 Now in its 20th year, the New Haven Ballet provides the
finest classical ballet training in southern Connecticut.
The school's curriculum is designed to develop strong, flexible, and
versatile dancers who can adapt to a variety of styles and
dance forms.
The faculty of the New Haven Ballet is committed to
helping students reach their full potential regardless of whether they
plan a professional career in dance.
The skills acquired by students of the New
Haven Ballet can take them far beyond the studio and stage and help them
succeed in every area of life.
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| Children's Division
Pre-Primary 1, ages 4-5 (1 class per week)
Pre-Primary 2, ages 5-6 (1 class per week)
Primary 1, ages 7-8 (1 class per week)
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Pre-Primary 1 and Pre-Primary 2 combine elements of creative movement,
body awareness, and rhythmic exercises using games, visualization, props,
stories, and improvisation all in a ballet context. Primary 1 begins
formalized ballet training while retaining creative elements from the
Pre-Ballet levels. |
| Junior Division
Primary 2, (1 class per week)
Pre-Elementary (1 or 2 classes per week)
Elementary 1, ( 1, 2 or 3 classes per week)
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Students learn all of the primary exercises and steps in these levels.
Extra concentration is placed on flexibility, body alignment, terminology,
and dance history. Special emphasis is also placed on strengthening the
students for pointe work. |
| Senior Division
Elementary 2 ( 2 or more per week)
Pre-Intermediate (3 or more per week)
Intermediate 1 (3 or more per week)
Intermediate 2, Advanced 1 and 2 (3 or more per week)
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Elementary 2 is the introductory level for pointe work. Students also learn
to fully integrate head, arm and leg movements. In Intermediate 1 through
Advanced 2, the
emphasis is on detail and quality of movement, concentrating on developing
each student's individual artistry as well as addressing any weaknesses.
Placement at these levels is based on previous training, strength, natural
ability, and age. |
| Open Division
Age 14 - Adult
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The beginner course starts with the assumption that the student has no
previous ballet experience.
Within six months to a year most students will be prepared to start the
Beginners/Intermediate course, in which steps are assembled to create
combinations in a more challenging format.
The Intermediate/Advanced level gives students the opportunity to
perform more challenging combinations as they work on artistry and
stamina. |
