Mississippi Ballet Theatre Classes
Mommy and Me - Mommy and Me is a music and movement class for parents and their 18 month to 3-year-old toddler. Our class is designed to promote early childhood developmental skills while strengthening the bond between you and your child by spending special time laughing and learning together.
Expression 3/4 and 5/6 - Our early childhood program is designed to teach the basic elements of dance and movement. We utilize the nationally recognized syllabus “Tempo, Level, Energy, and Shapes” to begin teaching children about space and how we relate to it; musical rhythm, beat, and time; left, right, and direction; and the elementary positions of Ballet. Students also learn about creative expression, imagination, teamwork, and self-awareness.
Ballet I and II - The 7 to 12-year-old student will learn the basics of the Ballet barre and centre technique. Our training is based on the Russian method of Ballet training. Students are placed based on age and ability.
Ballet III - This is our first class where the student begins to study Ballet 2 hours per week. The student must have been enrolled in Ballet the previous year and be recommended by her teacher. Students are typically 10-13 years old.
Ballet IV-A and IV-B - Advanced ballet classes for those wishing to pursue dance as a career or for students who just love to dance. After one year in this level, the Ballet IV student may begin Pointe work based on the recommendation of her teacher.
Worship Dance - Our newest class combining the basics of Ballet, Jazz, and Lyrical in praise and worship. This class uses Christian music.
Tumble Tots - Tumbling for 3 to 6-year-olds.
Tumble/Acro - Tumbling and acrobatics for 7 to 18-year-olds.
Tappin' Toes/Tiny Tap - Beginning and Intermediate tap for the 3 to 6-year-old. Girls must be enrolled in Expression . Boys are encouraged to take Hip-Hop/Jazz or Tumbling.
Children’s Tap - Beginning/Intermediate tap for 7 to 15-year-olds. Girls must be enrolled in Ballet.
Jazz-a-roo - Beginning Jazz for the 3 to 4 year old.
5/6 Hip-Hop and Jazz - Age appropriate hip-hop and jazz basics for the 5 or 6-year-old. This class is open to boys also.
Children’s/Teen Jazz - Jazz is an exciting, fast-paced form of dance. Classes are available for 7 to 15-year-olds. Students are encouraged to take Ballet.
Children’s/Teen Hip-Hop - Hip-Hop is a fun, freestyle form of dance most often seen on tv or in music videos. Classes are available for 7 to 15-year-olds.
Teen/Adult Ballet - This class is designed for adults and teens who have never taken ballet or adults and teens who have taken some ballet and want to keep dancing. It is a wonderful class which starts with the basics and progresses rapidly due to the learning abilities of teens and adults.
Adult Tap - This class is designed for all those adults who have always wanted to take tap but never got the chance. This class starts with the basics and advances as the students are able.
Teen/Adult Hip-Hop - Hip-Hop for Adults and Teens.
Ethnic Workout - Fabulous exercise class incorporating Bellydance, Irish, African, Salsa, Flamenco, and other ethnic dance forms.
DRESS CODE
3/4 Expressions - Pink Leotard (NO attached skirt), Pink Tights, Pink leather ballet shoes.
5/6 Expressions and Ballet I, II, III and IV - Black Leotard (NO attached skirts), Pink convertible or footless tights, Pink Ballet shoes. Ballet III and IV may wear a skirt or booty shorts.
Jazz-a-roo - Pink Leotard, Pink tights, black jazz pants and black jazz shoes.
5/6 Jazz/Hip-Hop and Ch. Jazz - Black leotard, Black jazz pants, black shoes.
Tappin' Toes - Pink leotard, Pink tights, black mary-jane style tap shoes. You may wear a skirt or shorts.
Tiny Tap - Black leotard, pink or tan tights, black mary-jane style tap shoes. You may wear a skirt or shorts.
Ch. Tap - Black leotard, pink or tan tights, black oxford style tap shoes. You may wear a skirt, black pants, or shorts.
Ch. Hip Hop - Black Leotard, black pants, black hip hop shoes or a clean pair of sneakers.
Tumble Tots and Ch. Tumble - Leotard or bikeatard, barefeet. you may wear a fitted pair of shorts.
Teen/Adult classes - Comfortable work out wear. PLEASE no baggy clothing!