Not all listed classes are offered every season
Creative Movement I
For dancers ages 2-3 years old. A fun and creative introduction to dance and body movement for a parent/guardian and their toddler/Preschooler! In this class, you will work together with your child to develop beginning dance skills and improve coordination. The Parent/Guardian will be participating with their child.
Minimum Enrollment is 5 Students.
Maximum Enrollment is 8 Students.
Creative Movement II
For Dancers ages 3-5 years old. This class is a continuation of our Creative Movement series, which will include participation from your preschooler and their parent/guardian. Join us in continuing to learn how our bodies move, explore music, and learn basic dance skills. Parent/Guardian will participate with their child. In years where this class is only being offered in our Creative Movement Series, we always welcome new students to join us!
Minimum Enrollment is 5 Students.
Maximum Enrollment is 8 Students.
Pre-Ballet
Minimum age: 4.5 (Dancers must be able to use a bathroom by themselves and be able to focus on following simple directions in a busy class).
This class is a creative movement and introduction to ballet class for dancers ages 4.5-6. A fun and engaging way to work on coordination, balance, flexibility, musicality, and more! Dancers must be comfortable attending class on their own for a full hour of activity. This class performs in our year-end recital on stage.
Minimum Enrollment is 5 Students.
Maximum Enrollment is 10 Students
Ballet Level 1
Minimum age: 6
Expected time in this level: 2-3 years
Level 1 teaches dancers the foundations of classical ballet in a fun and creative environment. Dancers begin to work at the ballet barre as well as in the center. This class performs in our year-end recital on stage.
Minimum Enrollment is 5 Students.
Maximum Enrollment is 10 Students.
Ballet Level 2
Minimum age: 8 (experience in Level 1 or equivalent dance experience required)
Expected time in this level: 2-3 years
This class meets two days a week. Students are expected to attend both days.
In Level 2, we build upon the skills learned in Level 1. New skills are learned in a student’s first year of level 2 and improved upon in subsequent years. Dancers are progressively challenged each year at this level. Level 2 students continue to master skills and learn terminology in preparation for Level 3. This class performs in our year end recital on stage. New students, please contact us to schedule a placement class.
Minimum Enrollment is 3 Students
Maximum Enrollment is 10 Students
Ballet Level 3
Minimum age: 9 (experience in Level 2 or equivalent dance experience required)
Expected time in this level: 2-3 years
This class meets two days a week. Students are expected to attend both days.
In Level 3, we build upon the skills learned in Level 2. New skills are learned in a student’s first year of level 3 and improved upon in subsequent years. Dancers are progressively challenged each year at this level. Level 3 students continue to master skills while acquiring new ones to prepare for Level 4. We also begin to work on each dancer’s artistry while ensuring that they understand ballet terminology and direction of travel. This class performs in our year end recital on stage. New students, please contact us to schedule a placement class.
Minimum Enrollment is 3 Students
Maximum Enrollment is 10 Students
Ballet Level 4
Minimum age: 12 (ballet experience required)
This class meets two days a week. Students are expected to attend both days.
This class meets twice a week, and students are expected to attend both classes. Most students also take our Pre-Pointe/Pointe class each week to round out their training. This class is Intermediate/Advanced ballet for dancers with significant ballet experience. Dancers must be promoted from Level 3 or audition if they are new to the studio. Besides working on enhancing each dancer’s understanding of ballet technique and terminology, we also continue to work on their artistry to create a whole dancer. This class performs in our year end recital on stage. Adult drop-ins are allowed if space permits. New students, please contact us to schedule a placement class.
Minimum Enrollment: 3 Students.
Maximum Enrollment is 12 Students.
Pre-Pointe/Pointe
Join us for strength and conditioning for dancers in preparation for pointe work or continuing their beginning/intermediate pointe work. This class includes Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) exercises to improve muscle memory, core strength, and alignment. Dancers must be at Level 3 or higher to enroll. Instructor permission is required. This class performs in our year-end recital on stage. Adult drop-ins are allowed if space permits.
Minimum Enrollment is 3 Students.
Maximum Enrollment is 12 Students.
Beginning/Intermediate Adult Ballet
Ages 18+
Salish Sea Ballet is excited to continue to be offering our beginning adult ballet class. This adult class will be for all skill levels wanting to try ballet for the first time and/or those looking to get back to ballet after some time away. For those who joined us last year and want to continue this year, we will be adding some more challenging technique and try some intermediate steps as the year progresses. Classes will be taught by Kailey Genther, studio owner and teacher for Salish Sea Ballet. Each class will move slowly, building upon the previous classes to make sure you have a solid foundation. With your skills acquired, each class will also have fun experiencing and exploring the world of ballet beyond the dance steps. We hope you will take a chance and come dance with us at Salish Sea Ballet! Salish Sea Ballet truly believes that dance is for everyone!
Participants must wear active clothing (leotard, tights, skirts are optional) and purchase the mandatory full-sole leather ballet slippers. Hair must be pulled back off the face, and please bring a full water bottle.
Minimum Enrollment is 5 Students
Maximum Enrollment is 12 Students