The Andover School of Ballet

Rhythm & Movement -18 mo. through 3+ yrs., with an adult (for this class, minimum age must be met by the 1st of month in which you enroll) ~ An interactive creative dance class for a child with a parent/ caregiver. Dance activities are built on the innate need of children to explore being with and without the influence of an adult. Activities include moving to nursery rhymes, music, and occasionally singing. The use of props, such as balls, hoops, and scarves, is also included. Wear comfortable, stretchy clothing, and children should wear bare feet (preferred) or ballet slippers. Adults may wear socks, but socks are too slippery for children to wear in class. ASB may be able to lend gently used ballet slippers to new students... please contact us if you wish to borrow.

Ballet is the foundation for almost all other types of dance technique. Proper training enhances coordination, and creates balance and flexibility. The emphasis is on clarity, precision, correct technique, and body mechanics. Classes consist of barre work, adagio and allegro center floor work, and traveling combinations. Proper French ballet terminology is used in all classes. We Encourage and Recommend that the serious ballet student who wishes to progress into pointe shoes begin her training for this next logical step by taking ballet classes at least twice per week. This extended training should begin when a student is in Ballet Level 3. Students who have mastered the necessary ballet technique and are entering Ballet Level 4 may be recommended by their teacher for demi-pointe or pointe shoes and for our Demi-Pointe and Pointe classes. All students must have permission from their teacher(s) to begin and to continue demi-pointe and pointe classes.

Students are chosen for demi-pointe or pointe class on an individual basis at the discretion of their teacher(s). All Demi-pointe / Pointe students must also take Ballet class at least twice per week or they cannot take Demi-pointe / Pointe classes.