Classes for 8+ year olds

Vaganova method ballet training. Kirova Ballet curriculum has been developed by world renown Prima ballerina Janna Kirova. Our syllabus follows a strict lesson plan, geared towards developing a complete dancer. Pre-Professional division is separated into Level IB, Level IA, Level IIB, Level IIA, Level IIIB and Level IIIA. Placement into each level is according to dancers skills and experience, not by age. Placements are determined during auditions. To schedule an audition, please call the studio.

LEVEL 1B MANDATORY CLASSES – 

2 hours of ballet technique and Stretch. Strongly recommended 1 hour of Jazz Beginners and 1 hour Contemporary Beginners   

LEVEL 1A MANDATORY CLASSES – 

3 hours of ballet technique, 1 hour  Pre-Pointe/Variation, 1 hour of Stretch. Strongly recommended -1 hour of Jazz  Intermediate weekly & 1 hour of Contemporary Intermediate.

Vaganova method ballet training. Kirova Ballet curriculum has been developed by world renown Prima ballerina Janna Kirova. Our syllabus follows a strict lesson plan, geared towards developing a complete dancer. Pre-Professional division is separated into Level IB, Level IA, Level IIB, Level IIA, Level IIIB and Level IIIA. Placement into each level is according to dancers skills and experience, not by age. Placements are determined during auditions. To schedule an audition, please call the studio.

LEVEL 3 MANDATORY CLASSES – 

4 hours ballet technique, 2 hours Pointe technique, 1 hour Classical Variation, Stretch.

Strongly recommended 1 hour Jazz Advanced, 1 hour Modern Advanced

This program is a pre-cursor to a trainee program, for students wishing to continue their pre-professional development in dance at the later age.

 KBA ET program consists of additional two hours of ballet technique training, under the guidance and tutelage of Janna Kirova, with additional training in modern and jazz.

Students in this program are exposed to a greater amount of hours/class per week, including mandatory rehearsals; participate in coaching sessions for competitions (when approved), and serve as an ambassador for the school. Apart from the classes on this program, students are required to be enrolled in the regular level classes. To participate in this program the students need to demonstrate a great level of commitment and dedication.

 This program is by invite only, and will consist of 3 hours of additional training (you must maintain all requisite classes for your current ballet level).

Ballet stretch class for dancers. Focusing and teaching dancers on proper stretch techniques. Improving flexibility while maintaining muscular strength and integrity is the focus of this class to facilitate lasting results.

Stretch correct way with an expert dance teacher, while learning how to maintain your body and prepare for peak performance. 

Class for beginner and advanced dancers, gymnasts, ice skaters. Class is open for Kirova students, guest students and adults.

Jazz class is fun way to explore different rhythm and movement, and builds on ballet technique. This high energy class is fun, challenging, fast paced and utilizes modern music. Jazz Intermediate is for previous ballet or jazz students, that are proficient in jazz technique for at least 2 years. This class is open for students 8+, placement with audition. Jazz Advanced is audition only, and recommended for previous ballet or jazz students, that are proficient in jazz technique for at least 4 years. 

This class focuses on developing and increasing flexibility in the upper and lower body while building muscle strength to safety learn to move your body throughout a new range of motion. Contortion technique develops your flexibility, gracefulness, strength, coordination and body awareness. Fun class to supplement your jazz or contemporary routines. Working on flexibility, core strength while learning dance tricks: back bends, front and back walk overs, flipping, etc.

Tap is one of the most fun classes we have. Besides, what dancer doesn’t need another pair of shoes, that go “click-itie-clack”? Add fast paced music and dance movies, and you have a perfect combination.Our tap class for 7 year old and older group is beginner to intermediate based, with many kids also taking ballet and jazz classes.