School Year Schedule September 3rd, 2024 –
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
11:00am-12:30pm Ballet Technique Intermediate/Advanced (Levels 3,4,5, Advanced) | |||||
4:00pm-5:00pm Foundational Ballet Technique (Level 2) | 4:00pm-5:00pm Foundational Ballet Technique (Level 2) | 4:00pm-5:30pm Ballet Technique Intermediate/Advanced (Levels 3,4,5, Advanced) | 4:00pm-5:30pm Foundational Ballet Technique PLUS (Levels 2-3) | ||
5:00pm-6:30pm Ballet Technique Intermediate/Advanced (Levels 3,4,5, Advanced) | 5:00pm-6:30pm Ballet Technique Intermediate/Advanced (Levels 3,4,5, Advanced) | 5:00pm-6:30pm Ballet Technique Intermediate/Advanced (Levels 3,4,5, Advanced) | 5:30pm-6:30pm Pointe | ||
6:30pm-7:30pm Floor Barre | 6:30pm-7:30pm Pointe | 6:30pm-7:30pm Stretch |
Class Descriptions
Foundational Ballet Technique + Pilates (Level 2) ages 7 and up
Providing all the foundational training necessary, this transformative class starts students off on the right foot, giving them all the essentials needed for true and noticeable progress. Aside from learning to understand ballet vocabulary, technique and application throughout guided barre and center work, students will also discover how to awaken and activate their core strength through regular, expertly guided Pilates Mat Work at the start of each class. This class is the perfect platform for ballet beginners, or even former dancers looking to return to ballet, ages 7 and up!
Foundational Ballet Technique PLUS + Pilates (Level 2-3) ages 7 and up
The perfect companion class to our Foundational Ballet Technique class, Foundational Plus reinforces the essentials while providing a preparatory roadmap for dancers looking to progress to the next level. With a strong emphasis on ballet vocabulary, technique and application throughout guided barre and center work, students will also continue to discover how to identify and activate their core strength through regular, expertly guided Pilates Mat Work at the start of each class. This new class creates the perfect bridge for students looking to advance from level 2 to level 3 and beyond!
Ballet Technique + Pilates Intermediate/Advanced (Levels 3,4,5, Advanced)
This unique class offers ballet students an experience of a lifetime! With tactfully applied, Balanchine style training and unparalleled, professional-tier guidance designed to continuously challenge even the most advanced dancers, students will learn the commitment, self discipline and persistence required to expertly refine their technique, all while building musicality, athleticism and artistry.
This “one room school house” delivers lessons in advanced Pilates, followed by barre and center—a routine heavily rooted in Balanchine’s original methods. Younger students grow and flourish under the wings of the more advanced dancers who, in turn, learn the importance and skill of mentorship, setting them up for successful careers in both dance and life. As each student’s skill and dedication improve, so does their self-esteem, confidence, and character.
Pointe & Pre-Pointe
Dancers are transitioned to pointe upon individual assessment wherein proper technique and development are both carefully evaluated and established, first and foremost, to avoid injury or long-term adverse outcomes. At Cuizon’s, the health and safety of our students is of paramount concern and is protected at all costs. Each student’s transition and bespoke plan will always be discussed with the parent(s), or guardian(s), before activated. Students not yet on pointe, but focused on transitioning, are welcome to participate in pointe class with pre pointe work available. *For more information, please call today to set up a consultation!
Floor Barre
Inspired by one of Ballet’s best kept secrets, our Floor Barre class unlocks dramatic new potential for any dancer, regardless of age or experience. A modern interpretation of Zena Rommett’s teachings, Lisa’s Floor Barre helps dancers discover, strengthen, and lengthen supportive muscles often ignored, allowing for improved turn-out, extensions, joint mobility, and most importantly, injury prevention. A secret weapon for any dancer looking to improve rapidly, Floor Barre is strongly recommended for all students!
Stretch
An important pillar for every dancer’s routine, Lisa’s Stretch Class is a must for deepening the mind+muscle connection. Done mindfully, intelligently and expertly, dancers are carefully guided through a series of safe stretches designed to release tension, reduce physical and mental stress, improve extensions, foster improved flexibility, and center the mind. Come stretch with us!