Class Descriptions
2023 – 2024 Creative Movement & Ballet Classes
Please email crozetarts@gmail.com for questions about class placement.
All Ballet Classes are currently taught by Sharon D. Tolczyk.
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EXPLORING & CREATIVE MOVEMENT, Ages 3-5 (must be 3 by 9/1/23)
Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:00 pm or
Thursdays 1:30 – 2:00 pm
Each class is limited to 8 students.
November 10th: Both the Tuesday & Thursday Session 2 Exploring/Creative Movement classes are FULL. Please enroll only if you have a confirmed place. Please email Office@crozetarts.org with questions/to be put on the waiting list for openings. Thank you.
Questions? Email CrozetArts@gmail.com
This class introduces children to movement and dance using a variety of music and lots of imagination. Students will also explore exercises that build fundamental physical strength and coordination and explore movement that enhances their understanding of basic ballet concepts.
PRE-BALLET, Ages 5-6 (must be 5 by 10/1/23)
Tuesdays 4:15 – 5:00 pm
Class is limited to 8 students.
Pre-Ballet is a fun introduction to basic foundations of ballet. Classes will include stretching exercises to build body-awareness, elementary ballet steps, fun exercises to develop musicality, and improvisation to nurture the use of imagination and music interpretation in dance.
BALLET I, Ages 6-8 (must be 6 by 10/1/23)
Thursdays 4:15 – 5:00 pm
Sep 6: Ballet I is full; please email Office@CrozetArts.org to be placed on the waiting list. Students ages 7 -10 may enroll in the Monday Beginner/Advanced Beginner class; students ages 5-6 may enroll in the Tuesday Pre-Ballet class.
For students with or without previous dance experience. This class introduces beginning ballet technique while continuing with fun and creative movement exercises to develop strength, musicality, and expressive and exciting dancing!
BALLET II, Ages 7-9 with previous training; placement required
Wednesdays 4:40 – 5:40 pm
Ballet II is for students with at least one or two years of recent ballet training. Classes focus on building strength, proper placement & alignment, flexibility, good ballet technique, as well as musicality and expressive movement in a fun and supportive class environment.
BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER BALLET for ages 7-10
Mondays 5:00 – 6:00 pm
This class is for students with some or no previous ballet training, or for students who have been away from ballet and wish to restart. The class will include basic barre and center work, as well as improvisation and musicality exercises to inspire free and joyful movement.
BALLET III, Ages ~8-10 with previous training; placement required
Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Ballet III is for students with at least two or three years of recent ballet training. Classes focus on building strength, proper placement & alignment, flexibility, good ballet technique, as well as musicality and expressive movement in a fun and supportive class environment. Students have the option to enroll in Character Dance as a second class/week on Mondays from 3:15 – 4:15 pm.
BALLET IV, Ages ~ 9 – 11 with previous training; placement required
Thursdays 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Ballet IV is for students with at least two or three years of recent ballet training. Classes focus on building strength, proper placement & alignment, flexibility, good ballet technique, increasing ballet vocabulary, as well as musicality and expressive movement in a fun and supportive class environment. Ballet IV also includes pre-pointe exercises. Students are encouraged to enroll in Character Dance as a second class/week on Mondays from 3:15 – 4:15 pm.
BALLET III-IV CHARACTER DANCE
Mondays 3:15 – 4:15 pm
Description coming soon.
INTERMEDIATE I-II-III BALLET, Ages approximately 11 & up, with previous training; placement required
Thursdays 5:15 – 6:45 pm (Base Class)
Mondays 6:15 – 7:45 pm
Saturdays 10:30 am – 12:10 pm
Intermediate I-II-III is an intermediate level ballet class for students with a solid foundation of recent ballet training. This class focuses on building ballet technique, strength, and vocabulary and will include pre-pointe exercises to build strength for future pointe work, or beginning pointe for students on pointe. Intermediate I-II-III students have the option of enrolling in one, two or three classes/week. Monday/Saturday classes by Discount Ballet Card.
ADVANCED BALLET, Teens & Adults; placement required
Mondays 6:15 – 8:15 pm (includes pointe)
Wednesdays 6:15 – 8:30 pm (base class – includes pointe)
Saturdays 10:30 – 12:45 pm (includes pointe)
Advanced Ballet is for teens and adults with at least three-four years of recent ballet training, who have reached an advanced-intermediate or advanced level of training. Students should have a strong grasp of ballet technique and vocabulary. Advanced Ballet students are urged to take at least two ballet classes per week in order to develop and sustain the strength and technique needed for advanced level classes. Monday/Saturday classes by Discount Ballet Card.
Pointe: Intermediate & Advanced classes include pre-Pointe/Pointe, depending on student’s level. Students considering or continuing pointe work must take at least two ballet classes/ week. Readiness for pointe will be based on individual assessments, with student’s health & safety as the primary concern. Please contact Sharon Tolczyk for more info.
ADULTS
Adult students are welcome in the following classes:
• Intermediate II – III (Thursday 5:15 – 6:45 pm)
• Monday Intermediate III & Advanced (6:15 – 7:45/8:15 pm)
• Wednesday Advanced (6:15 – 8:00/8:30 pm)
• Saturday Advanced (10:30 am – 12:10/12:45 pm)
Adult students purchase class cards for Intermediate & Advanced classes.
Boys are welcome in all classes. A separate class for boys ages 8 – 11 may be scheduled according to interest.
Please contact Sharon Tolczyk for more info.