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Children’s Division

Ages 3 – 7

We have five levels in the Children’s Division. The students range in ages 3 years to 7 years old. Our mission is to inspire and develop a love and appreciation of ballet that will continue throughout each of our dancer’s lives.

The training begins with the development of gross motor skills, musical and spatial awareness and listening skills. As our young dancers progress through our program, they develop their natural creativity. They learn to express themselves through the use of pantomime and creative movement. The levels completing the Children’s Division focus on a more formal study of ballet through age-appropriate skill development giving our dancers a solid foundation for entrance into the Classical Ballet Division.

Registration Form

  • Children’s Division Form

Class Information

  • Age 3 , Rhythm & Movement
  • Age 4, Creative Dance
  • Age 5, Pre-Ballet 1
  • Age 6, Pre-Ballet 2
  • Age 7, Primary

Rhythm & Movement

Age 3

This program designed just for the three-year-old, stresses the development of gross motor skills, musical awareness and appreciation, spatial awareness, and listening skills. This fun-filled class is specially designed with early dance movements, musical rhythm instruments, and pantomime. To reserve a place, please call the office at 352-357-5536.

Rhythm & Movement Class Schedule 2022-2023, choose one:

  • RHYTHM & MOVEMENT (Studio 2) – THURSDAY – 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. (3 years old)

Dress Code: 
MDSB Uniforms are available at N’styl Performance – 407-418-1275

  • Ladies:
    • Bloch Light Pink Tank Leo
    • Light Pink Ballet Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes
    • White Thin Socks (no lace)
    • Ladies must have their hair pulled back from their faces and secured in a bun. Short hair can be pulled up from the neck and secured with a large barrette.
  • Gentlemen:
    • White Short Sleeve Dance Top (tight fitting)
    • Black Male Dance Biker Short
    • White Split Sole Canvas Ballet Shoes
    • White Thin Socks
    • Gentlemen should have their hair neatly combed and out of their faces.

Creative Dance

Age 4

This unique program has been developed for 4-year-olds. It focuses on coordination, development of motor skills, musical appreciation and interpretation, and the development of a child’s natural creativity. They learn to develop expression through the use of pantomime and creative movement.

Creative Dance Class Schedule 2022-2023, choose one class:

  • CREATIVE DANCE A (Studio 3) – MONDAY – 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
  • CREATIVE DANCE B (Studio 3) – WEDNESDAY – 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Dress Code: 
MDSB Uniforms are available at N’styl Performance – 407-418-1275

  • Ladies:
    • Bloch Light Pink Tank Leotard
    • Light Pink Ballet Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes
    • White Thin Socks (no lace)
    • Ladies must have their hair pulled back from their faces and secured in a bun. Short hair can be pulled up from the neck and secured with a large barrette.
  • Gentlemen:
    • White Short Sleeve Dance Top (tight fitting)
    • Black Male Dance Biker Short
    • White Split Sole Canvas Ballet Shoes
    • White Thin Socks
    • Gentlemen should have their hair neatly combed and out of their faces.

Pre-Ballet 1

Age 5

These programs introduce the young student to the study of ballet as a joyful dance experience and as a performing art. Students begin a more formal study of ballet through age-appropriate skill development, appreciation of music and its discriminating qualities while still allowing opportunities for creative expression. Pre-Ballet 1 is for Age 5, and Pre-Ballet 2 is for Age 6.

Pre-Ballet 1 Schedule 2022-2023, choose one class:

  • PRE-BALLET 1A (Studio 3) – MONDAY – 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
  • PRE-BALLET 1B (Studio 3) – WEDNESDAY – 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Dress Code: 
MDSB Uniforms are available at N’styl Performance – 407-418-1275

  • Ladies:
    • Bloch Light Blue Tank Leotard
    • Light Pink Ballet Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes
    • White Thin Socks (no lace)
    • Ladies must have their hair pulled back from their faces and secured in a bun. Short hair can be pulled up from the neck and secured with a large barrette.
  • Gentlemen:
    • White Short Sleeve Dance Top (tight fitting)
    • Black Male Dance Biker Short
    • White Split Sole Canvas Ballet Shoes
    • White Thin Socks
    • Gentlemen should have their hair neatly combed and out of their faces.

Pre-Ballet 2

Age 6

These programs introduce the young student to the study of ballet as a joyful dance experience and as a performing art. Students begin a more formal study of ballet through age-appropriate skill development, appreciation of music and its discriminating qualities while still allowing opportunities for creative expression. Pre-Ballet 1 is for Age 5, and Pre-Ballet 2 is for Age 6.

Pre-Ballet 2 Schedule 2022-2023, choose one class:

  • PRE-BALLET 2A (Studio 2) – WEDNESDAY – 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
  • PRE-BALLET 2B (Studio 3) – THURSDAY – 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Dress Code: 
MDSB Uniforms are available at N’styl Performance – 407-418-1275

  • Ladies:
    • Bloch Lavender Tank Leotard
    • Light Pink Ballet Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes
    • White Thin Socks
    • Ladies must have their hair pulled back from their faces and secured in a bun. Short hair can be pulled up from the neck and secured with a large barrette.
  • Gentlemen:
    • White Short Sleeve Dance Top (tight fitting)
    • Black Male Dance Biker Short
    • White Split Sole Canvas Ballet Shoes
    • White Thin Socks
    • Gentlemen should have their hair neatly combed and out of their faces.

Primary

Age 7

This class focuses on the fundamental exercises of ballet technique in a creative and stimulating environment. In this final level of the Children’s Division, the children, seven years old, are given a solid foundation in preparation for entrance into the Classical Ballet Division beginning with Ballet 1.

Primary Schedule 2022-2023:

  • PRIMARY (Studio 2/Studio 3) – MONDAY & THURSDAY – 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Optional Class:

  • CHARACTER 3* (Beginner)(Studio 3) – TUESDAY – 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
    *Character class schedule is tentative. Class placement changes will be made at the discretion of the teacher*

Dress Code: 
MDSB Uniforms are available at N’styl Performance – 407-418-1275

  • Ladies:
    • Bloch Red Tank Leotard
    • Ballet Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes
    • White Thin Socks (no lace)
    • Ladies must have their hair pulled back from their faces and secured in a bun. Short hair can be pulled up from the neck and secured with a large barrette.
  • Gentlemen:
    • White Short Sleeve Dance Top (tight fitting)
    • Black Male Dance Biker Short
    • White Split Sole Canvas Ballet Shoes
    • White Thin Socks
    • Gentlemen should have their hair neatly combed and out of their faces.
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Ballet technique is the foundation of our curriculum. Our faculty follows a syllabus steeped in the Russian tradition. The school has three distinct divisions. Our Children’s Division is for girls and boys ages 3 to 7 and our Classical Ballet Division is for girls and boys 8 to 19. We also have an Open Division for students 8 and up with classes in Character Dance, and Contemporary. Performing is a crucial component of the overall dance education. The … Read More

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Placement InformtaionChildren's Division: Students in the Children’s Division, ages 3 through 7, are placed by age as of September 1.Classical Ballet Division: Students new to Mount Dora School of Ballet wishing to register for the Classical Ballet Division, ages 8 through 18, are placed properly through a placement class. For class placement inquiries or for additional information, contact us at: 4280 N Hwy 19A Suite 4, Mount Dora, FL 32757 (352) 357-5536Open … Continue to Registration

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