The Young Children's Program
Fun structured classes to inspire students to love ballet and dance! Basic ballet vocabulary and movements are introduced with silliness and freedom to express their joy for dance with greater focus on following directions, memory, spacial awareness, musicality and the group dynamic. Establishing basic structure and etiquette of a dance class through games and structured play.
Saturday Mornings
10604 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
10:30 -11:15
TipToeTots(3yrs.old)
11:15 - 11:45
TwinkleTwos(2yrs.old)
11:45 -12:30
Wee Ballet(4-5yrs.old)
12:30-1:15
Pre~Primary(4-6yrs.old)
Pre-Ballet uniform (white leo-dress) is hard to find so we are now providing them for purchase at Elevé.
Academy Classes
Primary(7yrs. & up)
Tuesday/Thursday
W. Pico Location
3:45-4:45 Primary
Levels(12yrs. & up)
Friday
Gypsy camp location
Academy Levels
4:00-5:30 Level1/2
Saturday
Vergari Dance studio location
1:30-3:30
Class Descriptions
Kids: they dance before they learn there is anything that isn't music.
~William Stafford
Young Children's Program:
Enrollment in these classes is limited to 12 students per class. Except Twinkle Twos, only 8 students per class.
Twinkle TwosA 30 minute class for two year olds intended to introduce them to the basic structure and etiquette of a dance class through games and structured play.
Dress Code: Pink leotard (available at The Dance Store), pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes.
Tip Toe TotsA 45 minute class for three year olds expanding on the simple lessons learned in Twinkle Twos with greater emphasis placed on following directions, musicality and the group dynamic.
Dress Code: Blue leotard (available at The Dance Store), pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes.
Wee BalletA 45 minute class for four/five year olds; this class prepares the child for entrance into Pre-ballet an introduction to Primary. Basic ballet vocabulary and movements are introduced with silliness and freedom to express their joy for dance with greater focus on following directions, memory, and spacial awareness.
Dress Code: lavendar leotard (available at The Dance Store), pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes.
Pre-PrimaryA 55min. class for five/six year olds; this class prepares the child for entrance into Primary, the first level of the Elevé Ballet Academy. Royal Academy of Dance Pre-Primary curriculum is taught for basic ballet vocabulary and movements.
Dress Code: white leotard (available at Elevé), pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes.
Academy Program:
Enrollment in these classes is limited to 15 students per class.
Primary
Primary 1 (7-10yrs. old)
Primary 2 & 3 (10yrs. old&up)
The first level of the Academy Program, Primary is a 1 hour ballet class for children six years and older(based upon teachers discretion). Students are introduced to the ABT curriculumn. They learn the structure of a ballet class and will learn the discipline and etiquette that is necessary to progress through subsequent levels. Primary is usually a 3 year program. Primary 1 class meets once a week. Primary 2 & 3 meets twice a week.
Dress Code: Pink cap sleeve leotard (Capezio 1481C) with pink pull-on-skirt (Capezio 1483C), pink ballet tights, pink full-sole ballet shoes.
Tuesday/Thursday 3:45-4:45
Serious Academic students weekly sample:
*optional,but highly recommended
Primary 3
- minimum of 2hrs. of ballet a week.
- 2hrs of flamenco
- 1hr. of pilates
Level classes are preparatory courses for ABT Exams.
Level 1
A one hour and a half ballet class for children eight years and older(based upon teachers discretion). Prior dance experience is recommended. Class meets twice a week.
Dress Code: Mint cap sleeve leotard (Capezio 1481C), mint pull-on-skirt (Capezio 1483C), pink ballet tights, pink full-sole ballet shoes.
Fridays 4:00-5:30pm
Level 2
A one hour and a half class for children twelve years and older(based upon teachers discretion). 1 - 2 years prior ballet experience is recommended. Class meets twice a week.
Dress Code: Lavender cap sleeve leotard (Capezio 1481C), pink ballet tights, pink full-sole ballet shoes.
Saturdays 1:30-3:30pm
Serious Academic students weekly sample:
Academy Level 3 & 4 Students
*optional, but highly recommended
- minimum of 6hrs. of ballet a week.
- 2hrs of flamenco
- 2hr. modern
- 1hr. of pilates
- repertoire
Level 3
A one hour and a half ballet class for children twelve years and older(based upon teachers discretion). 2 -3 years prior ballet experience is recommended. Class meets three times a week.
Dress Code: Forget-me-not camisole leotard (Capezio 1480C), optoinal forget-me-not wrap skirt (Capezio 1471C), pink ballet tights, pink full-sole ballet shoes.
Saturdays 1:30-3:30pm
Level 4/5
A one hour and a half ballet class for children twelve years and older(based upon teachers discretion). 3-4 years prior ballet experience is recommended. Class meets three/four times a week.
Dress Code:
Level 4 - Dark rose camisole leotard (Capezio 1469), optional dark rose wrap skirt (Capezio 1471),pink ballet tights, pink full-sole ballet shoes.
Level 5 - Damson plum cap sleeve leotard (Capezio 1470), pink ballet tights, pink full-sole ballet shoes.
Saturdays 1:30-3:30pm
Anaite 7 yrs. old
Flamenco A two hour class for children nine years and older. Some prior dance experience is necessary. Class meets once a week.
Dress Code: Black leotard, black flamenco skirt, black flamenco shoes.
Pilates
Pilates will strengthen, tone & sculpt the muscles, improve flexibility and balance, & align the spine thereby improving posture. Pilates is instrumental in the prevention of sports & dance related injury. A one hour mat class is offered twice a week. Must be at least nine years old to attend. Private reformer classes available by appointment.
Dress Code: Clothes must be such that you can move uninhibited. Form fitting clothes are preferred so that the instructor can see your body and it's movements. Eleve' students should wear leotard and tights.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
First Quarter
Sept. 10, 2011 - Nov. 5, 2011
Second Quarter
Nov. 12, 2011 - Feb. 11, 2012
Third Quarter
Feb. 18, 2012 - April 21, 2012
Fourth Quarter
April 28, 2012 - June 23, 2012
Summer 5wk Session
June 30, 2012 - July 28, 2012
HOLIDAY BREAKS
Thanksgiving Break
Nov 23 - 28, 2011
Winter Break
Dec 21-Jan 13 2012
Spring Break
Apr 1- 13, 2012
Summer Break
July 29th-Sept. 7th
All classes perform in the end of the year recital.
Academy students have a minimum set hours to be able to perform in certain pieces.
Friday - Technique class
Saturday - Technique and variations class
* Please note that the age and experience guidelines given above are recommendations only and level placement in the Academy Program is up to the discretion of the Instructor(s). A student's first class is a placement class.
Elevé Ballet Academy
Dance uniforms can be purchased at The Dance Store. They have our uniform list and are informed in the requirements for our academy. Pre-Ballet uniform (white leo-dress) is hard to find so we are now providing them for purchase at Elevé.
Dancewear
1446 South Robertson
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Tel.: (310) 271-3664
310.384.4921
