Raise the Barre!

LABS DIVISIONS

PRE-PRIMARY DIVISION

In our Pre-Primary Division, young dancers will will learn the fundamentals of ballet, fostering a love for movement through exercises specifically curated by the Artistic Directors and Faculty. Dancers will develop motor skills, enhance communication, and discover their musicality— all while propelling their imaginations to great heights. All classes are taught in a safe and encouraging manner within the beautiful studios of Premier Dance Arts of Los Alamitos.

At the Pre-Ballet level, dancers are introduced to the barre! With this newly added apparatus, dancers will further improve their ability to balance and will be introduced to a deeper understanding of ballet etiquette. Classes are 30-60 minutes in length, depending on the dancers’ level. Children are primarily placed according to age at these levels, but some consideration may be given to experience and technique.

Creative Movement 1 through Pre-Ballet 2 are invited to participate in two LABS performances per year during December and June.

Creative Movement Tots (30 min)

Creative Movement 1 (45 min)

Creative Movement 2 (45 min)

Pre Ballet 1 (60 min)

Pre Ballet 2 (60 min)

PRIMARY DIVISION

Primary Division classes will build off the previous levels, continuing training in a fun and imaginative manner. Dancers will be introduced to greater complexity at both the barre and in the center. The goal is to further strengthen motor skills, coordination and musicality. Placement at this level is determined primarily by age, however, a dancer's ability will be given greater consideration. Classes are 60-90 mins in length.

Pre-Ballet 3 attends one class weekly while Children’s Level 1 and 2 dancers are required to attend two ballet classes weekly. Jazz and K-pop are offered at these levels if the prerequisite number of ballet classes are taken. Dancers at this level are invited to participate in two LABS performances each year and may also be invited to perform with the Los Alamitos Ballet Theatre (LABT) in their annual production of Sugar Plum’s Realm.

Pre-Ballet 3

Children’s Level 1

Children’s Level 2

JUNIOR DIVISION

Junior Division Classes are designed to focus on the foundational elements of ballet at the barre and in center. Developing correct placement, along with co-ordination, movement quality and musicality are the primary goals of these levels.

Placement within these levels is determined by age and ability. Classes are 90 mins in length. Dancers can choose between one or two ballet classes weekly. Those wishing to enroll in Pre-Pointe/Pointe need approval from the Artistic staff and are required to take two ballet classes weekly to qualify. This is to ensure proper training and prevent injury.

Junior Level 1 - 3 classes are invited to participate in two LABS performances per year during December and June.

Junior Level 1

Junior Level 2

Junior Level 3

PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION

Pre-Professional Division students will continue to hone their technique, emphasizing proper placement, the continued development of turn-out and increasing the difficulty and complexity of Barre and Center Work. The continued development of musicality and individual artistry along with quality of movement will be stressed. The Pre-Professional Division offers smaller class sizes in order to provide an educational environment that truly benefits each student.

Placement into the Pre-Professional Division is determined by ability and is at the discretion of the Artistic Directors. Classes are 60-90 mins in length.

Pre-Professional Ballet 1 - 7 classes are invited to participate in two LABS performances per year and may also be invited to perform with the Los Alamitos Ballet Theatre (LABT) in their annual production of Sugar Plum’s Realm.

Ballet 1

Ballet 2

Ballet 3

Ballet 4

Ballet 5

Ballet 6

Ballet 7