spring programs by age

Spring Semester March 3-June 21

Enrollment is ongoing! Try your first class for free.

If you have questions about which classes are right for your dancer, please email our registrar, Ms. Katie, at register@emeraldballet-theatre.org.

18 months-6 years

Dance With Me (18 months-3 years with caregiver)

  • Sat. 9:00-9:45am (Semester $270; Drop-in $19/class)

Instructor: Ms. Katie
Leotard color: Free choice

What a fun way to begin your Saturday! Young children participate with an adult caregiver. Dancers will discover the joy of moving their bodies to different tempos, learn about rhythm, simple stretching and ballet shapes. Picture books, games and props will be incorporated into the lesson to keep our youngest students active and engaged. Basic class etiquette is also introduced and practiced. Dance with Me is open to semester and class-card/drop-in students.

MINI MOVERS (3-5 years old)

  • Wed. 3:15-4:00pm (Semester $285)

Instructor: Ms. Erin
Leotard color: Free choice

In this 45-minute class without a caregiver, students will discover shapes, simple stretching and develop their love for dance. Different tempos, rhythms and coordination exercises will be introduced. Dance games will be incorporated to teach dance and encourage fun and exploration. Improvisation will help students develop creativity and confidence. Students will learn repertoire to perform in the Spring show.

BALLET STORIES (3-8 years old)

  • Sat. 9:00-10:00am (Semester $360; Drop-in $24/class)

Instructor: Ms. Erin
Leotard color: Free choice

In this brand new class, students will explore classic ballet stories like Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Coppelia, Cinderella, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and more! Ballet Stories begins with a fun dance class for 40 minutes incorporating exercises and music inspired by our story of the week, followed by acting and movement from the story. Participants will also have the chance to see some of our beautiful costumes and tiaras. Ballet Stories is open to semester and class-card/drop-in students.

PreBallet (5-7 years old)

  • Wed. 4:00-5:00pm (Semester $360)

Instructor: Ms. Erin
Leotard color: Free choice

The Wednesday PreBallet class will start to follow the more traditional structure of classical ballet. Stretching, simple barre exercises, coordination exercises and dance vocabulary will be taught. Skipping, galloping, sliding, marching and other coordination basics will be introduced in the center. Creativity and confidence will be encouraged with some elements of free dance. Students will learn repertoire to perform in the Spring show.

FREE Boys’ Class (5-9 years old)

  • Fri. 4:15-4:45pm - Technique/Repertoire (Semester: Free)

Instructor: Ms. Erin
Dance attire: Black & white

While boys are welcome in any class at EBT, this 30-minute class is an opportunity for young male-identifying dancers to sample ballet classes and introduce them to dance movement for free. Class will focus on strength, movement, jumping and coordination. This will be a high-energy class designed to introduce dancers to the fundamentals of ballet technique and foster a love of dance and movement. Students will learn repertoire to perform in the Spring show.

 
 

This class is sponsored by 4Culture. Registration fees are also waived. Performance fees apply.

 

6-8 years

BALLET STORIES (3-8 years old)

Sat. 9:00-10:00am (Semester $360; Drop-in $24/class)

Instructor: Ms. Erin
Leotard color: Free choice

In this brand new class, students will explore classic ballet stories like Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Coppelia, Cinderella, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and more! Ballet Stories begins with a fun dance class for 40 minutes incorporating exercises and music inspired by our story of the week, followed by acting and movement from the story. Participants will also have the chance to see some of our beautiful costumes and tiaras. Ballet Stories is open to semester and class-card/drop-in students.

FREE Boys’ Class (5-9 years old)

  • Fri. 4:15-4:45pm - Technique/Repertoire (Semester: Free)

Instructor: Ms. Erin
Dance attire: Black & white

While boys are welcome in any class at EBT, this 30-minute class is an opportunity for young male-identifying dancers to sample ballet classes and introduce them to dance movement for free. Class will focus on strength, movement, jumping and coordination. This will be a high-energy class designed to introduce dancers to the fundamentals of ballet technique and foster a love of dance and movement. Students will learn repertoire to perform in the Spring show.

 
 

This class is sponsored by 4Culture. Registration fees are also waived. Performance fees apply.

Ballet 1 (1st grade)

  • Mon. 5:15-6:15pm - Technique/Repertoire (Semester $360)

  • Fri. 4:15-5:15pm - Technique/Repertoire (Semester $360)

  • Sat. 10:30am-12:00pm - Technique/Repertoire (with B2) (Semester $540)

Instructors: Ms. Caitrian, Ms. Elisa, Ms. Tomoko
Recommendations: 1 tech/rep class
Leotard color: White

Class starts to resemble the more formal ballet class structure with time at barre and center. Creativity and joy are still encouraged and developed though some elements of free dance. Basic exercises (skipping, galloping, sliding, marching) are fine-tuned to increase coordination and strength for Ballet 2. Students will learn repertoire to perform in the Spring show.

Ballet 2 (2nd grade)

  • Wed. 5:00-6:00pm - Technique/Repertoire (Semester $360)

  • Fri. 4:30-5:30pm - Technique/Repertoire (Semester $360)

  • Sat. 10:30am-12:00pm - Technique/Repertoire (with B1) (Semester $540)

Instructors: Ms. Erin, Ms. Elisa, Ms. Tomoko
Recommendations: 1 tech/rep class
Leotard color: Light Pink

This is the last level before formal ballet training starts. Barre work increases as students start to learn the basic patterns and shapes of classical ballet. Exercises for coordination and strength are worked on in center as well as exercises to develop artistry to hone creativity and develop stage presence. Students will learn repertoire to perform in the Spring show. Dancers can also participate in outreach shows.

STRETCHING (Ages 6+)

  • Sat. 10:00-10:30am

Instructor: Ms. Tomoko
Dance attire: Level attire or other clothing that allows for full range of movement
Tuition: View tuition table

Stretching is strongly recommended for students in Ballet 1-5, and beneficial for all ages. Stretching prepares our bodies for the demands of classical ballet. Hamstrings, calves, quads, inner thighs are lengthened and developed. Core strength will also be a focus. Stretching is open to semester and class-card/drop-in students.

8-10 years

FREE Boys’ Class (5-9 years old)

  • Fri. 4:15-4:45pm - Technique/Repertoire (Semester: Free)

Instructor: Ms. Erin
Dance attire: Black & white

While boys are welcome in any class at EBT, this 30-minute class is an opportunity for young male-identifying dancers to sample ballet classes and introduce them to dance movement for free. Class will focus on strength, movement, jumping and coordination. This will be a high-energy class designed to introduce dancers to the fundamentals of ballet technique and foster a love of dance and movement. Students will learn repertoire to perform in the Spring show.

 
 

This class is sponsored by 4Culture. Registration fees are also waived. Performance fees apply.

Ballet 3 (3rd grade)

  • Tues. 4:30-6:00pm - CORE technique

  • Tues. 6:00-7:00pm - Repertoire

  • Thurs. 4:15-5:45pm - Technique (with B4)

  • Sat. 10:00-11:30am - Technique (with B4/B5/Open)

Instructors: Ms. Tomoko (core), Ms. Elisa
Recommendations: 2 tech classes (including Tuesday core) + repertoire
Leotard color: Lavender
Tuition: Tuition is based on hours of class per week beginning at $24/hour with discounted pricing for multiple hours. View tuition table.

This is the first level of formal ballet training. Classes increase in length up to 1 hour and 30 minutes. The first 30-45 minutes of class will be at the barre working on strength, coordination, placement and technique through a structured simple barre routine (plié, tendu, jeté, ronde de jambe, developpé, grand battement). The second half of class will be spent in the center, building from the barre work but also working to develop artistry, arms and self expression. More structured turns and jumps will also be introduced. Students who enroll in a repertoire class will perform in the Spring show. Dancers can also participate in outreach shows.

Ballet 4 (4th grade)

  • Mon. 4:15-5:45pm - Technique (with B5/B6)

  • Tues. 4:45-6:15pm - CORE technique (with B5)

  • Tues. 6:15-7:15pm - Repertoire (with B5)

  • Thurs. 4:15-5:45pm - Technique (with B3)

  • Sat. 10:00-11:30am - Technique (with B3/B5/Open)

Instructors: Ms. Erin (core), Ms. Elisa, Ms. Genna
Recommendations: 2 tech classes (including Tuesday core) + repertoire
Leotard color: Evergreen
Tuition: Tuition is based on hours of class per week beginning at $24/hour with discounted pricing for multiple hours. View tuition table.

Class will resemble Ballet 3, but as these dancers progress and get closer to pointe work, special attention will be paid to placement, leg strength, ankle strength and core strength. We will emphasize lines and turnout to build the proper base for pointe and more advanced work to come. Time in center will focus on all of these qualities along with artistry and stage presence. By the end of the year, these dancers can execute plié relevé on one leg, frappé, fondu, piqué turn in center with spotting, pirouette, glissade, tour jeté, waltz turn and changement. Students who enroll in a repertoire class will perform in the Spring show. Dancers can also participate in outreach shows.

CHARACTER (3rd-4th grade)

  • Thurs. 5:45-6:45pm (B3/B4)

Instructor: Ms. Elisa
Dance attire: Level attire with character skirt and character shoes
Tuition: Tuition is based on hours of class per week beginning at $24/hour with discounted pricing for multiple hours. View tuition table.

This beginning Character class will explore different styles of folk dancing from around the world that are used to express celebration and storytelling with upbeat tempos and sharp movements.

STRETCHING (Ages 6+)

  • Sat. 10:00-10:30am

Instructor: Ms. Tomoko
Dance attire: Level attire or other clothing that allows for full range of movement
Tuition: View tuition table

Stretching is strongly recommended for students in Ballet 1-5, and beneficial for all ages. Stretching prepares our bodies for the demands of classical ballet. Hamstrings, calves, quads, inner thighs are lengthened and developed. Core strength will also be a focus. Stretching is open to semester and class-card/drop-in students.

 

10-12 years

Ballet 5 (5th grade)

  • Mon. 4:15-5:45pm - Technique (with B4/B6)

  • Tues. 4:45-6:15pm - CORE technique (with B4)

  • Tues. 4:15-4:45pm - Pointe

  • Tues. 6:15-7:15pm - Repertoire (with B4)

  • Fri. 4:45-6:15pm - Technique (with B6/B7)

  • Fri. 6:15-7:15pm - Pointe (with B6/B7)

  • Sat. 10:00am-11:30pm - Technique (with B3/B4/Open)

Instructors: Ms. Erin (core), Ms. Genna, Ms. Elisa
Recommendations: 2 tech classes (including Tuesday core) + pointe + repertoire
Leotard color: Burgundy
Tuition: Tuition is based on hours of class per week beginning at $24/hour with discounted pricing for multiple hours. View tuition table.

Exercises at barre and center will be more complicated physically and more challenging mentally in order to develop quick thinkers with the ability to learn choreography and be ready for more difficult classes in middle school. Strength and artistry are encouraged and developed, and they begin dancing to varying tempos and time signatures. Students who enroll in a repertoire class will perform in the Spring show. Dancers can also participate in outreach shows.

Ballet 6 (6th grade)

  • Mon. 4:15-5:45pm - Technique (with B4/B5)

  • Wed. 6:30-8:00pm - CORE technique (with B7)

  • Wed. 5:30-6:30pm - Repertoire (with B7)

  • Fri. 4:45-6:15pm - Technique (with B5)

  • Fri. 6:15-7:15pm - Pointe (with B5)

  • Sat. 9:30-11:00am - Technique (with B7/B8/B9/Open)

Instructors: Ms. Erin (core), Ms. Genna, Ms. Meg, Ms. Yumina
Recommendations: 3 tech classes (including Wednesday core) + pointe + repertoire
Leotard color: Aubergine
Tuition: Tuition is based on hours of class per week beginning at $24/hour with discounted pricing for multiple hours. View tuition table.

Ballet 6 marks the start of intermediate ballet. Dancers will have a working knowledge of most ballet steps, vocabulary, technique at barre and center. Harder turns and jumps will be introduced. Strength, artistry, placement are still emphasized. Stage presence is encouraged through reminding dancers that they are performing, even in class! Students are expected to understand proper placement of body, maintain core strength while dancing and use arms correctly. By the end of Ballet 6, dancers can learn and execute a combination, have attempted a double pirouette and can hold legs close to 90 degrees in front/side/back positions. Students who enroll in a repertoire class will perform in the Spring show. Dancers can also participate in outreach shows.

BEG/INT CONTEMPORARY/MODERN (5th-6th grade)

  • Mon. 5:45-6:45pm

Instructor: Ms. Genna
Dance attire: Level attire with leggings/shorts and bare feet or socks
Tuition: Semester tuition is based on hours of class per week beginning at $24/hour with discounted pricing for multiple hours. View tuition table.

This class provides young dancers with an introduction to contemporary and modern dance through foundational techniques, making it suitable for dancers proficient in ballet who are beginning/intermediate to explore these styles. The focus is on adaptability and building a solid technical foundation. Students will start each class with a warm-up series that progresses throughout the year, followed by across-the-floor exercises to develop coordination and strength. The class will often end with choreography, applying these new foundational skills developed throughout the class. Students will be challenged through exercises and choreography that focus on working in and out of the floor, helping students gain control over new movement patterns and finding a new relationship with the ground. Throughout the year, improvisation exercises will be introduced to encourage creativity, allowing dancers to start discovering their unique artistic voice in a supportive and exploratory environment. Contemporary/Modern is open to semester and class-card/drop-in students.

STRETCHING (Ages 6+)

  • Sat. 10:00-10:30am

Instructor: Ms. Tomoko
Dance attire: Level attire or other clothing that allows for full range of movement
Tuition: View tuition table

Stretching is strongly recommended for students in Ballet 1-5, and beneficial for all ages. Stretching prepares our bodies for the demands of classical ballet. Hamstrings, calves, quads, inner thighs are lengthened and developed. Core strength will also be a focus. Stretching is open to semester and class-card/drop-in students.

12 years-Adults

Ballet 7 (7th grade)

  • Tues. 7:15-9:00pm - Technique & Pointe (with B8/B9)

  • Wed. 5:30-6:30pm - Repertoire (with B6)

  • Wed. 6:30-8:00pm - CORE technique (with B6)

  • Fri. 4:45-6:15pm - Technique (with B5/B6)

  • Fri. 6:15-7:15pm - Pointe (with B5/B6)

  • Sat. 9:30-11:00am - Technique (with B6/B8/B9/Open)

Instructors: Ms. Erin (core), Ms. Genna, Ms. Meg, Ms. Yumina
Recommendations: 3 tech classes (including Wednesday core) + pointe + repertoire
Leotard color: Navy; Free choice on Sat.
Tuition: Tuition is based on hours of class per week beginning at $24/hour with discounted pricing for multiple hours. View tuition table.

Dancers’ knowledge of most ballet steps, vocabulary, and technique at barre and center will expand. Harder turns and jumps will be practiced. Strength, artistry, placement are still emphasized. Stage presence is encouraged through reminding dancers that they are performing, even in class! Students are expected to understand proper placement of body, maintain core strength while dancing and use arms correctly. By the end of Ballet 7, dancers can execute combinations with more complicated port de bras, simple battu, a double pirouette in flat shoes, 4+ piqué turns on pointe, 1 pirouette on pointe, tombé pas de bourrée on pointe and can hold legs at 90 degrees in front/side/back positions. Students who enroll in a repertoire class will perform in the Spring show. Dancers can also participate in outreach shows.

Ballet 8 (8th & 9th grade)

  • Mon. 6:45-8:45pm - Technique & Pointe (with B9)

  • Tues. 7:15-9:00pm - Technique & Pointe (with B7/B9)

  • Wed. 3:30-5:30pm - Technique & Pointe Variations (with B9)

  • Thurs. 4:15-5:45pm - CORE technique (with B9)

  • Thurs. 5:45-6:45pm - Repertoire (with B9)

  • Sat. 9:30-11:00am - Technique (with B6/B7/B9/Open)

Instructors: Ms. Lori (core), Ms. Genna, Ms. Erin, Ms. Meg, Ms. Yumina
Recommendations: 4 tech classes (including Thursday core) + repertoire
Leotard color: Black; Free choice on Sat.
Tuition: Tuition is based on hours of class per week beginning at $24/hour with discounted pricing for multiple hours. View tuition table.

Dancers’ knowledge of most ballet steps, vocabulary, and technique at barre and center will deepen. Harder turns and jumps will be practiced. Strength, artistry, placement are still emphasized. Stage presence is encouraged through reminding dancers that they are performing, even in class! Students are expected to understand proper placement of body, maintain core strength while dancing and use arms correctly. By the end of Ballet 8, dancers can execute doubles en dehors and en dedans, consistent battu, step-over pirouette and 4-8 fouettés in center. Students who enroll in a repertoire class will perform in the Spring show. Dancers can also participate in outreach shows.

Ballet 9 (10th-12th grade)

  • Mon. 6:45-8:45pm - Technique & Pointe (with B8)

  • Tues. 7:15-9:00pm - Technique & Pointe (with B7/B8)

  • Wed. 3:30-5:30pm - Technique & Pointe Variations (with B8)

  • Thurs. 4:15-5:45pm - CORE Technique (with B8)

  • Thurs. 5:45-6:45pm - Contemporary (with B7/B8/Open)

  • Thurs. 6:45-7:45pm - Repertoire (with B8)

  • Sat. 9:30-11:00am - Technique (with B6/B7/B8/Open)

Instructors: Ms. Lori (core), Ms. Genna, Ms. Erin, Ms. Meg, Ms. Yumina
Recommendations: 4+ tech classes (including Thursday core) + repertoire
Leotard color: Black; Free choice on Sat.
Tuition: Tuition is based on hours of class per week beginning at $24/hour with discounted pricing for multiple hours. View tuition table.

This is our most advanced ballet level. Dancers in this level will be comfortable with most ballet steps/vocabulary. Harder turns, jumps, sequences of combinations and steps will be more challenging physically and mentally. Tempos will be faster. Students in these levels will also learn about phrases and artistry and how to perfect their own line. Teachers will work openly with students in an almost laboratory-like setting to enrich their knowledge and love of ballet and to understand how their own bodies work while dancing. Dancers perform more center work on pointe, focusing on technical execution, longer/faster combinations and phrasing. Dancers are technically sound and can put more attention on artistry and performance, even in class. Students enrolled in a repertoire class can perform in the Spring show and outreach shows.

Dancers in this level also have the option to participate in our Teaching Institute to deepen their dance knowledge and gain skills in the fields of teaching and community arts outreach.

Ms. Erin can provide assistance to teens applying to college or pursuing a dance career.

INT/ADV CONTEMPORARY/MODERN (7th-12th grade)

  • Thurs. 6:45-7:45pm

Instructor: Ms. Genna
Dance attire: Level attire with leggings/shorts and bare feet or socks
Tuition: Semester tuition is based on hours of class per week beginning at $24/hour with discounted pricing for multiple hours. View tuition table.

In this class, dancers will deepen their understanding of how to utilize and apply their ballet technique in modern and contemporary styles. This intermediate/advanced class will focus on building physical strength and agility through increasingly complex standing series, floor work exercises, and choreography. Dancers will be challenged to master smooth transitions in and out of the floor, refining their technical skills and gaining confidence in executing dynamic movement phrases. Improvisation and performance quality are emphasized throughout the class, helping dancers develop their own artistic voice while committing to bold, intentional choices. By exploring a variety of choreographic elements and repertoire, students will be guided toward making thoughtful, creative decisions in their movement and understanding the breadth of expression within contemporary and modern dance. Contemporary/Modern is open to semester and class-card/drop-in students. Dancers can perform in Evergreen’s International Dance Festival.

Beginning Teen Ballet (ages 12-17)

  • Thurs. 6:45-7:45pm

Instructor: Ms. Elisa
Leotard color: Free choice

This class is for those ages 12+ who are new to ballet. Beginners can take this class and know that it will be taught with teens in mind. Barre will focus on building vocabulary and ballet skills. Center will be working on ballet basic fundamentals and adding in turns and jumps. Artistry will also be encouraged. This class is open to class-card/drop-in students.

Adult Ballet (ages 16+)

  • Wed. 8:00-9:00pm

Instructor: Ms. Erin
Dance attire: Dance attire or clothing that allows for a full range of movement; ballet slippers or socks

Any adult or teen 16+ is welcome, with ballet experience or not. Ms. Erin will tailor this class to fit the students in attendance. We will work on strength, ballet technique, balance, artistry and growing our love of movement and dance. Adult Ballet is open to class-card/drop-in students.

STRETCHING (Ages 6+)

  • Sat. 10:00-10:30am

Instructor: Ms. Tomoko
Dance attire: Level attire or other clothing that allows for full range of movement
Tuition: View tuition table

Stretching is strongly recommended for students in Ballet 1-5, and beneficial for all ages. Stretching prepares our bodies for the demands of classical ballet. Hamstrings, calves, quads, inner thighs are lengthened and developed. Core strength will also be a focus. Stretching is open to semester and class-card/drop-in students.

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