Ballet
With its graceful and precise movements, ballet focuses on building strength, control and flexibility. Emphasis is placed on the method and execution of movement.
CURRICULUM
Ballet is a formal division discipline and students must be 6 years old or older to enroll in the program. Upon their enrollment students are placed in levels according to their age and ability. Each level is designed to help a student master the technique of Ballet.
Requirements are established to ensure the safety and development of the dancer.
The School offers all new students a free trial class in order for our faculty to correctly level the dancer.
Level 1 - Basic Beginner Ballet technique
No previous training required
Level 1x - Beginner Ballet technique
2 Ballet classes per week recommended
Level 2 - Intermediate Beginner Ballet technique
2 Ballet classes per week strongly recommended
Level 2x - Advanced Beginner Ballet technique
2 Ballet classes per week required
Level 3 - Intermediate Ballet technique with Preparatory Pointe
2 Ballet classes per week required. 3 Ballet classes per week strongly recommended.
1 Jazz class per week recommended.
Level 3x - Preparatory Advanced Ballet technique with Beginner Pointe
3 Ballet classes per week required. 4 Ballet classes per week strongly recommended.
1 Jazz class per week recommended.
Level 4 - Intermediate Advanced Ballet technique and Advanced Beginner Pointe
4 Ballet classes per week required. 5 Ballet classes per week strongly recommended.
1 Jazz class per week required.
Level 4x/5 - Advanced Ballet technique and Intermediate Advanced Pointe
4 Ballet classes per week required. 5 Ballet classes per week strongly recommended.
1 Jazz class per week required.
DRESS CODE
Rock West dress codes are established for the dancer's safety and aid in the instructor's ability to correct and educate students.
FEMALE
Leotard - Solid black leotard (Saturdays only - students may wear any solid colored leotard)
Tights - Pink (levels 4, 4x, 5 may wear pink or black)
Ballet Slippers or Pointe Shoes - Pink
Hair - Worn neatly off the face. Long hair must be in a bun.
Sheer skirts may be worn in Pointe and Variations classes at the teacher's discretion.
No leg warmers, t-shirts, tank tops, sweatpants or shorts will be allowed.
All accessories, including jewelry, must be removed before class.
MALE
Shirt - Solid, fitted white t-shirt
Tights - Black
Shoes - White or black ballet slippers (levels 3x to 5 must wear white)
For levels 3 and under gym shorts may be worn over black tights
INSTRUCTOR-STUDENT CONTACT
The Rock School offers teaching that is individual and hands-on. It is normal and appropriate for a member of the faculty to manually and physically position a pupil to expound a point of instruction or to identify some needed technique correction. The School neither condones nor tolerates any touching of students by instructors that is harmful, professionally reckless, or that violates generally accepted tenets of propriety. Before enrolling a student, please consider that it is school policy to correct children with physical contact. If the student or parent/guardian is uncomfortable with this policy, you may wish to reconsider enrolling the student.