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Ballet Basics
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Ballet Basics

This class is geared toward older dancers who have had little to no ballet training and would like to learn fundamentals that will improve their overall dance technique. Dancers will focus on beginner barre work, basic turns, jumps, and traveling exercises. Emphasis is placed on body alignment, proper arm placement, and terminology. This class, along with Ballet 1-4, meets the ballet requirement for Elite Team members.

Standard 60 mins
Prerequisite

None

Age

Ages 10+

Attire

Girls: Black leotard with pink footed or convertible dance tights. No skirts or tutus allowed. Boys: White T-Shirt and black dance/athletic pants.

Hair

Hair must be in a bun.

Shoes

Girls: Pink leather ballet slippers. Boys: Black leather ballet slippers.

Schedule of 2024-25 Ballet Basics Classes

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"I think the team has the perfect amount of drive for perfection but also tons of laughs from the whole team. Every time we share the stage we are one group, not individual dancers anymore, and we are all in it together."
Iris
TDC Dancer since age 4
Elite Team Dancer since age 12
WWPDC Member
The Dance Corner The Elite Team West Windsor Plainsboro Dance Company