East Tennessee ​Ballet Academy

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YOUNG CHILDREN'S CLASSES

 

Early childhood developmental milestones are infused into our young children's classes. Girls and boys explore rhythm, coordination and balance exercises while learning essential social skills and classroom etiquette all in a fun and nurturing environment. ​

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STORYBOOK BALLET & TAP

2 - 3 Years

               

                   30 minute class  $35.00                        

Storybook Ballet   Wednesday     Mornings - times TBA

      

                 A fun introduction to the world of Classical Ballet ETBA's Storybook Ballet Class will foster your                         child's imagination through Classical Music, Creative Movement and everything Ballet.                                                                                    

Girls - Pale pink leotard, (matching skirt OK) pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes

Boys-White T-shirt, black shorts/sweat pants, white socks, black Ballet shoes, black Tap shoes​

 

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PRE BALLET  & TAP    

          4-5 Years                 

One hour classes    $50.00 Monthly​ (Add Tap $25.)

Pre Ballet - Wednesday 5:30-6:30

Tap              Wednesday 6:30-7:00

Pre Ballet 1 brings a focus of good posture and proper alignment. Coordination exercises and simple stretching are also explored. Your child's artistry and creative imagination are fostered as musicality is emphasized and the French vocabulary and history of Classical Ballet is introduced.  

Girls Ballet & Tap - Light blue leotard (matching skirt optional), pink tights, pink ballet slippers or black Tap shoes

Boys Ballet & Tap-White T-shirt, black tight or shorts, white socks, black Ballet or Tap shoes

 

 

Ballet Basics & TAP 

               6 Years                 

One hour classes    $50.00 Monthly​ (Add Tap $25.) 

Pre Ballet - Wednesday 5:30-6:30

Tap              Wednesday 6:30-7:00

Ballet Basics expands on the Pre-Ballet curriculum preparing students for the technique required in the Primary Levels of Classical Ballet. Children are introduced to leg rotation (turnout) and more complex movement patterns building up to work at the barre, center and across the floor.  ​​

Girls Ballet & Tap - Light blue leotard (matching skirt optional), pink tights, pink ballet slippers or black Tap shoes

Boys Ballet & Tap-White T-shirt, black tight or shorts, white socks, black Ballet or Tap shoes

 

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Primary Levels

Primary ballet technique classes meet two or more days weekly

​Ballet, Pre Pointe, Pointe, Variations, Contemporary, Modern, Tap​​

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BEGINNING BALLET TECHNIQUE  1A/1B

7 + years

1A Ballet (one ballet class weekly) 

1B  Ballet (two or more ballet classes weekly recommended) 

 

Ballet 1A/1B -  Tuesday and/or Thursday 4:00 - 5:00

Tap 1A/1B  - Tuesday  5:15 - 5:45

Jazz 1A/1B - Tuesday  5:45 - 6:15 

 

Primary level students are ready to focus for longer periods of time.

There is more emphasis on barre work as the details of Classical Ballet technique come into focus.  

Proper alignment, technical strengthening, the artistry of classical ballet and musicality are emphasized.   ​​

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Girls - Black leotard (simple is best, no skirts), pink tights, BLACK leather ballet shoes or Tap shoes

Hair in a secure bun at the crown of head, short hair should be secured off the face. 

Boys-White T-Shirt, black tights or shorts , white socks, black ballet or Tap shoes

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BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE BALLET  2A/2B

                 (Two ballet classes weekly minimum recommended)                 

Beg. Inter Ballet 2A/2B    Tuesday    4:00-5:15

Beg. Inter. Ballet 2A/2B  Thursday  4:00-5:15

Tap  1 & 2     Tuesday 5:15-5:45 ​

Jazz      Tuesday 5:45 - 6:15

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Girls - Black Leotard,  pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes

                 Boys-White T-Shirt, black tights or shorts, white socks, black Ballet or Tap shoe                      

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                                        INTERMEDIATE BALLET  - Levels 3/4

(Two ballet technique class minimum) ​

 

Ballet Technique- Tuesday / Thursday   5:30 - 7:00

Pre Pointe, Pointe, Variations - Tuesday / Thursday 7:00 - 8:00

Tap 3/4  -   Tuesday.  4:00 - 4:45

Jazz - Tuesday.    4:30 - 5:15   

Contemporary/Modern - Friday  5:00-6:00

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Girls  Level 3/4 - Black Leotard, Pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes 

(Matching skirt -Pointe/Variations, black tights for Contemporary and Tap)

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ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED BALLET  - Levels 5,6,7    

12 - Adult

                            Three or more 1.5 hr ballet technique classes weekly are recommended                                 

 

Ballet Technique - Tuesday / Thursday 5:30 - 7:00

Ballet Technique  -  Wednesday / Friday 3:30 - 5:00

Pointe, Variations  -  Tuesday / Thursday  7:00 - 8:00     

Tap   -   Tuesday   4:00 - 4:45. 

Jazz - Tuesday.    4:30 - 5:15  

Contemporary  -  Friday 5:00 - 600

PBT conditioning

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Girls - Black Leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes with ribbons

 (Matching skirt -Pointe/Variations, black tights for Contemporary and Tap)

Boys-Black or white fitted dance shirt, black tights, leggings, black socks, black Ballet shoes,

 

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