Ballet is a highly technical form of dance training with its own vocabulary based on French terminology. It has influenced and defined the foundation of techniques used in many other genres. Ballet has evolved over the years but will always hold the most important dance fundamentals. It requires hard work, dedication and discipline. Ballet is a leveled class and as dancers progress and demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques, they will advance to higher-level ballet classes.

MDSA offers different levels of Ballet Classes, determined by what best fits each student according to their age and abilities. 

For students ages 3 to 5, Introduction to Ballet focuses on learning grace, poise, basic steps and proper positions through the joy of ballet.

Dress Code:

• No jewelry is to be worn in class (necklaces, bracelets, rings, or dangly ear rings)

• All students should keep their hair up and out of their face.

• An appropriate cover-up to and from class is suggested.

• No midriffs showing allowed.

• No strapless tops allowed

Girls:

• Leotard (any color)

• Footed or Convertible Tights (any color)

• Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes (any color)

• Hair secured in a bun. If not possible, pulled back from face and secured.

Boys Attire:

• Solid white t-shirt

• Black athletic pants

• Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes (black), wear with socks.