Name
Days
Location
Ballet Basics (ages 9 -13)
For the student who is new to ballet, this is where you start. In this class students will learn the essential and fundamental elements of ballet technique. This includes basic ballet positioning, posture, vocabulary, and mechanics. Students will focus on basic arm and leg positioning as well as developing correct body placement. Dancers will also learn the structure of a traditional ballet technique class, progressing from barre work to center work throughout the session. This class is designed to give students the information they will need to feel comfortable entering a beginner ballet class. No experience is required.
Ages 8 - 13
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet

Spring 2024

Name
Days
Location
Pre-Ballet 1&2 - Monday afternoons
Pre-Ballet classes are designed to introduce students to the art form of ballet in a creative and inspirational environment.
Children are introduced to the structure and discipline of a ballet class, as well as music awareness and basic ballet terminology. Pre-Ballet emphasizes creative expression through movement to music. Pre Ballet class is on Mondays from 4:30p.m. - 5:15p.m..

Ages 4 - 7
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Ballet Intro
Ballet Intro is a young dancer’s introduction to classical ballet technique and vocabulary. Students will learn and develop musical appreciation – this includes both quality and rhythm, as well as the coordination of their movements to the music.
Ballet Intro meets on Mondays from 5:15p.m.-6:00p.m..

Ages 6 - 8
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Ballet 2
Ballet 2 students continue to learn the foundation of classical ballet technique in a studio classroom environment. Ballet 2 will meet Mondays 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m..
Ages 7 - 9
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Ballet 3
Ballet 3 students continue to learn the foundation of classical ballet technique in a studio classroom environment. Ballet 3 meets on Mondays 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m..
Ages 8 - 10
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Intermediate 1 Ballet Class
Intermediate 1 students continue to learn the foundation of classical ballet technique in a studio classroom environment. Intermediate 1 will meet Mondays 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m..
Ages 10 - 0
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Ballet 1
Ballet 1 students will learn the foundation of classical ballet technique in a studio classroom environment. Ballet 1 will meet Tuesdays 4:30p.m. - 5:30p.m.
Ages 6 - 9
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Adult Ballet Drop in - Tuesdays
Adult Ballet classes are offered Tues. & Thurs. from 6:00p.m. - 7:15p.m.
Ages 14 - 0
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Ballet Basics (ages 9 -13)
For the student who is new to ballet, this is where you start. In this class students will learn the essential and fundamental elements of ballet technique. This includes basic ballet positioning, posture, vocabulary, and mechanics. Students will focus on basic arm and leg positioning as well as developing correct body placement. Dancers will also learn the structure of a traditional ballet technique class, progressing from barre work to center work throughout the session. This class is designed to give students the information they will need to feel comfortable entering a beginner ballet class. No experience is required.
Ages 8 - 13
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Adult Ballet Drop In - Thursdays
Adult Ballet classes are offered Tues. & Thurs. from 6:00p.m. - 7:15p.m.
Ages 14 - 0
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Adult Ballet Full Session - 1x week
Adult Ballet provides an opportunity to gain a strong foundation of technique. This class will focus on ballet positions, vocabulary and proper alignment with an emphasis on developing technical strength and movement quality. This class is a mixed level and can accommodate Beginner through Intermediate/Advanced. Tues or Thurs class available
Ages 14 - 0
Tuesday Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Adult Ballet Full session 2x week
Adult Ballet provides an opportunity to gain a strong foundation of technique. This class will focus on ballet positions, vocabulary and proper alignment with an emphasis on developing technical strength and movement quality. This class is a mixed level and can accommodate Beginner through Intermediate/Advanced.
Ages 14 - 0
Tuesday Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Intermediate 2 Repertory
Intermediate 2 Repertory meets Wed, 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. and Sat 10:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. Students at the Intermediate 2 level develop their movement skills by working on choreography throughout the session and will be performed in the Spring production of Beauty and the Beast. Repertory classes will be available for those students attending ballet class at least two(2) times per week.
Ages 10 - 0
W 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Sa 10:30 PM-11:30 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Intermediate 3 Repertory
Intermediate 3 Repertory meets Wed, 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. and Sat 10:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. Students at the Intermediate 3 level develop their movement skills by working on choreography throughout the session and will be performed in the Spring production of Beauty and the Beast. Winter session is 12 weeks. Repertory classes will be available for those students attending ballet class at least two(2) times per week.
Ages 10 - 0
W 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Sa 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Intermediate 2 Ballet/Pointe
Intermediate 2 Technique/Pointe meets Tues. 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m., Wed, 4:30p.m. - 6:00p.m. and Sat 9:00a.m. - 10:30a.m. Students at the Intermediate 2 level develop their ballet technique by meeting three(3) times per week for traditional classes. Additional Repertory classes will be available for those students attending ballet class at least two(2) times per week.
Ages 10 - 0
Tu 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
W 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Sa 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Intermediate 3 Ballet/Pointe
Intermediate 3 Technique/Pointe meets Tues. 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m., Wed, 4:30p.m. - 6:00p.m. and Sat 9:00a.m. - 10:30a.m. Students at the Intermediate 3 level develop their ballet technique by meeting three(3) times per week for traditional classes. Fall session is 12 weeks. Additional Repertory classes will be available for those students attending ballet class at least two(2) times per week.
Ages 10 - 0
Tu 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
W 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Sa 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Advanced 1 Repertory/Pointe
Advanced 1 Repertory/Pointe meets Mon, Wed, Fri 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m. and Sat from 11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m.. This level is by placement only.
Ages 12 - 0
M 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
W 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
F 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Sa 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Advanced 1 Technique
Advanced 1 Technique meets Mon, Wed, Fri 4:30p - 6:00p and Sat from 9:00a - 11:00a. This level is by placement only.
Ages 12 - 0
M 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
W 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
F 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Sa 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Advanced 2 Repertory/Pointe
Advanced 2 Repertory/Pointe meets Mon, Wed, Fri 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m. and Sat from 11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m.. This level is by placement only.
Ages 13 - 0
M 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
W 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
F 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Sa 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Advanced 2 Technique
Advanced 2 Technique meets Mon, Wed, Fri 4:30p - 6:00p and Sat from 9:00a - 11:00a. This level is by placement only.
Ages 13 - 0
M 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
W 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
F 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Sa 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Pioneer Valley Ballet

Summer Program 2024

Name
Days
Location
3 Week Youth Division Program (ages 8 - 12)
An immersive dance experience for students desiring intensive dance study. Students will hone their ballet technique supplemented by classes in diverse dance disciplines and topics to support the versatility of today's ballet dancer

Daily ballet technique. Special selection of master classes and workshops including ballet, modern dance, musical theatre, yoga, pilates, music for dancers, choreography, progressive ballet technique and dance history.

Outdoor activities include daily picnic-style lunch (Dancers provide own lunch), walks along Manhan Trail, outdoor yoga/pilates/modern dance

Mon - Thurs 9:00a.m.- 3:00pm

Please contact lisa@pioneervalleyballet.org for more information

Full program tuition - $1100.00
Individual weeks -$450.00

Ages 8 - 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
5 week Pre-Professional Division Program (ages 12-20)
An immersive dance experience for students desiring intensive dance study. Students will hone their ballet technique supplemented by classes in diverse dance disciplines and topics to support the versatility of today's ballet dancer

Daily ballet technique and pointe classes. Special selection of master classes and workshops including variations, partnering, modern dance, musical theatre, yoga, pilates, music for dancers, choreography, progressive ballet technique and dance history.

Outdoor activities include daily picnic-style lunch (Dancers provide own lunch), walks along Manhan Trail, outdoor yoga/pilates/modern dance

Mon - Thurs 9:00a.m.- 3:00pm

Audition/placement class required for students new to PVB

Please contact lisa@pioneervalleyballet.org for more information

Full program tuition - $1800.00
Individual weeks -$450.00

Ages 12 - 20
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
5-7 yr old mini camp week 1
With a special ballet theme for the week, dancers will learn ballet technique, choreography and a craft. Mon - Thurs 9:00a.m. - 12:00pm

If you register for both weeks the tuition is $375.00
tuition for 1 week is $200.00

Ages 5 - 7
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet
5-7 yr old mini camp week 2
With a special ballet theme for the week, dancers will learn ballet technique, choreography and a craft. Mon - Thurs 9:00a.m. - 12:00pm

If you register for both weeks the tuition is $375.00
tuition for 1 week is $200.00

Ages 5 - 7
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Pioneer Valley Ballet