We have five levels in the Classical Ballet Division. The students range in ages 8 years old to 19 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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Ballet 1 – Ballet Schedule 2018-2019
Two Required (Ages 8-10 years old):
2 hours/wk
- BALLET 1 –TUESDAY & THURSDAY – 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
- CHARACTER – Optional –TUESDAY – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Dress Code:
- Ladies:
- Bodywrapper BWC 115 Mulberry Tank Leotard
- Pink Ballet Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes by Bloch, So Danca, Sansha or Capezio
- Bodywrapper C39 or A39 Classic Ballet Pink Tights with seam
- White Waist elastic
- Gentlemen:
- M Stevens White Short Sleeve Leotard
- M Stevens Black Footless Tights
- White Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes by Bloch or So Danca
- Freed White Socks
Ballet 2 – Ballet Schedule 2018-2019
Two Required (Ages 9-11 years old):
3 hours/wk
- BALLET 2 – TUESDAY & THURSDAY – 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
- CHARACTER – Optional – THURSDAY – 7:00 – 8:00 p.m
Dress Code:
- Ladies:
- Motionwear 2100 Silkskyn Royal Blue Tank Leotard
- Pink Ballet Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes by Bloch, So Danca, Sansha or Capezio
- Bodywrapper C39 or A39 Classic Ballet Pink Tights with seam
- White Waist Elastic
- Gentlemen:
- M Stevens White Short Sleeve Leotard
- M Stevens Black Footless Tights
- White Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes by Bloch or So Danca
- Freed White Socks
Ballet 3 – Ballet Schedule 2018-2019
Two Required: (Ages 10-13 years old)
*4 hours/wk for Non-Pointe **5.5 hours/wk for Pointe
- BALLET 3 –TUESDAY & THURSDAY – 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- SATURDAY† – Optional – SATURDAY – 11:00 – 12:30 p.m.
- CHARACTER – Optional – THURSDAY – 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- CONTEMPORARY – Optional – SATURDAY – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
†Optional for Non-Pointe/REQUIRED for Pointe
*Class Assignment determined by Placement Class
Dress Code:
- Ladies:
- Motionwear 2100 Silkskyn Ultra Violet Tank Leotard
- Pink Ballet Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes by Bloch, So Danca, Sansha or Capezio
- Bodywrapper C39 or A39 Classic Ballet Pink Tights with seam
- White Waist Elastic
- Gentlemen:
- M Stevens White Short Sleeve Leotard
- M Stevens Black Footless Tights
- White Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes by Bloch or So Danca
- Freed White Socks
Ballet 4A – Ballet Schedule 2018-2019
All B4 Ballet/Pointe Classes required except Saturday optional: (Ages 11 & up)
6 hours/wk
- BALLET 4A MONDAY – Ballet Technique/Pointe 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- BALLET 4A WEDNESDAY – Ballet Technique/Pointe 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- BALLET 4A – SATURDAY – Ballet/Pointe 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- Optional – TUESDAY – Character 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Optional – MONDAY – Core Dynamics 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Optional – SATURDAY – Contemporary 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Dress Code:
- Ladies:
- Motionwear 2518 Maroon Camisole Leotard/maroon skirt
- Pink Ballet Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes by Bloch, So Danca, Sansha or Capezio
- Bodywrapper C39 or A39 Classic Ballet Pink Tights with seam
- White Waist Elastic
- Gentlemen:
- M Stevens White Short Sleeve Leotard
- M Stevens Black Footless Tights
- White Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes by Bloch or So Danca
- Freed White Socks
Ballet 4B – Ballet Schedule 2018-2019
All B4 Ballet/Pointe Classes required except Saturday optional: (Ages 11 & up)
*4 hours/wk for Non-Pointe ** 5.5 hours/wk for Pointe
- BALLET 4B MONDAY – Ballet Technique/Pointe 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- BALLET 4B WEDNESDAY – Ballet Technique/Pointe 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- BALLET 4B – SATURDAY *– Ballet/Pointe 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- Optional – TUESDAY – Character 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Optional – MONDAY – Core Dynamics 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Optional – SATURDAY – Contemporary 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Dress Code:
- Ladies:
- Motionwear 2518 Maroon Camisole Leotard/maroon skirt
- Pink Ballet Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes by Bloch, So Danca, Sansha or Capezio
- Bodywrapper C39 or A39 Classic Ballet Pink Tights with seam
- White Waist Elastic
- Gentlemen:
- M Stevens White Short Sleeve Leotard
- M Stevens Black Footless Tights
- White Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes by Bloch or So Danca
- Freed White Socks
Ballet 5 – Ballet Schedule 2018-2019
All Ballet/Pointe Classes required:
- BALLET 5 MONDAY – Core Dynamics – 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
- BALLET 5 MONDAY – Ballet Technique – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- BALLET 5 TUESDAY – Ballet Technique/Pointe – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
- BALLET 5 WEDNESDAY – Ballet Technique – 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- BALLET 5 THURSDAY – Ballet Technique/Variation – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
- BALLET 5 SATURDAY – Ballet Technique/Pointe – 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.
- COMTEMPORARY – Optional – SATURDAY – 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Dress Code:
- Ladies:
- Motionwear 2518 Black Camisole Leotard/Black skirt
- Ballet Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes by Bloch, So Danca, Sansha or Capezio
- Bodywrapper C39 or A39 Classic Ballet Pink Tights with seam
- BlackWaist Elastic
- Gentlemen:
- M Stevens White Short Sleeve Leotard
- M Stevens Black Footless Tights
- White Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes by Bloch or So Danca
- Freed White Socks
Additional Dress Code for All Levels
Dancers begin the Classical Ballet Division learning the elementary exercises necessary for mastering the placement of the body, the legs, and the head, and develop skills in the 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, suppleness, and smoothness of graceful movement. Our most advanced level emphasizes refinement of technique, stressing the physical development of virtuosity and artistry.
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 should have their hair neatly combed and out of their faces.