Ballet
Ballet is a classical dance form that originated in the 1500s. Our classes are accompanied by a pianist and follow a traditional structure. Students begin at the barre, progress to the center, and culminate with traveling exercises across the floor. Terminology, alignment, balance, artistry, sequencing, and pushing through space are emphasized at each level.
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Image description: A line of children at the ballet barre: three in pink ballet outfits, one in a black leotard. Their left hand is holding the ballet barre and their right arm is raised.
Image description: Group of children taking ballet class in the center of the dance studio.
Image description: Group of teen dancers at the ballet barre with their right arm raised and their right foot pointed in front of them.
Image description: Group of dancers taking ballet at the ballet barre.
Ballet Fundamentals A (ages 6-8)
January 31 - May 28, 2024 | Tuesdays 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
- Teaching Artist Claire Wampler
- Accompanist Howard Britz
- Assistant Teaching Artist William Valles*
Ballet Fundamentals A (ages 6-8)
January 31 - June 5, 2024 | Wednesdays 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
- Teaching Artist Samantha McLoughlin
- Accompanist Amy Zhang
- Assistant Teaching Artist Carol Alvarez*
Ballet Fundamentals A (ages 6-8)
February 1 - May 30, 2024 | Thursdays 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
- Teaching Artist Jillian Marzziotti
- Accompanist Gregory Nissen
Ballet Fundamentals A (ages 6-8)
January 26 - June 7, 2024 | Fridays 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
- Teaching Artist Carol Alvarez*
- Accompanist Yuka Aikawa^
- Assistant Teaching Artist Joshua White
Ballet Fundamentals A (ages 6-8)
January 27 - June 15, 2024 | Saturdays 9:15 am - 10:00 am
- Teaching Artist Audrey Borst
- Accompanist Yukiko Konishi^
- Assistant Teaching Artist William Valles*
Ballet Fundamentals B (ages 7-9)
January 29 - June 3, 2024 | Mondays 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
- Teaching Artist Anne Marie Robson Smock
- Accompanist Yukiko Konishi^
- Assistant Teaching Artist Alanna Huling
Ballet Fundamentals B (ages 7-9)
January 30 - May 28, 2024 | Tuesdays 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
- Teaching Artist Claire Wampler
- Accompanist Howard Britz
Ballet Fundamentals B (ages 7-9)
January 26 - June 7, 2024 | Fridays 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
- Teaching Artist Amy Ashley*
- Accompanist Yuka Aikawa^
- Assistant Teaching Artist Joshua White
Ballet Fundamentals B (ages 7-9)
January 27 - June 15, 2024 | Saturdays 10:00 am - 10:45 am
- Teaching Artist Madison Meredith
- Accompanist Yukiko Konishi^
- Assistant Teaching Artist Gianna Louis*
Ballet Level 1 (ages 8-10)
January 29 - June 3, 2024 | Mondays 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
- Teaching Artist Olivia Parente*
- Accompanist Brendan Polk^
Ballet Level 1 (ages 8-10)
January 26 - June 7, 2024 | Fridays 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
- Teaching Artist Carol Alvarez*
- Accompanist Anthony Pearlman
Ballet Level 1 (ages 8-10)
January 27 - June 15, 2024 | Saturdays 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Teaching Artist Davonna Batt
- Accompanist Ryan Wolfe
Ballet Level 2 (ages 9-12)
January 29 - June 3, 2024 | Mondays 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
- Teaching Artist Amy Ashley*
- Accompanist Dominique Gagné^
Ballet Level 2 (ages 9-12)
February 1 - May 30, 2024 | Thursdays 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
- Teaching Artist Sherah Powers
- Accompanist Yukiko Konishi^
Ballet Level 2 (ages 9-12)
January 27 - June 15, 2024 | Saturdays 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Teaching Artist Davonna Batt
- Accompanist Ryan Wolfe
Ballet Level 3 (ages 10-14)
January 31 - June 5, 2024 | Wednesdays 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
- Teaching Artist Claire Wampler
- Accompanist Lee Tomboulian
Ballet Level 3 (ages 10-14)
January 26 - June 7, 2024 | Fridays 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
- Teaching Artist Sherah Powers
- Accompanist Howard Britz
Ballet Level 3 (ages 10-14)
January 27 - June 15, 2024 | Saturdays 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
- Teaching Artist Desirèe Justin
- Accompanist Yukiko Konishi^
Beginner Teen Ballet (ages 13-18)
February 1 - May 30, 2024 | Thursdays 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
- Teaching Artist Richard Glover
- Accompanist Ian Miller
Beginner Teen Ballet (ages 13-18)
January 26 - June 7, 2024 | Fridays 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
- Teaching Artist Amy Ashley*
- Accompanist Yuka Aikawa^
Ballet Level 4 | Int. Teen Ballet (ages 13-18)
January 31 - June 5, 2024 | Wednesdays 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Teaching Artist Sharyn Korey
- Accompanist Tracy Yang^
Ballet Level 4 | Int. Teen Ballet (ages 13-18)
January 27 - June 15, 2024 | Saturdays 10:45 am - 12:15 pm
- Teaching Artist Audrey Borst
- Accompanist Santiago Tomas Belgrano^
Ballet Level 5 | Advanced Teen Ballet (ages 13-18)
January 29 - June 3, 2024 | Mondays 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- Teaching Artist Sarah Marcus
- Accompanist Sukyung Kim
Ballet Level 5 | Advanced Teen Ballet (ages 13-18)
January 27 - June 15, 2024 | Saturdays 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Teaching Artist Kamil Lowe
- Accompanist Marina Makarova
Students must be recommended for this class; students new to The School should reach out to schooladmin@mmdg.org to get a recommendation.
Students interested in pointe can download this information sheet for more information.
Pre-Pointe (Ages 11-18)
September 11, 2023 - January 22, 2024 | Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
- Teaching Artist Claire Wampler
Pre-Pointe (Ages 11-18)
September 11, 2023 - January 22, 2024 | Saturdays 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
- Teaching Artist Desirèe Justin
Students must be recommended for this class; students new to The School should reach out to schooladmin@mmdg.org to get a recommendation.
Students interested in pointe can download this information sheet for more information.
Pointe Level 1 (ages 11-18)
September 11, 2023 - January 22, 2024 | Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
- Teaching Artist Sharyn Korey
Pointe Level 1 (ages 11-18)
September 11, 2023 - January 22, 2024 | Saturdays 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
- Teaching Artist Audrey Borst
Students must be recommended for this class; students new to The School should reach out to schooladmin@mmdg.org to get a recommendation.
Students interested in pointe can download this information sheet for more information.
Pointe Level 2 (ages 13-18)
September 11, 2023 - January 22, 2024 | Mondays 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
- Teaching Artist Sarah Marcus