San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Service List

Services

• Beginner Ballet

  Duration: 90 min; $15 Hey there twinkle toes, wanna plié? This introductory class will teach you to perform one of the world's most revered dance forms: ballet! You'll be mastering all of the leaps, pirouettes, postures, and creative embellishments of this beautiful but hard-won art form under the guidance of a professional dance master. You'll use barre work to strengthen and elongate your body, drills to internalize fundamentals, and across-the-floor work to bring it all to life. As you master the pieces, you'll learn to combine them into complex sequences of exquisite expression that will move onlookers. Along the way, you'll get a tremendous physical workout, strengthening and toning your core as you develop a dancer's constitution. If you've always wanted to learn ballet, now's your chance to take the leap!

  • Master one of dance's most expressive and iconic styles

  • Practice various barre work, across the floors, and stationary drills

  • Develop poise and coordination while executing challenging combinations

  • Learn a new way to express yourself artistically in a supportive environment