Class Descriptions

Ages 10 and up by placement. A 1 hour ballet technique class focusing on RAD* Grade 4 set syllabus work. Students at this level are encouraged to take two ballet technique classes weekly, and are also eligible to take Pre-Pointe, Modern II, Upper School Tap, Musical Theatre II, and Cross Training for Dancers (ages 12 and up). Pre-pointe students will be allowed to begin pointework when so advised by their Conservatory instructor and the School Principal or RAD program director. (Transfer students evaluating for Pre/Beginning Pointe should report to class in flat ballet shoes for a pointe readiness evaluation by Conservatory faculty.)

Ages 11 and up by placement. A 1 hour ballet technique class focusing on RAD* Grade 5 set syllabus work. Students at this level are encouraged to take two ballet technique classes weekly, and are also eligible to take Pre-Pointe or Beg Pointe if so placed, Modern II, Upper School Tap, Musical Theatre II, and Cross Training for Dancers (ages 12 and up). Pre-pointe students will be allowed to begin pointework when so advised by their Conservatory instructor and the School Principal or RAD program director. (Transfer students evaluating for Pre/Beginning Pointe should report to class in flat ballet shoes for a pointe readiness evaluation by Conservatory faculty.) Beg. Pointe students will have been placed en pointe by a faculty member.

Age varies. By placement only. A 1 hour 30 minute combined upper school level ballet technique class allowing students to experience a curriculum based on a variety of technical styles. Students placed in RAD 5 and above are encouraged to take this class. 

Age varies. By placement only. A 1 hour 15 minute ballet technique class following the RAD* vocational curriculum. Placement in this class is at the discretion of the RAD Program Director. Students at this level are strongly encouraged to take two ballet technique classes weekly. Those desiring to take exams* are required to enroll in both Intermediate Foundation classes and the appropriate pointe class.

*Exam eligibility will be at the sole discretion of the RAD Program Director, Mariah Bordovsky.

Age varies. By placement only. A 1 hour 15 minute ballet technique class following the RAD* vocational curriculum. Placement in this class is at the discretion of the RAD Program Director and/or passing the RAD Int. Foundation examination. Students at this level are encouraged to take at least two ballet technique classes weekly. Those desiring to take exams* are required to enroll in both Intermediate classes and the appropriate pointe class.

*Exam eligibility will be at the sole discretion of the RAD Program Director, Mariah Bordovsky.

Age varies. By placement only. A 1 hour 15 minute ballet technique class following the RAD* vocational curriculum. Placement in this class is at the discretion of the RAD Program Director and/or passing the RAD Intermediate examination. Students at this level are encouraged to take at least two ballet technique classes weekly. Those desiring to take exams* are required to enroll in both Intermediate classes and the appropriate pointe class.

*Exam eligibility will be at the sole discretion of the RAD Program Director, Mariah Bordovsky.

Ages 10 and up.  A 1 hour class taken in ballet shoes. To qualify for pre-poine work, a student must be placed in an RAD Grade 4 or above. They must demonstrate strong technical skills with regard to correct placement, core strength, alignment of the lower back, and stability and strength in the knees, ankles and feet. Because this is a safety issue, permission must be given by The Conservatory ballet faculty before a student can enroll in a beginning pointe class, and pointe shoes must be approved by the student’s pointe teacher prior to sewing. This class must be taken concurrently with at least one other ballet technique class. However, two other ballet technique classes are strongly encouraged. Students new to the Conservatory, or transferring into the class mid-semester within the school, are asked to report to this class in ballet shoes, so that the Pre/Beginning Pointe instructor may give a final evaluation toward the purchase of pointe shoes or work en pointe in class.  

Ages 12 and up (based solely on student readiness). A 1 hour class taken in pointe shoes. To qualify for pointe work, a student must be placed in an RAD Grade 5 or above, and should have taken the Pre-Pointe class as a prerequisite. They must demonstrate strong technical skills with regard to correct placement, core strength, alignment of the lower back, and stability and strength in the knees, ankles and feet. Because this is a safety issue, permission must be given by The Conservatory ballet faculty before a student can enroll in a beginning pointe class, and pointe shoes must be approved by the student’s pointe teacher prior to sewing. This class must be taken concurrently with at least one other ballet technique class. However, two other ballet technique classes are strongly encouraged. Students new to the Conservatory, or transferring into the class mid-semester within the school, are asked to report to this class in ballet shoes, so that the Beginning Pointe instructor may give a final evaluation toward the purchase of pointe shoes or work en pointe in class.  

Age varies. A 1 hour class en pointe. Placement in this class is at the discretion of the ballet faculty. Students must have had at least one year of pointe prior to enrolling. This class must be taken concurrently with at least one other ballet technique class. However, two other ballet technique classes are strongly encouraged.

Age varies. A 1 hour class en pointe. Placement in this class is at the discretion of the ballet faculty. Students must show a high degree of technical skill and strength en pointe. This class must be taken concurrently with at least one other ballet technique class. However, two other ballet technique classes are strongly encouraged.

Age varies. Students must be placed in Int B or Advanced Pointe in order to be eligible for participation. Students taking this 1-hour class will learn partnering skills. Boys 12 and up are strongly encouraged to take this class. Ladies are asked to invite dads, brothers, or friends to accompany them to class as a partner.

A 1 hour modern technique class for students placed in RAD 4 or above. This class will be taken in bare feet.

Ages 10 and up. A 1 hour class exploring elements of jazz and choreography from Broadway musicals suitable for students placed in ballet levels RAD 4 and above.

Ages 10 and up. A 1-hour tap technique class suitable for students in the RAD 4 ballet level or above. This class is suitable for new teen tappers.

 Ages 10 and up. By placement only. A 1-hour tap technique class suitable for students in the RAD 4 ballet level or above. 

Ages 12 and up including adults. This class will use a variety of exercises and free weights to focus on and strengthen many different muscle groups. This class will help dancers balance the work in muscle groups they don't necessarily focus on in ballet.

Ages 13 and up. A 1 hour ballet technique class well-suited to teen and adult students with little or no prior ballet experience. Students in this level are also eligible to enroll in Adult Tap, Modern, and Cross Training.

Ages 15 and up. A 1 hr 15min OR 1 hr 30min ballet technique class for intermediate adult/teen students. Students at this level are also eligible to enroll in Adult Tap, Modern and Cross Training.

Ages 18 and up. A 1 hour tap techinique class for beginners.

Ages 18 and up. A 1 hour tap technique class for intermediate tappers.

Ages 13 and up. An introduction to jazz technique open to teens and adults. 

Ages 6 through Adult. Private lessons are available based on studio and instructor availability. If you are interested in private lessons, please email jennifer@nwaballet.com.

Ages 10 and up including adults. This class uses specific exercises to strengthen and tone long, lean muscles for dance with special emphasis on the core. Students will need an exercise mat for this class.

Ages 10 and up. A 1 hour class that targets and develops the muscle groups that must be correctly activated for successful ballet technique. Students use exercise balls and resistance bands to assist in proprioception and strengthening. Students enrolled in this class must bring a yoga ball and mat to class, and will be charged $10 to have a resistance band specifically measured and cut to their appropriate length. Students are eligible to take this class if they are at least 10 years old and placed in RAD 3 through RAD Advanced 2.