2. Ballet for Children 6-8 Years
In the ballet class for children aged 6-8 years, classical ballet technique is taught in an age-appropriate way.
Your child will start with the first exercises at the barre and learn the basic ballet terminology.
They will also be taught in small choreographies and dances to expand their dance repertoire.
This ballet class aims to develop various important skills in your child, including body awareness, coordination and balance, rhythm, and musicality.
Focused work on movements strengthens attention and concentration, while endurance is improved.
Targeted strengthening and stretching of muscles is included, also through floor exercises.
Another focus of the ballet class is developing an upright posture.
Your child learns how to hold their body elegantly, which is beneficial not only for ballet but also in everyday life.
Despite all technical aspects, the joy of dancing remains central.
These classes provide a positive environment where children can discover and further develop their passion for dance.
3. Ballet for Children 9-11 Years
In the ballet class for children aged 9-11, the technical requirements steadily increase.
Exercises at the barre and in the center become more challenging and develop your child in multiple ways.
Choreographies and step sequences become more complex, teaching new elements including first turns and large jumps to expand their dance repertoire.
During this stage, your child not only builds technical skills but also strength, posture, and body awareness.
Endurance is increased as challenges grow.
Musicality continues to develop, and children learn to express themselves through dance, boosting self-confidence and artistic growth.
An important aspect is also discipline (see more: Why learn ballet?).
Children learn to focus on technique and the teacher’s instructions, developing a structured approach to practice.
This training benefits not only their dance skills but other areas of life as well.
Ballet classes for 9-11 year olds provide an inspiring environment where students can develop skills while keeping the joy of dancing.
4. Ballet for Teenagers 12-14 Years
In the ballet class for teenagers aged 12-14, a deeper engagement with ballet technique is pursued.
Exercises at the barre and in the center become more challenging and technical.
Choreographies and step sequences reach higher complexity and require advanced skills in body control, concentration, and endurance.
Students learn a variety of new elements, including turns, jump diagonals, and various combinations.
These expand their dance repertoire and present new challenges that test their abilities.
The execution of choreography demands more precision, speed, musicality, and expressiveness, promoting an elegant and light dance style.
At this stage, pointe work is also introduced, requiring special technique and strength.
Ballet classes for 12-14 year olds and the introduction to pointe work are important steps in their dance development.
This advanced training enhances not only technical skills but also artistic expression and elegance in dancing.
5. Pointe Work (Ballet on Pointe)
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Dancing on pointe is a dream for most ballet students.
To prepare for pointe work, years of ballet classes, physical fitness, and solid technique are required (more on: Suitability for Pointe Work).
The course starts with a thorough and intensive warm-up to prepare the body for the demanding challenges ahead.
Students are encouraged to maximize their endurance and flexibility to get the most out of their pointe experience.
During the course, the basic techniques of pointe work, including pliés, tendus, and relevés, are carefully taught.
These techniques form the foundation for more advanced steps as students gradually progress to complex sequences and combinations.
