Discover Your Potential Through Ballet
Ballet is about more than learning technique. It’s an opportunity to build confidence, develop discipline, express yourself through movement, and experience the satisfaction that comes from challenging yourself and discovering what you can accomplish.
At Valley Academy for the Arts, students can develop their skills through progressive classical ballet training designed around their age, experience, ability, and maturity. Our approach combines exceptional instruction with an encouraging environment where artistic development and personal growth go hand in hand.
At Valley Academy for the Arts, students can develop their skills through progressive classical ballet training designed around their age, experience, ability, and maturity. Our approach combines exceptional instruction with an encouraging environment where artistic development and personal growth go hand in hand.
Our Teaching Philosophy
Valley Academy students are trained in the extended Vaganova Method of Classical Ballet, a training system that emphasizes technique, artistry, and expression while incorporating knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, and developmental movement to support strength, flexibility, and longevity.
Our approach to ballet education also extends beyond technique. Through dance, students have opportunities to develop perseverance, imagination, self-discipline, social and emotional skills, curiosity, and problem-solving abilities. We believe artistic excellence and personal growth should develop together, helping students grow not only as dancers but as confident, creative, and resilient individuals.
Our approach to ballet education also extends beyond technique. Through dance, students have opportunities to develop perseverance, imagination, self-discipline, social and emotional skills, curiosity, and problem-solving abilities. We believe artistic excellence and personal growth should develop together, helping students grow not only as dancers but as confident, creative, and resilient individuals.
Find Your Ballet Program
Valley Academy for the Arts offers progressive ballet instruction for students ready to develop their technique, artistry, and skills through continued classical ballet training.
Academy Division | Ballet 2 & 3
Ballet 2 (ages 7 & 8) and Ballet 3 build a strong foundation through systematic Vaganova-based instruction incorporating anatomy and kinesiology. Classes follow the format of a traditional ballet class, including a warm-up, ballet steps at the barre, center movement, and simple choreography. Students develop strength and confidence while progressing in ballet fundamentals, including posture, body awareness, placement, terminology, and technique.
Conservatory Division | Ballet 4, 5, & 6
The Conservatory Division provides continued training for experienced intermediate ballet dancers who demonstrate proficiency in classical ballet discipline and technique and are committed to their ongoing personal and artistic development. Classes include a warm-up, ballet steps at the barre, center movement, simple choreography, and strength and conditioning as appropriate. Placement is based on experience and ability and determined through audition and invitation at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
Academy Division | Ballet 2 & 3
Ballet 2 (ages 7 & 8) and Ballet 3 build a strong foundation through systematic Vaganova-based instruction incorporating anatomy and kinesiology. Classes follow the format of a traditional ballet class, including a warm-up, ballet steps at the barre, center movement, and simple choreography. Students develop strength and confidence while progressing in ballet fundamentals, including posture, body awareness, placement, terminology, and technique.
Conservatory Division | Ballet 4, 5, & 6
The Conservatory Division provides continued training for experienced intermediate ballet dancers who demonstrate proficiency in classical ballet discipline and technique and are committed to their ongoing personal and artistic development. Classes include a warm-up, ballet steps at the barre, center movement, simple choreography, and strength and conditioning as appropriate. Placement is based on experience and ability and determined through audition and invitation at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
New to Dance?
Looking for information on Beginning Ballet or Ballet 1? These introductory classes are offered through our Creative Movement Program, providing young dancers with an opportunity to begin exploring movement and foundational dance skills.
Take Your Performance Experience Further
For dancers looking for additional opportunities to perform and engage with the community, Vision Dance Theatre is Valley Academy for the Arts’ Pre-Professional Dance Company.
Open by invitation to intermediate and advanced dancers, Vision Dance Theatre provides opportunities to enhance performance experience and participate in community outreach programs and performances. Contact us for more details.
Open by invitation to intermediate and advanced dancers, Vision Dance Theatre provides opportunities to enhance performance experience and participate in community outreach programs and performances. Contact us for more details.
New to Valley Academy? Find the Right Ballet Class
Every student’s ballet journey is different. Appropriate placement helps ensure students receive instruction aligned with their current experience and ability. Auditions are required for students over the age of six who are new to Valley Academy. Contact us to arrange an audition and determine the appropriate class placement.
Ready to Continue Your Ballet Journey?
Whether your child is building their ballet foundation or ready to advance their training, Valley Academy provides an environment where students can strengthen their technique, develop their artistry, build confidence, and continue discovering their potential through dance.
Explore current class offerings, schedules, and tuition information, or register for the upcoming term today.
Explore current class offerings, schedules, and tuition information, or register for the upcoming term today.