Start soft, rise strong — beginner ballet for bold teens
Placement Class Needed
90 min twice a week for students 12 years old or older that have no ballet experience but wish to start their journey Master all basic ballet techniques and repertoire under the guidance of experienced instructors. Placement class needed. * A final examination is conducted at the end of the school year, with multiple assessments held throughout. Consistent attendance and dedication to training are strongly recommended for advancement to the next level.
Moving up through class levels is not automatically tied to the school calendar year. To ensure each student is placed where they can thrive, Advancement depends on several important factors, including:
Technical understanding and control
Consistency in skill development
Emotional and psychological readiness
Overall maturity and focus in class
Polishes technique and artistry through intensive training and refinement.
Builds strength and breathing control for endurance in preparation for the Pre professional levels
Enhances interpretation and stage presence through rehearsal and feedback.
Focuses on balance, flexibility, rhythm precision, bounce control.
Explores real classical repertoire work to use technique elements for self-expression and start building a strong curriculum on classical masterpieces
Your Instructor
Claudia Mondragon
A celebrated ballet dancer and educator, Claudia brings fiery elegance to every class. From The Nutcracker to Swan Lake, she’s danced as soloist and corps de ballet, working with top choreographers.