Swan Ballet Dance Schools

Classes

Swan offers three primary styles of dance: Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. In addition to these, Swan offers classes in Lyrical, Hip Hop, Pilates, Belly, Swing, and Latin. Class sessions are offered on a trimester schedule (Fall: September-December; Spring: January-June; Summer: July-August) and schedules are finalized about one month prior to the start of a new session. Classes are offered Monday through Saturday year-round for students of all ages. Classes are structured based upon age, skill level, and area of interest. Students range from ages 2 1/2 to adults, beginners through professionals.

Occasionally, special workshops or master classes are offered featuring visiting guest artists and choreographers. Additionally, to take advantage of the summer school recess from the traditional learning cycle, and to provide students with refreshing educational activities relating to the arts, Swan offers summer dance camps and intensive workshops.

The Swan Ballet Dance Company performs year round. With its annual presentation of "The Nutcracker" in December and the annual spring recital in June, students and faculty are kept very busy. Admission into the Advanced and Intermediate Ballet companies are by the Director's invitation only and is a recognized honor.

Due to high demand and class enrollment limits, persons interested in participating in the offered classes are encouraged to contact us immediately for more information or to register for the class sessions of their choosing.

Please view our Registration Form for specific school policies.

Descriptions and Curriculum

  • Baby Swans (ages 2 - 3 1/2): Very young children are introduced to the basic concepts of creative movement and dance, giving the students a heightened sense of body awareness and an exciting outlet for self-expression. The group class setting promotes a healthy learning environment and assists students with the development of vital social skills. Classes consist of approximately 30minutes of movement and 15minutes of story telling with dress-up on occasion.
  • PreBallet & Tap (ages 3 1/2 - 5): These classes offer practice of dance and movement tools such as imagery, music, rhythm, and patterns. Students learn basic ballet movement with a creative spin in order to promote learning in an exciting fashion. Students are also introduced to basic tap movements. Classes consist of approximately 30minutes of ballet and 15minutes of tap.
  • Basic I,II,III Ballet & Tap (ages 4 - 7): These classes begin to offer a more structured environment. Children learn ballet and tap technique, terminology, and basic movements. In addition, students begin to learn barre exercises. Classes consist of approximately 45minutes of ballet and 15minutes of tap.
  • Elementary I,II,III Ballet & Tap
  • PreIntermediate Ballet & Tap
  • LoIntermediate Ballet & Beginning Pointe: All Pointe students are required to take at least two hours of ballet per week. Note: Pointe work may be started only with Director invitation, once the student has developed sufficient technique and strength.
  • Beginning Jazz & Tap
  • Intermediate Ballet & Pointe: All Pointe students are required to take at least two hours of ballet per week.
  • Intermediate Jazz & Tap
  • HiIntermediate Ballet & Pointe: Company membership is by Director's invitation only. All Pointe students are required to take at least two hours of ballet per week.
  • HiIntermediate Jazz & Tap: Company membership is by Director's invitation only.
  • Advanced Ballet & Pointe: Company membership is by Director's invitation only. All Pointe students are required to take at least two hours of ballet per week.
  • Advanced Jazz & Tap: Company membership is by Director's invitation only.
  • Beginning & Intermediate Adult Ballet
  • Beginning & Intermediate Adult Jazz & Tap

Dress Code

Ballet: pink or black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair secured away from face.

Jazz: any color leotard and tights or jazz pants (no bare midriffs), black oxford shoes, hair secured away from face.

Tap: either ballet or jazz dress codes, plus hard soled shoes or black tap shoes.