Ballet

Ballet 

Ballet is the foundation for all dance forms, and PYT recommends all dance students take Ballet to achieve a solid foundation as they explore the art of Dance. Instruction progresses through basic barre and center work to develop posture, alignment, and flexibility. PYT offers pointe work for the more accomplished dancer.

Creative Dance (Ages 3-5) (3/4 hour)

Mondays 4:15-5:00 PM NEW TIME!

The perfect introduction for the future study of all dance techniques, this class explores the basic elements of dance and improves motor skills, promotes self-expression, encourages confidence, ignites imagination, and supports social development. No previous training is required, but students must be at least 3 years old by October 1st.

Beginning Ballet (Ages 5-7) (3/4 hour)

Thursdays 4:15 – 5:00 PM NEW TIME!

Basic beginner Ballet technique. 5 years old by October 1st.

Ballet I (Ages 7+) (1 hour)

Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30 PM NEW TIME!

Beginner Ballet technique.

Ballet II (Ages 10+) (1 hour)

Mondays 6:30 – 7:30 PM NEW TIME!

Intermediate Ballet technique.

Ballet III (1 1/2 hours) and Pointe III (1/2 hour) (Ages 12+)

Recommendation ONLY

Mondays 4:30 – 6:00 PM Ballet III (NEW TIME!)

Mondays 6:00 – 6:30 PM Pointe III (NEW TIME!)

Intermediate Ballet technique. 

Ballet IV (1 1/2 hours) and Pointe IV (1/2 hour) (Ages 13+)

Recommendation ONLY

Mondays 7:30 – 9:00 PM Ballet IV (NEW TIME!)

Mondays 9:00 – 9:30 PM Pointe IV (NEW TIME!)

Intermediate Ballet technique with Pointe. 

Ballet V (1 1/2 hours) & Pointe V (1/2 hour)

Recommendation ONLY

Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 PM Ballet V (NEW TIME!)

Thursdays 8:00 – 8:30 PM Pointe V (NEW TIME!)

Advanced Ballet technique and intermediate/advanced Pointe – adding one Jazz class is strongly recommended.

Teen Ballet (Ages 13+) (1 hour)

Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:00 PM NEW TIME!

This class for teens is an introduction to basic Ballet techniques- no previous training required and it is a perfect companion class for Drama Division students.