Adult Ballet Classes
Attire
Comfortable tight-fitting athletic clothing, ballet slippers (available for purchase at VAA)
2023/2024 Academic Year Class Schedule
Ages 16+: A class for students to learn ballet terminology and steps. This class follows the format of a traditional ballet class. It includes a warm-up, ballet steps at the barre, center movement, and simple choreography.
Tuition: 3 classes per week: $630 per term (18 weeks) or $140 monthly
Unlimited class package: $170.00 per month
10-Class punch card: $180.00
Class Options (Choose which option works best for you):
Monday 9:00 - 10:30 am
Monday 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Tuesday 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Thursday 9:00 - 10:30 am
Thursday 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 am
Tuition: 3 classes per week: $630 per term (18 weeks) or $140 monthly
Unlimited class package: $170.00 per month
10-Class punch card: $180.00
Class Options (Choose which option works best for you):
Monday 9:00 - 10:30 am
Monday 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Tuesday 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Thursday 9:00 - 10:30 am
Thursday 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 am
Open Division Teen Ballet
Ages 10-15: An introductory class for young students to learn ballet terminology and steps. This class follows the format of a traditional ballet class. It includes a warm-up, basic ballet steps at the barre, center movement, and simple choreography.
Tuition: $630 per term or $140 monthly (18 weeks)
Class times are as follows:
Monday 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Thursday 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Open Division Modern
This Modern Dance class focuses on both modern dance technique and dance improvisation for any style. The modern aspect of the class focuses on full-body movement, fluidity, floor work, and beginning partnering and lifts. Dancers will also become familiar with improvisation: creating movement on the spot without prior planning or choreography.
Tuition: $420 per term or $93 monthly (18 weeks)
Class times are as follows:
Saturday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Division Youth Modern
This Modern Dance class focuses on both modern dance technique and dance improvisation for any style. The modern aspect of the class focuses on full-body movement, fluidity, floor work, and beginning partnering and lifts. Dancers will also become familiar with improvisation: creating movement on the spot without prior planning or choreography.
Tuition: $420 per term or $93 monthly (18 weeks)
Class times are as follows:
Saturday 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Testimonials
For adult students with little to no prior experience, ballet can be very daunting. Anne-Marie adjusts her classes for all skill levels, making classes accessible even for true beginners. She places emphasis on correct form, ensuring each student is dancing as safely as possible. Taking adult classes at Valley Academy for the Arts has allowed me to experience ballet as an adult – something I once thought impossible – and has also improved my everyday strength and dexterity.
I dance in the adult class at VAA because of Anne Marie. Simply put, she is exceptional, phenomenal---an artist savante. She doesn't tell you where to put your body, she leads you to channeling and controlling your energy. The result, with some time and commitment, is a euphoric feeling that defies description. Of course my fellow dancers, the camaraderie, the music, and the joy of movement all contribute to the experience. We are incredibly fortunate to have VAA here.
Katrina Rosculet, M.D., M.A.
Being a part of the Adult Ballet program at VAA has been the most amazing and rewarding experience for me. Anne Marie is a wonderful teacher and her ballet class is the perfect workout for both your body and your mind. I took a chance and tried the adult ballet class six years ago and I have been dancing ever since. I plan to keep dancing for as long as I can! - Beckett Mathews