Primary Ballet Division (Ages 7 - 18)

Primary
Ballet Division (Ages 7 - 18)

  1. In this division the dancer's emphasis begins with barre work, learning proper body placement and awareness, correct French terminology and overall musicality of movements. As the dancer progresses through the division the emphasis becomes more on proper ballet technique, placement, terminology and musicality with an even greater focus on building strength needed to execute steps on demi-pointe leading to en pointe.

Primary Ballet and Recommended
Jazz Classes (Ages 7 - 18)


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Ballet I

No previous dance experience is required for this class. One lesson  per week is required and two lessons per week is recomended In this class, formal ballet training begins for the young student through an introduction to body placement, basic positions, steps, and French terminology.


Required Leotard:

Tights:

Ballet Slippers: Leather (required for performances) or Canvas. Female: Pink or complementary skin tone.

Costume fee: $70

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 Hour

Campus:

  • Essex - Wed. 4:45 - 5:45 pm
  • Essex - Sat. 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • Shelburne - Tue. 6:00 - 7:00 pm (Class is Full)
  • Shelburne- Wed. 5:20-6:20pm

Jazz I (Recommended)

Dancers will learn the basic and fundamental steps, turns, and leaps to introduce them to this classic jazz genre. Through floor exercises and choreography, dancers will develop the confidence and skill to become well-rounded dancers and performers.


 Attire: Leotard of any color, black jazz pants or tights, and black leather jazz shoes. Long hair secured in a ponytail.


For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68

Costume Fee: $65

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 Hour

Campus:

 Shelburne - Mon. 4:45 - 5:45 pm

Essex - Tue. 4::30 - 5:30 pm


Lyrical Jazz I (Recommended)

Lyrical Jazz is a technique that fuses together the technical aspects of ballet and jazz with expressive movement that helps dancers to expand their performance skills and their ability to tell stories through dance.

Attire: Leotard of any color, black tights or leggings, and foot undies. Long hair secured in a ponytail.

For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68

Costume Fee: $65

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 Hour

Campus:

Shelburne -Tue 4:45 - 5:45 pm

Essex - Wed. 6:15 - 7:15 pm


Contemporary Jazz I/II (Recommended)

Contemporary Jazz styles are informed by the dance experience of the choreographer. The goal of the student is to study and master the movement style of their instructor. Kate's class is a blend of Jazz and Modern techniques including Release and Improvisational styles of Modern Dance.

Attire: Any formfitting, free-moving clothing. Foot undies are optional. Long hair secured in a ponytail.


For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68

Costume Fee: $65

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 Hour

Campus: 

Shelburne Mon. 5:45 - 6:45 pm


Ballet II

Two lessons per week are required. One year of ballet experience is required. The emphasis in this class is on strengthening body placement, coordinating body movements, and improving basic steps.

Required Leotard:

Female: Ballet II Leotard Or Lines Vermont Dance Store

Male: Fitted Shirt Or Lines Vermont Dance Store

Tights:

Female: Full foot or conversion. Pink or complementary skin tone.

Male: Full foot. Black or White.

Ballet Slippers:

Leather (required for performances) or Canvas.

Female: Pink or complementary skin tone.

Male: Black or White.

Multi-class discount has been applied to the monthly tuition shown below.

Monthly Tuition: $151.00

Costume Fee: $70.00

Lessons per week: 2

Duration: 1.25 (Hours)

Campus:

  • Shelburne - Wed. 3:45 - 5:00 pm
  • Essex - Wed. 4:00 - 5:15 pm
  • Essex - Fri. 3:45 - 5:00 pm
  • Essex - Sat. 9:00 - 10:15 am
  • Jazz I (Recommended)
  • Dancers will learn the basic and fundamental steps, turns, and leaps to introduce them to this classic jazz genre. Through floor exercises and choreography, dancers will develop the confidence and skill to become well-rounded dancers and performers.

For all your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Essex -Tue. 4:30 - 5:30pm
  • Shelburne - Mon. 4:45 - 5:45 pm

Jazz II (Recommended)

Dancers will learn the basic and fundamental steps, turns, and leaps to introduce them to this classic jazz genre. Through floor exercises and choreography, dancers will develop the confidence and skill to become well-rounded dancers and performers.


Attire:

Leotard of any color, black jazz pants or tights, and black leather jazz shoes. Long hair secured in a ponytail. 

For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Essex -Tue. 5:30 - 6:30 pm
  • Shelburne -Thu. 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Lyrical Jazz I (Recommended)

Lyrical Jazz is a technique that fuses together the technical aspects of ballet and jazz with expressive movement that helps dancers to expand their performance skills and their ability to tell stories through dance.

Attire: 

Leotard of any color, black tights or leggings, and foot undies. Long hair secured in a ponytail.


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Shelburne -Tue. 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
  • Essex - Wed. 6:15- 7:15 pm
  • Contemporary Jazz I/II (Recommended)
  • Contemporary Jazz styles are informed by the dance experience of the choreographer. The goal of the student is to study and master the movement style of their instructor. Kate's class is a blend of Jazz and Modern techniques including Release and Improvisational styles of Modern Dance.
  • Attire: 
  • Any formfitting, free-moving clothing. Foot undies are optional. Long hair secured in a ponytail.

For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Shelburne -Mon. 5:45 - 6:45 pm

Ballet III

Two lessons per week are required. This class is for students with a minimum of 2 years of ballet. Emphasis is on the perfection of technique and strong body placement.


Required Leotard:

Tights:

Ballet Slippers:


Multi-class discount has been applied to the monthly tuition shown below.


Monthly Tuition: $152.88

Costume Fee: $70.00

Lessons per week: 2

Duration: 1.25 (Hours)

Campus: 

  • Essex - Mon. 3:45 - 5:00 pm
  • Shelburne - Wed. 5:00 - 6:15 pm
  • Essex - Thu. 4:00- 5:15 pm
  • Essex - Fri. 5:00 - 6:15 pm

Jazz II (Recommended)


Dancers will learn the basic and fundamental steps, turns, and leaps to introduce them to this classic jazz genre. Through floor exercises and choreography, dancers will develop the confidence and skill to become well-rounded dancers and performers.


Attire:

  • Leotard of any color, black jazz pants or tights, and black leather jazz shoes. Long hair secured in a ponytail.

For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Essex - Tue. 5:30 - 6:30 pm 
  • Shelburne - Thu. 6:00 - 7:00 pm 

Lyrical Jazz II (Recommended)


In this classic Jazz class, the students will learn the basic steps that create the foundation for Jazz dance. Emphasis on musicality and performance helps them to develop their confidence and their skills as dancers.


Attire:

  • Leotard of any color, black tights or leggings, and foot undies. Long hair secured in a ponytail.

For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Essex - Mon. 5:45 - 6:45 pm
  • Shelburne - Tue. 5:45 - 6:45 pm

Contemporary Jazz I/II (Recommended)


Contemporary Jazz styles are informed by the dance experience of the choreographer. The goal of the student is to study and master the movement style of their instructor. Kate's class is a blend of Jazz and Modern techniques including Release and Improvisational styles of Modern Dance.


Attire: 

  • Any formfitting, free-moving clothing. Foot undies are optional. Long hair secured in a ponytail.

For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Shelburne - Mon. 5:45 - 6:45 pm

Ballet IV (Pointe Prep)

Three lessons per week are required. The recommendation of your teacher is required. The dancer will be expected to achieve a strong body, straight legs, turn out, demi-pointe and excellent concentration. Dancers will receive pointe shoes upon the teacher's evaluation of all goals achieved.


Required Leotard:

Tights:

Ballet Slippers:


Multi-class discount has been applied to the monthly tuition shown below.


Monthly Tuition: $247.95

Costume Fee: $70.00

Lessons per week: 3

Duration: 1.5 (Hours)

Campus: 

  • Essex - Mon. 4:00 - 5:30 pm
  • Essex - Tue. 4:00- 5:30 pm
  • Shelburne -  Wed. 6:15 - 7:45 pm
  • Essex - Fri. 6:15 - 7:45 pm

Jazz III (Recommended)


Dancers will learn the basic and fundamental steps, turns, and leaps to introduce them to this classic jazz genre. Through floor exercises and choreography, dancers will develop the confidence and skill to become well-rounded dancers and performers.


Attire:

Leotard of any color, black jazz pants or tights, and black leather jazz shoes. Long hair secured in a ponytail.


For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus: 

  • Shelburne -Thu. 7:00 - 8:00 pm
  • Essex - Wed. 7:15 - 8:15 pm

Lyrical Jazz III (Recommended)


Dancers will expand on their knowledge and skill of jazz dance through more challenging choreography. Dancers will learn new steps and techniques to varying styles of music and rhythm changes. An eclectic style of dance, from street jazz, to swing, will challenge dancers throughout this class.


Attire:

  • Leotard of any color, black tights or leggings, and foot undies. Long hair secured in a ponytail.

For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Essex - Mon. 6:45 - 7:45 pm
  • Shelburne - Tue. 6:45 - 7:45 pm

Contemporary Jazz III (Recommended)


Contemporary Jazz styles are informed by the dance experience of the choreographer. The goal of the student is to study and master the movement style of their instructor. Kate's class is a blend of Jazz and Modern techniques including Release and Improvisational styles of Modern Dance.


Attire:

  • Any formfitting, free-moving clothing. Foot undies are optional. Long hair secured in a ponytail.

For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Essex - Fri. 4:45 - 5:45 pm
  • Shelburne - Mon. 6:45 - 7:45 pm

Ballet V

Three lessons per week are required. The class will include pointe for all who have achieved pointe shoes. In this class, the emphasis will be on executing combinations on demi-pointe during barre and center floor.


Required Leotard:

Tights:

Ballet Slippers:


Multi-class discount has been applied to the monthly tuition shown below.


Monthly Tuition: $247.95

Costume Fee: $70.00

Lessons per week: 3

Duration: 1.5 (Hours)

Campus:

  • Essex -Tue. 4:00- 5:30pm
  • Essex - Wed. 5:15 - 6:45 pm
  • Essex - Thu. 4:00- 5:30pm

VYB Jr. Company


This class is required for VYB Jr. Company Members. Emphasis will be on combinations that have a consistent fluidity from movement to movement.


Required Leotard: Same as class level.


A tuition discount will apply automatically on your registration form.


Monthly Tuition: $78.00 

Costume Fee: $0.00

Lessons per week: 1 

Duration: 1.25 (Hours)

Campus: 

  • Essex-Tue. 6:30- 7:45pm

Ballet V Pointe Class


Costume Fee: $0

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 Hour

Campus: 

  • Essex-Tue. 5:30- 6:30pm

Beginner Variations


Emphasis will be on combinations that have a consistent fluidity from movement to movement.


Required Leotard:  Same as class level.


A tuition discount will apply automatically to your registration form.


Monthly Tuition: $78.00

Costume Fee: TBD

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1.25 (Hours)

Campus:

  • Essex - Thu. 5:30 - 6:45 pm

Jazz III (Recommended)


Dancers will learn the basic and fundamental steps, turns, and leaps to introduce them to this classic jazz genre. Through floor exercises and choreography, dancers will develop the confidence and skill to become well-rounded dancers and performers


Attire:

  • Leotard of any color, black jazz pants or tights and black leather jazz shoes. Long hair secured in a ponytail.

For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Shelburne - Thu. 7:00 - 8:00 pm
  • Essex - Wed. 7:15 - 8:15 pm

Lyrical Jazz III (Recommended)


Dancers will expand on their knowledge and skill of jazz dance through more challenging choreography. Dancers will learn new steps and techniques to varying styles of music and rhythm changes. An eclectic style of dance, from street jazz, to swing, will challenge dancers throughout this class.


Attire:

  • Leotard of any color, black tights or leggings and foot undies. Long hair secured in a ponytail.

For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Essex - Mon. 6:45 - 7:45 pm
  • Shelburne - Tue. 6:45 - 7:45 pm

Contemporary Jazz III (Recommended)


Contemporary Jazz styles are informed by the dance experience of the choreographer. The goal of the student is to study and master the movement style of their instructor. Kate's class is a blend of Jazz and Modern techniques including Release and Improvisational styles of Modern Dance.


Attire:

  • Any formfitting, free-moving clothing. Foot undies optional. Long hair secured in a ponytail.

For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Essex - Fri. 4:45 - 5:45 pm
  • Shelburne - Mon. 6:45 - 7:45pm

Jazz IV (Recommended)


Dancers will learn the basic and fundamental steps, turns and leaps to introduce them to this classic jazz genre. Through floor exercises and choreography, dancers will develop the confidence and skill to become a well rounded dancer and performer.


Attire:

  • Leotard of any color, black jazz pants or tights and black leather jazz shoes. Long hair secured in a ponytail.

For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Essex - Wed. 7:45 - 8:45 pm
  • Shelburne - Thu. 8:00 - 9:00 pm

Lyrical Jazz IV (Recommended)


Dancers will expand on their knowledge and skill of jazz dance through more challenging choreography. Dancers will learn new steps and technique to varying styles of music and rhythm changes. An eclectic style of dance, from street jazz to swing, will challenge dancers throughout this class.


Attire:

  • Leotard of any color, black tights or leggings and foot undies. Long hair secured in a ponytail.

For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Essex - Mon. 7:45 - 8:45 pm
  • Shelburne - Tue. 7:45 - 8:45 pm

Contemporary Jazz IV (Recommended)


Contemporary Jazz styles are informed by the dance experience of the choreographer. The goal of the student is to study and master the movement style of their instructor. Kate's class is a blend of Jazz and Modern techniques including Release and Improvisational styles of Modern Dance.


Attire:

  • Any formfitting, free-moving clothing. Foot undies optional. Long hair secured in a ponytail.

For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Essex - Fri. 3:45 - 4:45 pm
  • Shelburne - Mon. 6:45 - 7:45pm

BALLET VI

Three lessons per week are required. The emphasis in this class will be on perfecting complex combinations quickly while simultaneously building stamina.


Required Leotard:


Tights:

Ballet Slippers:

 

Multi-class discount has been applied to the monthly tuition shown below.


Monthly Tuition: $247.95

Costume Fee: $70.00

Lessons per week: 3

Duration: 1.5 (Hours)

Campus:

  • Essex - Mon. 5:00 - 6:30 pm
  • Essex - Wed. 5:15 - 6:45 pm 
  • Essex - Thu. 4:00- 5:30pm

VYB Jr. Company


This class is required for VYB Jr. Company Members. Emphasis will be on combinations that have a consistent fluidity from movement to movement.


Required Leotard: 

  • Same as class level.

A tuition discount will apply automatically to your registration form.


Monthly Tuition: $78.00

Costume Fee: $0.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1.25 (Hours)

Campus:

  • Essex - Tue. 6:30- 7:45 pm

Ballet VI Pointe Class (Members)


Two pointe classes per week are required for VYB Jr. Company Members.


Required Leotard: 

  • Same as class level

A tuition discount will apply automatically to your registration form.


Monthly Tuition: $136.00

Costume Fee: $0.00

Lessons per week: 2

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Essex - Mon. 6:30 - 7:30 pm
  • Essex - Wed. 6:45 - 7:45 pm

Beginner Variations


Emphasis will be on combinations that have a consistent fluidity from movement to movement.


Required Leotard: 

  • Same as class level.

A tuition discount will apply automatically to your registration form.


Monthly Tuition: $78.00

Costume Fee: TBD

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1.25 (Hours)

Campus:

  • Essex - Thu. 5:30- 6:45pm

Jazz (Level IV) (Recommended)


Dancers will learn the basic and fundamental steps, turns, and leaps to introduce them to this classic jazz genre. Through floor exercises and choreography, dancers will develop the confidence and skill to become well-rounded dancers and performers.


Attire:

  • Leotard of any color, black jazz pants or tights, and black leather jazz shoes. Long hair secured in a ponytail.

For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

  • Essex - Wed. 7:45 - 8:45 pm
  • Shelburne - Thu. 8:00 - 9:00 pm

Lyrical (Level IV) (Recommended)


Dancers will expand on their knowledge and skill of jazz dance through more challenging choreography. Dancers will learn new steps and technique to varying styles of music and rhythm changes. An eclectic style of dance, from street jazz to swing, will challenge dancers throughout this class.


Attire:

Leotard of any color, black tights or leggings and foot undies. Long hair secured in a ponytail.


For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:


Essex - Mon. 7:45 - 8:45 pm

Shelburne - Tue. 7:45 - 8:45pm


Contemporary Jazz IV (Recommended)


Contemporary Jazz styles are informed by the dance experience of the choreographer. The goal of the student is to study and master the movement style of their instructor. Kate's class is a blend of Jazz and Modern techniques including Release and Improvisational styles of Modern Dance.


Attire:

Any formfitting, free-moving clothing. Foot undies optional. Long hair secured in a ponytail.


For all of your jazz attire needs please visit https://us.blochworld.com/


Monthly Tuition: $68.00

Costume Fee: $65.00

Lessons per week: 1

Duration: 1 (Hour)

Campus:

Essex - Fri. 3:45 - 4:45 pm

Shelburne - Mon. 6:45 - 7:45pm




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