BALLET

Mommy/Daddy & Me

A movement class for toddlers. It combines movement and exploration with rhythm, and song. Locomotor skills to include walks, runs, jumps, and gallops. A new movement environment each week. A wonderful opportunity for moms and kids to move together.

* Classes that will not be performing in our June Dance Recital

Combination Classes

Introduction to dance for our youngest dancer. Ballet/Tap includes ½ hour of Ballet technique and Creative movement and ½ hour of Tap technique. Jazz/Tap includes ½ hour of Tap technique and ½ hour of Jazz based to fast music.

Ballet/Tap

Jazz/Tap

Creative Ballet

A fun exploration of movement, rhythm and coordination through a dynamic combination of dance theater games, songs, and props.

Fairyland

Introduces young children to the love of dance and music through the beauty of classical ballet stories as ‘Sleeping Beauty,' ‘Coppelia,' and ‘Nutcracker.' Focus is on imagination, creative expression and the joy of movement.

Song and Dance

A fun class where students will learn to sing and dance to their favorite Disney songs.

PRE-BALLET

Pre-Ballet classes for our youngest students are age specific and are based on appropriate physical development skills. Introduction of Classical Ballet basics and terminology progresses in technical complexity within each year. Pre-ballet I-II-III will provide a sound foundation for the transition to Classical Ballet I training.  

Pre-Ballet I

This is a two-three year program with emphasis on alignment, grace, and expression.  

Pre-Ballet I-II

One year of pre-ballet I is required to take this class.

Pre-Ballet II

The student must have completed and mastered one-year of Pre-Ballet. More combinations and ballet terminology are taught.

Pre-Ballet !!-III

Pre-Ballet III

The student must have completed and mastered two-years of Pre-Ballet.

BALLET

Ballet 1

Age 7 and older. This class is designed for the beginner dancer with no previous ballet experience, as well as the dancer who has completed Pre-Ballet II and/or III and is ready for the more formal training of classical ballet to begin.

Ballet I-11

Age 7 and older. These classes are designed for the dancer who has taken at least one year of ballet.

* Classes that will not be performing in our June Dance Recital

Ballet II – Pre-Pointe

Ballet II is for the dancer with two to three years of ballet experience, who has mastered Ballet I requirements. At this level students should be enrolled in ballet class at least twice a week with one Pilates/Dance Conditioning class or three ballet classes in order to be considered for Pointe work to begin level III, after the age of 11. Recommendation of the staff of Irvine Dance Academy/West Coast is required.

* Classes that will not be performing in our June Dance Recital

Ballet II-III

* Classes that will not be performing in our June Dance Recital

Ballet III – Beginning Pointe

Students who have mastered the requirements of Ballet II and have been given permission by the staff may begin Ballet III. The students who have developed appropriate strength, technique, artistry and demonstrate commitment will be considered for Pointe work to begin at this level

Ballet III-IV

* Classes that will not be performing in our June Dance Recital

Ballet IV - Pointe

This level of ballet is for the advanced student who has mastered all previous levels and is prepared technically and physically for the challenges of the pre-professional work. The student must have permission of the instructor to enroll in this class.

* Classes that will not be performing in our June Dance Recital