Creative Movement & Pre-Ballet (age 3-6 years) »

The Children’s Division introduces students to their first years of dance training. Coordination, rhythm, body awareness, and ballet class discipline are emphasized through guided, creative, age-appropriate activities. In addition, Pre-Ballet students are introduced to elementary ballet terminology, positions and movements. Research from the Dance Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee indicates children who are given adequate opportunities to move and exercise in developmental movement patterns have brains better primed for learning.  Students engaged in dance have higher levels of academic achievement, problem-solving skills, creativity, and physical coordination. Placement in the Children’s Division classes is based on the age of the student as of September 1, 2012.
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Beginning Level (age 7+) »

Students age seven or older on or before September 1, 2012 are accepted into Ballet I. The emphasis in the beginning level of study is on posture and the fundamentals of ballet training. Upon completion of Ballet III, students will understand the structure of ballet training as well as have begun to develop the necessary strength and posture that will enable them to progress into the Intermediate Level.
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Intermediate »

The Intermediate Level begins with Ballet IV. Students continue to learn ballet techniques and are introduced to character dance in Ballet IV and Ballet V. Jazz dance is introduced in Ballet VI and Ballet VII. Ladies are introduced to pointe work in Ballet VI, and Ballet VII is the progression into the second year of pointe training. Training in the Intermediate Level becomes more demanding of the dance student. It is not unusual for students to remain in a class level for a number of years. Students training on pointe must attend class 3 times per week.
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Research from the Dance Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee indicates children who are given adequate opportunities to move and exercise in developmental movement patterns have brains better primed for learning.  Students engaged in dance have higher levels of academic achievement, problem-solving skills, creativity, and physical coordination. 

Advanced Level »

Milwaukee Ballet School’s Academy program is designed for the serious dance student interested in and willing to commit to intensive study in a variety of dance styles. Students are invited into the program by audition, upon the completion of Ballet VII. Classes include Ballet, Pointe, Partnering, Variations, Jazz, Modern, and Pilates. Students are challenged technically as these levels prepare them for performance and further progress in dance training. Attention to detail and artistry is of the utmost importance.
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