Summer Programs Rittenhouse Location
Creative Movement - An introductory class for children 2.5 to 4 years old. Creative Dance develops coordination, muscle control, and expressive movement through an introduction to dance. (1 hour / 1 class per week)


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Pre-Ballet I/II - A pre-ballet class for students 4.5 to 6 years old. Pre-Ballet introduces children to the structure of a ballet technique class at a developmentally appropriate pace integrating creative dance and ballet technique. (1 hour/ 1 class per week)

Ballet IIA - A beginner ballet class for children 6 to 7 years old. (1 hour/ 1 class per week)
Ballet IIB - A beginner ballet class for children 7 to 9 years old. (1.5 hours/ 1 class per week)

Ballet III - A beginning intermediate ballet class for students 10 to 12. Ballet III establishes fundamental ballet technique focusing on placement, strength, and flexibility. Students prepare for pointe work. (1.5 hours/2 classes per week)

Ballet IV - An intermediate/advanced ballet class for students 13 and older. Students develop a more advanced vocabulary of movement, further refine their technique and integrate personal artistic expression into their established technique. Pointe work required.

Jazz I - An introduction to jazz technique for students 4 to 6 years old.  (1 hour/1 class per week)

Jazz II - A jazz technique class for students 7 to 10 years old.  Jazz is a stylized and technical dance form that teaches isolation and synchrony. (1 hour/1 class per week)

Jazz III - An advanced/intermediate jazz class for students 11 and older. Students begin to integrate basic jazz technique with more complicated and stylized combinations and choreography. (1 hour/1 class per week)

Stretch & Strengthening - An exercise class for adults that integrates Pilates-based cores strengthening, the use of therabands, balance balls, and yoga-based stretching for total body conditioning.

Adult/Teen Ballet - A beginning ballet class for students with limited or no prior experience in ballet. The class is geared for recreational students who have a desire for a technical understanding of ballet fundamentals.

Theatre Dance I - A beginner dance and vocal class for 5 to 7 years old. The class incorporates ballet, jazz, singing, and breathing techniques within the context of classic musical theater choreography.

Theatre Dance II - A beginner/intermediate dance and vocal class for 8 to 12 years old. The class further develops ballet, jazz, singing, and breathing techniques within the context of more complex musical theater choreography.

Pilates - A one-hour private session using Pilates apparatus to create a tailored workout to each individual client's needs. The pilates program focuses on strengthening intrinsic musculature and increasing flexibility for a more integrated and balanced body.

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