City Ballet For Every Level
The hallmark of a fine ballet school is a carefully designed syllabus. It ensures that all students, regardless of age or years of study, are challenged as individuals and advanced according to their achievement. The City Ballet's Color-Coded Level System not only provides structure, it also gives students a reminder of their progress and a set of visible goals. City Ballet students display their levels by wearing colored hip-alignment belts. There is always great excitement when a student "earns a new color!"
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Red 1 and 2:
These first years of Beginning Ballet ensure that students learn basic ballet technique "right from the beginning." Students take 1 class per week.
Orange 1 and 2:
This important bridge between Beginning Ballet and Intermediate Ballet builds consistency and strength in the fundamentals, while laying the important groundwork for Intermediate technique. Orange students take 2 classes per week.
Yellow 1 and 2:
At this Intermediate Level, students continue to polish ballet fundamentals and add increasing levels of artistry, flexibility, and strength. Yellow students take 3 classes per week, which include Pre-Pointe and Apprentice Company (w/ Pilates& Modern).
Green 1 and 2:
Students in these levels take 3 to 4 classes per week, with Green 1 students getting increased Pre-Pointe instruction. Once they have the requisite strength and technical consistency, girls in Green 2 begin Pointe work.
Blue 1 and 2:
Students in these levels prepare for the transition from Intermediate Ballet to Advanced Ballet. They qualify for the City Ballet "Professional Training Program," as well as membership in the City Ballet Company. They may take 5+ classes a week in Technique, Pointe, plus contemporary, variations, and repertoire.
Indigo 1 and 2:
In addition to their regular Technique and Pointe classes, Advanced level students may receive add'l classes in modern, jazz, partnering, etc. Indigo students take 5+ classes per week, in addition to company class and rehearsal.
Violet 1 and 2:
By this Advanced Level, students take a variety of classes in addition to company. They often qualify for advanced levels in national summer intensives, college scholarships, or are accepted into professional dance companies.
Gold 1 and 2:
At the end of the rainbow is a worthwhile treasure for all the years of hard work - a professional dancer who is in command of the art of ballet. Gold-level dancers often serve as school and company assistants and principal performers.
Click Here for the 2012-2013 Full Session Class Schedules and Registration Information!
The hallmark of a fine ballet school is a carefully designed syllabus. It ensures that all students, regardless of age or years of study, are challenged as individuals and advanced according to their achievement. The City Ballet's Color-Coded Level System not only provides structure, it also gives students a reminder of their progress and a set of visible goals. City Ballet students display their levels by wearing colored hip-alignment belts. There is always great excitement when a student "earns a new color!"
Click here for our Pre Ballet Class Information
Red 1 and 2:
These first years of Beginning Ballet ensure that students learn basic ballet technique "right from the beginning." Students take 1 class per week.
Orange 1 and 2:
This important bridge between Beginning Ballet and Intermediate Ballet builds consistency and strength in the fundamentals, while laying the important groundwork for Intermediate technique. Orange students take 2 classes per week.
Yellow 1 and 2:
At this Intermediate Level, students continue to polish ballet fundamentals and add increasing levels of artistry, flexibility, and strength. Yellow students take 3 classes per week, which include Pre-Pointe and Apprentice Company (w/ Pilates& Modern).
Green 1 and 2:
Students in these levels take 3 to 4 classes per week, with Green 1 students getting increased Pre-Pointe instruction. Once they have the requisite strength and technical consistency, girls in Green 2 begin Pointe work.
Blue 1 and 2:
Students in these levels prepare for the transition from Intermediate Ballet to Advanced Ballet. They qualify for the City Ballet "Professional Training Program," as well as membership in the City Ballet Company. They may take 5+ classes a week in Technique, Pointe, plus contemporary, variations, and repertoire.
Indigo 1 and 2:
In addition to their regular Technique and Pointe classes, Advanced level students may receive add'l classes in modern, jazz, partnering, etc. Indigo students take 5+ classes per week, in addition to company class and rehearsal.
Violet 1 and 2:
By this Advanced Level, students take a variety of classes in addition to company. They often qualify for advanced levels in national summer intensives, college scholarships, or are accepted into professional dance companies.
Gold 1 and 2:
At the end of the rainbow is a worthwhile treasure for all the years of hard work - a professional dancer who is in command of the art of ballet. Gold-level dancers often serve as school and company assistants and principal performers.
Click Here for the 2012-2013 Full Session Class Schedules and Registration Information!
