Class Offerings

Pre-Ballet is a great class for children ages 4 and 5 (or with prior experience) who enjoy moving and dancing and who are able to function away from parents at least 50% of the time. In this class students begin to learn the fundamentals of ballet and dance with the incorporation of some terminology. Dancers in this class have opportunities to learn about turn taking, teamwork, and at times independence. Dress code of ballet shoes, leotard, and tights is recommended but not required for this class. Students in pre-ballet will have the opportunity to perform in our annual spring recital.

First Year Ballet is our introductory ballet class for new students. In this class dancers will learn terminology, steps, anatomy, and dance history. Dancers will be equipped with skills needed to take off and soar in progressing levels. New students should register for this class, with the knowledge that placement may be adjusted as the season progresses.

Ballet 1&2 Are the next steps up from Pre-Ballet, in these classes students will begin to learn more ballet and dance terminology which will be put to use in barre sequences as well as in center work and across the floor combinations. Students will begin applying corrections given to the group or individually. Dancers in Ballet 1, 2, and above will have opportunities to be perform in our annual holiday production as well as a spring recital.

Ballet 3,4,&5 are the perfect classes for students who have grasped a large quantity of ballet terminology and concepts, and who are ready to begin applying corrections in barre combinations, center work, across the floor sequences, and in choreography. Please be advised that level placement will be decided on based on maturity, technique, and ability to comprehend and apply corrections.

Open Level Ballet is open to dancers placed in ballet 3, 4, 5, guest dancers participating in the Nutcracker, or for adults interested in taking ballet classes. This is a great class for dancers who want to learn from a variety of dancers and teachers and who want to excell in ballet technique.

Pointe is an invitation only class for dancers who have background in ballet techniques, have been approved by a ballet teacher to dance on pointe, and participate in a ballet class regularly. Class will begin with a brief warmup specifically tailored for pointe work followed by barre exercises as well as center and traveling pointe work. See POINTE EXPECTATIONS

Jazz 1 is a great option for young dancers ages 8-11 who want to dance in a high energy class setting while expressing themselves in new interesting ways. Dancers will learn jazz terminology and techniques through drills, across the floor combinations, center work, and choreography. No experience is required to join this class although it does pair well with ballet offerings.

Jazz 2 is a great option for students ages 12 and up who want to experiment with new styles of dance such as Jazz, Contemporary, and Lyrical. This class is Jazz based but will branch out to various styles weekly. Students should expect to gain knowledge in multiple styles through drills and learning of choreography. This class is co-taught by Shelby Benton and Miss Elizabeth.

Tap 1 is a student led tap class for anyone ages 10+. This can be taken on a drop in basis or take the full season!

Adult Ballet is a great option for anyone who wants to try out dance for the first time, who has taken a break from dancing in the past, and even for dancers already participating in Tiny Toes programing. Come learn basic ballet technique and combinations in our hour long class tailored to fit your ability and needs! This class will run on a drop in basis with punch cards available $12 per class. (Open to any VTTTB student)

Private Lessons are now available. Private lessons are available weekly, bi-weekly, or as an occasional class opportunity in styles of ballet, pointe, contemporary dance, or jazz. Please reach out to check availability.