GRADE 1 

GRADE 1 (Ages 8-10)

This is the first level which introduces the students to disciplined exercises that will allow them to master the placement of the body (core), legs, arms and head. They are introduced to a few of the basic movements of ballet such as bending of the legs (plié), raising on the ball of the feet (releve), and stretching of the legs (tendu, & jete). They also learn the appropriate way to execute gliding and jumping movements, as well as developing flexibility. They begin to learn preparation for turning exercises. *Yearly Exam Required*

TUESDAY 5:00 - 6:00 CONDITIONING/TERMINOLOGY

TUESDAY 6:00-7:00 LEVEL 1 BALLET

WEDNESDAY 4:30 - 6:30  LEVEL 1 & 1.5 BALLET

WEDNESDAY 6:30-7:30 ELECTIVE LEVEL 1, 1.5 & 2 (Contemp, Jazz or OTHER)

Ballet GRADE 1 Tuition: 

Semester      $ 427.00 (5% discount if paid by semester)
Monthly         $ 150.00

FALL REHEARSALS: Rehearsal time for competition solos and VAB performance pieces is allotted into the weekly schedule and will be continuously updated. General weekly rehearsals will be scheduled to prioritize the students upcoming performances, auditions, exams & competitions at VAB’s discretion.

Students may request to schedule additional private lessons/rehearsals, which are not included in tuition price.