Ages 13 to 17
Teen ballet
A technique class for teens, taught in order at the barre and in the center. It suits teens who are starting and teens who want to train more.
Teens take late-afternoon classes with other teens, and may also join the evening classes that adults take. A teacher places every teen at a placement visit, so the class matches the work.
Late-afternoon classes for ages 13 to 17
Evening classes shared with adults
Pointe when the teacher says so
What a class is like
Five parts, in the same order every time, so a student always knows where the class is going.
- 01
Step 1: Warm-up
A few minutes on the floor to wake the feet, the back and the hips before the barre.
- 02
Step 2: The barre
Slow, exact exercises that build balance and placement, one side and then the other.
- 03
Step 3: The center
The same work without the barre, then a slower combination, called an adagio.
- 04
Step 4: Across the floor
Turns, jumps and traveling steps in groups of a few students, so each is seen.
- 05
Step 5: The reverence
A bow to the teacher and the pianist, and a few minutes to cool down.
Good to know
What to wear
A leotard or fitted top, tights and ballet slippers. Hair is off the neck, and jewelry stays at home.
Class length
Late-afternoon classes run an hour and fifteen minutes. Evening technique classes run up to an hour and a half.
Class size
Classes of up to 12 students, so a teacher can see everyone at the barre.
Your level
Foundations or Elementary to start. A teacher places you and says when to move up.
See the levels
Book a placement visit for your teen
Take a class, meet Sreymom or Alfonzo and talk about where your teen starts.