Creative Movement: 3-5 years old
Pre-Ballet: 5-6 years old
Ballet 1: 7+ years old
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Ballet 1.5 and higher:
The Studio Director's approval is required to participate in Ballet 1.5 and above. Students will progress to the next level when they have mastered the vocabulary and physical understanding required in the syllabus of their current level.
If you are a new dancer or have questions about what class your student should take, please contact Ellie Hughes (ellie@clement-arts.org) to inquire about placement before registering. Older students will be asked to take a placement class or meet the Studio Director prior to the semester beginning.
RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF CLASSES PER WEEK
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Creative Movement through Ballet 1.5: One Class Per Week
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Ballet 2 and Ballet 3 Technique: Two Classes Per Week
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Ballet 4 and Ballet 5 Technique: Minimum of Two Classes Per Week
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Dancers en pointe are required to take at least one technique class in addition to their pointe class
Spring 2025 Payment Schedule
Jan. 13 - May 8
Payment Plans: Pay in full, or monthly (due each month on the 1st).
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Program Fee: A $25 program fee is required per ballet student per semester (not per class). Fee automatically included at checkout.
Multiple Ballet Class Discount: ​Registration takes place through Sawyer. If you register for more than one class per week, your cart will update during the checkout process with an automatic discount. This is a new process for us, so if something does not look quite right, please reach out to the Studio Director, Ellie Hughes (ellie@clement-arts.org)
1 Ballet Class = $264/Semester
2 Ballet Classes = $488/Semester
3 Ballet Classes = $696/Semester
Class Attire
Female
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Leotard: Solid black
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Most styles are acceptable as long as the neckline is modest and correct undergarments are worn for older dancers. Any questions regarding your choice meeting the requirements, please reach out to ellie@clement-arts.org​​​
- Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, + Ballet 1: We recommend tank, cap sleeve, or higher-necked camisole styles:​
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Shoes and tights are traditionally ballet pink. Dancers of color who prefer darker-toned tights to match their skin tone may do so.
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Tights: ​
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Ballet shoes:
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Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, and Ballet 1 should have full-soled, leather shoes ​
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full-sole: Stelle leather w/out laces
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Already have a pair of shoes with laces? Please watch this tutorial on how to get your laces class ready!
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Ballet 2 and above can wear split-soled shoes in either leather or canvas
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Sizing: Ballet shoe sizing for older dancers is different than street size. Pay attention to the ballet shoe brand's sizing chart, not Amazon's recommendation. Typically, ballet shoes are 3 sizes smaller than street size.
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Hair should be secured completely into a ballet bun. If the dancer's hair is too short for a bun, please make sure it is pulled out of their face. (bun tutorial for long, short, and natural textured hair) *note: hair nets are recommended, not required
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For older dancers and dancers with thick hair, U shaped "ballet" bobby pins are the best​
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All dancers should remove jewelry and watches and are not allowed to chew gum.
Exceptions to attire:
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Ballet 2 and above can wear a short, black ballet skirt​
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Ballet 4 and above can wear any short, colored ballet skirt
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Ballet 5 and above can wear any solid-colored leotard
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