Open Program – Class Descriptions – Western Ballet

Open Program Class Descriptions

Beginning I

Students in this level are expected to know the basic positions, steps, and terminology
The barre work is done with both one hand and two hands
Students continue to work on the coordination of the port de bras with the legs
Students work on the basic steps as well as combining those steps into common phrases

Beginning II

Students in this level are expected to know the basic positions, steps, terminology, and be ready to piece them together
The barre work is done with one hand and two hands
This level focuses on the execution of basic steps as well as combining those basic steps into common phrases

Beginning III

Students in this level are expected to know the basic positions, steps, terminology, and be ready to piece them together
The barre work is done with mostly one hand
This level continues to combine known steps into a combination
This class serves as a bridge to the intermediate level

Intermediate

Students in this level are expected to know the basic positions, steps, terminology, and be ready to use their ballet knowledge to put together more complex combinations.
There is an emphasis on executing technique properly as well as the artistry within the epaulement.
Faster footwork and musicality is explored in more depth at this level