Classes at Conservatory Ballet
We offer two separate programs: The Curriculum Ballet Program and The Community Dance Program.
The goal of our Curriculum Ballet Program is to teach each child to the best of their individual ability, using the Montessori style in the classical Vaganova based ballet technique. The Curriculum Program is a year round program and follows the Fairfax County Public Schools Calendar while the Comminuty Program is Seasonal consisting of 8-10 weeks. The goal of our Community Program is to provide a fun and accesible first taste to dance. Please look below for a list of our Community Outreach Classes or Click on "Information about our Nationally Recognized Ballet Curriculum" to view the Curriculum Schedule and Information.
Curriculum Ballet Program
(September 2012 - June 2013)
Community Dance Program
(Divided into Seasonal Semesters: Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer)
For Children Ages 18 To 30 Months
Pixie Ballet I
The elements in this class are designed to help socialize the toddler through enjoyable exercises and interactions. Circles, lines, and diagonals are introduced by particular sets of exercises. Barre (size appropriate), center, and corner/diagonal would include plies, tendus, horizontal and vertical jumping, turning, sharing and taking turns in the security of the parent and/or caregiver being an equal participant in the class.
For Children Ages 30 To 42 Months
Pixie Ballet II
The elements in this class are designed to help socialize the toddler through enjoyable exercises and interactions. Circles, lines, and diagonals are introduced by particular sets of exercises. Barre (size appropriate), center, and corner/diagonal would include plies, tendus, horizontal and vertical jumping, turning, sharing and taking turns in the security of the parent and/or caregiver being an equal participant in the class.
For Children Ages 3 To 4 Years
Ballet Stories I
Ballet Stories of the Greats for Young Children.
Focus is on the Princesses of Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadere and The Pharaoh's Daughter.
For Children Ages 4 To 5 Years
Ballet Stories of the Greats for Young Children. Focus is on the Princesses of The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Le Corsaire. Tuesday 10:15-11:00am Wednesday 10:30-11:15am Wednesday 4:15-5:00pm Sunday 1:45-2:30pmFor Children Ages 6 To 7
Elementary Ballet with Character Dance * Level 1
At this age students are expected to begin to develop a joy of learning and a physical and verbal ballet vocabulary. We'll cover first and second positions of the feet and the three positions of the arms based on the Vaganova syllabus. Plies, tendus, and frappes is the corp for barre exercises. The center exercises will focus on the coordination of arms, and head and feet. This class is fundamental in developing the muscle memory necessary for further study.
Tuesday 11:00-12:00pm
Wednesday 9:30-10:30am Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm Sunday 12:45-1:45pmFor Children Ages 8 To 9 Years
Elementary Ballet with Character Dance * Level 2
At this age students are expected to begin to develop a joy of learning and a physical and verbal ballet vocabulary. We'll cover first, second and fifth positions of the feet and the three positions of the arms based on the Vaganova syllabus. Plies, tendus, and frappes is the corp for barre exercises. The center exercises will focus on the coordination of arms, and head and feet. This class is fundamental in developing the muscle memory necessary for further study.
13 Years - Adult
Ballet for Teens and Adults
A "reintroduction" for those students who have taken a break from dancing or for those who have decided to start late. This class is beginning Ballet class for older teens and older students. Participants also join to strengthen their other disciplines, such as Figure skating, gymnastics, soccer, swimming and horseback riding.
Pilates for Teens and Adults
Tone your abs, back, glutes, and thighs while increasing your knowledge of proper body alignment, balance, and control. Increase you flexibility for a completely balanced body.
Note : You may register at our online registration page.