Open Classes
Pre-Pointe/Pointe
This class is designed for the dancer looking to build strength for pointe work and/or to promote to pointe. Dancers must have approval to be en pointe by their primary ballet teacher or have a pointe assessment. VBC will contact their primary ballet teacher to receive confirmation that they are participating in a minimum of 2 hours of ballet technique and a total of 4 hours of dance technique per week. Dancers do not need to be enrolled in VBC School ballet classes.
This class is designed for the dancer looking to build strength for pointe work and/or to promote to pointe. Dancers must have approval to be en pointe by their primary ballet teacher or have a pointe assessment. VBC will contact their primary ballet teacher to receive confirmation that they are participating in a minimum of 2 hours of ballet technique and a total of 4 hours of dance technique per week. Dancers do not need to be enrolled in VBC School ballet classes.
Friday
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Open Adult/Teen Ballet
This class is designed for the adult or teen dancer who is interested in learning ballet for the first time or who is ready to return to the barre and re-develop their skills. Have fun while enjoying the many health and recreation benefits of ballet. Class is 75 minutes, $25/class.
This class is designed for the adult or teen dancer who is interested in learning ballet for the first time or who is ready to return to the barre and re-develop their skills. Have fun while enjoying the many health and recreation benefits of ballet. Class is 75 minutes, $25/class.
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
VBC Open Classes
2023/2024 School Year
Ballet 2
The goals of this level include progressing on all the skills developed in level 1. In addition to posture, proper body alignment will be instructed. Students will be introduced to basic ballet technique at the barre and in the center, including directions of movement or alignment within their space. Comprehension of ballet vocabulary will expand as more skills and ballet steps are mastered. Dancers will continue to become accustomed to the discipline of ballet technique and ballet class etiquette while being offered opportunities for self-expression and music appreciation. Dancers have had at least 1 year of ballet training beyond Pre-Ballet.
The goals of this level include progressing on all the skills developed in level 1. In addition to posture, proper body alignment will be instructed. Students will be introduced to basic ballet technique at the barre and in the center, including directions of movement or alignment within their space. Comprehension of ballet vocabulary will expand as more skills and ballet steps are mastered. Dancers will continue to become accustomed to the discipline of ballet technique and ballet class etiquette while being offered opportunities for self-expression and music appreciation. Dancers have had at least 1 year of ballet training beyond Pre-Ballet.
M 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Th 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Th 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Ballet 3
Upon graduation from level 3, dancers will have mastered basic ballet technique. Body alignment and muscle awareness will determine promotion onto the next level. Dancers will begin more difficult barre and center work and the emphasis will be on repetition and retention. Instructors will pay specific attention to proper extension of the legs and proper shaping of the feet. Dancers will develop a greater appreciation for movement through their space and musicality.
Upon graduation from level 3, dancers will have mastered basic ballet technique. Body alignment and muscle awareness will determine promotion onto the next level. Dancers will begin more difficult barre and center work and the emphasis will be on repetition and retention. Instructors will pay specific attention to proper extension of the legs and proper shaping of the feet. Dancers will develop a greater appreciation for movement through their space and musicality.
M 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
F 5:15 PM-6:30 PM
F 5:15 PM-6:30 PM
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Ballet 4
Dancers will begin to develop and master intermediate-level ballet technique. Dancers will continue to develop extension of the legs and strength of the feet. All dancers will participate in pre-pointe during the first half of the school year. This will include strengthening exercises for the feet and hips as well as basic pointe exercises at the barre, to be performed in flat technique shoes. Instructors will determine if dancers have developed the necessary strength and maturity to be promoted to pointe. Dancers who are not promoted will continue to participate in pointe classes in flat technique shoes in order to continue their strength development.
Dancers will begin to develop and master intermediate-level ballet technique. Dancers will continue to develop extension of the legs and strength of the feet. All dancers will participate in pre-pointe during the first half of the school year. This will include strengthening exercises for the feet and hips as well as basic pointe exercises at the barre, to be performed in flat technique shoes. Instructors will determine if dancers have developed the necessary strength and maturity to be promoted to pointe. Dancers who are not promoted will continue to participate in pointe classes in flat technique shoes in order to continue their strength development.
Tu 5:15 PM-6:30 PM
Th 5:15 PM-6:30 PM
F 6:45 PM-8:00 PM
Th 5:15 PM-6:30 PM
F 6:45 PM-8:00 PM
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Ballet 5
Ballet technique classes will focus on more advanced ballet vocabulary, fluidity of port de bras, and the use of the upper body gracefully with more advanced technique work. Instructors will emphasize the use of breath and expression during technique, to be applied to performance. Pointe work will focus on balance and strength for more difficult skills, including turns. Dancers who have had at least 1 full year of pointe instruction will be invited to audition for the Company, introducing them to opportunities for additional performances and community service activities.
Ballet technique classes will focus on more advanced ballet vocabulary, fluidity of port de bras, and the use of the upper body gracefully with more advanced technique work. Instructors will emphasize the use of breath and expression during technique, to be applied to performance. Pointe work will focus on balance and strength for more difficult skills, including turns. Dancers who have had at least 1 full year of pointe instruction will be invited to audition for the Company, introducing them to opportunities for additional performances and community service activities.
M 7:15 PM-8:30 PM
Tu 5:15 PM-6:30 PM
Th 5:15 PM-6:30 PM
Sa 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Tu 5:15 PM-6:30 PM
Th 5:15 PM-6:30 PM
Sa 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Ballet 6
Classes will focus on the fine details that make for a strong and graceful ballerina. Dancers will be exposed to an increasingly advanced repertoire of movement and choreography. In addition to pointe classes, dancers may be asked to take technique classes en pointe as strength and maturity allows. Dancers who have had at least 1 full year of pointe instruction will be invited to audition for the Company, introducing them to opportunities for additional performances and community service activities.
Classes will focus on the fine details that make for a strong and graceful ballerina. Dancers will be exposed to an increasingly advanced repertoire of movement and choreography. In addition to pointe classes, dancers may be asked to take technique classes en pointe as strength and maturity allows. Dancers who have had at least 1 full year of pointe instruction will be invited to audition for the Company, introducing them to opportunities for additional performances and community service activities.
M 7:15 PM-8:30 PM
Tu 6:45 PM-8:15 PM
W 6:45 PM-8:15 PM
Th 6:45 PM-8:15 PM
Sa 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Tu 6:45 PM-8:15 PM
W 6:45 PM-8:15 PM
Th 6:45 PM-8:15 PM
Sa 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Pre-Ballet (Monday)
The primary goals are for children to experience the joy of ballet, to introduce movement, to develop musicality foundations, and to learn to appreciate this art form. Teachers will address strength, posture, flexibility, spatial awareness, and coordination. Dancers will begin to be familiarized with ballet class etiquette all while boosting their confidence in their new skills.
The primary goals are for children to experience the joy of ballet, to introduce movement, to develop musicality foundations, and to learn to appreciate this art form. Teachers will address strength, posture, flexibility, spatial awareness, and coordination. Dancers will begin to be familiarized with ballet class etiquette all while boosting their confidence in their new skills.
Monday
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Pre-Ballet (Saturday)
The primary goals are for children to experience the joy of ballet, to introduce movement, to develop musicality foundations, and to learn to appreciate this art form. Teachers will address strength, posture, flexibility, spatial awareness, and coordination. Dancers will begin to be familiarized with ballet class etiquette all while boosting their confidence in their new skills.
The primary goals are for children to experience the joy of ballet, to introduce movement, to develop musicality foundations, and to learn to appreciate this art form. Teachers will address strength, posture, flexibility, spatial awareness, and coordination. Dancers will begin to be familiarized with ballet class etiquette all while boosting their confidence in their new skills.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Vacaville Ballet Company School
Pre-Ballet (Wednesday)
The primary goals are for children to experience the joy of ballet, to introduce movement, to develop musicality foundations, and to learn to appreciate this art form. Teachers will address strength, posture, flexibility, spatial awareness, and coordination. Dancers will begin to be familiarized with ballet class etiquette all while boosting their confidence in their new skills.
The primary goals are for children to experience the joy of ballet, to introduce movement, to develop musicality foundations, and to learn to appreciate this art form. Teachers will address strength, posture, flexibility, spatial awareness, and coordination. Dancers will begin to be familiarized with ballet class etiquette all while boosting their confidence in their new skills.
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Vacaville Ballet Company School