THREAD CITY CLASSICAL DANCE
959.929.2514
A 501c3 non-profit, parent-run dance school serving the Windham area and surrounding communities
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED BALLET
Classes for students continuing their training in our
Core Ballet Program and experienced older dancers
Placement in classes is determined by the Artistic Director.
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CORE BALLET PROGRAM
We strongly encourage all students above age 8 who have at least one year of previous ballet experience to enroll in our CORE ballet program.
CORE students take two 90 minute ballet classes weekly in Foundation, Intermediate, or Advanced
Students will be placed in one class at their "mastery" level, where the student feels in control of their technique and can refine their basic foundational technique. The second class the student will be in will be at their "challenge" level, where the student will be pushed beyond their comfort level and challenged by new steps and combinations.
Placement in classes is determined by the Artistic Director.
15% multi class discount applies as well as 9 month installment payment option to make the CORE program affordable. Tuition assistance may also be available. Please contact us for more information.
BALLET FOUNDATION
Ages 7+ with 1 or more years experience
Class concentrates on building a technique foundation that will support dancers thorough all future ballet study. This class is suitable for any level dancer beyond beginner.
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Foundation A & B courses may be taken alone, separate from the CORE ballet program though students over age 8 are encouraged to enter the CORE program by taking two classes. For questions about what level is appropriate, please contact us.
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BALLET INTERMEDIATE A
2-6 years previous study
Students continue to develop with more complex work, improved musicality and refined muscle memory.
Instructor Permission Required. Please contact us if interested.
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BALLET INTERMEDIATE B
4-7Â years previous study
with instructor's permission
Emphasizes classical alignment, articulation, extension, multiple pirouettes, intermediate traveling turns, intermediate petit allegro and beginning beats, elevation; musicality; and more complex memory work. Intermediate students age 12+ may begin pointe.
Instructor Permission Required. Please contact us​ if interested.
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BALLET ADVANCED
Permission required
This class is designed to challenge the skill level of our most advanced students, incorporating pointe-work into regular classwork. Students are required to take an additional Pointe class to support their technique. Center may include excerpts from classical repertoire. Students may be invited to create choreography for performances.
Instructor Permission Required. Please contact us​ if interested.
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POINTE
Beginner and Intermediate/
Advanced Classes Offered
Ages 12+ with permission from instructor
Class is focused on strengthening and flexibility as well steps specific to pointe. Beginner Pointe available for first year Pointe students
Attendance in Core Ballet Program classes required for Pointe
Please contact us​ if interested.
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DROP-IN CLASSES
Open to ages 18+
Intermediate or higher level dancers are welcome to drop in to the Intermediate & Advanced classes. Punch cards and drop-ins available.
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DRESS CODE
All Ballet Classes:
Girls: Pink or Black Leotard, with pink tights. Hair tightly secured back in a bun.
Boys: T-shirt, athletic shorts, dance belt and/or proper dance attire preferred.
Proper ballet slippers required for all levels.
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Street shoes NOT permitted on the dance floor.