BALLET LEVEL 5
(Ages 11+, by placement) Training intensifies as students mature and gain more knowledge of the classical ballet vocabulary. Classes focus on pointe work, pirouettes, use of the head and
upper body, fluidity of port de bras, and clarity of Allegro.
Young men are offered specialized training for aspiring young male ballet dancers, tailored to the unique needs of men’s ballet technique. Young men in this level continue to work on
the fundamentals of ballet and emphasize clarity in positions, core and back strength, and the foundations for men’s virtuosic technique.
In addition to Ballet and Men's classes, Level 5 students’ curriculum includes Intermediate Character/Modern, in which they will study one semester of Character and one semester of
Modern.
Character Dance is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries, and uses movements and music which have been
adapted for the theater. Examples of Character Dance are found in full length classical ballets such as Swan Lake, Coppelia, and Sleeping Beauty. Level 5 Character will strengthen the
fundamentals of this style with emphasis on positions and musicality. Students will be introduced to dances such as Czardas and Mazurka.
Level 5 Modern will continue to build fundamentals of Limon, Horton and Graham techniques as students continue to explore composition and improvisation. All Modern
classes culminate with a showcase performance in May.
Students in this level are eligible to participate in Colorado Ballet Academy’s Youth America Grand Prix and Denver Ballet Guild programs.
Young men are encouraged and welcome to participate in additional classes offered for this level, which include Jazz, Advanced Tap, Extra Ballet and Variations.
