Elementary Divison

Students in Levels 1 Modern will begin to explore forms of movement that are different from their ballet class, gaining an understanding of how the different techniques complement each other. Modern dance class develops core strength, placement, coordination, origination of power and creativity, and is an essential form of dance training for the diverse repertoire of movement required of professional dancers today.All Modern classes culminate with a showcase performance in Colorado Ballet’s Black Box Theater in May. 

• Tuition: $395/year 
• Performance Fee: $45
• Dress Code:
  • Girls: Colorado Ballet Academy Level 1 Dress Code or Level 2 Uniform with tights rolled up and bare feet. Hair should be neatly pulled away from the face.
  • Boys: Colorado Ballet Academy Uniform with bare feet.

SATURDAY

11:45am-12:45pm
Julianna Donadio

Students will be introduced to tap technique and terminology as they build their skills in musicality, sound clarity, speed, and style. Tappers can expect to learn double and triple time steps, 3 & 5 beat riffs, pull backs, pick ups, turns and intricate rhythms. All Tap classes culminate with a showcase performance in May.

• Tuition: $395/year 
• Performance Fee: $45 
• Dress Code: 
  • Girls and Boys: Comfortable form-fitting clothing and tap shoes.

TUESDAY

6:15-7:15pm
Janina Falik

Students in Level 2 Modern continue to explore forms of movement that are different from their ballet class, gaining an understanding of how the different techniques complement each other. Modern dance class develops core strength, placement, coordination, origination of power and creativity, and is an essential form of dance training for the diverse repertoire of movement required of professional dancers today. All Modern classes culminate with a showcase performance in May. 

• Tuition: $395/year 
• Performance Fee: $45
• Dress Code:
  • Girls: Colorado Ballet Academy Level 2 Uniform with tights rolled up and bare feet. Hair should be neatly pulled away from the face.
  • Boys: Colorado Ballet Academy Uniform with bare feet.

This class provides an introduction to Jazz dance with a modern flair! Students will be provided a thorough grounding in jazz terminology and technique while exploring a variety of styles including classical Jazz, musical theater, Jazz Funk and lyrical/contemporary. The warm-up and progressions will develop musicality, athleticism, alignment and coordination. Upon completion of this course a lucid engagement of concepts should be applicable towards movement clarity, technical prowess and full body expression of movement. All Jazz classes culminate with a showcase performance in May. 

• Tuition: $395/year 
• Performance Fee: $45 
• Dress Code:
  
  • Young ladies and young men: Colorado Ballet Academy Uniform as designated for your level, black tights optional, jazz shoes optional, hair may be worn freestyle pulled away from face.

 THURSDAY

4:45-5:45pm
David Smithey

Students will be introduced to tap technique and terminology as they build their skills in musicality, sound clarity, speed, and style. Tappers can expect to learn double and triple time steps, 3 & 5 beat riffs, pull backs, pick-ups, turns and intricate rhythms. All Tap classes culminate with a showcase performance in May. 

• Tuition: $395/year 
• Performance Fee: $45
• Dress Code:
  • Girls and Boys: Comfortable form-fitting clothing and tap shoes. 

TUESDAY

6:15-7:15pm
Janina Falik