Virtual Basic Ballet
Enroll DescriptionA one hour basics barre and a a few ideas in center designed for a small space. We will focus on all the small details that create the fundamentals of ballet exercises such as alignment, mechanics, body placement, and movement quality. No experience required.
Basic Adult
Participants need the ability to do basic barre work. You should have a general knowledge of body placement, simple exercises, and terminology. If you do not have this knowledge we recommend starting with our Intro to Ballet or ALIGN 1 workshop.
ALIGN 1
Enroll DescriptionLearn the fundamentals of a classical ballet barre, mastering basic ballet mechanics in six one-hour classes. We cover all of the technical elements and vocabulary of classical ballet. This is the first step in a beginner's development. $114.00 for 6 classes.
For beginners of all ages and fitness levels.
No prior training required.
ALIGN 2
Enroll DescriptionThis workshop builds on ALIGN 1 fundamentals and allows students to begin dancing without the barre in center. $114.00 for 6 classes.
ALIGN 2 is a workshop for students who know the basic positions and movements of a classical ballet barre.
ALIGN 1 or commensurate experience
ALIGN 3
Enroll DescriptionALIGN 3 strengthens fundamentals by helping students master traveling/linking movement to fully prepare them for open classes. After completing ALIGN 3, most students are prepared to move into our 90-minute open classes. The entire ALIGN 1,2,3 series usually takes 18 weeks to complete and is a thorough way to learn ballet in a comfortable environment with other beginners. $114.00 for 6 classes
Students must understand basic movements and positions of a classical ballet barre and simple center movements. Appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.
ALIGN 1 & 2 or commensurate experience
ALIGN 4
Enroll DescriptionALIGN 4 is perfect for students with previous training who want to work on fundamentals but not complex choreography. Combinations are basic and easy to execute so that students can focus on mastering technique. Students can now make their own schedule and attend any ALIGN 4 class citywide.
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Students must know the basic movements and positions of a classical ballet barre and center, and have the ability to follow basic choreography. Appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.
Advanced training typically takes place when students are 15- to 18-years-old and is required for those that want to begin with ALIGN 4.
Students that have had extensive training in a college program or have completed ALIGN 1-3 are also permitted to begin with ALIGN 4.
ALIGN 5
Enroll DescriptionALIGN 5 is our advanced class for well-conditioned, advanced dancers. Many of our students have gone from total beginner to ALIGN 5 in less than a year. This class challenges our students physically and artistically. We focus on advanced musicality and movement quality. This is the real deal!
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Students must be able to repeat dynamic combos with jumps, turns and waltzes. This is a 90-minute authentic ballet class at the semi-pro level.
ALIGN 1,2,3 and 4 or commensurate experience
Performance Workshop
Enroll DescriptionDance with Align this summer! In this workshop, you will learn a group dance with other people of various levels. Experience how to dance in formation, how to get ready to perform, and the rehearsal process. This workshop will take place for 90 minutes every Saturday and Sunday for 6 weeks, with the 7th week culminating in a recital. Anyone at Align 2 level or above is eligible for this class. BOOK NOW as space is limited. $220 for the entire workshops and performance.
Enrolled in ALIGN 2 or above.
ALIGN 1 or commensurate experience
VARIATIONS
Enroll DescriptionSpend six classes learning and rehearsing classical variations from the authentic ballet repertoire. The variations workshop replicates the process used by professional ballet companies to develop the dancer's proper styling and musicality of a classical solo. The cost of this worksop is $76.00.
Students must have the physical ability to perform basic jumps and turns.
Must have completed ALIGN 1-3 workshops.
JUMPS & TURNS
Enroll DescriptionThis is a supplemental workshop for those who have completed ALIGN 1-3. Our 4-week jump and turn workshop helps students master the basic technical elements of these dynamic movements. $114.00 for 6 classes.
Appropriate for students who feel confident that they can handle the impact of jumps. We don't recommended this workshop for those who have limitations or injuries.
ALIGN 1-3 workshops