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Ages 8 – 18, Classical Ballet

We have five levels in the Classical Ballet Division. The students range in ages 8 years old to 18 years old. MDSB follows a syllabus steeped in the Russian tradition.

The training begins with elementary exercises necessary for placement of the body, the legs, and the head; also developing skills in coordination of steps. Classes become increasingly complex as the students advance through systematic development.  As their training progresses, the emphasis is placed on developing strength, stability, smoothness of graceful movement and suppleness. At our highest levels, we emphasize refinement of technique, stressing the physical development of virtuosity and artistry

Students advance through the levels of the Classical Ballet Division according to individual progress in strength, flexibility, musicality and ballet technique. While a student may spend two or even three years in a level, there is no concept of failing a level. Students are placed where we believe they will be most successful and continually progress.

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Class Information

Ballet 1 – Ballet Schedule 2021-2022

Required Classes (Ages 8-10 years old)

  • BALLET 1 (Studio 2) –TUESDAY & THURSDAY – 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Optional Class

  • CHARACTER 3 (Beginner)(Studio 2) –WEDNESDAY – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

Dress Code:

  • Ladies:
    • Berry Block Take Leotard
    • Light Pink Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes
    • C39 or A39 Classic Ballet Pink Seamed Tight
    • White Waist Alignment Belt
    • Ladies much have their hair pulled back from their face 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 Footless or Convertible Tights with Male Dance Belt
    • White Split Sole Leather/Canvas Ballet Shoes
    • White Socks
    • Gentlemen should have their hair neatly combed and out of their faces

Ballet 2 – Ballet Schedule 2021-2022

Required Classes (Ages 9-11 years old)

  • BALLET 2 (Studio 2) – TUESDAY & THURSDAY – 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Optional Classes

  • CHARACTER 3 (Beginner)(Studio 2) – MONDAY – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m

Dress Code:

  • Ladies:
    • Royal Motionwear/Bloch Tank Leo
    • Light Pink Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes
    • C39 or A39 Classic Ballet Pink Seamed Tights
    • White Waist Alignment Belt
    • 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 Footless or Convertible Tights with Male Dance Belt
    • White Split Sole Leather/Canvas Ballet Shoes
    • White Socks
    • Gentlemen should have their hair neatly combed and out of their faces.

Ballet 3 – Ballet Schedule 2021-2022

Required Classes (Ages 10-13 years old)

  • BALLET 3 (Technique/Pointe)(Studio 2) –MONDAY – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. 
  • BALLET 3 (Technique/Pointe)(Studio 2) – WEDNESDAY – 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • BALLET 3 (Technique/Pointe)(Studio 1) – SATURDAY* – 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Optional Classes

  • BALLET 3* (Technique)(Studio 1) – SATURDAY – 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
  • CHARACTER 2 (Intermediate)(Studio 3) –MONDAY – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 
  • CONTEMPORARY 2 (Beginning/Intermediate)(Studio 3) – SATURDAY – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

*Please note that Saturday Class is Required for Pointe Students

Dress Code:

  • Ladies:
    • Aubergine Tank Leo
    • Light Pink Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes
    • C39 or A39 Classic Ballet Pink Seamed Tights
    • White Waist Alignment Belt
    • 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 Footless or Convertible Tights with Male Dance Belt
    • White Split Sole Leather/Canvas Ballet Shoes
    • White Socks
    • Gentlemen should have their hair neatly combed and out of their faces.

Ballet 4 – Ballet Schedule 2021-2022

Required Classes (Ages 11 & up)

  • BALLET 4 (Technique/Pointe)(Studio 2) – MONDAY – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  • BALLET 4 (Technique/Pointe)(Studio 1) – TUESDAY – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • BALLET 4 (Technique/Pointe)(Studio 1) – THURSDAY – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Optional Classes

  • BALLET 4 (Technique/Pointe)(Studio 1) – SATURDAY – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • CHARACTER 1 (Advanced)(Studio 3) – MONDAY – 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
  • CORE DYNAMICS 1 (Studio 1) –MONDAY – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  • CONTEMPORARY 1 (Advanced)(Studio 3) – SATURDAY – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

*Please note that Saturday Class is Required for Pointe Students

Dress Code:

  • Ladies:
    • Maroon Boatneck Leo and maroon skirt
    • Light Pink Split Sole Leather/Canvas Ballet Shoes
    • A39 Classic Ballet Pink Seamed Tights
    • White Waist Alignment Belt
    • 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 Footless or Convertible Tights with Male Dance Belt
    • White Split Sole Leather/Canvas Ballet Shoes
    • White Socks
    • Gentlemen should have their hair neatly combed and out of their faces.

Ballet 5 – Ballet Schedule 2021-2022

Required Classes

  • CORE DYNAMICS (Studio 1) – MONDAY – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  • BALLET 5 (Technique/Pointe)(Studio 1) – MONDAY – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  • BALLET 5 (Technique/Pointe)(Studio 1) – TUESDAY – 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • BALLET 5 (Technique/Pointe)(Studio 1) – WEDNESDAY – 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • BALLET 5 (Technique/Pointe)(Studio 1) – THURSDAY – 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • BALLET 5 (Technique/Pointe)(Studio 1) – SATURDAY – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Optional Classes

  • CHARACTER 1 (Advanced Intermediate/Advanced)(Studio 3) – MONDAY – 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
  • CONTEMPORARY 1 (Advanced)(Studio 3) – SATURDAY – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Dress Code:

  • Ladies:
    • Black Boatneck Leo and Black skirt
    • Light Pink Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes
    • A39 Classic Ballet Pink Seamed Tights
    • White Waist Alignment Belt
    • 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 Footless or Convertible Tights with Male Dance Belt
    • White Split Sole Leather/Canvas Ballet Shoes
    • White 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 Informtaion Children'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) … Continue to Registration

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