CLASS INFORMATION

    A year of regular classes runs from August to May. Summer classes are offered in June, July and early August. Dancers who have previously studied with City Ballet will use their teacher’s recommendations as to class level; new students should consult with City Ballet’s Director, Sandra Zellinger, as to their best placement. Many students choose to take classes in more than one discipline (ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip/hop or character).
     The fall is spent refreshing skills for students who have taken the summer off, and building classical technique for all students through various structured exercises. Ballet classes are traditionally organized, including stretching, barrework, port de bras, adagio, pirouettes, petite and grand allegro. Students are also offered the opportunity to choreograph short dances during various holiday classes. The techniques and skills begun in the fall are built on throughout the course of the year.