2022–2023
Session Dates
| Mondays | September 12–January 23 | January 30–May 15 | September 12–May 15 | September 26, October 10 and 17, December 26, January 2 and 16, February 20, April 3 |
| Tuesdays | September 13–January 17 | January 24–May 9 | September 13–May 9 | September 27, October 4, 11, and 18, December 27, February 21, April 4 |
| Wednesdays | September 14–January 4 | January 11–May 10 | September 14–May 10 | October 5, December 21 and 28, February 22, March 22, April 5 and 12 |
| Thursdays | September 15–January 5 | January 12–May 11 | September 15–May 11 | November 24, December 22 and 29, February 23, March 23, April 6 and 13 |
| Fridays | September 16–January 6 | January 13–May 12 | September 16–May 12 | November 25, December 23 and 30, February 24, March 24, April 7 and 14 |
| Saturdays | January 7–May 6 | January 14, February 25, March 25, April 8 |
ages 12 and older
Beginner Ballet for Teens
It’s never too late to begin classical ballet training. For teens and young adults interested in learning ballet basics, this class includes barre work, vocabulary, stretching, and center floor. This is a great class for teens involved in musical theater productions or just wanting to begin ballet lessons.
Dress Code
Girls: black leotard, pink footed tights, and pink ballet slippers. Simple skirts are permitted. Hair must be pinned up off neck.
Boys: white shirt, black tights or leggings, white socks, and black or white ballet shoes.
Session Schedule
| Tuesdays | 5:30–6:30 PM |
Ballet for K
In this class, kindergartners learn basic ballet steps, positions, vocabulary, and movement.
Dress Code
Girls: white leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Simple white skirts permitted (no tutus). Hair must be pulled back off the neck.
Boys: white shirt, black tights or leggings, white socks, and black or white ballet shoes.
Session Schedule
| Saturdays | 11:15 AM–12:00 PM |
| Wednesdays | 4:15–5:00 PM |
| Fridays | 4:15–5:00 PM |
beginner class
Introduction to Classical Ballet
Ages six to ten years (first grade and up). Girls and boys begin formal ballet training at this level, increasing their basic ballet vocabulary, with a strong focus on barre work and correct body placement. Students are taught strength and flexibility exercises needed for beginning levels of ballet. Class consists of barre, center work, and large jumps.
Dress Code:
Girls: lilac leotard with attached skirt (Ardecia by Wear Moi), pink footed tights and pink ballet slippers. Hair must be pulled back off the neck.
Boys: white shirt, black tights or leggings, white socks, and black or white ballet shoes.
Session Schedule
| Tuesdays | 4:15–5:00 PM | Violeta Katz |
| Thursdays | 4:30–5:15 PM | Violeta Katz |
ages seven and older
Level 1
Placement audition required for new ballet students. Must have completed Introduction to Classical Ballet or have at least one year prior ballet experience. Children are moved to next level at the discretion of the instructor.
Session Schedule
| Wednesdays | 4:00–5:00 PM | Camille Rodriguez |
ages eight and older
Level 2
Must have at least two years’ prior ballet experience. Dancers are strongly encouraged to enroll in two weekly classes.
Session Schedule
| Tuesdays | 4:15–5:30 PM | Camille Rodriguez |
| Thursdays | 4:30–5:45 PM | Melissa Bartucci |
ages 10 and older
Level 3
Aspiring Level 4 dancers must come twice weekly and are strongly urged to attend at least three weeks of Summer Dance Intensive at the JCCMW.
Dress Code:
Girls: French blue leotard with attached skirt (Nicea by Wear Moi), pink footed tights, and pink ballet slippers. Hair must be pulled back off the neck.
Boys: white shirt, black tights or leggings, white socks, and black or white ballet shoes.
Session Schedule
| Wednesdays | 4:15–5:45 PM | Kristen McGrew |
| Thursdays | 4:15–5:45 PM | Kristen McGrew |
ages 11 and older
Level 4
Students MUST take three technique classes for Level 4 Pointe (see below).
Dress Code:
Girls: black leotard with attached skirt (Nicea by Wear Moi), pink footed tights, and pink ballet slippers.
Boys: white shirt, black tights or leggings, white socks, and black or white ballet shoes.
Session Schedule
| Mondays | 4:30–6:00 PM | Kristen McGrew |
| Tuesdays | 5:30–7:00 PM | Annie Waltz |
| Thursdays | 6:00–7:30 PM | Melissa Bartucci |
ages 11 and older
Pointe Level 4
Pointe class is the ultimate goal for many young dancers. Our training is slow, methodical and syllabus based. Pointe classes are offered for Level 4 and above after careful evaluation by the student’s teachers.
Eleven years and up. All three Level 4 technique classes are required, as well as both Tuesday and Thursday pointe classes. Placement is at the discretion of the instructor.
Dress Code:
Girls: Black leotard with attached skirt (Nicea by Wear Moi), pink footed tights, and pointe shoes.
Session Schedule
| Tuesdays | 7:00–7:30 PM | Annie Waltz |
| Thursdays | 7:30–8:00 PM | Melissa Bartucci |
ages 14 and older
Level 5
For advanced dancers, with permission of instructor. Students must take all three Level 5 technique classes and two pointe classes.
Dress Code:
Girls: Any color leotard, pink footed tights, and pink ballet slippers. Simple skirts are permitted.
Boys: white shirt, black tights or leggings, white socks, and black or white ballet shoes.
Session Schedule
| Mondays | 6:00–7:30 PM | Kristen McGrew |
| Tuesdays | 7:00–8:30 PM | Kristen McGrew |
| Wednesdays | 5:45–7:15 PM | Kristen McGrew |
| Thursdays | 6:00–7:30 PM | Justin Sherwood |
ages 14 and older
Pointe Level 5
A continuation of the pointe technique learned in level 4. Dancers also learn classical variations from the great ballets to develop artistry and strength.
Session Schedule
| Mondays | 7:30–8:30 PM | Kristen McGrew |
| Wednesdays | 7:15–8:15 PM | Kristen McGrew |
| Thursdays | 7:30–8:30 PM | Justin Sherwood |
ballet class
Ballet for Skaters
Ballet training specifically designed for skaters can enhance a performer’s expressiveness, musicality, smoothness, and elegance. Essential for your artistic sport!
Session Focus:
Tuesdays: Stretching, arm positions, and strength
Sundays: Technique
Session Schedule
| Tuesdays | 5:00–6:00 PM | Kristen McGrew |
| Sundays | 9:00–10:00 AM | Jessica Whitehorne |
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