Main Division (9+) – Lebanon Ballet School

Main Division

The Main Division at Lebanon Ballet School is for boys and girls, ages 9 and up. Instruction is based on knowledge of classical training with each level building upon the previous. Placement is determined by age, physical strength, development, and experience.

Students in this Division are required to take two or more classes per week (see specific requirements below).

Versatility is encouraged by incorporating other dance genres including modern, musical theater dance and conditioning.

The Lebanon Ballet School year consists of 36 weeks of instruction, beginning the week of September 8, 2020 and concluding on June 19, 2021.

Ballet III & Character

Ages: 9+ by 9/1

Dancers with prior experience. Students at this level focus on building their ballet vocabulary and combination of steps and correct body placement. Character Dancing is included. Students are encouraged to enroll in the Wednesday Zoom Conditioning I class.
Ballet III classes will be available by Zoom.

Required: Two classes weekly plus Conditioning I.

Tuesday: 4:00–6:00 ~ 8 pts

Thursday: 4:00–6:00 ~ 8 pts

Friday: 1:30–3:30 ~ 8 pts

Dress Code

GIRLS
Leotard: Royal Blue Mirella style #207
Tights: Theatrical pink - convertible
Slippers: Bloch pink leather ballet slippers
Character: Caramel character shoes and Black character skirt

BOYS
Shirt: White t-shirt
Shorts: Black fitted shorts or black tights
Slippers: Black leather ballet slippers
Character: Black jazz shoes

Advanced Ballet

Ages: 13+

This level consolidates all of the basic elements of classical ballet training, with a continued emphasis on technique, coordination, stability and artistic expression. Includes pointe. In addition to the ballet classes, students must attend a Conditioning II class

Required: Three Ballet classes weekly plus 1 conditioning classes.

Monday: 5:30–7:30 ~ 8 pts

Tuesday: 6:15–8:15 ~ 8 pts

Friday: 5:00–7:00 ~ 8 pts

Saturday: 10:00–11:30 ~ 6 pts

Dress Code

GIRLS
Leotard: Black camisole
Tights: Theatrical pink - convertible
Slippers: Pink leather ballet slippers

BOYS
Shirts: White t-shirts
Tights: Black
Slippers: Black

Conditioning

Improve technique and performance by strengthening the body's core, balance, and alignment and flexibility. The result is greater movement without tension, better plies, higher jumps with less effort, tighter turns, and improved extension and turnout.

Conditioning is required for ages 9+

Conditioning II
Monday: 4:45–5:30 ~ 3 pts

Conditioning I - Zoom only
Wednesday: 5:15–6:00 ~ 3 pts

Conditioning II
Friday: 4:00–4:45 ~ 3 pts

Dress Code

GIRLS
A theraband, towel and floor mat are required.
Leotard
Comfortable Pants
Socks

BOYS
A theraband, towel and floor mat are required.
White t-shirt
Black shorts
Socks