Peoria Ballet 2015-2016 Class Schedule
Creative Movement 1—Age 3
One hour class in basic ballet and tap to introduce your child to the world of dance.
Mondays 4:30-5:30 pm
Saturdays 9:00-10:00 am
Creative Movement 2 —Age 4
One hour class in basic ballet and tap dance for rhythm and coordination.
Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm
Saturdays 11:00 am-12:00 (noon)
Beginning Ballet 1—Age 5
A more formal but still basic introduction to ballet. Tap class offered separately.
Ballet Technique
Wednesdays 4:15-5:15 pm
Saturdays 9:00-10:00 am
Tap* (BB1 & BB2)
Saturdays 10:00-11:00
Beginning Ballet 2—Age 6
A ballet technique class for 6 year olds engaging students with more advanced exercises. Tap class
is offered separately.
Ballet Technique
Wednesdays 5:15-6:15 pm
Saturdays 11:00 am-12:00 (noon)
Tap* (BB1 & BB2)
Saturdays 10:00-11:00
Ballet 1– Age 7 & Up
The beginning of structured classical ballet instruction along with options for tap & jazz.
Technique
Fridays 4:30-5:30 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am-11:00 pm
Tap
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30
Jazz
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30
Progression & Placement 1A-2A
Progression after Ballet 1 is determined by the artistic director following year-end evaluations
rather than age. Two technique classes per week is recommended for levels 1A–2A. Students are
encouraged to add other dance styles to their training.
Ballet 1A– Placement
Technique
Mondays 6:00-7:30 pm
Wednesdays 6:15-7:45 pm
Saturdays 9:00-10:30 am
Tap
Fridays 4:30-5:30 pm
Jazz
Saturdays 10:30-11:30 am
Ballet 2– Placement
Technique
Tuesdays 4:30-6:00 pm
Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm
Tap* (2/2A)
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm
Jazz
Saturdays 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Ballet 2A– Placement
Technique
Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 pm
Thursdays 4:30-6:00 pm
Tap* (2/2A)
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm
Jazz
Saturdays 1:30-2:30 pm
Ballet 3 & 3A Progression
Three technique classes per week is recommended for levels 3–3A as students strengthen for the
introduction to pointe. Students are encouraged to add other dance styles to their training. Modern
and Pilates are introduced at level 3.
Ballet 3– Placement
Technique
Mondays 4:30-6:00 pm
Wednesdays 4:30-6:00
Saturdays 10:30-12:00 pm
Jazz
Saturdays 9:30-10:30 amm
Modern
Thursdays 6:00-7:00 pm
Tap* (3/3A)
Mondays 6:30-7:30 pm
Pilates* (3/3A)
Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 pm
Ballet 3A– Placement
Technique
Mondays 6:00-7:30 pm
Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 pm
Saturdays 10:30-12:00 pm
Jazz
Saturdays 12:30-1:30 pm
Modern* (3A/4)
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm
Tap* (3/3A)
Mondays 6:30-7:30 pm
Pilates (3/3A)
Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 pm
Ballet 4– Placement*
Four or more technique classes along with modern, Pilates, jazz and tap are recommended for the
pre-professional dancer.
Technique
Mondays 4:30-6:00 pm
Tuesdays 4:30-6:00 pm
Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 pm
Thursdays 6:30-8:00 pm
Saturdays 12:00-1:30 pm
(There will be a 30 min pointe class following technique on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays)
Modern
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm
Tap
Thursdays 5:00-6:00 pm
Pilates
Fridays 4:30-5:30 pm
Ballet 5/6– Placement*
5 classes/week
Our most advanced classes designed for the pre-professional dancer.
Mondays 6:30-8:00pm
Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm
Thursdays 4:30-6:00 pm
Saturdays 12:00-1:30 pm
(There will be a 30 min pointe class following technique Monday-Thursday)
Modern
Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm
Advanced Tap
Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm
Pilates
Mondays 5:00-6:00 pm
Boys Ballet Technique
(By invitation only)
Tuesdays 4:30-6:00pm
Open Division
Students from all schools and of all ability levels are invited to stay in shape, refine technique, and
simply enjoy dancing. For Grades 6th-12th
Mondays 7:30-8:45 pm
Tuesdays 7:30-8:45 pm
Wednesdays 7:30-8:45 pm
Thursdays 7:30-8:45 pm
Adult Ballet
Exercise for new or returning dancers.
Thursdays 7:00-8:30 pm
Adult Tap
Rhythmically fun and great exercise too!
Mondays 7:30-8:30 pm (Advanced)
Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 pm (Beginning/Intermediate)