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About Ballet at HPSD
Hyde Park School of Dance was founded in 1993 as Hyde Park School of Ballet, and ballet still comprises the bulk of our programming, from foundation-building classes for our youngest dancers all the way up to pointe technique and partnering for advanced students.
When enough time is spent achieving optimal technique before introducing new vocabulary, it is easier for the student to learn more difficult steps while maintaining the ability to perform the basics at peak standards.
Ballet For Little Ones
First Steps, Creative Movement, and Pre-Ballet
Dancers under the age of seven are introduced to our program through a series of basic movement classes rooted in ballet fundamentals, providing a solid foundation for expansion into any form of dance.
These age-appropriate classes are fun, playful, and carefully structured to maximize the enjoyment and personal growth of our littlest dancers. Accompanied by live pianists and instructed by dancers who are active in the world of professional ballet.
Ballet classes for dancers up to age 7 begin with First Steps (for toddlers aged 18 - 36 months together with a parent or caregiver) and progress to Creative Movement (for 3 & 4 year-olds) before moving on to Pre-Ballet (for dancers aged 4-7).
Dancers under the age of seven are introduced to our program through a series of basic movement classes rooted in ballet fundamentals, providing a solid foundation for expansion into any form of dance.
These age-appropriate classes are fun, playful, and carefully structured to maximize the enjoyment and personal growth of our littlest dancers. Accompanied by live pianists and instructed by dancers who are active in the world of professional ballet.
Ballet classes for dancers up to age 7 begin with First Steps (for toddlers aged 18 - 36 months together with a parent or caregiver) and progress to Creative Movement (for 3 & 4 year-olds) before moving on to Pre-Ballet (for dancers aged 4-7).
Ballet For Dancers 7 to 18
CO-ED BALLET FOR DANCERS OVER 7
Ballet I
Ages: 7 years and up
Class length: 60 minutes
Recommended class load: once a week
Ballet I is an introduction to ballet with an emphasis on posture and correct body placement.
Ballet II
Ages: 8 years and up
Class length: 60 minutes
Recommended class load: twice a week
In Ballet II, steps become more complex as students focus on the coordination of arm and leg movements.
Ballet I
Ages: 7 years and up
Class length: 60 minutes
Recommended class load: once a week
Ballet I is an introduction to ballet with an emphasis on posture and correct body placement.
Ballet II
Ages: 8 years and up
Class length: 60 minutes
Recommended class load: twice a week
In Ballet II, steps become more complex as students focus on the coordination of arm and leg movements.