet skirts, sweaters, or leg warmers please. Hair must be pulled back off face and tightly secured in a ballet bun. No jewelry other than small stud earrings is permitted.
Boys: Black tights, plain white T-shirt, white socks, white ballet shoes with elastics sewn.

Elementary IV [8+]

Mondays 6:30 – 7:45 and Thursdays 5:00 – 6:15p

By faculty placement only – contact info@balletwooster.org
Continuation of formal ballet class with emphasis on theory, terminology, postural alignment, and rhythmic awareness. Invited to perform in “The Nutcracker.”
Dress Code:
Girls: plain black leotard (no embellishment or attached skirts), pink footed tights, pink ballet shoes with elastics sewn and strings tucked in. No ballet skirts, sweaters, or leg warmers please. Hair must be pulled back off face and tightly secured in a ballet bun. No jewelry other than small stud earrings is permitted.
Boys: Black tights, plain white T-shirt, white socks, white ballet shoes with elastics sewn.

Elementary V [9+]

Mondays 6:30 – 7:45 and Thursdays 5:00 – 6:15p

By faculty placement only – contact balletwooster.org
Continuation of formal ballet class with emphasis on theory, terminology, postural alignment, and rhythmic awareness. Classes include thorough explanation of technique was well as pre-pointe work as preparation for entrance into Company. Invited to perform in “The Nutcracker.”
Dress Code:
Girls: plain black leotard (no embellishment or attached skirts), pink footed tights, pink ballet shoes with elastics sewn and strings tucked in. No ballet skirts, sweaters, or leg warmers please. Hair must be pulled back off face and tightly secured in a ballet bun. No jewelry other than small stud earrings is permitted.
Boys: Black tights, plain white T-shirt, white socks, white ballet shoes with elastics sewn.

Ballet Wooster’s Pre-Professional Company [11+]
Intermediate I and II, Advanced I and II – by faculty placement only. Email info@balletwooster.org for information.

RECREATIONAL CLASSES FALL 2023

Teen/Adult Ballet [12+]

Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30p

Description: No experience required. A perfect opportunity for adults and teens to begin ballet or for those who wish to return to the studio. Classes will emphasize the joy of movement while working on flexibility, strength, balance and grace.

Dress Code for Adult Ballet:
Ballet shoes (leather or canvas), any style leotard and pink or black tights (dance skirts optional), OR comfortable clothes to move in such as yoga pants and a T-shirt. Please pull your hair out of your face and avoid clothing with bright graphics or words. Our goal is for you to feel comfortable and able to move freely without distractions.