YOUTH FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM
Ballet, Jazz, and Auxiliary Classes for Ages 8 and up
WBC's Foundations Program offers well-rounded dance curriculum in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tumbling, and Flexibility/Conditioning. Quality and technique are always emphasized in our fun, motivating classes which incorporate the American Ballet Theater National Training Curriculum. We strive to help our dancers build self-esteem, discipline, and creativity. Our experienced and caring teachers create a non-competitive, inspiring environment in which our Foundations Students flourish! EVERY STUDENT COUNTS!
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Class Descriptions
You know those “Aha!” moments? Where a technique or skill you’ve been working on will finally clicks and your body does it? That’s what this class can do for you! This class benefits our students by teaching them how to work with their body to maintain its maximum flexibility and strength. Using several methods, this class will enhance student's technique. Classes taught by various teachers including Jen Cowley, certified in Progressing Ballet Technique and Pilates.BALLET CLASSES (Ages 8 and up)
Formal training begins in Basics 1 Ballet. Emphasis is placed on correct ballet technique without compromising self-expression and personal development. Classes incorporate the American Ballet Theater Curriculum which focuses on teaching classical ballet safely and correctly. Dancers perform exercises at the barre and in the centre which develop balance, flexibility, and strength. By the end of the year, all of the positions of the feet and arms will be learned and barre and centre combinations will increase in complexity. Students must attend class two times a week to facilitate development.
In Basics 2 Ballet, exercises continue to increase in length to train the dancers' minds as well as their bodies. Through the repetition of correctly performed exercises, the students continue to develop muscle memory. Students must attend class two times a week to facilitate development.
In Youth Ballet, the intensity of study continues to increase. Exercises lengthen and more complicated movements are introduced. The study of and use of the arms and different body positions has become more complex. As part of the curriculum, students participate in Pointe Prep. This is for students preparing for, or beginning, pointe work. Students will be evaluated on technique, strength, flexibility, and physical maturity. After individual evaluation by the teacher, some dancers in Youth 2 will make the transition to pointe shoes. Until then, students will participate in the class without pointe shoes. By doing the conditioning and barre exercises, students will work toward building the strength and technique necessary to begin pointe work. Students must attend class two times a week to facilitate development.
*Our Ballet Classes incorporate the ABT National Training Curriculum. Read about it here!
JAZZ CLASSES (Ages 8 and up)
In our jazz classes, students will enjoy learning a variety of jazz styles including hip hop, broadway, contemporary, lyrical, and funk. Using current popular music, classes will concentrate on correct placement and jazz technique and develop strength, flexibility, and coordination. While being innovative and fun, the music and movement used continues to be tasteful and appropriate for our young dancers.
WASATCH BALLET PERFORMING COMPANIES
As part of enhancing and rounding out the dancer's study of dance, WBC offers Performing Companies for the Youth, Intermediate and Advanced levels. After auditioning, dancers rehearse weekly to learn choreography of all styles and then perform at various venues throughout the area.
See our Performing Companies page for more details!
FLEXIBILITY & CONDITIONING CLASSES
You know those “Aha!” moments? Where a technique or skill you’ve been working on will finally clicks and your body does it? That’s what this class can do for you! This class benefits our students by teaching them how to work with their body to maintain its maximum flexibility and strength. Using several methods, this class will enhance student's technique.
ACRO & TUMBLING FOR DANCERS
Acrobatics uses strength and flexibility to perform gymnastic-based tricks. In this class, students will improve flexibility, balance, strength, and coordination while learning fun tricks that will help students to grow and shine in all of their dance classes. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of Acro and Tumbling while also conditioning and stretching their bodies. Students will begin with basic stunts such as forward rolls, cartwheels, and beginner balances. More advanced students will continue to add to their repertoire with more advanced tumbling and balances. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility, & strength while having fun!
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Formal training begins in Basics 1 Ballet. Emphasis is placed on correct ballet technique without compromising self-expression and personal development. Classes incorporate the American Ballet Theater Curriculum which focuses on teaching classical ballet safely and correctly. Dancers perform exercises at the barre and in the centre which develop balance, flexibility, and strength. By the end of the year, all of the positions of the feet and arms will be learned and barre and centre combinations will increase in complexity. Students must attend class two times a week to facilitate development.
In Basics 2 Ballet, exercises continue to increase in length to train the dancers' minds as well as their bodies. Through the repetition of correctly performed exercises, the students continue to develop muscle memory. Students must attend class two times a week to facilitate development.
In Youth Ballet, the intensity of study continues to increase. Exercises lengthen and more complicated movements are introduced. The study of and use of the arms and different body positions has become more complex. As part of the curriculum, students participate in Pointe Prep. This is for students preparing for, or beginning, pointe work. Students will be evaluated on technique, strength, flexibility, and physical maturity. After individual evaluation by the teacher, some dancers in Youth 2 will make the transition to pointe shoes. Until then, students will participate in the class without pointe shoes. By doing the conditioning and barre exercises, students will work toward building the strength and technique necessary to begin pointe work. Students must attend class two times a week to facilitate development.
*Our Ballet Classes incorporate the ABT National Training Curriculum. Read about it here!
JAZZ CLASSES (Ages 8 and up)
In our jazz classes, students will enjoy learning a variety of jazz styles including hip hop, broadway, contemporary, lyrical, and funk. Using current popular music, classes will concentrate on correct placement and jazz technique and develop strength, flexibility, and coordination. While being innovative and fun, the music and movement used continues to be tasteful and appropriate for our young dancers.
WASATCH BALLET PERFORMING COMPANIES
As part of enhancing and rounding out the dancer's study of dance, WBC offers Performing Companies for the Youth, Intermediate and Advanced levels. After auditioning, dancers rehearse weekly to learn choreography of all styles and then perform at various venues throughout the area.
See our Performing Companies page for more details!
FLEXIBILITY & CONDITIONING CLASSES
You know those “Aha!” moments? Where a technique or skill you’ve been working on will finally clicks and your body does it? That’s what this class can do for you! This class benefits our students by teaching them how to work with their body to maintain its maximum flexibility and strength. Using several methods, this class will enhance student's technique.
ACRO & TUMBLING FOR DANCERS
Acrobatics uses strength and flexibility to perform gymnastic-based tricks. In this class, students will improve flexibility, balance, strength, and coordination while learning fun tricks that will help students to grow and shine in all of their dance classes. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of Acro and Tumbling while also conditioning and stretching their bodies. Students will begin with basic stunts such as forward rolls, cartwheels, and beginner balances. More advanced students will continue to add to their repertoire with more advanced tumbling and balances. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility, & strength while having fun!
SERVING LINDON, OREM, PLEASANT GROVE, UT & MORE!
