Ballet · Foundations

Ballet that builds stage-ready performers.

Classical technique with a theater company's sense of story. From first plié at age 4 through pre-professional pointework at 13+, our ballet program is the bedrock of every Bravo dancer.

Ages4 — 18+
LevelsBeginner → Advanced
FormatWeekly, term-based
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Who this class is for.

  • 01
    First-time dancers

    Pre-Ballet and Creative Movement start at age 4. No previous training required.

  • 02
    Children building a foundation

    Kids 8–12 develop barre, center, and vocabulary at their pace.

  • 03
    Serious teens

    Pre-pointe and pointe work for dancers ready to take ballet seriously.

  • 04
    Performers in training

    Ballet students cross-train with jazz, musical theater, and acting at Bravo.

What students learn.

  • 01
    Barre

    Pliés, tendus, dégagés, frappés, fondus, ronds de jambe, grand battement — taught with French terminology and proper alignment.

  • 02
    Center & adagio

    Slow, controlled work that builds the strength and balance behind every quick step.

  • 03
    Allegro & jumps

    Petite and grand allegro — the leaps and jumps that bring choreography to life.

  • 04
    Variations & repertoire

    Excerpts from the classical repertoire, taught with stagecraft and storytelling baked in.

  • 05
    Pointework (advanced)

    Pre-pointe conditioning and pointe class for students who have built the strength and maturity.

— Performance connection

Ballet on a real stage.

Ballet at Bravo isn't a recital-only pursuit. Strong ballet students audition into Bravo's musical productions, perform classical variations in seasonal showcases, and bring real technique to every dance number on our stage.

Variation · Stage Variation · Stage

Age & level guidance.

Students are placed by age and a short observation in their first class. Movement between levels happens at the start of each new term and is communicated directly with families.

Pre-Ballet · 4–7 Ballet I · 8–10 Ballet II · 10–12 Teen Ballet · 13+ Pre-Pointe · 12+ Pointe · advanced
— Frequently asked

Questions about ballet at Bravo.

01Does my child need ballet experience to start?
No. Pre-Ballet and Ballet I welcome students with zero prior training.
02When can my child start pointe?
Pointework requires maturity, foot strength, and consistent technical training. Our teachers introduce pre-pointe conditioning around age 12 and only advance students who are ready.
03What should my child wear?
Solid-color leotard, pink or black tights, hair pulled back, ballet slippers. A full dress code is sent after enrollment.
04How does ballet connect to Bravo's musicals?
Ballet builds the technical base every musical theater number relies on. Ballet students often perform in our main-stage productions and seasonal showcases.
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