Creative Movement Pre-Ballet Preparatory Elementary Intermediate A Intermediate B Advanced Ballet Adult Ballet Maymester Summer Intensives Student Handbook

Courses

Adult Ballet

This class is tailored for adult dancers of any age and experience to begin or continue ballet technique training.

January 6, 2025 to May 5, 2025, The Rankin

Advanced Ballet

This level is for students who are at the advanced level and who have experience en pointe.

January 6, 2025 to May 5, 2025, The Rankin

Advanced Contemporary Ballet

Through integration of various dance styles, dancers develop increased stability, flexibility, and fluidity.

January 10, 2025 to May 2, 2025, The Rankin

Butterflies and Bugs Dance Camp

Ages 4-6

June 2-6, 2025, The Rankin

Creative Movement

Our program emphasizes the eight elements of movement: centering, gravity, balance, posture, gesture, rhythm, moving in space, and breathing.

January 8, 2025 to May 3, 2025, The Rankin

Elementary Ballet

A more detailed and in depth understanding of classical ballet technique is taught.

January 6, 2025 to May 5, 2025, The Rankin

Intermediate A Ballet

At this level the training is more rigorous and demanding. New steps and more challenging combinations are introduced.

January 1, 2025 to May 1, 2025, The Rankin

Intermediate B Ballet

This is an intense program designed for more serious students. Students may be invited to participate in selected community outreach activities.

January 7, 2025 to May 3, 2025, The Rankin

Pre-Ballet

This class is designed to help students transition into fully structured ballet classes.

January 8, 2025 to May 3, 2025, The Rankin

Preparatory Ballet

Students are introduced to a more in-depth study of classical ballet technique.

January 6, 2025 to May 5, 2025, The Rankin

YDC Maymester 2025

Students who are level Intermediate A, Intermediate B, and Advanced are able to participate in a Maymester course. Choose the number of classes per week you wish to take from the drop-down, and then choose your level under "options."

May 13-29, 2025, The Rankin

YDC Summer Intensives 2025

Students who are in Preparatory and Elementary, Intermediate A and B, and Advanced ballet level are invited to attend YDC's Summer Intensive courses. Placement required. Choose your level under "options" below.

June 2-6, 2025, The Rankin