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Curriculum
 Although
a comprehensive dance education will be provided through the
academic year, the emphasis is on classical ballet. Dance
educators recognize that ballet is the foundation of all
dance forms. Ballet training develops the placement and beauty
of line necessary to the aspiring dancer.
- Pre-School Dance Program
- Pre-Dance 1
- Pre-Dance 2
- Early Dance
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- Ballet technique
- Study of fundamental ballet. Includes barre and center
work.
- Ballet History
- Lectures and demonstrations during class time.
- Pointe
- Developes the virtuosity and full beauty of the
female dancer.
- Character
- The study of international dance forms (i.e. Russian,
Spanish, Italian, and Hungarian) which have been adapted
to the ballet stage.
- Jazz
- The focus of the jazz study is on technique, style,
and rhythm. The students find their classes to be exhilarating
and profoundly energetic. The
movements are expansive and bold with many kicks, turns,
jumps, and leaps. Naturally, Jazz is taught by our highly
competent and dedicated teachers.
- Tap
- The quintessential American dance form. The body becomes a rhythm instrument.
- Supported Adagio
- Pas de Deux teaches the relationship of female and
male dance partners.
- Variations
- Choreographic selections from the ballet repertoire.
- Guest teaching days.
- Performance opportunities available.
- Ballet Westmoreland holds one performance a year.
It is a small performance and we do our best to keep
the cost down.
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Gallery
- Summer Program
- A summer intensive program is offered during the late
weeks of July to the 2nd week in August. Subject to
change. We hold the right to cancel any classes due
to lack of enrollment. A full refund will be given if
we cancel class for this reason.
We also try to plan one field trip to the Pittsburgh Ballet
Theatre in the Spring. We offer a group rate and tour of the
Benedum before the performance. Students and parents provide
their own transportation.
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