Ballet

PYT offers the most comprehensive ballet training in the Lehigh Valley. Students are evaluated by our teachers to determine their placement. Age can play a part in determining where a student should be placed, but they are only listed here as a guide. A student may be moved to a different level class, if the teacher finds that the student is not in the proper class for his/her ability level. Most students can expect to remain two years at each level.

Pre-Ballet (Ages 3 - 5) Saturdays: 11:00 - 11:45am (3/4 hour) Instructor: Denise Binder This class concentrates on developing coordination, rhythm, and creative expression through basic dance fundamentals, while introducing Ballet terminology. No previous training required, but must be 3 years old by October 1st.
Beginning Ballet (Ages 5 - 6) Saturdays: 9:00 - 10:00am (1 hour) Instructor: Denise Binder Basic beginner Ballet technique- no previous training required. Must be 5 years old by October 1st.
Ballet I (Ages 7+) Mondays: 5:00-6:00pm (1 hour) Instructor: Denise Binder Beginner Ballet technique.
Ballet II (Ages 9+) Mondays: 6:00-7:00pm (1hour) Instructor: Denise Binder Intermediate beginner Ballet technique. 2 Ballet classes per week recommended.

Ballet III and Beginner Pointe (Ages 11+) Mondays: 7:00 - 8:30pm (1 1/2 hours) Mondays: 8:30-9:00pm pointe (1/2 hour) Instructor: Denise Binder Intermediate Ballet technique. 2 ballet classes per week reccomended. Teacher must evaulate student for pointe work.

Ballet IV and Pointe Mondays: 7:00-8:30pm (1 1/2 hours) Mondays: 8:30-9:00pm pointe (1/2 hour) Instructor: Kim Patterson Intermediate Ballet technique with Pointe. 2-3 Ballet classes per week recommended.
Ballet IV/V and Pointe Thursdays: 7:30-9:00pm (1 1/2 hours) Thursdays: 9:00-9:30pm pointe (1/2 hour) Instructor: Kim Patterson Advanced Ballet technique and intermediate/advanced Pointe. 2 Ballet classes per week required. Adding 1 Jazz class strongly recommended.
Teen Ballet (Ages 11+) Wednesdays: 4:30 - 5:30pm (1 hour) Instructor: Denise Binder This class for Teens is an introduction to basic Ballet technique- no previous training required and is a perfect companion class for Drama Division students.

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