Children’s Ballet Program

Ballet Uniforms

Proper grooming is essential in creating the discipline for dance: therefore each student must have the proper dress and hairstyle before entering class. Students not complying will not be allowed to take class. Short skirts are allowed for pointe class. Warm-ups and black tights or skirts are allowed for rehearsals. Otherwise, our uniform requirements here: View Detailed Uniform Requirements »

Creative Dance
New 10 week Creative Movement Class begins September 6th.
Cost – $130
Tuesday 6:00-6:45pm

An introductory class designed for 3 year-olds. This program encourages young students to explore movement and musical rhythms with the help and security from a parent. Students are evaluated during this class for their readiness for the Pre-Primary program. Dress is comfortable clothing but no uniform requirements.

Pre-Primary
A pre-ballet class designed for 4 to 5 year old students serving as an introduction to basic locomotor skills and coordination skills, exposing them to musical rhythms and allowing them to explore their imagination and creativity through dance.

Primary
A ballet class designed for 6 & 7 year old students introducing classical ballet terminology, building posture and placement while continuing to develope basic locomotor skills.

Grade 1
A more structured ballet class consisting of both barre work and center practice. This class emphasizes technique and musicality through movement instilling the appreciation and discipline for the art.

Grade 2 to 5
Students are encouraged to meet twice a week to ensure a steady and technically strong progression which eventually allows the student to start pointe technique.

Pre-Professional Program

This program is designed for the student age 11 and up with professional aspirations. Student receives intensive daily training in ballet, pointe, and jazz. An emphasis is also placed on performance with many opportunities to perform in many classical ballets including Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Nutcracker, Giselle, and Coppelia. Students will have the unique opportunity to work with professional choreographers and guest arts enhancing their opportunity for scholarships and entrance to top arts schools. IPAC students have been accepted into some of the most prestigious training schools in the country including Harid Conservatory, North Carolina School of the Arts, Kirov Academy of Washington, D.C., Dance Theatre of Harlem, and the School of the American Ballet.