Elevating Talent Through Expertise
Darci Kistler applies decades of professional stage experience to implement structured curricula that develop technical proficiency, artistic expression, and disciplined practice for dancers of every age.
This comprehensive methodology demonstrates our commitment to measurable progress, utilizing years of teaching and professional experience to optimize each student’s performance potential.
Co-Ed Classes
Level i
Ages 5-7
Students at this level will learn the basic technique of ballet, including the five positions and balletic posture. This class will focus on strengthening young students so that they can perform basic combinations, and move safely into more complicated ballet steps. This class will also ensure that students develop the discipline and respect for each other needed to move forward in ballet classes. Instructor recommends students attend 2 classes per week if they are serious about ballet.
LEvel ii
Ages 8-10
Students at this level will need to begin barre with one hand, and be asked to perform more complicated combinations in the center, such as petite and grande allegros, and also with a focus on turning. Students at this level will be working vigorously on core and leg strength, in order to progress to a higher level of balletic technique. Instructor recommends students attend 3 classes per week.
Girls Classes
LEvel iiI
Ages 11-13
Students at this level should have a firm understanding of ballet technique: they should be strong in their barre routine, turns, and jumps. At this level, students will begin to be introduced to pointe work, with a heavy focus on ensuring that they have a solid technique to avoid injury and continue towards completing more rigorous and complicated ballet steps. Instructor recommends students attend 4 classes per week.
Level iV
Ages 14-18
Students at this level should be comfortable on pointe. This class will focus highly on moving students towards the ability to dance advanced choreography, not merely steps. Students will learn variations from a variety of ballets, preparing them for future auditions and careers. Instructor recommends students attend 5 classes per week.
Private session
Ages 5-18
Private sessions are for students serious about a career in ballet, who want to further their instruction and challenge themselves. In private sessions, the instructor will work specifically on skills the student may be struggling with, as well as working to further enhance their strengths.
Boys classes
LEvel iiI and IV Combined
Ages 11-18
Depending on enrollment, which is unfortunately lower for boys, the two higher levels will be combined (until further notice). As there is not an introduction of pointe work, the instructor will focus on creating a curricula that can benefit both levels. Both younger and older students will be expected to learn from one another and help one another succeed. Boys at this level should have a firm understanding of balletic technique: they should be strong in their barre routine, turns, and jumps. Students at this level will continue towards completing more rigorous and complicated ballet steps. Instructor recommends students attend 2 classes per week.
Private session
Ages 5-18
Private sessions are for students serious about a career in ballet, who want to further their instruction and challenge themselves. In private sessions, the instructor will work specifically on skills the student may be struggling with, as well as working to further enhance their strengths.
open classes
advanced adult open class
Ages 18 and up
This class is designed for more advanced students, who want to continue their instruction at a higher level, but do not fall within the age range of level 4. This class will, depending on enrollment, focus on partnering, variations, and complicated steps.
Beginner adult Open class
Ages 18 and up
This class is designed for all adults, regardless of level or experience with ballet. In this class, the instructor will offer a variety of steps to accommodate all levels at any given time. This class is designed to give any individual a basic understanding of ballet, and provide them with the physical toning benefits of barre.
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