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During this forty-five minute class, young dancers will learn the foundation of ballet and artistry. Classes will include warm-up at the barre and creative movement in the center. Five year olds who have previous ballet experience with Elaia or other studios in the past year should enroll in Ballet 1.
Dress Code:
Pink leotard, skirt, tights, and ballet slippers
Hair should be pulled out of face
During this one-hour and fifteen-minute class, young dancers will learn the foundation of ballet and artistry. Classes will include warm-up at the barre and creative movement in the center. Nine and ten-year-old dancers who are new to ballet should enroll in the Ballet 1 class.
Dress Code:
Pink leotard
Pink/white/nude tights
Pink/white skirt
Nude/Pink Ballet Slippers
Ballet bun or pony tail
This hour-and-fifteen-minute class will focus on the foundations of ballet movement at the barre and center through strength building and artistry. This class is perfect for older beginner students who are looking to start ballet, or younger students who are motivated dancers who want a challenge. Nine and ten-year-old students who have taken a ballet class within the past 24 months should take the Ballet 2 class instead of the Ballet 1 class.
Dress Code:
Black leotard
Pink/white/nude tights
Black skirt
Nude/Pink Ballet Slippers
Hair must be in a ballet bun
Ballet 2 students may also be invited to enroll in the Strengthening and Conditioning Ballet class. Students who have taken class previously with Elaia will be provided a specialized enrollment link if they have been invited to enroll in the Strength and Conditioning class. For new students, please reach out to info@elaia.academy.
The two-hour Ballet 3A & 3B class focuses on mastering and strengthening the foundations of ballet as dancers work towards more complex and dynamic ballet movements. This class is ideal for young, ambitious dancers and older beginner dancers.
Dress Code:
Black leotard
Pink/white/nude tights
Black skirt
Nude/Pink Ballet Slippers
Hair must be in a ballet bun with bangs pinned back
Ballet 3A students may also be invited to enroll in the Strengthening and Conditioning Ballet class. Students who have taken class previously with Elaia will be provided a specialized enrollment link if they have been invited to enroll in the Strength and Conditioning class. For new students, please reach out to info@elaia.academy.
These students are at an intermediate-advanced level, having a foundational understanding of ballet basics and already comfortable with more complex and advanced ballet movements.
Dress Code:
Black leotard
Pink/white/nude tights
Black skirt
Nude/Pink Ballet Slippers
Hair must be in a ballet bun with bangs pinned back
Specialized Classes (offered based on availability)
(Please note most of these classes are invitation only for Ballet 2-3B students. Please talk to your instructor if you have an interest in one or both of these classes)
Ballet class offered to Ballet 1 - Ballet 3B to center on Ballet foundations and technicality. Taught by Sarah Engel. (Not currently available).
Ballet 3B students and above learn the basics of foot strengthening, technique, and pointe at the barre and across the floor to prepare them for pointe-work in the center and during class.
Strengthening and Conditioning ballet class taught by Juliet Sage, designed to strengthen dancers' endurance, stamina, and technique. This class is ideal for Elaia students or experienced adult dancers hoping to grow stronger and more confident in ballet.
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet class for Ballet 3B students and above, and adult dancers with previous ballet experience looking for a recreational class. Adult dancers are welcome to bring their pointe shoes or modify combinations to suit their difficulty level.
Ballet 4 / Pre-Pointe (placement required)
Ballet 5 / Pointe (placement required from Ballet 4)
Beginner Adult Ballet / Ballet Exercise (18+)
Private Lessons