Class Schedule

  • Class Time: Monday: 1:00 - 1:30

    Teacher: Anna Jobst & Kathy Cooke

    Class Description: Creating a fun and creative way for children to explore movement and music, this class serves as an introduction to ballet in a safe and joyful environment for little ones.

    Dress Code:

    • Solid color leotard

    • Mid-thigh length chiffon skirt

    • Pink tights

    • Pink ballet shoes

    • Hair neatly pulled off of face

    *this class does not participate in performances

  • Class Time: Wednesday: 4:00-4:30

    Teacher: Anna Jobst

    Class Description: This class focuses on developing poise and musicality in a fun and creative environment, instilling a love of dance and allowing your child to find a new outlet for creative expression.

    Dress Code:

    • Solid color leotard

    • Mid-length chiffon skirt

    • Pink tights

    • Pink canvas split sole ballet shoes

    • Hair secured neatly in a ballet bun

  • Class Time Options:

    This class meets once per week, families can choose the class time that is most convenient

    • Monday: 1:30 - 2:15

      • Teacher: Eliana Gibbs or Anna Jobst

    • Wednesday: 4:30 - 5:15

      • Teacher: Anna Jobst

    Class Description: This class focuses on developing poise and musicality in a fun and creative environment, instilling a love of dance and allowing your child to find a new outlet for creative expression.

    Dress Code:

    • Solid color leotard

    • Mid-length chiffon skirt

    • Pink tights

    • Pink canvas split sole ballet shoes

    • Hair secured neatly in a ballet bun

  • Class Time: Friday: 4:15 - 5:15

    Teacher: Anna Jobst

    Class Description: This class focuses on developing poise and musicality in a fun and creative environment, instilling a love of dance and allowing your child to find a new outlet for creative expression.

    Dress Code:

    • Solid color leotard

    • Mid-length chiffon skirt

    • Pink tights

    • Pink canvas split sole ballet shoes

    • Hair secured neatly in a ballet bun

  • This class meets twice each week. Families can choose to participate in either afternoon or evening classes.

    Afternoon Class Times:

    • Monday: 2:15 - 3:45

      • Teachers: Eliana Gibbs and Anna Jobst

    • Friday: 2:00 - 3:30

      • Teacher: Rebecca Schmidt

    Evening Class Times:

    • Wednesday 5:15 - 6:45

      • Teacher: Rebecca Schmidt

    • Friday: 5:15 - 6:45

      • Teacher: Anna Jobst

    Casting of Grade 1 students in our full-length ballets is determined on an as-needed basis, depending on the specific needs of each production. While we do our best to include younger dancers when possible, casting is not guaranteed until Grade 2. Grade 1 students do participate in every show’s section of worship dances.

    If cast in the full-length ballet, seasonal rehearsals for Northville Ballet Theatre productions are held on Saturdays from 10:00 - 2:00. A detailed schedule of rehearsals will be sent to all dancers who wish to participate prior to the start of rehearsals.

    Class Description: For students on a more serious track, the Grade I syllabus will develop proper placement of torso, hips, and legs without exceeding anatomical limitations. The coordination of arms and head are developed with a concentration on smooth transitions throughout the exercises.

    Dress Code:

    • Solid color leotard

    • Pink tights

    • Pink canvas split sole ballet shoes

    • Hair secured neatly in a ballet bun

  • This class meets once a week.

    Tuesday:

    • Syllabus Ballet: 3:45 - 5:00

      • Teacher:

        Dana Cochren

  • New Grade III dancers will have classes three days each week at the following times:

    Monday:

    • Syllabus Ballet: 2:15 - 3:45

      • Teacher: Brooke Johnson

    Wednesday:

    • Non-Syllabus Ballet: 1:30 - 3:00

      • Teacher: Brooke Johnson

    • Contemporary Christian Dance: 3:00 - 4:00

      • Teacher: Brooke Johnson

    Thursday:

    • Syllabus Ballet: 3:45 - 5:15

      • Teacher: Dana Cochren

    Experienced Grade III dancers will have classes three days each week at the following times:

    Monday:

    • Syllabus Ballet: 5:30 - 7:00

      • Teacher: Brooke Johnson

    Wednesday:

    • Non-Syllabus Ballet: 4:15 - 5:45

      • Teacher: Brooke Johnson

    • Contemporary Christian Dance: 5:45 - 7:00

      • Teacher: Brooke Johnson

    Thursday:

    • Syllabus Ballet: 3:45 - 5:15

    • Teacher: Dana Cochren

    Seasonal rehearsals for Northville Ballet Theatre productions are held on Saturdays from 10:00 - 2:00. A detailed schedule of rehearsals will be sent to all dancers who wish to participate prior to the start of rehearsals.

    Level Description: A more mature sense of musicality and quality of movement is emphasized in the third level. Students develop strength and stability in the demonstration of the pirouettes and grand allegro. Suppleness and smooth graceful movements are developed in this level along with the coordination of head, arms, legs, and body. Students are also introduced to Contemporary Christian Dance, where they can expand their skills and grow in artistry and worship.

    Dress Code:

    Ballet:

    • Solid color leotard

    • Pink tights

    • Pink canvas split sole ballet shoes or pointe shoes

    • Hair secured neatly in a ballet bun

    Contemporary Christian Dance:

    • Form fitting athletic clothing

    • Tan ballet shoes or socks

    • Hair pulled back from face

  • Students have classes three days each week at the following times:

    Monday:

    • Syllabus Ballet: 3:45 - 5:15

      • Teacher: Eliana Gibbs

    Wednesday:

    • Non-Syllabus Ballet: 4:15 - 5:45

      • Teacher: Brooke Johnson

    • Contemporary Christian Dance: 5:45 - 7:00

      • Teacher: Brooke Johnson

    Friday:

    • Syllabus Ballet: 5:15 - 6:45

      • Teacher: Isabelle Vidosh

    Seasonal rehearsals for Northville Ballet Theatre productions are held on Saturdays from 10:00 - 2:00. A detailed schedule of rehearsals will be sent to all dancers who wish to participate prior to the start of rehearsals.

    Level Description: A more mature sense of musicality and quality of movement is emphasized in the fourth level. Students develop strength and stability in the demonstration of the pirouettes and grand allegro. Suppleness and smooth graceful movements are developed in this level along with the coordination of head, arms, legs, and body. Students present a one-minute dance for the Grade IV examination demonstrating the ability to perform through unset movements. The dance provides teachers the opportunity to help develop the student’s awareness of choreographic concepts.

    Dress Code:

    Ballet:

    • Solid color leotard

    • Pink tights

    • Pink canvas split sole ballet shoes or pointe shoes

    • Hair secured neatly in a ballet bun

    Contemporary Christian Dance:

    • Form fitting athletic clothing

    • Tan ballet shoes or socks

    • Hair pulled back from face

  • Students meet four days each week at the following times:

    Tuesday:

    • Syllabus Ballet: 5:15 - 6:45

      • Teacher: Isabelle Vidosh

    Wednesday:

    • Non-Syllabus Ballet: 4:15 - 5:45

      • Teacher: Brooke Johnson

    • Contemporary Christian Dance: 5:45 - 7:00

      • Teacher: Brooke Johnson

    Thursday:

    • NBT Company Class: 3:30 - 5:00

      • Teacher: Isabelle Vidosh

    • NBT Rehearsal: 5:00 - 7:00

      • Teachers: Isabelle Vidosh and Eliana Gibbs

    Friday:

    • Syllabus Ballet: 3:30 - 5:15

      • Teacher: Eliana Gibbs

    Seasonal rehearsals for Northville Ballet Theatre productions are held on Saturdays from 10:00 - 2:00. A detailed schedule of rehearsals will be sent to all dancers who wish to participate prior to the start of rehearsals.

    Level Description: Elementary Syllabus marks the beginning of the professional level examinations and links the student to the final three professional levels that demonstrate Maestro Enrico Cecchetti’s work. It provides a culmination of the material in the graded work, demonstrating a mature and professional approach. In addition to adages and pirouettes that prepare the student for the more advanced levels, pointe work and the execution of beats are demonstrated in this syllabus.

    Dress Code:

    Ballet:

    • Solid color leotard

    • Pink tights

    • Pink canvas split sole ballet shoes or pointe shoes

    • Hair secured neatly in a ballet bun

    *Mid-thigh length chiffon skirts may be worn in Pointe and Variations classes and rehearsals

    Contemporary Christian Dance:

    • Form fitting athletic clothing

    • Tan ballet shoes or socks

    • Hair pulled back from face

  • Students meet four days each week at the following times:

    Monday:

    • Non-Syllabus Ballet and Pointe: 3:45 - 5:15

      • Teacher: Brooke Johnson

    • Contemporary Christian Dance: 5:15 -6:45

      • Teachers: Alicia Falzon and Hailey Chmiel

    Tuesday: (choose one)

    • Syllabus Ballet: 1:45 - 3:30

      • Teacher: Eliana Gibbs

    • Syllabus Ballet 3:30 - 5:15

      • Teacher: Isabelle Vidosh

    Thursday:

    • NBT Company Class: 3:30 - 5:00

      • Teacher: Isabelle Vidosh

    • NBT Rehearsal: 5:00 - 7:00

      • Teachers: Isabelle Vidosh and Eliana Gibbs

    Friday:

    • Syllabus Ballet: 3:30 - 5:15

      • Teacher: Isabelle Vidosh

    • Pointe and Variations: 5:15 - 6:15

      • Teacher: Eliana Gibbs

    Seasonal rehearsals for Northville Ballet Theatre productions are held on Saturdays from 10:00 - 2:00. A detailed schedule of rehearsals will be sent to all dancers who wish to participate prior to the start of rehearsals.

    Level Description: The Intermediate, Advanced, and Diploma examination material used by the Cecchetti Council of America is maintained by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London, England. The syllabus demonstrates the beautiful adages, pirouettes and allegro used by Enrico Cecchetti. It develops strong classical lines, solid anatomical placement, as well as virtuoso jumps and beats.

    Dress Code:

    Ballet:

    • Solid color leotard

    • Pink tights

    • Pink canvas split sole ballet shoes or pointe shoes

    • Hair secured neatly in a ballet bun

    *Mid-thigh length chiffon skirts may be worn in Pointe and Variations classes and rehearsals

    Contemporary Christian Dance:

    • Form fitting athletic clothing

    • Tan ballet shoes or socks

    • Hair pulled back from face

  • Students meet four days each week at the following times:

    Monday:

    • Non-Syllabus Ballet and Pointe: 3:45 - 5:15

      • Teacher: Brooke Johnson

    Tuesday:

    • Syllabus Ballet: 3:30 - 5:30

      • Teacher: Terry Butkovich

    • Pointe and Variations: 5:30 - 6:30

      • Teacher: Eliana Gibbs

    Thursday:

    • NBT Company Class: 3:30 - 5:00

      • Teacher: Isabelle Vidosh

    • NBT Rehearsal: 5:00 - 7:00

      • Teachers: Isabelle Vidosh and Eliana Gibbs

    Friday:

    • Syllabus Ballet: 12:30 - 2:30

      • Teacher: Isabelle Vidosh

    Seasonal rehearsals for Northville Ballet Theatre productions are held on Saturdays from 10:00 - 2:00. A detailed schedule of rehearsals will be sent to all dancers who wish to participate prior to the start of rehearsals.

    Level Description: The Intermediate, Advanced, and Diploma examination material used by the Cecchetti Council of America is maintained by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London, England. The syllabus demonstrates the beautiful adages, pirouettes and allegro used by Enrico Cecchetti. It develops strong classical lines, solid anatomical placement, as well as virtuoso jumps and beats.

    Dress Code:

    Ballet:

    • Solid color leotard

    • Pink tights

    • Pink canvas split sole ballet shoes or pointe shoes

    • Hair secured neatly in a ballet bun

    *Mid-thigh length chiffon skirts may be worn in Pointe and Variations classes and rehearsals

    Contemporary Christian Dance:

    • Form fitting athletic clothing

    • Tan ballet shoes or socks

    • Hair pulled back from face

  • Tap is a wonderful addition to the repertoire of any dancer, helping to develop coordination of feet and rhythm!

    Class times for tap with Dana Cochren:

    Grade I

    • Saturday: 10:15 - 11:00

    Grade III and IV

    • Saturday: 9:30 - 10:15

    Grade V+

    • Thursday 2:30 - 3:30

    Dress Code:

    • Form fitting clothing

    • Tap shoes

    • Hair pulled back from face

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