East Tennessee Ballet Academy
A Classical Ballet program for the child new to ballet through the pre-professional.
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Adult Ballet - Tuesdays 6:30-7:30
YOUNG CHILDREN'S CLASSES
Early childhood developmental milestones are infused into our young children's classes. Girls and boys explore rhythm, coordination and balance exercises while learning essential social skills and classroom etiquette all in a fun and nurturing environment.
STORYBOOK BALLET & TAP
3 Years
Ballet & Tap - $45.00 (45 min)
The day and time is to be determined.
A fun introduction to the world of classical ballet ETBA's Storybook Ballet class will foster your child's imagination through classical music, creative movement and everything ballet.
Girls - Pale pink leotard, (matching skirt OK) pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes
Boys-White T-shirt, black shorts/sweat pants, white socks, black Ballet shoes, black Tap shoes
PRE BALLET 1 & TAP
4-6 Years
One hour classes $50.00 Monthly (Add Tap $25.)
Pre Ballet - Wednesday 5:30-6:30
Tap Wednesday 6:30-7:00
Children taking Pre Ballet classes are introduced to the fundamentals of body alinement, stretched legs, foot articulation, fun coordination exercises and simple stretching are also explored. Your child's artistry and creative imagination are fostered as musicality is emphasized and the French vocabulary and history of classical ballet is introduced.
Girls Ballet & Tap - Light blue leotard (matching skirt optional), pink tights, pink ballet slippers or black Tap shoes
Boys Ballet & Tap-White T-shirt, black tight or shorts, white socks, black Ballet and Tap shoes
PRE BALLET 2 & TAP
5-6 Years
Ballet Basics children have had a year of Pre Ballet.
One hour classes $50.00 Monthly (Add Tap $25.)
Ballet Basics Wednesday 5:30-6:30
Tap Wednesday 6:30-7:00
Pre Ballet 2 continues refining the Pre Ballet curriculum with focus on strengthening, stretch, balance, coordination and musicality. Barre work is introduced tying pre ballet exercises to the ballet technique. The class will consist of floor work, barre, center and across the floor movement appropriate for this young age. Classes conclude with everyones favorite 'free dance', encouraging imagination, musicality and the joy of movement.
Girls Ballet & Tap - Light lavender leotard (matching skirt optional), pink tights,
pink ballet slippers and black Tap shoes
Boys Ballet & Tap-White T-shirt, black tight or shorts, white socks, black Ballet or Tap shoes
Primary Levels
Primary level students are encouraged to attend a minimum of two days weekly for steady progress.
Students attending the beginning levels of ballet are ready to focus for longer periods of time. As your child progresses through the levels there will be more emphasis on barre work as the details of classical ballet technique come into focus. Proper alignment, technical strengthening, more complex coordination exercises, musicality and movement quality are emphasized. The primary levels focus on artistry, ballet technique, pre pointe, pointe, variations and contemporary movement. Performing is an important aspect of each students ballet education. Students are encouraged to participate in ETBA's annual production of The Nutcracker and End of Year Academy performance. Student levels 2A and above are encouraged to join ETBA's performing company, the East Tennessee Youth Ballet.
BEGINNING BALLET TECHNIQUE 1A & 1B
7 + years
(Two ballet class weekly are recommended)
Tuesday Thursday 4:00-5:00. $60.00
Add Tap - Tuesday 5-5:30 $25.00
(Two or more technique classes weekly)
Tuesday & Thursday 4:00 - 5:00 $110.
Girls - Black leotard (simple is best, no skirts), pink tights, BLACK leather ballet shoes
Hair in a secure bun at the crown of head, short hair should be secured off the face.
Boys-White T-Shirt, black tights or shorts , white socks, black ballet shoes.
BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE BALLET
2A/2B
1 class $70. 2 classes $130. 3 classes $160 Unlimited $200
(Two ballet technique classes weekly are strongly recommended )
Beg. Inter Ballet 2A/2B Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-5:15
Please see instructor for additional ballet classes (Tuesday / Thursday 5-6:00).
Tap Tuesdays 5:15-5:45
Girls - Black Leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes
Boys-White T-Shirt, black tights or shorts, white socks, black Ballet
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE BALLET Levels 3 / 4
1 class $75. 2 classes $140. 3 classes $200. 4 classes $250. Unlimited $280.
Ballet Technique- Tuesday and Thursday 5:00- 6:15
Wednesday 4:00 - 5:30 (with instructors approval)
Friday 4:30-6:00 (with instructors approval)
Core & PBT conditioning included when offered
Some students may be asked to attend the higher level class in addition to their regular class
Girls Levels 4 & 5- Black Leotard, Pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes
(Matching skirt -Pointe/Variations, black tights for Contemporary )
BEGINNING ADVANCED & ADVANCED BALLET
Levels 5, 6, 7
2 classes $150. 3 classes $200. 4 classes $250. Unlimited $280.
Tuesday & Thursday - Ballet Technique 6:00 - 7:30
Wednesday - Ballet Technique 4:00 - 5:30
Friday - Ballet Technique. 4:30-6:00
Tuesday & Thursday - Pointe, Variations 7:30 - 8:00
Core & PBT conditioning included
Saturdays - Company
Level 5,6,7 students are encouraged to attend the Level 3/4 classes
Girls - Black Leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes with ribbons
(Matching skirt -Pointe/Variations, black tights for Contemporary)
Boys-Black or white fitted dance shirt, black tights, leggings, black socks, black Ballet shoes,