Class Time: Wednesdays 2:30-3:00

Teacher: Anna Jobst

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 Times:

• Mondays 1:45-2:15

  Teacher: Ginger Burt

• Mondays: 4:15-4:45

  Teacher: Anna Jobst

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

Class Time:

• Mondays 2:30-3:15

  Teacher: Ginger Burt

• 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:

• Mondays 2:30-3:15

  Teacher: Eliana Terry

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:

• Tuesdays 5:30-6:30

  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

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

Homeschool Class Times:

• Wednesdays: 1:30-3:00

  Teacher: Rebecca Schmidt

• Fridays: 2:15-3:45

  Teacher: Dana Cochren

Evening Class Times:

• Wednesday 6:00-7:30

  Teacher: Anna Jobst

• Friday: 6:00-7:30

  Teacher: Rebecca Schmidt

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

• No jewelry aside from studded earrings

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

Homeschool:

• Mondays 2:30-4:00

  Teacher: Brooke Johnson

• Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:30

  Teacher: Rebecca Schmidt

Afterschool:

• Wednesdays 4:30-6:00

  Teacher: Anna Jobst

• Fridays 4:30-6:00

  Teacher: Rebecca Schmidt

Dress Code:

• Solid color leotard

• Pink tights

• Pink canvas split sole ballet shoes

• Hair secured neatly in a ballet bun

• No jewelry aside from studded earrings

Experienced Grade III dancers will meet on Mondays. They then will take Grade IV classes on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Mondays:

• Syllabus Ballet: 12:30-2:00

  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 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

• No jewelry aside from studded earrings

Contemporary Christian Dance:

• Form fitting athletic clothing

• No crop tops

• Tan ballet shoes or socks

• Hair pulled back from face

Students have classes three days each week.

The Homeschool Grade IV students meet at the following times:

Mondays:

• Syllabus Ballet: 2:00-3:30

  Teacher: Isabelle Vidosh

Wednesdays:

• Non-syllabus Ballet 1:30-3:15

  Teacher: Brooke Johnson

• Contemporary Christian Dance 3:15-4:15

  Teacher: Brooke Johnson

Thursdays:

• Syllabus Ballet: 1:15-2:45

  Teacher: Eliana Terry

• Pointe: 2:45-3:15

  Teacher: Eliana Terry

Experienced Grade IV students meet at the following times:

Mondays:

• Syllabus Ballet: 4:00-5:15

  Teacher: Isabelle Vidosh

• Pointe: 5:15-5:45

  Teacher: Isabelle Vidosh

Wednesdays:

• Syllabus Ballet 4:30-5:45

  Teacher: Brooke Johnson

• Pointe/Rehearsal: 5:45-6:30

  Teacher: Brooke Johnson

Fridays:

• Non-Syllabus Ballet: 3:45-5:30

  Teacher: Alicia Falzon

• Contemporary Christian Dance: 5:30-6:30

  Teacher: Alicia Falzon

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

• No jewelry aside from studded earrings

Contemporary Christian Dance:

• Form fitting athletic clothing

• No crop tops

• Tan ballet shoes or socks

• Hair pulled back from face

Students meet four days each week at the following times:

Mondays:

• Syllabus Ballet: 3:30-5:15

  Teacher: Brooke Johnson

• Pointe: 5:15-5:45

  Teacher: Brooke Johnson

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

  Teacher: Eliana Terry

Tuesdays:

• Non-Syllabus Ballet: 3:45-5:15

  Teacher: Eliana Terry

• Variations/Rehearsal: 5:15 - 6:00

  Teacher: Eliana Terry

Thursdays:

• NBT Company Class: 3:30-5:00

  Teacher: Isabelle Vidosh

• NBT Rehearsal: 5:00-7:00

  Teachers: Isabelle Vidosh and Eliana Terry

Fridays:

• 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: 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

• No jewelry aside from studded earrings

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

Contemporary Christian Dance:

• Form fitting athletic clothing

• No crop tops

• Tan ballet shoes or socks

• Hair pulled back from face

Students meet four days each week.

Currently, Northville Ballet does not have Intermediate dancers.

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

• No jewelry aside from studded earrings

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

Contemporary Christian Dance:

• Form fitting athletic clothing

• No crop tops

• Tan ballet shoes or socks

• Hair pulled back from face

Students meet four days each week at the following times:

Mondays:

• Non-Syllabus Ballet: 3:30 - 5:15

  Teacher: Eliana Terry

• Pointe: 5:15-5:45

  Teacher: Eliana Terry

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

  Teacher: Brooke Johnson

Tuesdays:

• Syllabus Ballet: 3:30 - 5:45

  Teacher: Isabelle Vidosh

• Variations/Rehearsal: 5:45 - 6:45

  Teacher: Isabelle Vidosh

Thursdays:

• NBT Company Class: 3:30 - 5:00

  Teacher: Isabelle Vidosh

• NBT Rehearsal: 5:00 - 7:00

  Teachers: Isabelle Vidosh and Eliana Terry

Fridays:

• Syllabus Ballet: 3:45-5:45

  Teacher: Terry Butkovich

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

• No jewelry aside from studded earrings

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

Contemporary Christian Dance:

• Form fitting athletic clothing

• No crop tops

• Tan ballet shoes or socks

• Hair pulled back from face