Designed for older students who have little or no formal ballet training, these classes teach basic technique and terminology in a fun, noncompetitive atmosphere with the goal of moving each student into the appropriate level.

Attire: light blue short-sleeved leotard, pink or skin-tone tights and ballet shoes

Designed for older students who have little or no formal ballet training, these classes teach basic technique and terminology in a fun, noncompetitive atmosphere with the goal of moving each student into the appropriate level.

Attire: purple short-sleeved leotard, pink or skin-tone tights and ballet shoes

Taught by the professional male dancers of Ballet Memphis, this one-on-one approach helps to build the strength and form needed to develop as a male dancer. *Boys registered in a regular ballet level may take this class at no additional cost. Students in the 6pm Friday class must be enrolled in a regular ballet level.

Attire: white T-shirt, black tights or shorts, white socks, black ballet shoes

Attire: white short-sleeved leotard, pink or skin-tone tights and ballet shoes

Attire: light blue short-sleeved leotard, pink or skin-tone tights and ballet shoes. See policies for placement information.

Students attend class twice weekly to learn more complicated movements and practice combining them into sequences.

Attire: lilac short-sleeved leotard, pink or skin-tone tights and ballet shoes

Students attend class twice weekly to learn more complicated movements and practice combining them into sequences.

Attire: purple short-sleeved leotard, pink or skin-tone tights and ballet shoes

In Ballet 5, strength and flexibility are emphasized and new steps increase in complexity. Students practice balancing on demi-pointe in preparation for learning the first pirouettes (turns). One-footed relevés and jumps also are given frequently to build the necessary leg and foot strength required for pointe work.

Attire: hunter green short sleeved leotard, pink or skin-tone tights and ballet shoes

Strength and flexibility are emphasized and new steps increase in complexity. Students practice balancing on demi-pointe in preparation for learning the first pirouettes (turns). One-footed relevés and jumps also are given frequently to build the necessary leg and foot strength required for pointe work. Ballet 6 students also take a conditioning class and, when ready, begin learning the basics of pointe technique.

Attire: burgundy camisole leotard, pink or skin-tone tights, ballet and pointe shoes

In addition to learning and perfecting the most challenging movements in the classical ballet syllabus, steps are now combined in longer and more intricate patterns and are performed at a variety of tempi—from very slow, requiring control and balance, to very fast, requiring precision and alacrity. Great emphasis is placed on these development levels and in refining each dancer’s musicality and artistic expression. To supplement the students’ training and broaden their versatility, Ballet 7 students take weekly classes in pilates. the commitment required to train at these levels develops self-discipline, confidence, attention to detail and determination. Whether or not ballet 7 students aspire toward a professional career, instructors challenge dancers to set and pursue goals that will help them achieve their maximum potential.

*Tuition includes one private lesson per semester.

Attire: solid-color leotard, pink or skin-tone tights, ballet & pointe shoes

In addition to learning and perfecting the most challenging movements in the classical ballet syllabus, steps are now combined in longer and more intricate patterns and are performed at a variety of tempi—from very slow, requiring control and balance, to very fast, requiring precision and alacrity. Great emphasis is placed on these development levels and in refining each dancer’s musicality and artistic expression. To supplement the students’ training and broaden their versatility, Ballet 8 students take weekly classes in pilates. The commitment required to train at these levels develops self-discipline, confidence, attention to detail and determination. Whether or not Ballet 8 students aspire toward a professional career, instructors challenge dancers to set and pursue goals that will help them achieve their maximum potential.

*Tuition includes one private lesson per semester.

Attire: solid-color leotard, pink or skin-tone tights, ballet & pointe shoes