Primary Level Ballet
Through imaginative storytelling and creative dances, this introduction to ballet will teach boys and girls coordination, ballet vocabulary, and classroom etiquette These classes help your son or daughter develop the essential skills of discipline and focus.
(Students must be fully potty-trained)
Primary 1
4 - 5 yrs
Class meets once a week for 45 minutes
This age-appropriate introduction to ballet will teach basic ballet positions, exercises, conditioning and movements across the floor in a form conducive to this young age group. (Students must be fully potty-trained)
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Class times available
Monday 2:00 - 2:45
Wednesday 2:00 - 2:45
Thursday 2:00 - 2:45
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Primary 2
6 - 7 yrs
Class meets once a week for 45 minutes
Similar to Primary 1, but geared for the more developmentally maturing age. No prior training is required. This introduction to ballet will also teach basic ballet positions, exercises, conditioning and movements across the floor in a form conducive to this age level's development.
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Class times available
Monday 2:45 - 3:30
Wednesday 2:45 - 3:30
Thursday 2:45 - 3:30
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TEXAS METROPOLITAN BALLET
Summer Academy Classes
July 5 - August 6
Texas Metropolitan Ballet's summer schedule offers a number of classes for various levels. Times, dates and classes may change as the summer progresses. During the shutdown we offered private classes allowing for self-distancing suggested by the state's government. Now, as we head into a phased opening, we are able to open with reduced capacity. Phase 3 re-opening began May 18th. At this time we are still limiting the number of students in each class. Limits are slowly being raised according to suggested government guidelines. As classes fill and others remain empty, we will adjust the schedule accordingly. This is very much a fluid time and we need to be flexible and ask that you be patient with all the transitions.
It is our hope that the schedule we offer allows all our students the opportunity to continue their training at a high standard through the summer. Please continue to check the schedule for updates.
Our usual minimum required classes may waived during this time. At each level, students are normally required to attend a set number of classes per week in order to maintain technical proficiency and to be able to advance through the rigorous program.
* Parents and students should not anticipate annual level advancements. Ballet classes do not progress at the same pace as traditional academic grades. It is common for students to repeat levels of study. Because the range of the criteria for promotion is so diverse, two or more years may be required before a student is ready for advancement to the next level of study. Rather than basing advancement on age, students are assessed by abilities including strength, maturity, artistic and technical mastery. Advancement to the next level may occur anytime during the semester but generally takes place at the end of each school year. Students in B3 & B4 levels must be attending at least 3 classes per week to be considered for pointe work.
Junior Level Ballet
Students in these levels will focus on strengthening the fundamental techniques and movements
Students will advance to the next level at the discretion of the artistic director. Progress is based on the student's technical ability, strength, and effort not by age A student might spend more than one year in each level.
Ballet Fundamentals
8+ yrs
1x per week required attendance.
No prior training necessary. Sometimes a student will join at a time when the Ballet 1 students have progressed to a point that makes it difficult and frustrating for the newly arrived dancer to catch up. This is a class that can be taken on its own or added to the Ballet 1 schedule. This class focuses on the absolute fundamentals for beginning ballet in order to help the new student progress without feeling overwhelmed.
Class times:
Wednesday 3:30 - 4:15
Ballet 1
8+ yrs
REQUIRED:
2 x per week required attendance.
Class is offered 3 x per week.
Students are encouraged to attend all 3.
No prior training necessary. Students will learn the elemental foundations of ballet in a more formal and rigorous structured class focused on elementary technique, simple combinations, and increased emphasis on understanding terminology.
Class times:
Monday 3:30 - 4:30
Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30
Thursday 3:30 - 4:30
Ballet 2
11+ yrs
REQUIRED:
2 x per week required attendance.
Class is offered 3 x per week.
Students are encouraged to attend all 3.
At least one year prior training necessary. Placement assessment required for new students with prior training. Please call or email for additional information or to schedule an appointment. Placement, strengthening of muscles, ankles and feet becomes more focused, especially for girls in preparation for pointe work. Young men's emphasis is on ballon.
Class times:
Monday 4:30 - 5:45
Tuesday 4:30 - 5:45
Thursday 4:30 - 5:45
Pointe 1
11+ yrs
REQUIRED:
Director approval required
Students must be enrolled and taking 3 technique classes per week
A Beginning Pointe class (generally for Ballet 2 students) for those who have been assessed by the directors and can advance to pointe work.
Can be used as a pre-pointe class for those who assess well, but may not be quite old enough for it to be considered safe.
Also, open to B3 & B4 students already on pointe.
Class times:
Monday 5:45 - 6:15
Upper Level Ballet
Students develop greater technical strength and virtuosity with artistic expression.
Students; advancement is based on the Artistic Director's evaluation of previous training, talent and potential.
Class times:
Monday 6:15 - 7:45
Tuesday 5:45 - 7:00
Thursday 5:45 - 7:00
Ballet 3 & Ballet 4
11+ yrs
REQUIRED:
Technique class: 3 x per week required
Pointe class: 1 x per week
At least 2 years prior training. Focus will be on development of strength and technique with separate strengthening combinations for boys.
Pointe 2
11+ yrs
REQUIRED:
Students must be enrolled and taking 3 technique classes per week
Open to B3 & B4 students already on pointe with directors approval.
Class times:
Tuesday 7:00 - 7:45
Thursday 7:00 - 7:45
Adult Level Ballet
From beginning to advanced, class is focused on the mature body just starting ballet, still practicing the art, or just returning from several years off. Class promotes technique, fitness and self-confidence for women and men providing stress relief within the artistry of ballet.
Adult Ballet 1
18+ yrs
Class meets 1 x per week.
No prior training necessary. Class is designed with the more mature body in mind. Students will learn the elemental foundations of ballet with a focus on elementary technique, simple combinations, and increased emphasis on understanding terminology.
Class times:
Wednesday 6:15 - 7:15
Adult Ballet 2
18+ yrs
At least two years prior training necessary. At this level dancers may challenge themselves by joining the upper level Ballet 3 classes offered in our academy at the discretion of the director.
Class times available
See B3 & B4 Schedule above
Adult Ballet 3
18+ yrs
At least three years prior training necessary. At this level dancers may challenge themselves by joining the upper level Ballet 3 classes offered in our academy at the discretion of the director.
Class times available
See B3 & B4 Schedule above
Private Coaching & Lessons
Private lessons and coaching is available to students who wish to intensify their training. Private Lessons give children and adults the unique opportunity to work one-on-one with the instructor. While beneficial, they are not required in order for a student to advance or to perform solo or lead roles. Private lessons are ideal for dancers that want to improve their technique or need specific coaching on technique, choreography or audition preparation. Teachers accept students according to their own schedules and studio availability. Students interested in scheduling coaching sessions or private lessons should speak directly with their teacher for arrangements as well as receiving approval from the director. Fees are determined by the teacher with an added studio usage fee. Private lessons or coaching sessions may not take the place of required academy classes.
