Academy
Our Academy program is dedicated to educating children and teenagers with an engaging and innovative classroom curriculum.
LEVELS
Pre-Ballet, Apprentice & Repertory
Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Broadway
PERFORMANCE OPTIONS
Nutcracker Ballet (Dec)
Featured Ballet Recital (June)
A Fairytale Ballet Repertory Theater offering enhanced performance opportunities


Pre-Ballet
K & 1st +Tap option
A perfect combination of technique and fun. Our entry level Academy class transitions from the Fairytale Ballet into the Academy Division with ballet barre and classical Ballet Stories that are studied over 2-3 weeks with props and costume pieces. Students begin to focus on body placement and group awareness while continuing to learn steps in an engaging environment.
Benefits
Enhanced gross motor skills, strength & flexibility
Mathematical enforcements through counting & rhythms
Spatial, group and musical awareness


Apprentice
2nd-6th +Tap/Jazz option
Apprentice classes create a well-rounded ballerina with the incorporation of all aspects of a ballet. Students learn core ballet movements advancing throughout the year while learning how the ballet stories, characters, and composers combine to create a Ballet.
Apprentice Elite classes include Tap/Jazz + Showcase dances in the Nutcracker & Recital
Benefits
Core strength & flexibility
Mindfulness to body and breathing
Artistic growth & development


Repertory
6-12th +Tap option
Repertory classes build on core ballet movements and enhances strength, flexibility, and posture. Improved coordination and balance provide for the advancement of leaps, turns and prepare for pointe.
Apprentice Elite classes include Tap + Showcase dances in the Nutcracker & Recital
Benefits
Core strength & flexibility
Mindfulness to body and breathing
Artistic growth & development


Specialty Classes
Pre-Pointe & Pointe * Contemporary * Broadway
4th-12th


Repertory Theater
All Academy Levels I No Auditions Requried
AFB Repertory Theater is A Fairytale Ballet’s Academy student dance company providing opportunity for performance, teamwork and self-expression. Company experience is gleaned outside of weekly class time through weekend rehearsals and Summer intensives.
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AFB Repertory Theater divisions
Prima Ballerina Members: Participate in Nutcracker and June Recital Rehearsals and at least 1 Summer Intensive.
Principal Members: Participate in 2 of the above.
Corps de Ballet Members: Participate in 1 of the above.