Centralia Ballet Academy - 1629 Kresky Ave, Centralia WA 360-623-9010 info@centraliaballet.com
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Please note: if you are just looking for information, please contact us at 360-623-9010 or info@centraliaballet.com (or just peruse this website). If you complete a registration in danceworks, we do consider you fully registered for a class and you will be responsible for payment unless you contact us to drop.
2024-2025
Registration will open for our 2024-2025 school year on Monday, August 5th
Moving Together - for 2-4 year olds and their caregivers
Conducted in a “mommy/daddy/caregiver and me” format, this class is a great chance for caregivers to bond with their toddler while engaging in games, patterns and creative dance. Children will have the opportunity to develop coordination and musicality, while practicing simple movements.
Tuesdays 6:00-6:45pm
Explore Dance - For ages 4-6.
Curriculum is based on the acclaimed work of Anne Green Gilbert. Through stories, games and activities children are introduced to important dance concepts, practice gross motor skills and movement patterns, and flex their creativity. Classroom etiquette and listening skills are also be emphasized.
Explore Dance 4/5 (for students age 4 in the fall): Wednesdays 3:30-4:15pm OR Saturdays 9:30-10:15am
Explore Dance 5/6 (for students age 5 in the fall): Mondays 4:00-5:00pm OR Saturdays 10:15-11:15am
Explore Ballet - For ages 6-8
Introduces children to ballet positions and terminology, as well as the traditions of the ballet classroom. Children practice movements such as gallops, skips and leaps and learn how to refine them into ballet vocabulary. They also explore rhythms, patterns in space and other elements of dance through activities and creative dance.
Explore Ballet I (for students age 6 in the fall): Tuesdays 5:00-6:00pm OR Wednesdays 4:15-5:15pm
Explore Ballet II (for students age 7 in the fall): Tuesdays 6:45-7:45pm OR Thursdays 4:15-5:15pm
Ballet I (pick one) For ages 8 and up.
The first step in formal ballet training. Emphasis on proper alignment and basic technique, forming the base for further study.
Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm OR Saturdays 11:15am-12:15pm
Ballet 2a - 5+ Teacher recommendation required for placement
Continuation of ballet training. Alignment and technique continue to be emphasized, while progressively adding to the students’ ballet vocabulary. Levels 2a and 2b meet 2x/week and levels 3, 4 & 5 meet 3x/week.
Ballet 2a: Tuesdays 4:00-5:15pm AND Thursdays 6:15-7:30pm
Ballet 2b: Wednesdays 4:45-6:00pm AND Fridays 4:30-5:45pm
Ballet 3: Mondays 7:30-9:00pm, Tuesdays 5:15-6:45pm AND Fridays 4:30-5:45pm
Ballet 4: Mondays 5:00-6:30pm, Tuesdays 5:15-6:45pm AND Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm
Ballet 5: Mondays 5:00-6:30pm AND Tuesdays 7:15-8:45pm (students in Ballet 4/5 will take these classes plus the Thursday Ballet 4 class. The 3rd class for students in Ballet 5+ will be Thursdays 3:45-5:15pm.
Teen/Adult Ballet- For ages 13 and up (ages 11-12 with teacher approval)
A basic level ballet class focused on barre work and exercises to improve strength and flexibility. Great for those new to dance or anyone looking for a fun way to exercise.
Thursdays 7:00-8:15pm
Floor Barre - ages 12+ (no experience required)
Floor-Barre® uses the floor to correct and refine body alignment, strengthen joints, and address musculo-skeletal functions. Based on ballet, Floor-Barre®, creates long exquisite lines.
Thursdays 6:15-7:00pm
Pre‑Pointe
For dancers ages 11 and up in Ballet 2b or higher taking 3 classes a week. Includes strengthening exercises in preparation for pointe work
Fridays 5:45-6:15pm
Pointe I-II (Placement by teacher recommendation)
Pointe I: Tuesdays 6:45-7:15pm
Pointe II: Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm
Pas de Deux (Girls must have concurrent enrollment in Pointe 2; Boys by invitation)
Mondays 6:30-7:30pm
Character Dance
Open to students in levels 2b and up. Character dance is a theatrical, stylized version of folk and national dances. It is an integral part of the classical ballet repertoire, including dances like the Spanish dance and Russian dance in "The Nutcracker," the mazurkas found in many classical ballets, and more.
Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm
Jazz and Advanced Jazz (Placement by teacher recommendation)
For ages 12 and up. Focus will be on basic jazz technique, stretching, strengthening exercises, rhythm, and isolating different body parts. Previous or current ballet training required.
Jazz: Fridays 3:30-4:30pm
Advanced Jazz : Wednesdays 3:45-4:45pm
Tap 1-3, Teen Tap, and Beg-Int. Adult (Placement by teacher recommendation)
For ages 7 and up. Must know their left and right. Focus on rhythm, musicality and timing. Basic technique and Broadway style will be taught. Classes for children, teens and adults. Teacher recommendation required for placement in Tap 1b or above.
Tap 1: Wednesdays 5:15-6:00pm
Tap 1b: Mondays 5:00-5:45pm
Tap 2: Mondays 6:45-7:30pm
Tap 3: Mondays 7:30-8:15pm
Teen Tap 1 (for teens with significant prior dance experience or by teacher recommendation): Wednesdays 6:00-6:45pm
Beginning Adult Tap for Exercise (for ages 21+): Mondays 5:45-6:45pm
Intermediate Adult Tap: Wednesdays 6:45-7:45pm
Musical Theatre - for ages 8 and up.
Introduces basic dance technique, steps and style commonly used in musical theatre. Students will learn to dance, act AND SING like Broadway stars! No experience required, though ballet is recommended.
Mondays 4:00-5:00pm
Lyrical and Advanced Lyrical
For ages 10 and up with previous or concurrent ballet or lyrical training. Lyrical dance uses a ballet base for an expressive, contemporary style of dance.
Lyrical: Tuesdays 7:45-8:45pm
Advanced Lyrical (placement by teacher recommendation): Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Boys/Men's Program
Boys Explore Dance
For ages 4-7 Similar to our regular Explore Dance class, for little guys. We will use games and adventurous stories to focus their high energy and teach them about moving and rhythm, while allowing them to use their creativity and explore teamwork.
Fridays 4:30-5:15pm
Boys Ballet I-III
Ages 8-12 Three separate classes: one for new students who have not done dance before, and one for students with more training (please ask if you are unsure which one is the best fit for your dancer). In addition to building strength and dance technique, this class will also focus on etiquette, grit, and becoming a young gentleman.
Boys Ballet I: Fridays 5:15-6:15pm
Boys Ballet II: Fridays 6:15-7:15pm
Boys Ballet III: Fridays 6:15-7:30pm
Guys Ballet I/II
For boys ages 13 and up who have had a year or more of training. Includes ballet technique, as well as work on upper body strength, stamina, and agility.
Guys Ballet I Fridays 7:30-8:45pm
Guys Ballet II Fridays 7:30-9:00pm
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