2025 - 2026 Classes by Level

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Creative Movement: 2-3 years

Learn the love of music and movement in this fun, game-based class! Will perform in the Spring Performance.

Uniform Requirements: (for additional details, see our Dress Code section)

  • Girls: Leotard of any style/color, pink or skin-tone tights, pink or skin-tone canvas split-sole ballet slippers

  • Boys: Black shorts or leggings, white tee shirt, white socks, black canvas split-sole ballet slippers

PreBalllet: 4-5 years (no experience necessary)

Fun, game-based movements for beginning dancers. May be invited to perform in The Nutcracker..

Uniform Requirements: (for additional details, see our Dress Code section)

  • Girls: Light pink leotard, pink or skin-tone tights, pink or skin-tone canvas split-sole ballet slippers

  • Boys: Black shorts or leggings, light pink or white tee shirt, white socks, black canvas split-sole ballet slippers

Level 1: 5 years/Kindergarten (no experience necessary)

Aspiring dancers will learn basic positions at the barre and in the center.

Uniform Requirements: (for additional details, see our Dress Code section)

  • Girls: Bright pink leotard, pink or skin-tone convertible ballet tights, pink or skin-tone canvas split-sole ballet slippers (Note: tights and shoes should match)

  • Boys: Black shorts or leggings, bright pink or white tee shirt, white socks, black canvas split-sole ballet slippers

Level 2

Dancers will refine their technique further at the barre and center.
They will add Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT) to their training for strength and proper alignment.

Uniform Requirements: (for additional details, see our Dress Code section)

  • Girls: Lilac leotard, pink or skin-tone convertible ballet tights, pink or skin-tone canvas split-sole ballet slippers (Note: tights and shoes should match)

  • Boys: Black shorts or leggings, lilac or white tee shirt, white socks, black canvas split-sole ballet slippers

Level 3

Dancers will continue to add new movement to their vocabulary. In addition to Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT), they will also add Yoga, Jazz, Contemporary and Character classes to begin a well-rounded repertoire.

Uniform Requirements: (for additional details, see our Dress Code section)

  • Girls: Baby blue leotard, pink or skin-tone convertible ballet tights, pink or skin-tone canvas split-sole ballet slippers (Note: tights and shoes should match.)

  • Boys: Black shorts or leggings, baby blue or white tee shirt, white socks, black ballet shoes

Uniform Requirements: Other Classes

  • Jazz: Uniform Leotard and tights, black shorts or leggings (optional), tan jazz shoes.

  • Contemporary: Uniform Leotard and tights, black shorts or leggings (optional). skin-tone or black socks (no shoes).

  • Character: Uniform leotard and tights, character skirt, black character shoes.

  • Yoga: Comfortable, fitted clothes, barefoot or yoga socks with grips.

Level 4

Dancers will continue to gain strength and confidence. They will continue in Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT), as well as Yoga, Jazz, Contemporary and Character. They will work on building their stamina.

Uniform Requirements: Ballet (for additional details, see our Dress Code section)

  • Girls: Black leotard, pink or skin-tone convertible ballet tights, pink or skin-tone canvas split-sole ballet slippers (Note: tights and shoes should match.)

  • Boys: Black shorts or leggings, black or white tee shirt, white socks, black ballet shoes

Uniform Requirements: Other Classes

  • Jazz: Uniform Leotard and tights, black shorts or leggings (optional), tan jazz shoes.

  • Contemporary: Uniform Leotard and tights, black shorts or leggings (optional). skin-tone or black socks (no shoes).

  • Character: Uniform leotard and tights, character skirt, black character shoes.

  • Yoga: Comfortable, fitted clothes, barefoot or yoga socks with grips.

Level 5

Dancers will continue to gain strength and confidence. They will continue in Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT), as well as Yoga, Character, Contemporary, and Jazz. Pre-pointe classes will also be added this year.

Uniform Requirements: Ballet (for additional details, see our Dress Code section)

  • Girls: Black leotard, pink or skin-tone convertible ballet tights, pink or skin-tone canvas split-sole ballet slippers (Note: tights and shoes should match.)

  • Boys: Black shorts or leggings, black or white tee shirt, white socks, black ballet shoes

Uniform Requirements: Other Classes

  • Jazz: Uniform Leotard and tights, black shorts or leggings (optional), tan jazz shoes.

  • Contemporary: Uniform Leotard and tights, black shorts or leggings (optional). skin-tone or black socks (no shoes).

  • Character: Uniform leotard and tights, character skirt, black character shoes.

  • Yoga: Comfortable, fitted clothes, barefoot or yoga socks with grips.

Pre-Professional A / Recreational A: Beginning Pointe

Dancers will continue their progress in Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT), Pointe work, Yoga, Character, Contemporary, and Jazz. Modern classes will begin at this level.

Uniform Requirements: Ballet (for additional details, see our Dress Code section)

  • Girls: Black leotard, pink or skin-tone convertible ballet tights, pink or skin-tone canvas split-sole ballet slippers (Note: tights and shoes should match.)

  • Boys: Black shorts or leggings, black or white tee shirt, white socks, black ballet shoes

Uniform Requirements: Other Classes

  • Jazz: Uniform Leotard and tights, black shorts or leggings (optional), tan jazz shoes.

  • Contemporary: Uniform Leotard and tights, black shorts or leggings (optional). skin-tone or black socks (no shoes).

  • Character: Uniform leotard and tights, character skirt, black character shoes.

  • Yoga: Comfortable, fitted clothes, barefoot or yoga socks with grips.

  • Modern: Uniform leotard with tights; trash bag or dance shorts (optional), no shoes.

Pre-Professional B / Recreational B

Dancers will continue their progress in Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT), Pointe work, Yoga, Character, Contemporary, Modern, and Jazz. Variations classes will begin at this level.

Uniform Requirements: Ballet (for additional details, see our Dress Code section)

  • Girls: Black leotard, pink or skin-tone convertible ballet tights, pink or skin-tone canvas split-sole ballet slippers (Note: tights and shoes should match.)

  • Boys: Black shorts or leggings, black or white tee shirt, white socks, black ballet shoes

Uniform Requirements: Other Classes

  • Jazz: Uniform Leotard and tights, black shorts or leggings (optional), tan jazz shoes.

  • Contemporary: Uniform Leotard and tights, black shorts or leggings (optional). skin-tone or black socks (no shoes).

  • Character: Uniform leotard and tights, character skirt, black character shoes.

  • Yoga: Comfortable, fitted clothes, barefoot or yoga socks with grips.

  • Variations: Uniform leotard and tights, optional ballet skirt/practice tutu.

  • Modern: Uniform leotard with tights; trash bag or dance shorts (optional), no shoes.

Adult Classes

These classes are for anyone who has a love for Ballet! We have a Beginner level for all experience and ability levels, and an Intermediate level for those with some previous dance experience.

Uniform Requirements: (for additional details, see our Dress Code section)

  • Everyone: Leotards and tights, leggings and tanks/tees—whatever makes you feel comfortable so you can move! We do recommend wearing split-sole canvas ballet shoes, but athletic socks are also fine.

Dress Code Additional Details & Information

A tidy appearance signals to faculty and staff that dancers are attentive, respectful, and ready for class.

Hair must be off the face, secured tightly in a neat ballet bun before your dancer arrives for class.

If students arrive in anything other than dress code they will sit out of class and observe.

BALLET

Do not wear nude leotards for class. They are undergarments and are only acceptable under a costume.

Please be sure your leotard is a dance leotard and not a fashion bodysuit that snaps closed.

Pink or skin-tone convertible ballet tights are required for all levels. If you wear skin-tone tights, please also wear skin-tone shoes. We require canvas split-sole ballet shoes. Shoes are meant to be snug. Please do not purchase them with room to grow.

Skirts and practice tutus are optional for Pointe, Variations, and rehearsals; they are allowed only when the class has been given permission.

Male students should wear black shorts, a white or class-color shirt, a dance belt (starting in Level 4), white socks, and black canvas split-sole ballet shoes. Dancers may switch to male tights once the Artistic Director gives approval.

Adult students do not have a uniform color and can wear any color they wish. Adults are welcome to wear a leotard and tights, leggings with tanks or tees, etc. Our preference is for more fitted attire so teachers can be sure of safe and correct body placement.

Other Classes

  • Contemporary: Uniform Leotard with tights/black shorts/black leggings; skin tone or black socks; no shoes.

  • Jazz: Leotard with tights with optional black shorts. Tan jazz shoes only.

  • Character: Uniform leotard, character skirt, Pink or Skin-tone convertible tights, and age- appropriate black character shoes. Shoes for Levels 4 & 5 ($40) and skirts ($40) should be purchased through ABA. Ms Carolyn will take measurements and order them.

  • Variations: Students are allowed to add a ballet skirt.

  • Modern: Uniform Leotard with tights; no shoes. Trash bag shorts or fitted shorts may be worn.

  • Musical theater: Uniform leotard with tights; Dancers may wear Jazz shoes (tan) or Character shoes. Shorts may be added – loose or tight – but must be shorts (no sweatpants).

  • Yoga: Comfortable clothes you can move in; Please avoid anything too baggy that may get in the way of movement. Barefoot or socks with grips on the bottom. Please bring your own mat and blocks (2) if you have them.

  • Tap: Uniform leotard and tights; Tan tap shoes

  • Acro: Uniform leotard and tights; optional shorts; bare feet

Pointe Shoes

Students will be begin pointe work only at the discretion or the Artistic Director. Generally, students should not expect to go on pointe until they are at least 10 years old and have had 3+ years of dance training. First-time pointe shoe fitting appointments will be made with the Artistic Director, dancer, and parent/guardian to go to Dance This Way in Concord, MA or LaBrie in Smithfield, RI. The Artistic Director is willing to schedule a trip for pointe shoe fittings and approval one time per month.

New Pointe students should not expect to perform on Pointe for the first show following their first fitting. Building strength and technique takes time and it can be dangerous if the dancer is not ready.

Uniform Care & Other Notes

Be sure to wash leotards and tights every time they’re worn. We recommend washing in cold or warm water and hanging to dry to preserve the integrity of the garment.

Be sure to wash character skirts, practice skirts, and other accessories often according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Make sure to wear deodorant (for all those that need it) and have a spare deodorant in your dance bag or locker.