Pre-Forte
This is creative movement class for students 3 to 5 years old. Pre-Forte students are introduced to the basics of ballet technique.

Apprentice I & II
This is our introduction class for students 4 to 9 years old with some previous dance experience.  Apprentice students learn about the fundamentals of ballet such as turn out, placement, and basic techniques.

Division I
Division I is for dancers who have basic ballet training. Students build on basic techniques and begin learning more sophisticated methods. Pointe is introduced to students who are evaluated by the director to be physically and mentally ready for this challenge with the focus on building strength.

Division II
Division II dancers have had a significant amount of ballet training and experience with pointe. Their ballet technique training is more advanced. Barre work is generally done en pointe for those who are ready. Center work is done on flat, but the emphasis of the class is to build strength eventually graduating to executing pointe work off the barre.

Division III

Division III is for our advanced dancers and is now split into two different tracts: classical and contempory. Barre work is done en pointe as is the majority of the center work. The technique is complex and challenging for even the most achieved dancer.

Classical: This tract focuses on classical technique training with additional work in classical partnering and variations.

Contemporary: This tract offers training in advanced ballet techniques along with a greater focus on contemporary movement/partnering and choreography.

Private Lessons
Ballet Forte NJ offers a schedule of private lessons. In this time, students have the opportunity to work one-on-one with an instructor to work on technique and corrections they have received in their classes. We also hold privates for non-Ballet Forte NJ students to aid them in auditions, tap, jazz, ballet, or general stage presence.

Studio Rules
• Arrive promptly to class (late students will be sent home)
• No talking during class, please raise your hand for questions
• No food or drinks in class, except water bottles
• No leaning on the barre during class
• Ask permission to use the restroom (unless it’s an emergency)
• Hold finishing positions until the instructor indicates you may stop
• Give instructor full attention
• Teasing and gossip will NOT be tolerated

Dress Code
• Wear Divisions’ proper color leotard (unless given permission by instructor)
• Wear hair up neatly in a bun
• No street or warm up clothes in class (unless given permission by instructor)
• No jewelry, except small stud earrings
• New pointe shoes must be checked by Director, Andrea Kramer, before being worn to class

Division	Leotard	Tights	Waistband	Shoes†
Pre-Forte	Balera CL127 in Pink	Pink seamed	No	Ballet Slippers
Apprentice	Balera CL127 in Buttercup	Pink seamed	Yes	Ballet Slippers
I	Balera MT 757 in Marine Blue	European pink seamed convertible	Yes	Ballet Slippers
II	Balera MT 2214 in Orchid	European pink seamed convertible	Yes	Ballet Slippers, Pointe Shoes, knee pads
III (Classical and Contemporary)	Black leotard any style	European pink seamed convertible	Yes	Ballet Slippers, Pointe Shoe, knee pads
Male Dancer	White T-Shirt	Black dance pants or shorts		Black ballet slippers

†Bloch Pro Elastic style #S0621L

Notes to Parents/Guardians
• Pick-up/drop-off of students is preferred to minimize congestion in studio (except Pre-Forte students).
• Students picked up more than 20-minutes late are not the responsibility of Ballet Forte NJ at Wings Conservatory, Inc.
• For discussions with the director or with an instructor, please schedule an appointment.
• Injured dancers are encouraged to sit and observe classes.
• Please call in absences. 
• For private lesson cancellations, we need at least 24 hours notice.  Otherwise, the parent will be charged for the private.
• Please provide updated and complete medical and emergency as needed.