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The Ballet School of Vermont Class Descriptions

POINTE PREPARATION


By auditioned invitation, this class focuses on the importance of pulled up muscles, engaged core, strong feet and ankles. Some students will receive their pointe shoes for this class, while others are still preparing for them. To receive pointe shoes, one must be of adequate age, have strong muscles, proper body placement, have a concentrated work ethic, and take three or more ballet classes a week. The student is evaluated before receiving pointe shoes. Some students may be honored with an invitation to participate in the Northern Vermont Ballet Company classes. Taking NVB classes does not automatically include the student in NVB performances; however they may be invited to audition for certain pieces.

Program Student: Three classes a week minimum. A fourth class may be added which would be included in program rate.
Recreational Dancer: 1-2 classes a week.

RECREATIONAL DANCERS

Dancers not able to participate in the minimum number of classes in levels B2 and up may register for individual classes. Tuitions will be single per class rate (PCR), not the discounted program rate (DPR). Families understand that not taking the minimum number of classes may impede upon the growth of the student's technique at the rate the rest of the class level is progressing; which in turn may affect their placement level. From the very beginning levels in ballet training the female dancer is being trained to dance in pointe shoes. The recreational dance student is training for enrichment or other related body conditioning purposes, not necessarily for their pointe shoes. 

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private ballet lessons or coaching can be scheduled through the director. Please email Jenny@TheBalletSchoolOnline.com for pricing information.

ABT Certified Instruction at BSVTThe Ballet School of Vermont is proud to include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 8 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The ABT® National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels. Primary through Level 7 & Partnering will be taught by ABT® Certified Teacher, Maryellen Vickery, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 7 & Partnering of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.

Adult & Teen Classes

Join us for one or both of our new adult and teen ballet classes for beginner and intermediate students perfect if you are returning to ballet after many years or just starting your training. Visit our Adult Teen Classes page for details.


Ballet training gives children discipline, presence and posture. It creates a very effective memory and coordinates the body very well. Ballet has been studied and compared to other sports and it is one of the hardest physical activities. Not only is it a complete discipline, mentally engaging and physically challenging; it is also artistic because of the music and the lines created by the body.

-Maryellen Vickery, BSVT Director