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
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
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
January 10, 2025 to May 2, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
June 2-6, 2025, The Rankin