Enter the name for this tabbed section: Ballet at the EDGE
If ballet is your passion, we think you'll find the Ballet program at the Dancer's EDGE is one of the most comprehensive, and well respected in the area. A focus on classical technique that emphasizes correct muscular engagement develops dancers with finesse and grace, movement qualities that will serve dancers well regardless of whether their future plans include Pre-Professional Ballet work, competitive dance or dance-related school activities.
The Dancer's EDGE is proud to include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE© National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 8 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The ABT© National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality of ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels. Stephanie Vogl has successfully completed the ABT© Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 3, and Carol Maxwell Rezabek has successfully completed the ABT© Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 7 and Partnering of the ABT© National Training Curriculum.
Our Ballet program offers 8 levels of Ballet, 3 levels of Pointe, and performance opportunities through our Classical EDGE Youth Ballet Company, under the direction of Mrs. Maxwell Rezabek.
Approximate age ranges are listed with each level to help give context, though placement in Ballet 2 through Advanced Ballet is based on quality of training and technical ability, rather than age. Students ages 7+ are invited to take part in an initial placement class (scheduled before each session) or schedule a private placement with one of our ballet faculty members.
The Dancer's EDGE is proud to include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE© National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 8 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The ABT© National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality of ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels. Stephanie Vogl has successfully completed the ABT© Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 3, and Carol Maxwell Rezabek has successfully completed the ABT© Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 7 and Partnering of the ABT© National Training Curriculum.
Our Ballet program offers 8 levels of Ballet, 3 levels of Pointe, and performance opportunities through our Classical EDGE Youth Ballet Company, under the direction of Mrs. Maxwell Rezabek.
Approximate age ranges are listed with each level to help give context, though placement in Ballet 2 through Advanced Ballet is based on quality of training and technical ability, rather than age. Students ages 7+ are invited to take part in an initial placement class (scheduled before each session) or schedule a private placement with one of our ballet faculty members.
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Level Information
Ballet 1
(Ages 6+) Introduces classical ballet technique and vocabulary in a fun, creative manner. Emphasizes development of musicality, coordination, and balance. Includes age appropriate stretching, introduction to basic ballet positions, and exercises across the floor and center designed to teach fundamental ballet concepts while enjoying the nature of movement.
Ballet 2
(Ages 7+) Fundamental ballet concepts are mastered, while additional emphasis is placed on overall body strength and alignment. Progress continues on developing musicality, coordination and balance. New steps are introduced in the second half of the year to prepare students for more traditional ballet barre exercises in Ballet 3.
Ballet 3
(Ages 8-9+) Students are introduced to traditional ballet barre exercises. Center work continues to develop skill proficiency. Emphasis continues on overall body strength and increased flexibility/suppleness.
Ballet 4
(Ages 10-11+) A continually more challenging step on a ballet student's journey. Barre work becomes more robust. Center exercises focus on building a growing vocabulary of ballet steps.
Ballet 5 / Pointe 1
(Ages 12+) A more intense level of study designed to focus on technical proficiency and artistry. More challenging steps are incorporated into center work and barre exercises. Qualified students are invited to begin Pointe work.
Ballet 6 & 7 / Pointe 2
(Ages 13-14+) Class delves into continually more challenging ballet steps, while also focusing on developing more strength of movement for all steps in prior levels. Performance and movement quality are a main focus.
Advanced Ballet / Advanced Pointe
(Ages 14+) The highest level of Ballet training at the Dancer's EDGE. Designed to dig into the technical aspects on a deeper level to enhance understanding and development of personal ballet technique. Performance and movement quality are emphasized and refined.
Intro to ABT© Ballet
(Ages 10+) An introductory ballet class for older students with little to no ballet experience. Starts with the ballet fundamentals, but moves through technique more quickly than a Ballet 1 or 2 class. Designed to be taken for a session with the goal of sufficient progress completed to enable the student to enter our Level system closer to the age of their peers in the future.
Adult Ballet with Experience
(Ages 18+) A class designed for college students or adults with a minimum of 5 years of ballet experience. An opportunity to keep up your technique and reap the physical and emotional benefits of being back in a dance class! Class does not have a dance in our annual Recital.
(Ages 6+) Introduces classical ballet technique and vocabulary in a fun, creative manner. Emphasizes development of musicality, coordination, and balance. Includes age appropriate stretching, introduction to basic ballet positions, and exercises across the floor and center designed to teach fundamental ballet concepts while enjoying the nature of movement.
- Recommended Number of Classes per Week: 1
- Class Duration: 45 Minutes
Ballet 2
(Ages 7+) Fundamental ballet concepts are mastered, while additional emphasis is placed on overall body strength and alignment. Progress continues on developing musicality, coordination and balance. New steps are introduced in the second half of the year to prepare students for more traditional ballet barre exercises in Ballet 3.
- Recommended Number of Classes per Week: 1
- Class Duration: 45 Minutes
Ballet 3
(Ages 8-9+) Students are introduced to traditional ballet barre exercises. Center work continues to develop skill proficiency. Emphasis continues on overall body strength and increased flexibility/suppleness.
- Recommended Number of Classes per Week: 1
- Class Duration: 60 Minutes
Ballet 4
(Ages 10-11+) A continually more challenging step on a ballet student's journey. Barre work becomes more robust. Center exercises focus on building a growing vocabulary of ballet steps.
- Recommended Number of Classes per Week: 2
- Class Duration: 60 Minutes
Ballet 5 / Pointe 1
(Ages 12+) A more intense level of study designed to focus on technical proficiency and artistry. More challenging steps are incorporated into center work and barre exercises. Qualified students are invited to begin Pointe work.
- Recommended Number of Classes per Week: 2*
- Class Duration: 75 Minutes Ballet / 30 Minutes Pointe
Ballet 6 & 7 / Pointe 2
(Ages 13-14+) Class delves into continually more challenging ballet steps, while also focusing on developing more strength of movement for all steps in prior levels. Performance and movement quality are a main focus.
- Recommended Number of Classes per Week: 2*
- Class Duration: 90 Minutes Ballet / 30 Minutes Pointe
Advanced Ballet / Advanced Pointe
(Ages 14+) The highest level of Ballet training at the Dancer's EDGE. Designed to dig into the technical aspects on a deeper level to enhance understanding and development of personal ballet technique. Performance and movement quality are emphasized and refined.
- Recommended Number of Classes per Week: 3*
- Class Duration: 90 Minutes Ballet / 30 Minutes Pointe
Intro to ABT© Ballet
(Ages 10+) An introductory ballet class for older students with little to no ballet experience. Starts with the ballet fundamentals, but moves through technique more quickly than a Ballet 1 or 2 class. Designed to be taken for a session with the goal of sufficient progress completed to enable the student to enter our Level system closer to the age of their peers in the future.
- Recommended Number of Classes per Week: 1
- Class Duration: 45 Minutes
Adult Ballet with Experience
(Ages 18+) A class designed for college students or adults with a minimum of 5 years of ballet experience. An opportunity to keep up your technique and reap the physical and emotional benefits of being back in a dance class! Class does not have a dance in our annual Recital.
- Recommended Number of Classes per Week: 1
- Class Duration: 60 Minutes