Class descriptions

Ballet technique training is offered for children ages 6 and older. Classes range from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours per week depending on skill level and age
  • Ballet Basics I is offered for students age 6 to 8 years old who are just beginning their ballet experience and for those with one year of ballet experience
  • Ballet Basics II/III is for students 7 to 10 years old with two to three years of previous ballet experience
  • Ballet Basics IV is offered for students who have completed three to four years of ballet - this class will have a heavy focus on proper technique and strength
  • Ballet I is for students who have completed all Ballet Basics classes and are interested in reaching the pointe level
  • Ballet II is for students who have successfully completed Ballet I and wish to continue to the pointe level
  • Ballet II for performance dancers is specifically designed for dancers on the ZDS Performance Team looking for extra technique work
  • Ballet III is for dancers seriously working towards the pointe level and committed to taking two classes per week
  • Ballet IV is by invitation only and is the beginning pointe level 
  • Ballet V is by invitation only and is for intermediate/advanced pointe dancers
  • Advanced Ballet is offered for advanced level students who would like to continue in ballet but are not interested in pursuing pointe classes​​
  • Teen/Adult Ballet is offered for dancers wanting to continue their ballet training, but not pursuing pointe classes

Dance attire

Appropriate dance attire must be worn to classes! In order for the teacher to make necessary corrections concerning body alignment, no baggy shirts or shorts are allowed. Long hair should be tied up and away from the face.
​Proper dance attire for all ballet/pointe classes includes: 
  • For students in 30 minute classes
    • Pink leather, regular sole ballet shoes (not the isotoner-type shoe)
    • Any color leotard
    • Any color tights
    • Hair pulled back
  • All advanced ballet, prepointe and pointe classes
    • Pink split sole ballet shoes 
    • Black leotard
    • Pink tights
    • Hair pulled back into a bun
    • NO baggy clothing or shorts over leotards allowed
The shoes listed here will be required for the dance recital. PLEASE LABEL THE INSIDE OF YOUR DANCE SHOES.