Ballet

Age 7-Adult

Program At-A-Glance

Ballet classes are taught with the highest regard for the tradition, technique, and artistry of classical ballet, where the primary focus lies in cultivating the harmony of correct technique and individual creative expression, fostering a well-rounded dance education.

Class Options

2025-2026 Season:

Looking for class times above the beginner level?  Please contact us.

Program Faculty

Stacey Chiesa

Dance Teacher

Stacey Chiesa

Dance Teacher

Melinda Civitella

Associate Artistic Director

Melinda Civitella

Associate Artistic Director

Michaela Darragh

Dance Teacher

Michaela Darragh

Dance Teacher

Julie Groh

Dance Teacher

Julie Groh

Dance Teacher

Donna Iaboni

Director, Studio Operations

Donna Iaboni

Director, Studio Operations

Melissa Orlick

Dance Teacher

Melissa Orlick

Dance Teacher

Korinne Mesimeris

Dance Teacher

Korinne Mesimeris

Dance Teacher

Annette Siguenza

Manager, Teacher Training Program

Annette Siguenza

Manager, Teacher Training Program

Victoria Rossano

Dance Teacher

Victoria Rossano

Dance Teacher

Sarah Davidman

Dance Teacher

Sarah Davidman

Dance Teacher

Ava Nicole Bryant

Dance Teacher

Ava Nicole Bryant

Dance Teacher

Frequently Asked Questions

Ballet is a classical dance form known for its grace, precision, and discipline. It builds strong technical foundations that benefit all other dance styles, emphasizing posture, alignment, control, and expressive movement.

We offer ballet classes for dancers starting at age 7, with programs that progress through beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels for both recreational and serious dancers.

Ballet provides a strong technical base that supports many dance styles, like jazz, lyrical, and contemporary. It builds:

  • Balance, strength, and flexibility

  • Body awareness and alignment

  • Musicality and control

  • Discipline and artistry

No experience is necessary for beginner ballet classes. We place dancers by age and ability to ensure they feel confident and challenged appropriately.

Female students wear black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes (no socks). A ballet skirt may be worn; however, the length may not pass the knee. Shoes should fit snugly. Male students wear black dance pants, plain white T-shirt, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet shoe ties should be tucked in. 

Yes! Ballet dancers have the exciting option to participate in our annual June recital. It’s a fun and confidence-building experience, but completely optional. Costumes are ordered in December, and recital tickets go on sale in May. Whether or not your child performs, they’ll still enjoy a full season of joyful movement and learning.

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