Ballet
The first levels of Ballet at the FSPA School of Dance begin an earnest study of classical ballet. Barre work is introduced with a strong focus on individual turnout, foot development, and port de bras. As dancers progress into the intermediate levels, the faculty carefully evaluates each student’s progress and potential for pointe work while continuing to nurture the desire to dance. From here, the FSPA School of Dance offers 3 different tracks of Ballet study: BalletFranklin: the ballet conservatory at FSPA, the Standard Track, and the Recreational Track.
BalletFranklin
The ballet conservatory at FSPA, offering the highest quality of classical ballet education and training in the area under the direction of internationally acclaimed artists.
Standard Track
The Standard Ballet Track is designed to train and educate students in classical ballet so they may use this knowledge to enhance other disciplines and prepare to enter competitive college dance programs, if desired. Pointe is not offered on this track, allowing for fewer requirements and greater flexibility of schedules. Students will be evaluated for placement in the appropriate level to ensure continued development and success. Ballet levels A and B meet once a week. Levels C, D, and E meet for 90 minutes, twice a week. Teacher evaluation is necessary for proper placement.
Recreational Track
The Recreational Ballet Track consists of once-a-week classes to meet the needs of older students with no prior experience who wish to explore the discipline of classical ballet, dancers with some experience who want to continue to study Ballet for enjoyment, and more advanced dancers with limited time in their schedules. All Recreational Levels present a studio demonstration for parents in lieu of Spring Concert.