PASADENA
DANCE
THEATRE
Elementary Division
Creative Movement
Our youngest students (minimum age 3) begin their dance experience through creative play and use of imagination, learning fundamental dance movement patterns and musical rhythms. Children learn the importance of patiently waiting to take turns, and they gain the confidence to move alone or in a group.
Schedule
Wednesday 4:00pm-4:45pm
And/Or
Saturday 9:00am-9:45am
Dress Code*
Girls: baby blue plain leotard, pink/skin tone tights and matching ballet slippers
Boys: white t-shirt, black bike shorts with white socks and ballet slippers
Pre-Ballet 1
The Pre-Ballet 1 level begins to introduce the traditional ballet structure. The class places importance on alignment and posture. Students begin to develop strength, flexibility, and jumping ability. Students begin to experience a musical awareness that is not limited to rhythm, tempo, and timing and they are introduced to classical music.
Schedule
Friday 4:00pm-5:00pm
And/Or
Saturday 10:00am-11:00am
Dress Code*
Girls: plain black leotard, pink/skin tone tights and matching ballet slippers
Boys: white t-shirt, black bike shorts with white socks and ballet slippers
Pre-Ballet 2
The Pre-Ballet 2 level continues to introduce the traditional ballet structure and learn additional terminology. The class focuses on alignment and posture through codified exercises. Emphasis is placed on strength, stretching, and jumping through a logical progression. Students develop heightened musical awareness and response to rhythm, tempo, and timing within classical music.
Schedule
Friday 4:00pm-5:00pm
And/Or
Saturday 11:00am-12:00am
Dress Code*
Girls: plain black leotard, pink/skin tone tights and matching ballet slippers
Boys: white t-shirt, black bike shorts with white socks and ballet slippers
Bounding Boys
A creative, athletic, and fun class series for young boys to improve their coordination and strength through ballet.
Schedule
Thursday 4:00pm-4:45pm
Dress Code*
Boys: white t-shirt, black bike shorts with white socks and ballet slippers