Ballet

Preballet and tap is an introductory course for young dancers that will explore creative movement and beginning technical skills through fun exercises and self-expression.

Dress requirement: Leotard and tights or athletic clothing, ballet slippers and tap shoes

Ages 3–4
Tuesday, 5–5:30 pm
Fee: $47
Instructor: Lilly Benzer

Ages 3–4
Thursday, 9–9:30 am
Fee: $47
Instructor: Madison Lawrence

Ages 5–6
Monday, 11–11:30 am
Fee: $47
Instructor: Ella Adams

Ages 5–6
Thursday, 6–6:30 pm
Fee: $47
Instructor: Madison Lawrence

Ballet technique is foundational training for many forms of dance. Ballet classes at the Phipps focus on developing a dancer’s understanding of correct alignment, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body, musicality, and strength. Classes are structured around classical training, emphasizing work at the barre and culminating with combinations and variations in center. Ballet vocabulary is built throughout each level and increases in difficulty.

Dress Requirement: leotard (black only for levels 3, 4/5), pink tights, pink ballet slippers

Ages 5 – 7
Th
9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Fee: $47
Instructor: Madison Lawrence

Ballet technique is foundational training for many forms of dance. Ballet classes at the Phipps focus on developing a dancer’s understanding of correct alignment, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body, musicality, and strength. Classes are structured around classical training, emphasizing work at the barre and culminating with combinations and variations in center. Ballet vocabulary is built throughout each level and increases in difficulty.

Dress Requirement: leotard (black only for levels 3, 4/5), pink tights, pink ballet slippers

Ages 8 – 12
Th
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $71
Instructor: Madison Lawrence

Ballet technique is foundational training for many forms of dance. Ballet classes at the Phipps focus on developing a dancer’s understanding of correct alignment, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body, musicality, and strength. Classes are structured around classical training, emphasizing work at the barre and culminating with combinations and variations in center. Ballet vocabulary is built throughout each level and increases in difficulty.

Dress Requirement: leotard (black only for levels 3, 4/5), pink tights, pink ballet slippers

Ages 9 – 12
Th
4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fee: $118
Instructor: Leta Anderson

Ballet technique is foundational training for many forms of dance. Ballet classes at the Phipps focus on developing a dancer’s understanding of correct alignment, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body, musicality, and strength. Classes are structured around classical training, emphasizing work at the barre and culminating with combinations and variations in center. Ballet vocabulary is built throughout each level and increases in difficulty.

Dress Requirement: leotard (black only for levels 3, 4/5), pink tights, pink ballet slippers

Ages 11 – 15
Th
3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Fee: $118
Instructor: Leta Anderson

Ballet technique is foundational training for many forms of dance. Ballet classes at the Phipps focus on developing a dancer’s understanding of correct alignment, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body, musicality, and strength. Classes are structured around classical training, emphasizing work at the barre and culminating with combinations and variations in center. Ballet vocabulary is built throughout each level and increases in difficulty.

Dress Requirement: leotard (black only for levels 3, 4/5), pink tights, pink ballet slippers

Ages 13+
T
2:45 – 4:15  p.m.
Fee: $142
Instructor: Leta Anderson

Ballet levels 3 and 4/5 and the option of taking an additional class for pointe work. Pointe technique builds on regular ballet technique and requires more advanced strength and technique to execute. Ballet technique class is required before pointe work to ensure dancers' muscles are warm and trained to perform en pointe.  

Dress Requirement: Black leotard, pink tights, and properly fitted pointe shoes

Ages 11-15
Th
4:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $47
Instructor: Leta Anderson

Ballet levels 3 and 4/5 and the option of taking an additional class for pointe work. Pointe technique builds on regular ballet technique and requires more advanced strength and technique to execute. Ballet technique class is required before pointe work to ensure dancers' muscles are warm and trained to perform en pointe.  

Dress Requirement: Black leotard, pink tights, and properly fitted pointe shoes

Ages 13+
T
4:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $47
Instructor: Leta Anderson

Experience all foundational ballet has to offer with adaptations for the new, returning, injured, or mature dancer.

AGES 18+
Tuesdays, 9 am–10 am
Fee: $95
Instructor: Pat Graf

Ballet dancers are invited to participate in a three part study of the choreography of famous classical ballets. The master class series will study a selection that culminates in a short exhibition performance for family and friends in the dance studio on Sunday, April 26 at 4 PM and 4:30 PM. Come experience, the beauty and magic of these classical ballets that have stood the test of time.

Class Dates: 4/12, 4/19, 4/26

Ballet dancers are invited to participate in a three part study of the choreography of famous classical ballets. The master class series will study a selection that culminates in a short exhibition performance for family and friends in the dance studio on Sunday, April 26 at 4 PM and 4:30 PM. Come experience, the beauty and magic of these classical ballets that have stood the test of time.

Pointe Optional Class Dates: 4/12, 4/19, 4/26

Ballet dancers are invited to participate in a three part study of the choreography of famous classical ballets. The master class series will study a selection that culminates in a short exhibition performance for family and friends in the dance studio on Sunday, April 26 at 4 PM and 4:30 PM. Come experience, the beauty and magic of these classical ballets that have stood the test of time.

Class Dates: 4/12, 4/19, 4/26