OPEN FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAM | AGES 8-18
Recreational, Trial Classes Available
For Students Ages 8-18
The Open Fundamentals program is for the student who wants traditional Ballet training without a full-time commitment. Whether an athlete who wants to improve strength and flexibility, or a dancer looking to add more rigorous Ballet to current training, these once a week classes provide a high-level of study via a relaxed schedule.
BF1 is a perfect entry point to fully structured ballet classes for younger and/or beginner dancers. Students will work on the foundations of clear technique, including the proper execution of dance steps and alignment of the body.
$636.00 for the whole year, split into three payments
Ballet Fundamentals 1
Sunday 1:00pm – 2:00pm
BF2 allows older students to continue honing technique while increasing strength, flexibility, and movement efficiency. Classes will build on the foundations of proper technique and allow dancers to explore increased proficiency in all aspects of movement including turns and jumps. BF2 is required for Ballet Fundamentals Pre-pointe/Pointe.
$720.00 for the whole year, split into three payments
Ballet Fundamentals 2
Sunday 11:30am – 1:00pm
This class is for students who would like the opportunity to train on Pointe. All students will begin with Pre-pointe, doing exercises that will strengthen the small, but essential, muscles for effective and safe Pointe work. Wearing Pointe shoes in class is solely at the discretion of the instructor. Pre-pointe and Pointe class will happen simultaneously. Enrollment and attendance in Ballet Fundamentals 2 is a requirement to take this class.
$636.00 for the whole year, split into three payments
Ballet Fundamentals Pre-pointe/Pointe
Sunday 1:00pm – 2:00pm
CURRENT STUDENTS
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FACILITIES
Located in the heart of Providence’s vibrant, charming East Side, Ballet RI’s facilities feature three spacious, light filled studios with sprung floors, ballet barres and mirrors, offering a safe and nurturing environment for developing dancers of all ages and abilities. The largest of the studios transforms into a 95 seat Black Box Theatre where new and innovative works for audiences of all ages are performed.
The vibrant, walkable neighborhood features unique shops, diverse restaurants, a charming public park and playground, and is easily accessible by bicycle, transit, and car. Ballet RI is a proud member of the Hope Street Merchants Association.
