Mommy & Me Ballet (availability varies): Designed for children who are walking through age 2 and their mother or caregiver. These classes encourage the joy of movement, creativity, and self-expression. Children will develop body and spatial awareness, musicality, and the dynamics of moving together as a group.
Pre-School Ages 3-4: These classes encourage the joy of movement, creativity, and self-expression. Children will develop body and spatial awareness, musicality, and the dynamics of moving together as a group. Terminology and basic steps are introduced and an appreciation of French as the language of dance is developed.
Pre-Ballet & Tap: Establishes basic ballet vocabulary, barre and center work, and spatial awareness while still encouraging joy of movement. Tap will be introduced in this level as well. This class will perform a ballet piece in the Spring Concert. Ages/Grades: Kindergarten through 1st grade.
**Ballet 1-8 Continues training of ballet vocabulary by establishing more complex material, port de bras, and musicality. Ballet 1B – Ballet 8 students are placed by the Adonai staff based on ability and previous experience.
**Pre-Pointe: This class is a prerequisite to pointe. This class will focus on strengthening the foot and ankle, proper alignment and increasing endurance. This is an additional class and teacher placement is required. Pre-Pointe shoes are required for this class. Students enrolled in this class are required to take an additional weekly technique class. There will be no recital dance for this class.
**Pointe: Students who take pointe are required to take 2 weekly technique classes in addition to their pointe class.
Modern/Worship Ballet 1, 2, 3: These classes are based on the techniques of classical ballet but will also incorporate elements of modern dance, improvisation, and expression of worship. These classes are available to students who have completed at least one year of Ballet 1 (or equivalent), and are currently taking Ballet 1B, Ballet 2 or Ballet 3.
Worship Ballet 4 – 8: These classes are based on the principles of classical ballet, while encouraging artistry, creativity, and worshipful movements. Worship dance classes also incorporate bible study, sign language, and improvisation. Available to students currently enrolled in a corresponding ballet level.
Modern 4 – 8: Principles of modern dance technique are taught, complemented by worshipful music and movements. Available to students currently enrolled in a corresponding ballet level.
Teen/Adult Worship: Students must have completed and/or currently taking Ballet 2 or equivalent. Ages 12 and up.
Teen Ballet: This class is designed for older beginners or students who haven’t taken a ballet class in a few years and need to catch up. Open for ages 10 and older. Students will be placed based on experience.
Adult Ballet (Beginner): This class is for adult beginners or those who would appreciate a low impact approach. This class will participate in the spring concert.
Adult Ballet (Intermediate): This class is for adults who have had previous ballet training and would enjoy a relaxed atmosphere.
Adult/Teen Tap: Previous tap experience is welcome, but not required. Open to students 13+.
Tap 1: Beginner tap for elementary age students, ages 7 or older.
**Tap 2: Intermediate tap for elementary age students. Teacher placement required.
**Tap 3: Intermediate tap for ages 12+. Teacher placement required.
**Tap 4: Advanced tap. Teacher placement required.
Jazz Pop: The Jazz Pop class will be working on conditioning and body movement, learning to
isolate and move in a fast pace and fun way, modestly.
Progressive Ballet Technique: Body strengthening and conditioning program. Students enrolled in Ballet 5-8 are eligible for this class. Specific equipment will be required for this class!
**Denotes teacher placement is required. Placement may not necessarily be done by age.
