Ballet

A classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement and by elaborate formal gestures, steps, and poses.

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Intermediate Foundation

This class is for the serious student. Students will be placed in this class by the discretion of the dance educator. Students must attend one or two Intermediate Foundation ballet classes (see below) plus one pre-pointe/pointe class per week. Dancers at this level will be working towards an RAD Vocational Ballet exam. Dancers at this level will perform at two local competitions, one out-of-province competition as well as our year-end recital in June at the Conexus Arts Centre.

Dress Code: Girls

Class Apparel (Purchase from Dance City)

  • “Black” Pinch Spaghetti Strap Bodysuit or Ballet Bodysuit from Student’s Level Class
  • “Ballet Pink” Weissman Convertible Tights

Exam Apparel (Purchase from Dance City)

  • Exam Bodysuit will be supplied by Dance City at the time of Exam and colour will be based on student’s level 
  • “Ballet Pink” Weissman Convertible Tights

Shoes (Purchase from Dance Store)

  • Pink Leather Split-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio) 
  • Pointe Shoes
    Only purchase Pointe Shoes after receiving permission letter from Dance City Instructor

Hair

  • Ballet Bun
Dress Code: Boys

Class & Exam Apparel (Purchase from Dance Store)

  • White Mondor or Capezio Male Bodysuit
  • Black Dancer’s Belt for Males
  • White Socks
  • Black Tights (Mondor or Capezio)

Shoes (Purchase from Dance Store)

  • White Split-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face

Intermediate

For the serious student and on the completion of Intermediate Foundation. Students will be placed in this class by the discretion of the dance educator. Students are required to take two ballet classes per week plus one pointe class. Dancers at this level will be working towards an RAD Vocational Ballet exam. Dancers at this level will perform at two local competitions, one out-of-province competition as well as our year-end recital in June at the Conexus Arts Centre.

Dress Code: Girls

Class Apparel (Purchase from Dance City)

  • “Black” Pinch Spaghetti Strap Bodysuit or Ballet Bodysuit from Student’s Level Class
  • “Ballet Pink” Weissman Convertible Tights

Exam Apparel (Purchase from Dance City)

  • Exam Bodysuit will be supplied by Dance City at the time of Exam and colour will be based on student’s level 
  • “Ballet Pink” Weissman Convertible Tights

Shoes (Purchase from Dance Store)

  • Pink Leather Split-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio) 
  • Pointe Shoes
    Only purchase Pointe Shoes after receiving permission letter from Dance City Instructor

Hair

  • Ballet Bun
Dress Code: Boys

Class & Exam Apparel (Purchase from Dance Store)

  • White Mondor or Capezio Male Bodysuit
  • Black Dancer’s Belt for Males
  • White Socks
  • Black Tights (Mondor or Capezio)

Shoes (Purchase from Dance Store)

  • White Split-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face

Advanced Foundation

Placement at the discretion of the dance educator and has completed their Intermediate ballet exam. Students are required to take two ballet classes per week plus one pointe class. Dancers at this level will be working towards an RAD Vocational Ballet exam. Dancers at this level will perform at two local competitions, one out-of-province competition as well as our year-end recital in June at the Conexus Arts Centre.

Dress Code: Girls

Class Apparel (Purchase from Dance City)

  • “Black” Pinch Spaghetti Strap Bodysuit or Ballet Bodysuit from Student’s Level Class
  • “Ballet Pink” Weissman Convertible Tights

Exam Apparel (Purchase from Dance City)

  • Exam Bodysuit will be supplied by Dance City at the time of Exam and colour will be based on student’s level 
  • “Ballet Pink” Weissman Convertible Tights

Shoes (Purchase from Dance Store)

  • Pink Leather Split-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio) 
  • Pointe Shoes
    Only purchase Pointe Shoes after receiving permission letter from Dance City Instructor

Hair

  • Ballet Bun
Dress Code: Boys

Class & Exam Apparel (Purchase from Dance Store)

  • White Mondor or Capezio Male Bodysuit
  • Black Dancer’s Belt for Males
  • White Socks
  • Black Tights (Mondor or Capezio)

Shoes (Purchase from Dance Store)

  • White Split-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face

Advanced 1

Placement at the discretion of the dance educator and has completed their Advanced Foundation ballet exam. Students must attend two ballet classes a week plus one pointe class. Dancers at this level will be working towards an RAD Vocational Ballet exam. Dancers at this level will perform at two local competitions, one out-of-province competition as well as our year-end recital in June at the Conexus Arts Centre.

Dress Code: Girls

Class Apparel (Purchase from Dance City)

  • “Black” Pinch Spaghetti Strap Bodysuit or Ballet Bodysuit from Student’s Level Class
  • “Ballet Pink” Weissman Convertible Tights

Exam Apparel (Purchase from Dance City)

  • Exam Bodysuit will be supplied by Dance City at the time of Exam and colour will be based on student’s level 
  • “Ballet Pink” Weissman Convertible Tights

Shoes (Purchase from Dance Store)

  • Pink Leather Split-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio) 
  • Pointe Shoes
    Only purchase Pointe Shoes after receiving permission letter from Dance City Instructor

Hair

  • Ballet Bun
Dress Code: Boys

Class & Exam Apparel (Purchase from Dance Store)

  • White Mondor or Capezio Male Bodysuit
  • Black Dancer’s Belt for Males
  • White Socks
  • Black Tights (Mondor or Capezio)

Shoes (Purchase from Dance Store)

  • White Split-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face

Advanced 2

Placement at the discretion of the dance educator and has completed Advanced 1 ballet exam. Students are required to attend two ballet classes per week plus one pointe class. Dancers at this level will be working towards an RAD Vocational Ballet exam. Dancers at this level will perform at two local competitions, one out-of-province competition as well as our year-end recital in June at the Conexus Arts Centre.

Dress Code: Girls

Class Apparel (Purchase from Dance City)

  • “Black” Pinch Spaghetti Strap Bodysuit or Ballet Bodysuit from Student’s Level Class
  • “Ballet Pink” Weissman Convertible Tights

Exam Apparel (Purchase from Dance City)

  • Exam Bodysuit will be supplied by Dance City at the time of Exam and colour will be based on student’s level 
  • “Ballet Pink” Weissman Convertible Tights

Shoes (Purchase from Dance Store)

  • Pink Leather Split-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio) 
  • Pointe Shoes
    Only purchase Pointe Shoes after receiving permission letter from Dance City Instructor

Hair

  • Ballet Bun
Dress Code: Boys

Class & Exam Apparel (Purchase from Dance Store)

  • White Mondor or Capezio Male Bodysuit
  • Black Dancer’s Belt for Males
  • White Socks
  • Black Tights (Mondor or Capezio)

Shoes (Purchase from Dance Store)

  • White Split-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face

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