Elementary I — Continuing the principles of our pre-ballet syllabus, our Elementary I classes encourage students to bring their curiosity and imagination with them as they begin classical ballet technique. These classes create a strong basis for excellent ballet technique by emphasizing correct and safe placement of the body as dancers gain strength and develop greater use and control of proper muscles. Choose the one or two (1 or 2) class meeting times that are best for your dancer and family. Students are encouraged but not required to attend both ballet classes per week. Typically, students spend two (2) years of training at this level in order to master the movement vocabulary of the Royal Academy of Dance Grade 1 and 2 Syllabi.
Elementary II — Building on the skills learned in Elementary I, Elementary II classes encourage students to continue to bring their curiosity and imagination with them as they delve ever more deeply into classical ballet technique. At this level, we continue to build the foundations of excellent ballet technique begun in Elementary I by emphasizing correct and safe placement of the body as
dancers gain strength and develop greater use and control of proper muscles. Musicality and performance can now be studied more in depth and foot, ankle, core and back strength are stressed as students prepare for pointe work, which begins in the next level. Students wishing to progress to pointe shoes in Intermediate I are required to attend a minimum of two (2) class meeting times each
week, preferably both at the Elementary II level. Students should plan to spend a minimum of two (2) years of training at this level in order to master the movement vocabulary of the Royal Academy of Dance Grades 3 and 4 Syllabi; some students may spend more than two (2) years should the teaching staff feel that is what would best serve the overall development of the dancer. The two (2) year
minimum is usually met by those students who consistently attend at least two (2) classes each week as well as attend SCD Summer Dance Camp(s).
ZOOM CLASSES AVAILABLE — Monthly or Drop-In Classes Billed at 50% of In-Person Fees
PRIVATE LESSONS
Patty O’Reilly, ARAD, Artistic Director: $90/hour — $50/half-hour
Private Lessons with Conservatory Staff: $65/hour — $35/half-hour
PRIVATE LESSONS
Patty O’Reilly, ARAD, Artistic Director: $90/hour — $50/half-hour
Private Lessons with Conservatory Staff: $65/hour — $35/half-hour
FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED
Please consider making a contribution to our Tuition Assistance Program
Should you have any questions about the program or anything else, please contact our office staff at
707-350-8923 or email info@SonomaConservatoryofDance.org.
We know you have other options and thank you for choosing to dance with us, Miss Patty and the Staff of SCD
707-350-8923 or email info@SonomaConservatoryofDance.org.
We know you have other options and thank you for choosing to dance with us, Miss Patty and the Staff of SCD