2024/2025 Student Division
Ballet 1A
The primary goal of this level is to build on the dancer's joy of ballet. Teachers will begin to develop posture, turnout, balance, flexibility, and coordination. Dancers will also learn more creative elements of ballet, such as musicality, improvisation, and self-expression. Dancers will begin to learn ballet positions of the feet and arms as well as an introduction to ballet vocabulary. Dancers have typically had at least 1 year of Pre-Ballet.
The primary goal of this level is to build on the dancer's joy of ballet. Teachers will begin to develop posture, turnout, balance, flexibility, and coordination. Dancers will also learn more creative elements of ballet, such as musicality, improvisation, and self-expression. Dancers will begin to learn ballet positions of the feet and arms as well as an introduction to ballet vocabulary. Dancers have typically had at least 1 year of Pre-Ballet.
Monday Thursday
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio A
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Ballet 2
The goals of this level include progressing on all the skills developed in level 1. In addition to posture, proper body alignment will be instructed. Students will be introduced to basic ballet technique at the barre and in the center, including directions of movement or alignment within their space. Comprehension of ballet vocabulary will expand as more skills and ballet steps are mastered. Dancers will continue to become accustomed to the discipline of ballet technique and ballet class etiquette while being offered opportunities for self-expression and music appreciation. Dancers have had at least 1 year of ballet training beyond Pre-Ballet.
The goals of this level include progressing on all the skills developed in level 1. In addition to posture, proper body alignment will be instructed. Students will be introduced to basic ballet technique at the barre and in the center, including directions of movement or alignment within their space. Comprehension of ballet vocabulary will expand as more skills and ballet steps are mastered. Dancers will continue to become accustomed to the discipline of ballet technique and ballet class etiquette while being offered opportunities for self-expression and music appreciation. Dancers have had at least 1 year of ballet training beyond Pre-Ballet.
Monday Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Ballet 3A
Upon graduation from level 3A, dancers will be working toward mastering basic ballet technique. Body alignment and muscle awareness will determine promotion onto the next level. Dancers will begin more difficult barre and center work and the emphasis will be on repetition and retention. Instructors will pay specific attention to proper extension of the legs and proper shaping of the feet. Dancers will develop a greater appreciation for movement through their space and musicality.
Upon graduation from level 3A, dancers will be working toward mastering basic ballet technique. Body alignment and muscle awareness will determine promotion onto the next level. Dancers will begin more difficult barre and center work and the emphasis will be on repetition and retention. Instructors will pay specific attention to proper extension of the legs and proper shaping of the feet. Dancers will develop a greater appreciation for movement through their space and musicality.
Monday Thursday
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Ballet 3B
Upon graduation from level 3, dancers will have mastered basic ballet technique. Body alignment and muscle awareness will determine promotion onto the next level. Dancers will begin more difficult barre and center work and the emphasis will be on repetition and retention. Instructors will pay specific attention to proper extension of the legs and proper shaping of the feet. Dancers will develop a greater appreciation for movement through their space and musicality. Dancers may spend 1 or more year in Ballet 3 in order to prepare for the rigors of pointe work in Ballet 4.
Upon graduation from level 3, dancers will have mastered basic ballet technique. Body alignment and muscle awareness will determine promotion onto the next level. Dancers will begin more difficult barre and center work and the emphasis will be on repetition and retention. Instructors will pay specific attention to proper extension of the legs and proper shaping of the feet. Dancers will develop a greater appreciation for movement through their space and musicality. Dancers may spend 1 or more year in Ballet 3 in order to prepare for the rigors of pointe work in Ballet 4.
Tu 4:00 PM-5:15 PM
F 5:45 PM-7:00 PM
F 5:45 PM-7:00 PM
Studio A
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Ballet 1B
The primary goal of this level is to build on the dancer's joy of ballet. Teachers will begin to develop posture, turnout, balance, flexibility, and coordination. Dancers will also learn more creative elements of ballet, such as musicality, improvisation, and self-expression. Dancers will begin to learn ballet positions of the feet and arms as well as an introduction to ballet vocabulary. Dancers have typically had at least 6 months of Ballet 1A.
The primary goal of this level is to build on the dancer's joy of ballet. Teachers will begin to develop posture, turnout, balance, flexibility, and coordination. Dancers will also learn more creative elements of ballet, such as musicality, improvisation, and self-expression. Dancers will begin to learn ballet positions of the feet and arms as well as an introduction to ballet vocabulary. Dancers have typically had at least 6 months of Ballet 1A.
Wednesday Friday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Vacaville Ballet Company School
2024/2025 Open Classes
Open Beginning Ballet
This class is designed for the adult or teen dancer who is interested in learning ballet for the first time or who is ready to return to the barre and re-develop their skills. Have fun while enjoying the many health and recreation benefits of ballet. Class is 90 minutes, $25/class.
This class is designed for the adult or teen dancer who is interested in learning ballet for the first time or who is ready to return to the barre and re-develop their skills. Have fun while enjoying the many health and recreation benefits of ballet. Class is 90 minutes, $25/class.
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
VBC Open Classes