Ages 2-6

Pre-Dance: (Age 2) Children are introduced to the fundamentals of dance in a fun and creative mode. Children are encouraged to participate independently from parents/caregivers. Class meets once a week for 30 minutes. Uniform: Girls - Pink leotard of any style. Pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Boys - White t-shirt, black tights or dark sweat pants and black ballet shoes. Hair must be neatly pulled back for class. Necklaces, bracelets, tutus and leg warmers are not permitted in class. Children must be age two by September 30th of the current school year.

Pre-School I: (Age 3) Similar to Pre-Dance, this class also provides an introduction to standard classroom etiquette, body awareness, movement exploration and musicality in a positive and creative environment. Class meets once a week for 30 minutes. Uniform: Girls - Pink leotard of any style. Pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Boys - White t-shirt, black tights or dark sweat pants and black ballet shoes. Hair must be neatly pulled back for class. Necklaces, bracelets, tutus and leg warmers are not permitted in class. Children must be age three by September 30th of the current school year.

Pre-School II: (Age 4) A continuation of Pre-School I, Pre-School II incorporates simple elements of tap to enhance the student’s coordination and rhythm. Class meets once a week for 45 minutes. Uniform: Girls - Pink leotard of any style. Pink tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys - White t-shirt, black tights or sweat pants, black ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Hair must be neatly pulled back for class. Necklaces, bracelets, tutus and leg warmers are not permitted in class. Children must be age four by September 30th of the current school year.

Tap & Ballet: (Ages 5&6) This class provides an introduction to the fundamentals of both tap and ballet while emphasizing proper alignment, coordination, musicality and good habits for physical exercise. This class meets once a week for 45 minutes. Uniform: Girls - Pink leotard of any style. Pink tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys - White t-shirt, black tights or sweat pants, black ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Hair must be neatly pulled back for class. Necklaces, bracelets, tutus and leg warmers are not permitted in class. Children must be at least age five by September 30th of the current school year.

Pre-Ballet Level I: (Ages 4&5) A preparation for basic ballet study. Elementary positions and exercises are introduced at this level. Posture, musicality and coordination are emphasized. Pre-Ballet is a prelude to formal ballet instruction. This class meets once a week for 45 minutes. Uniform: Girls - White leotard of any style. Pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Boys - White t-shirt, black tights or sweat pants and black ballet shoes. Hair must be neatly pulled back for class. Necklaces, bracelets, tutus and leg warmers are not permitted in class. Children must be at least age four by September 30th of the current school year.

Pre-Ballet Level II: (Ages 5&6) A continuation of Pre-Ballet Level 1. Children continue the study of elementary positions and exercises. Posture, musicality and coordination are emphasized. Pre-Ballet is a prelude to formal ballet instruction. This class meets once a week for 45 minutes. Uniform: Girls - White leotard of any style. Pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Boys - White t-shirt, black tights or sweat pants and black ballet shoes. Hair must be neatly pulled back for class. Necklaces, bracelets, tutus and leg warmers are not permitted in class. Children must be at least entering kindergarten by September 30th of the current school year.

Ages 6 1/2-Adult

Classical Ballet: Studied in its traditional form and structure, these classes are graded by age and ability, levels 1 through 7. Proper body alignment, classical line, musicality and ballet vocabulary are emphasized at all levels. The ballet syllabus at SNHDT is based on the classical Russian tradition and is further enhanced by the ideas and concepts of several other major methods and syllabi of training (i.e. Balanchine, Bournonville, Ceccehetti, RAD). Young students are taught the basic elements of classical ballet that are common to all major syllabi. Intermediate and advanced students (level 5 through 7) are later introduced to the number of varying styles that exist among some of the major methods of training. Additionally, students are exposed to several guest artists throughout the year to broaden their knowledge and to ensure versatility. This more universal approach enables our students to be prepared for the eclectic demands of the dance world today.

Ballet Level 1 (Age 6 ½ and older)
Ballet level 1 meets once a week for 1 hour. Uniform: Girls - Black leotard of any style. Pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Students must be turning 7 no later than April 1st of the current school year. If not, please see Pre-Ballet Level II.

Ballet Level 2 (Age 8 and older)
Ballet level 2 meets once a week for 1 hour. For more guidance with placement please speak with our staff. Uniform: Girls - Black leotard of any style. Pink tights and pink ballet shoes.

Ballet Level 3 (Approximate ages 8 to 11)
Ballet level 3 meets once a week for 1 ½ hours. For more guidance with placement please speak with our staff. Uniform: Girls - Black leotard of any style. Pink tights and pink ballet shoes.

Ballet Level 4A (Approximate ages 9 to 12)
Ballet level 4A meets once a week for 1 ½ hours. For more guidance with placement please speak with our staff. Uniform: Girls - Black leotard of any style. Pink tights and pink ballet shoes.

Ballet Level 4B (Approximate ages 9 to 12)
Ballet level 4B meets for 1 ½ hours twice a week. The minimum required study for placement in this level is twice a week. A placement class is required for new students wishing to study at this level. For more guidance with placement please speak with our staff. Uniform: Girls - Black leotard of any style. Pink tights and pink ballet shoes.

Ballet Level 5
Ballet level 5 is a 1 ½-hour long class. The required study for this level is three times a week, however, students moving up to level 5 for the first time may be granted permission to begin the year with two classes per week. Additional classes are strongly recommended at this level. A placement class is required for new students. For more guidance with placement please speak with our staff. Uniform: Girls - Black leotard of any style. Pink tights and pink ballet shoes.

Ballet Level 6
Ballet level 6 can be a 1 1/2-hour or 2-hour long class. The minimum required study for this level is four times a week. Additional classes are strongly recommended at this level. A placement class is required for new students. For more guidance with placement please speak with our staff. Uniform: Girls - Black leotard of any style. Pink tights and pink ballet shoes.

Ballet Level 7
Ballet Level 7 can be a 1 1/2-hour or 2-hour long class. The minimum required study for this level is five times a week. Additional classes are strongly recommended at this level. A placement class is required for new students. For more guidance with placement please speak with our staff. Uniform: Girls – Any color leotard of any style. Pink tights and pink ballet shoes.

*SNHDT offers an “unlimited” tuition fee for students studying more than six classes per week. This fee is inclusive of all master classes offered during the regular school year.

Pointe Classes
Beginner Pointe is generally a 45-minute long class. Intermediate and Advanced Pointe classes are usually 1-hour long. Participation in any pointe class requires permission from the instructor. The minimum required study for pointe class is three regular ballet classes per week in addition to the pointe class. Additional classes are strongly recommended. A placement class is required for new students. For more guidance with placement please speak with our staff. Uniform: Girls – Black leotard of any style. Pink tights and pointe shoes.

Boys Ballet, Ages 6-8
This class meets once a week for 1 hour. This is an introduction to the technical development of the male dancer. Placement is not required. Uniform: Plain solid-colored T-shirt (white preferred) with black tights, jazz pants or dark sweat pants. White or black ballet shoes or black jazz oxfords.

Boys Ballet, Ages 9-12
This class meets once a week for 1 ½ hours. This class is geared towards developing ballet technique for the male dancer. Placement is not required. Uniform: Plain solid-colored T-shirt (white preferred) with black tights, jazz pants or dark sweat pants. White or black ballet shoes or black jazz oxfords.

Boys Ballet (Ages 12 and older)
This class meets once a week for 1 ½ hours. This class is geared towards the technical development of the male dancer. Placement for this class is highly recommended. Uniform: Plain solid-colored T-shirt (white preferred) with black tights, jazz pants or dark sweat pants. White or black ballet shoes or black jazz oxfords. Pas de deux for those who qualify, when offered, is an additional class at no cost.

Open Ballet Classes:
SNHDT offers several classes for teens and/or adults who can only commit to studying ballet once a week. These classes can be paid by regular tuition fees or by the single class.

Open Intermediate Ballet (also Ballet Level 5/6)
Beginner Adult Ballet
Adult Open Ballet
Adult Stretch & Tone (Yoga & Pilates combination)

Modern Dance (Ages 9 and older) The modern dance syllabus at SNHDT is based primarily on the teachings and styles of Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey. Movement is based around Graham’s contract/release and Humphrey’s concept of fall/recovery. Movement theories and steps common to many forms of modern dance are also introduced and further explored at upper levels. Intermediate and advanced students are challenged by increased complexity and length of sequence, constant level change and use of non-traditional phrasing. Uniform: Leotard and tights any color. Bare feet required.

Jazz (Ages 6 ½ and older) The jazz program focuses on developing strong lines, technique, command of proper terminology and an understanding of the body’s center of movement. Styles of concentration include modern jazz as well as a combination of vernacular and contemporary movement. Jazz dance also emphasizes the body’s natural response to rhythms and syncopated beats of jazz music. Students also explore hip-hop styles of jazz dance. Uniform: Leotard and tights any color. Jazz oxfords or jazz sneakers.

Tap (Ages 6 ½ and older) The tap program incorporates a blend of both buck and rhythm tap styles. These classes will emphasize technique, terminology, precision and strong rhythm skills. Uniform: Leotard and tights any color. Black tap shoes.