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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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 10:00 - 10:45
Wednesday 10:00 - 10:45
Class times available
Tuesday 10:00 - 10:45
Thursday 10:00 - 10:45
TEXAS METROPOLITAN BALLET
SummerAcademy Classes
July 1 - August 3
Texas Metropolitan Ballet's summer schedule offers a number of classes for various levels. Times, dates and classes may change as the summer progresses. Continue to check the schedule for updates.
At each level, students are 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 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 3:00 - 4:00
Wednesday 3:00 - 4:00
Thursday 3:00 - 4:00
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 4:00 - 5:30
Tuesday 4:30 - 6:00
Thursday 4:00 - 5:30
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 6:30 - 8:00
Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30
Thursday 6:30 - 8:00
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. This summer's session will combine the level B3 & level B4 students.
B3 students are encouraged to attend and challenge themselves and perhaps get a glimpse of what is in their future. Focus will be on development of strength and technique with separate strengthening combinations for boys.
Pointe Class for Ballet 3 & Ballet 4
11+ yrs
REQUIRED:
Students must be enrolled and taking 3 technique classes per week (including the technique class offered before Pointe Class)
Open to B3 & B4 students already on pointe. This class will include focused instruction on pointe work at the barre and center work for intermediate & advanced dancers.
Class times:
Tuesday 7:30 - 8:00
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 6:30 - 8:00
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
Stretch & Strengthen Class
Stretching helps to keep muscles supple, increases range of motion and helps to prevent injury.
Ballet 2, 3 & 4 Stretch & Strengthen
At least 1 years prior training in ballet. Focus will be given to proper posture, increasing flexibility, and range of motion as well as strengthening the muscles and the dancers core.
Class times:
Thursday 5:30 - 6:30
Mat Pilates
Mat Pilates is a series of exercises from within the Pilates Method designed by founder Joseph Pilates.
Mat pilates involves performing pilates exercises on the floor using mat and can also involve basic pilates equipment such as a pilates ring, resistance band, or weighted balls. Mat pilates exercises are performed in a slow, controlled, precise manner focusing on breathing and require an intense concentration. These exercises help strengthen the body's core by developing pelvic and scapula stability, and abdominal control, improve flexibility, muscle tone, body balance, spinal support, low back health, sports performance, and body-mind awareness.
Ballet 2, 3 & 4 Mat Pilates
Class times:
Thursday 5:30 - 6:30
Jazz
Students are encouraged to add to their training with other dance genres. This provides a well-rounded dance education and a progressive knowledge of additional dance styles.
Ballet 2, 3 & 4 Jazz
At least 1 year prior training in. Class will focus on the basic fundamental isolations & steps needed for basic Jazz technique. moving towards more advanced Jazz movements & combinations.
Class times:
Monday 5:30 - 6:30
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.
