Ballet VA (1st year) and VB (2nd year)

Twice a week class building on the last three years of training.  Most dancers are in either their first year of Pointe class or have been “en pointe” for one-two years.  Barre exercises involve more technically challenging combinations, including more focus on increasing flexibility, strength on demi and ¾ pointe, adage, combinations “en releve,” and balances.  Drills for stronger pirouettes, “beated” petit allegro, and higher expectations for memorization skills as well as performance quality are emphasized.  Female dancers will also be in a Pointe class. This class will automatically perform in DDC’s annual holiday production, “A Gift for Emma,” as well as the year end Recital Showcase.

 

Ballet VI

Twice a week class with additional pointe class built upon Levels I thru V.  Dancers are encouraged to audition for DDC’s resident dance company, Denton City Contemporary Ballet.  Dancers are also encouraged to add an additional dance discipline like Jazz or Contemporary in order to increase their marketability in the professional world.  Ballet technique class for ages 12+ with at least five years previous training and 3 years “en pointe”.  This class will automatically perform in the year end Recital Showcase.