ELEMENTARY 3

Graded by Age and Previous Experience

Elementary 3 Ballet

Ballet with Pointe Preparation       

• Monday 5:15-6:30 (DM)
• Wednesday 5:45-7:00 (DM)

This level is graded by age and previous experience. Elementary 3 expands on the Russian training that was taught in Elementary 1 and 2. This level differs in that exercises are given for pointe preparation in all classes and the opportunity to perform with The Brandywine Ballet Company in the winter and spring is available for those students who qualify. Details are in the Performing Opportunities page of this website.

Elementary 3 Jazz Hip Hop

• Monday 6:30-7:15 (RH)
• Wednesday 7:00-7:45 (JC)

This class is graded strictly by age and previous experience. popular music of today is used for instruction in this class with a main emphasis on jazz and hip hop techniques, stretching, coordination exercises and age appropriate jazz and hip hop combinations. Ballet is not required  to take Jazz Hip Hop, but it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Elementary 3 Modern

• Wednesday 5:00-5:45 (TE)

This class gives the dancer an opportunity to reach beyond his/her technical ballet training into a more abstract, yet very structured form of dance. It is sometimes described as a form of ballet with a more modern, flowing feel. Ballet is not required to take Modern Dance, but it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.