Review classes and schedule below
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Ballet Theatre Academy (BTA), the instruction division of Ballet Theatre Company (BTC) is a friendly, open, and respectful environment for all ages. We work with children of all abilities and recognize that today’s child is involved with many activities and often isn’t ready to make a commitment of taking a large number of ballet classes a week. BTA provides classical dance training in ballet and other disciplines for all levels. Students enrolled in classes at BTA also have the opportunity to dance in professionally developed performances, audition for Junior Company, Apprentice, or full Company dancers, dance throughout the Greater Hartford Area, and with BTC's two affiliated professional dance companies, CONNetic Dance Company and Exit 12 Dance Company.
Class Descriptions
001 - CREATIVE MOVEMENT: This class is an introduction to dance and helps to open children’s eyes to the joy of dance. Children will explore the world of music and rhythm, while learning basic dance movement and creative expression. Recommended for ages 3-4
005 - PRIMARY BALLET: This class introduces dancers to basic classical ballet technique. Dancers develop an understanding of posture, spatial awareness and musicality while enjoying the artistry of dance expression. This level is designed to cover 3 years of training. Recommended for ages 5-7.
005 - PRIMARY BALLET: This class introduces dancers to basic classical ballet technique. Dancers develop an understanding of posture, spatial awareness and musicality while enjoying the artistry of dance expression. This level is designed to cover 3 years of training. Recommended for ages 5-7.
100 - LEVEL 1: This class focuses on basic classical ballet technique. Ballet theory is also introduced with emphasis on body position and strength building. Barre work is introduced and center work focuses on basic balletic steps and movement across the floor. Minimum age 8-10.
200 - LEVEL 2: Builds on Level 1 and focuses on perfecting the basics while also adding in use of the head, more complex barre exercises and floor exercises. Students work on strengthening exercises in preparation for future pointe work. Minimum age is typically 9, but placement is determined by faculty evaluation, not age. 2 classes per week are recommended, but not required.
200 - LEVEL 2: Builds on Level 1 and focuses on perfecting the basics while also adding in use of the head, more complex barre exercises and floor exercises. Students work on strengthening exercises in preparation for future pointe work. Minimum age is typically 9, but placement is determined by faculty evaluation, not age. 2 classes per week are recommended, but not required.
300 - LEVEL 3: Builds on Levels 1 and 2 with introduction of increasing difficult steps and movement. Barre work and center combinations become more complex. Pointe work is introduced for girls age 11 and older at the recommendation of the teacher. Pointe classes are scheduled immediately after technique class to ensure students are appropriately warmed up and to prevent injury. Level 3 students are eligible to audition for membership in BTC’s Junior Company. Minimum age is typically 10-12, but placement is determined by faculty evaluation. 3 classes per week are recommended, but not required.
400 - LEVEL 4: This class is for advanced students who have mastered the basics of ballet and have had at least two years of pointe. Level 4 students are eligible to audition for membership in BTC’s Junior Company. Minimum age is typically 13, but placement is determined by faculty evaluation, not age. 3-4 classes per week are recommended, but not required.
700 - Modern, and Jazz are offered as electives and should be considered to round out a dancer’s curriculum, in addition to a set ballet schedule for their level.
400 - LEVEL 4: This class is for advanced students who have mastered the basics of ballet and have had at least two years of pointe. Level 4 students are eligible to audition for membership in BTC’s Junior Company. Minimum age is typically 13, but placement is determined by faculty evaluation, not age. 3-4 classes per week are recommended, but not required.
700 - Modern, and Jazz are offered as electives and should be considered to round out a dancer’s curriculum, in addition to a set ballet schedule for their level.
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Please note:
- A 2012-2013 Registration Fee of $30.00 will be added for each dancer.
- 10% discount on 3 or more classes per family.
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Ballet Theatre Company (BTC)
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