Most classes will be held at the Ballet Center of Ithaca, located at 504-506 N. Plain Street. 

Some morning classes may be held at the Third Street Meetinghouse, located two blocks from the Ballet Center at 120 3rd Street.  A counselor will always accompany dancers to and from classes held at this location.

Previous ballet training is not required.

Dancers will be placed into Advanced, Intermediate, or Basic level depending on dance background and age. 

The program director will adjust those placements as needed.

At least 5 students must be registered in each level for that level to run.  If fewer than 5 students are registered, the students will be moved into the next appropriate level.

9:00 – 10:30 Ballet class

10:45-11:30 Pointe class (beginner & advanced), stretch, or character

11:30-1:00 Lunch & recreation

1:00 – 2:00 Modern dance or composition class

2:00 – 3:00 Jazz dance, classical ballet variations, or workshop

Ballet Class (all levels)

Girls: Solid colored leotard, pink or flesh colored tights with feet, pink ballet slippers with elastics (and pointe shoes if appropriate). Hair MUST BE UP (entire neck must be visible). Bring extra bobby pins, pony tail holders, etc.

Boys: White t-shirt (tucked in), black tights, black ballet slippers with elastic (OR white socks and white slippers).

Ribbons on pointe shoes must be tucked in, on the inside ankle. No dangling ribbons will be tolerated. Ballet slippers must have elastic over the instep.

Jazz Class (all levels) Same as above. Advanced level will need jazz shoes.

Modern Class (all levels) Same as above except with FOOTLESS or convertible tights.

Character Class (Intermediate level)

Girls: Character shoes with heels. Full-knee length skirt.

Boys: Boots or shoes with small heel.

NOTE: No skirts, shorts, sweatpants, legwarmers, plastic pants or extras of any kind may be worn in class!

1. No one may leave the studio premises unless accompanied by a counselor, parent or adult designated by parent.

2. You must be dressed (with hair up) and ready to begin class at the appointed time.

3. You must adhere to the dress code (see above).

4. No gum chewing in class.

5. Do not share combs and brushes.

6. KEEP OUR STUDIO CLEAN! Clean up after yourself by putting bottles and cans in the recycling container; all other refuse in the garbage.

7. ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD PERMITTED DOWNSTAIRS!

8. Do not talk about weight among yourselves. Proper nutrition while you are growing is necessary for muscle and bone development. Young dancers should not diet.

1. Dance attire, hair supplies, hairbrush/comb

2. Bag lunch: All dancers must bring their own lunch. There is a microwave in the studio. A counselor will accompany dancers who wish to purchase extra items to the Corner Store or Shortstop. Dancers wishing to purchase items must bring their own money.

3. Extra water. There is a water fountain in the studio, but if it is hot dancers should have water available for class.

4. Change of clothing or bathing suit for recreation.

Please do not bring expensive electronics or other valuables to the studio as sometimes these things disappear or are damaged.

1. Any dancer exhibiting symptoms of COVID or any other illness must remain at home.

2. If a dancer begins feeling ill during a summer session, staff will contact the dancer’s parent/guardian or emergency contact and should be picked up as soon as possible.

3. Masks will be optional for dancers and faculty. However, this may be changed if advised by the CDC or New York State at the time of the program.

4. Windows will remain open and fans and air purifiers running for air circulation.

5. Since the studios do not have air conditioning, full or partial days may be cancelled if the county is under a heat advisory for the safety of our dancers. Should this occur, as much advanced notice as possible will be given. Refunds will not be issued for full or partial days cancelled due to heat.