Infinity Ballet Dance Classes in Apex, NC

Opals Classes

  • Ages 2 ½ to 4 Opals 1 Creative Dance
  • Ages 3 ½ to 5 Opals 2 Creative Dance
  • Ages 5 to 6 Opals 2 Pre-Ballet, Pre-Jazz, Pre-Tap

An introduction for young children to learn basic coordination exercises practiced to different styles of music. The lessons include exercises for learning basic rhythms, working with others in simple patterns and simple dance movements using the full body. Emphasis is made to explore the use of the student’s imagination.

Dress Code:

  • Girls – light pink leotard (attached skirt optional), theatrical pink tights, full sole leather matching ballet slippers, black patent leather tap shoes for tap classes.
  • Boys – white t-shirt, black legwear, white socks and black ballet slippers or jazz shoes. Black tap shoes when required.

Sapphires Classes Ages 6-9

Lessons offer the primary studies of dance technique in various styles of movement including classes in ballet, jazz, and tap. Coordination exercises are highly emphasized for learning to listen to music while executing movements. Dances are taught to learn how to work as a group and develop basic performance skills.

Basic Ballet Lessons teach body stance, classical foot positions and points of reference for body poses, movements of the arms, performance etiquette, group coordination, musicality, and relationship to space.

Basic Jazz and Tap Lessons introduce different styles of dance to various styles of music while introducing the skills and an introduction to choreography.

Dress Code:

  • Girls – light blue leotard, theatrical pink tights, full sole matching leather ballet slippers.
  • Boys – white T-Shirt, black legwear, white socks, black full sole ballet slippers. Black tap/jazz shoes.

Rubies & Garnet Classes

  • Ages 7 ½ to 11 – Ruby One
  • Ages 9 to 12 – Ruby Two
  • Age 11 to Adult – Ballet One Ballet Two and Garnet

Classical Ballet Lessons are offered for the beginning studies of classical dance training. The basics to all dance forms require the gradual assimilation of classical techniques by developing strength, agility, flexibility, coordination, and fluidity equally. Ruby class meets multiple times per week for maximum achievement.

Jazz and Modern Lessons practice compulsory exercises for body movement, conditioning, awareness and application to routines and choreographed dances in different styles of dance.

National Character Dance is the study of steps and styles from ethnic dances and their eventual application for the stage. It is recommended for all students who would like to perform.

Dress Code:

  • Girls – leotards: Red (Ruby One), burgundy (Ruby Two), dark pink (Garnet), theatrical pink tights, matching full sole leather ballet slippers.
  • Boys – white t-shirt, black legwear, white socks and black ballet slippers.

Additions:

  • theatrical pink ribbons are required for Ruby Two and Garnet girl’s ballet shoes.
  • black character shoes (1” heel)
  • black jazz shoes

Emeralds Classes

Ages 10.5 to Adult

Classical Ballet Lessons (Ballet Three) are at the advanced beginner and beginning intermediate levels of training for the study of Classical Dance, providing the gradual assimilation of all elements needed for maximum personal achievement and offering the student the greatest chance for satisfaction with their performance. Pointe work is optional with the approval of the teacher for students taking a minimum of three ballet lessons per week.

Dress Code:

  • Girls – Green leotard, theatrical pink tights, matching full sole leather ballet slippers. (Theatrical Pink ribbons are recommended on Ballet Slippers and required on pointe shoes).
  • Boys – white t-shirt, black leg/footwear, black ballet slippers.

Modern/Jazz Lessons offer practice and instruction on stylized choreographed movements in exercises to develop routines and dances.

Dress Code:

  • Black jazz shoes or jazzy tan half soles as needed.

National Character Dance 

Dress Code:

  • Black character shoes (1” girls, ½ ” boys)

Lilac Amethysts Magenta and Diamonds Classes

Ages 13 to Adult

Classical Ballet Lessons are offered daily at the intermediate through advanced levels for the complete study of the fine art of classical dance. Acceptance into the Pre-Professional Program is available by approval of the directors. A consistent study is needed to prevent injury and reach maximum potential. A minimum of five lessons a week for pre-professional training and performing at intermediate advanced levels.

Modern, Jazz and Musical Theater Lessons offers practice with specialized movements and different styles of choreography for opportunities to develop abilities and versatility in contemporary forms of dance. Modern training required in pre-professional program.

Variation Classes are available for int/adv level dancers taking multiple classes a week to teach dances from various ballets at the appropriate skill level of the students.

Tap Class teaches tap dance skills using exercises with instruction to develop rhythmic control with fluidity and style. Advanced lessons develop choreographed routines in addition to compulsory exercises.

Dress Code:

  • Girls – purple leotard with theatrical pink tights, matching ballet slippers, pointe shoes.
  • Boys – white t-shirt, black leg/footwear, black ballet/jazz slippers, jazzy tan half soles.

Trial Lessons are available for all ages. Financial Aid Scholarships are offered to students that are committed to training in classical dance.

Tuition Fees and Registration:

  • Student tuition costs are based on the number of lessons per week a student is training.
  • The more a student trains each week the less per hour for tuitions.
  • Family discounts are applied for multiple students actively training.
  • Class Cards are available for adults.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

Infinity Ballet pre-professional programs are developed at the beginning of each season by placement of the artistic staff for dancers that would like to train daily and work towards advanced studies. Infinity Ballet Theatre offers additional performing opportunities for students interested in this program.

The pre-professional program is designed for students ages ten and older who have a desire to have a complete training in dance.

Dance students active in the Pre-Professional Program are encouraged to perform and are offered regular opportunities to audition for roles in Infinity Ballet Theatre’s productions. As they advance in their work this gives them on stage experience working on choreography.

Class Sizes

Classes are limited in number to provide for proper training.

Introductory Lessons

Trial lessons are available for interested students. Please call 919-303-1105 to arrange a visit to our studio.

Clothing and Shoes

Dancewear, including leotards, tights, shoes, and skirts, is available at the studio for all levels of classes.

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