Arts for Fitness Dance offers training for students from beginner through pre-professional levels. The curriculum emphasizes classical ballet technique based upon the Russian (Vagonova) tradition of training. Students are also exposed to other forms of dance, including modern dance and contemporary repertoire to enrich and enhance their dance experience.

Classes are taught by internationally known professional instructors. Students enrolled in the school receive both a mid-year and year-end evaluation from their primary instructors, assessing the progress of their study and assisting them in setting priorities and goals for the coming year.

We offer classes for students 4 years old through 18. Special programs have been developed for children 4-5 (pre ballet) and adults wishing to begin or continue their training.

*We recommends that new students should take at least 2 classes a week.

Pre Ballet, Ages 3-5

Creative Movement is designed for our youngest students (ages 4-5) who are new and/or have no training background in classical ballet. Curriculum will focus on the development of musical and rhythmic awareness, memory and focus for the training process, and understanding of the protocol and etiquette of the ballet studio.

Levels 1 - 3

Preparatory Ballet is designed for young students (ages 6-9) who are new and/or have no training background in classical ballet. Curriculum will cover the elementary exercises of classical ballet training, as well as focusing on the development of musical and rhythmic awareness, memory and focus for the training process, and understanding of the protocol and etiquette of the ballet studio.

Levels 4 – 8

The Advanced Division consists of Levels 4 through Level 8. The intensity and technical requirements become more exacting as the student progresses through each level. Students progress through the levels at their own pace. It is not uncommon to spend more than one year in a level. Advancement through the Levels is based on faculty recommendations. Enrollment in levels 4 - 8 requires a placement class to assure proper level placement.

Adult/Teen Ballet, Ages 13 & up

Adult/Teen Ballet is designed for teenagers and adults who are at the beginning/intermediate level. Adult/Teen Ballet offers participants a wonderful opportunity to strengthen and tone the body, as well as increase flexibility, musicality, balance and coordination while enjoying the aesthetics of this classical art form. No previous experience is required.

Jazz, Ages 8 & up

Jazz classes are designed for students 8 and up, preferably with previous ballet experience. The class will focus on basic jazz technique, terminology and movement quality with an emphasis on proper execution of jazz isolations, rhythms and style.

Private Classes

A personal program will be developed to meet the specific needs of the student.

All private instruction will be offered by appointment only.

*All Classes are based on student enrollment.