For our littlest dancers, we will be providing an introduction to dance through exploration of movement and music. Students will learn how to build coordination, confidence, and calm through nervous system regulation exercises and creative movement. Moms participate in class time to encourage a special bonding time between them and their littles.

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This class does not participate in our end-of-year showcase.

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These little dancers should come dressed in their most comfortable outfits that are easy to move around in. Full ballet outfits (leotard, tights, skirt, etc.) are welcome but not required. Socks, ballet shoes, or even bare feet are acceptable. For the accompanying Mommas, we recommend comfortable clothes and socks, dance shoes, or bare feet.

Beginner Ballet sets the foundation for future growth in technique and performance. Students will continue to work on technique and cultivate foundational concepts of how their bodies move. More challenging combinations will be introduced and focus will be based on posture and placement to lay structural foundations for proper movement mechanics, safe landing practices, and overall injury prevention strategies. This class will challenge students to use expressive movements of the arms and head for overall artistry. At this level, students begin to build the firm foundations for higher levels of dance. Finally, students will be required to remember routines and apply corrections effectively.​

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Students will be learning choreography for the end-of-year showcase.

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Young ladies are required to wear light purple leotards. Young men are required to wear white dance t-shirts and black pants or shorts. Please view our full dress code here.

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Please view our school policies here.

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Students enrolled in Beginner Ballet have priority access to auditions for Company performances throughout the year.​

With the foundations of technique and terminology, students will begin to execute what they know under increasing demands of faster tempos, linked steps, sustained phrases, and multiple directions. Proper preparation will be vital in this level to encourage the full contribution of joints to safely jump and land during grand allegro. To build overall strength, balance, and coordination, floor barre and center barre will be incorporated more often. In addition, classes may also incorporate various conditioning exercises to improve jumps, turns, strength/flexibility balance, extensions, posture, control, and more.

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​Students will be learning choreography for the end-of-year showcase.

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It is recommended but not required that they take 2 extra elective classes (Pre-Pointe, Pointe I, Repertoire & Performance, Flexibility Training, and/or Conditioning/Injury Prevention).

Pre-Pointe and/or Pointe are required for eligibility as soloists and principle roles.

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Young ladies are required to wear burgundy leotards. Young men are required to wear white dance t-shirts, black pants or shorts, and a dance belt. Please view our full dress code here.

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Please view our school policies here.

Students enrolled in Ballet II have priority access to auditions throughout the year. Ballet II students will also be assessed for junior soloist roles.

Whether you have never done ballet before or you have been considering getting back into ballet after time off, this class offers everything you need to build/strengthen technique. Students will learn basic, fundamental positions and movements both at the barre and in the center, similar to our Beginner Ballet and Ballet I classes.

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As with our regular classes, our Adult Ballet class will focus heavily on flexibility, coordination, strength, and most of all, technique. Modifications will be provided in order to provide for each individual and their skill level.

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Students will not be participating in the end-of-year showcase.

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Ladies are required to wear any color leotard or modest activewear. Gentlemen are required to wear white dance t-shirts and black tights/pants with a dance belt or activewear. Please view our full dress code here.

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Please view our school policies here.​​

Pointe is a priviledge, not a right. It is a tool and requires proper preparation before using safely. Students must have a firm foundation of posture and placement before they are allowed to participate in our pointe programs. Because the margin for error shrinks when en pointe, we want to ensure our dancers are strong enough to reduce the risk of injury or bad habits.

It is required that dancers wishing to take Pointe take 1 year of Pre-Pointe in preparation. The preliminary evaluation is also required and can be scheduled with La Belle Vie Dance at no additional cost to currently enrolled students. This evaluation cannot be scheduled until the student has completed at least 1 year of Pre-Pointe.

Non-LBVD students can schedule their evaluation for $35 provided they have taken a Pre-Pointe class at another studio. A failed evaluation requires the student to return to Pre-Pointe for another 6 months-1 year depending on the reason for failure. All dancers must complete an evaluation before joining our Pointe programs.​

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Pointe I is recommended for dancers in Ballet II while Pointe II is recommended for Ballet II and IV. For dancer who wish to be promoted to soloist or principle roles in our company, they are required to take pointe class.

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Young ladies are required to wear the color leotard they are currently wearing in their ballet class. Please view our full dress code here.

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Please view our school policies here.

Lyrical is a form of dance that combines ballet, modern, and jazz dance. In our class, students will learn the basics of lyrical technique while also incorporating worship and praise aspects. Students will learn how to move with fluidity, representing various emotions and bringing lyrics in songs to life through expressive dance. Though similar to contemporary, lyrical is softer and more poetic - perfect for worshipful expression.

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Students will be learning choreography for the end-of-year showcase.

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Young ladies are required to wear black leotards. Young men are required to wear white or black dance t-shirts and black pants or shorts. Please view our full dress code here.

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Please view our school policies here.

Unlike in past years, our Repertoire & Performance class has been transformed into a technical progression class. Students will focus on intricate techniques to further their ballet training such as turnout strength, posture and alignment, proper allongé of the arms, legs, and head, placement, and much more.

In addition, students will learn to incorporate performance (a.k.a. dance "acting") into their technique, using their whole bodies to tell a story.

​Students enrolled in this class will be performing their finalized piece for the end-of-year showcase.

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This class is open to non-registered LBVD students as well to enhance their training.

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Young ladies are required to wear the color leotard they are currently wearing in their ballet class. Young men are required to wear white dance t-shirts, black tights/pants or shorts, and dance belt. Please view our full dress code here.

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Please view our school policies here.

Students will learn partnering and how to perform steps in sync with each other en pointe. Partnering classes are important for students who are more serious about pursuing dance as a career, for dancers who are interested in solo or principle roles in our company, or for those who want to add another level of expertise to their dance training. This class prepares students for performances, and it is recommended that students who are more geared toward pursuing a professional career also sign up for our Repertoire & Performance class. (limit 6 couples to a class)​​

In Pre-Ballet, students will learn musicality and expression as well as strength and coordination while learning introductory dance steps and combinations. Rather than offering a simplified version of ballet, students will learn basic biomechanic practices for limb organization and trunk stability. They will learn to develop spatial awareness, body organization, and musical responsiveness through imagery, storytelling, and various sensations. This class provides an excellent foundation for our other ballet classes.​

At the end of the year, students will be a part of a mini, in-class performance for their parents to show off what they’ve learned. They will not be performing in our end-of-year showcase.

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Young ladies are required to wear light pink leotards. Young men are required to wear white dance t-shirts and black pants or shorts. Please view our full dress code here.

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Parents are invited into the classroom depending on their child's willingness to participate in class only for the first 4 weeks of class. Please view our school policies here.

Our Tap 1 class allows students to learn the basics of rhythm and tempo along with building the foundations of beginner technique, footwork, and strength.

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Students in this class will have fun experimenting with various styles of tap including some musical-theater and Vaudeville-style tapping.

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Students will be learning choreography for the end-of-year showcase.

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Young ladies are required to wear the color leotard they are currently wearing in ballet class or black. Young men are required to wear white dance t-shirts and black pants or shorts. Please view our full dress code here.

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Please view our school policies here.

Students will begin to rely on muscle memory to carry them through challenging routines. Everything should blend together beautifully and artistically. At this level, it can be easy to plateau if students are compartmentalizing their training which is why pointe will become an integral part of our Ballet III class. Students will also continue to work on the student's flexibility, coordination, strength, and technique through PBT-style exercises. Students taking Ballet III should already be taking a Pointe class in addition to their ballet training.

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​Students will be learning choreography for the end-of-year showcase.

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It is recommended but not required that they take 2 extra elective classes (Pre-Pointe, Pointe I or II, Repertoire & Performance, Flexibility Training, and/or Conditioning/Injury Prevention).

Pointe is required for eligibility as principle and soloist roles.

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Young ladies are required to wear teal leotards. Young men are required to wear white dance t-shirts, black tights/pants or shorts, and a dance belt. Please view our full dress code here.

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Please view our school policies here.

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Students enrolled in Ballet III have priority access to auditions through the year. Ballet III students will also be assessed for principle dancers and soloists.

We are so excited to introduce a program that incorporates some ballet-based fitness training for strengthening the body during pregnancy. Taught by a certified Prenatal & Postnatal Exercise Specialist. As a mom's body changes throughout pregnancy, balance, strength, and flexibility can be thrown off. These workouts will be low-impact while still incorporating small amounts of cardio to increase oxygen and blood flow throughout the body.

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Ballet toning is very low-impact and incorporates core strengthening and pelvic stability to reduce the risk of bad cases of diastasis recti and other pelvic issues (i.e., prolapses, bladder leaks, tilted uterus, etc.). They will also incorporate mobility and balance training to avoid falling and/or misalignment in the spine and joints.

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We will require all participants to consult their doctor based on specific health issues/concerns prior to attending a class and fill out a liability waiver beforehand.

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Ladies are required to wear any modest activewear they feel most comfortable in.

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Please view our school policies here.​​

Taught by Ms. Amanda, an Athletic Injury Prevention Specialist and Corrective Exercise Specialist, students will learn the basic principles of how to strengthen their bodies outside of dance in order to prevent common injuries that plague many dancers. All classes incorporate biomechanics and ROM (range of motion) training, neuromuscular and structural balance, increased power and endurance, and proper facilitation of joint movement.  The workouts will be low-impact and may incorporate some free-weights, body-weight training, floorwork, low-impact cardio, balance training, and elements of PBT to strengthen and tone, increase aerobic endurance, and increase flexibility.

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​This class is open to non-registered LBVD students as well to enhance their training.

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Young ladies are required to wear any color leotard or modest activewear. Young men are required to wear comfortable activewear. Please view our full dress code here.

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Please view our school policies here.

Jazz is known for its big, exaggerated movements and theatrical emotions. Jazz emphasizes isolation, which is moving one part of the body such as the head, shoulder, or pelvis, while the rest of the body is still. It is also fast-paced and encourages excellent motor control. We will be introducing jazz technique and terminology, focusing on basic jazz positions, turns, jumps, and leaps.

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Students will be learning choreography for the end-of-year showcase.

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Young ladies are required to wear black leotards. Young men are required to wear white or black dance t-shirts and black pants or shorts. Please view our full dress code here.

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Please view our school policies here.

Students will learn partnering and how to perform steps in sync with each other at a junior level. This class is open to younger students as well as students who are not yet en pointe as pointe shoes are not required. Students are invited to attend this class as a precursor to our more advanced pas de deux, if they are interested in soloist roles in our company, or if they are not sure whether or not they would like to pursue a more advanced level of dance. (limit 6 couples to a class)​​

As with our Pre-Ballet class, students will continue to incorporate training in spatial awareness, body organization, musical responsiveness, and basic biomechanic principles. Basic ballet terms will be used more frequently as well as how to perform them correctly. They will work on developing correct posture, alignment, and coordination both at the barre and in the center. Musicality will also continue to be taught through rhythm and tempo exercises.  In addition to ballet, students will also be learning beginner tap technique.​​​

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Students will be learning choreography for the end-of-year showcase.

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Young ladies are required to wear light pink or light blue leotards. Young men are required to wear white dance t-shirts and black pants or shorts. Please view our full dress code here.

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Parents are invited into the classroom depending on their child's willingness to participate in class only for the first 4 weeks of class. Please view our school policies here.

In Ballet I, habits are being built for future dance progression. More vocabulary will be incorporated and memorized as we focus on more challenging technique and center work. Floor barre will be utilized for strength and conditioning and proper épaulement will be required for coordination and turnout. Classes may also include various functional training exercises to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, extension, strength, posture, and much more. Students will begin to learn about muscular involvement for injury risk reduction and to improve performance and alignment.

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​Students will be learning choreography for the end-of-year showcase.

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It is recommended but not required that they take 1 extra elective class (Pre-Pointe, Repertoire & Performance, Flexibility Training, and/or Conditioning/Injury Prevention).

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Young ladies are required to wear dark purple leotards. Young men are required to wear white dance t-shirts and black pants or shorts. Please view our full dress code here.

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Please view our school policies here.

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Students enrolled in Ballet I have priority access to auditions throughout the year.

In Ballet IV, students now possess the necessary tools to become technically proficient. Students will be coached in refinement, artistry, and development of personal movement identity in dance. Students in Ballet IV should already be taking Pointe classes.

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Students will be learning choreography for the end-of-year showcase.

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It is recommended but not required that they take 2 extra elective classes (Pre-Pointe, Pointe II, Repertoire & Performance, Flexibility Training, and/or Conditioning/Injury Prevention).

Pointe is required for eligibility as principle and soloist roles.

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Ladies are required to wear any color or black leotards. Gentlemen are required to wear white dance t-shirts, black tights/pants or shorts, and dance belts. Please view our full dress code here.

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Please view our school policies here.

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Students enrolled in Ballet IV have priority access to auditions through the year. Ballet IV students will also be assessed for principle dancers and soloists.

This class helps prepare students who are not yet ready to advance to pointe. Young dancers are more at risk, even at 12 years old, for foot and ankle injuries. Taking a pre-pointe class allows them to become more aware of the movements that will occur during a typical pointe class, how to reduce the risk common injuries, and how to strengthen the areas in which pointe works the most. Students will work to strengthen their ankles, feet, and legs to make the transition to pointe much easier. They will learn proper technique, combinations, choreography, and conditioning exercises that will eventually be performed in a pointe class. Since pointe work includes more than just feet, ankles, and legs, students will also be working on core strength, balance, and posture.

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This class is required for dancers wishing to take our Pointe class. They must take at least 1 year of Pre-Pointe prior to their pointe evaluation. Students who have been through a Pre-Pointe class at another studio must schedule an evaluation with La Belle Vie Dance to determine whether they are ready to move forward. To ensure the safety of all of our dancers, all dancers, regardless of previous training, are required to complete a full pointe evaluation with La Belle Vie prior to attending a pointe class.

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Young ladies are required to wear the color leotard they are currently wearing in ballet class. Please view our full dress code here.

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Please view our school policies here.

Unlike a basic stretching class, which doesn't provide lasting benefits, this class teaches proper biomechanics and the "secrets" not commonly known about where flexbility actually comes from. Based on a decade of scientific research, Amanda has created a class that offers lasting flexibility and mobility gains for anyone interested in the anti-aging of joints and muscles.

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Students will learn basic self-massage and stretching along with neuromuscular exercises to release tight areas. Self-massage helps release the nerves and fascia (myofascial release) to prevent injury when stretching while nervous system regulation provides an all-over calming effect.​

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This class is open to non-registered LBVD students as well to enhance their training.

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Young ladies are required to wear any color leotard or modest activewear. Young men are required to wear comfortable activewear. Please view our full dress code here.

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Please view our school policies here.

New for the Fall 2026-2027 dance season, we are bringing back our Adult Cultural Dance!

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This class offers a fun experience in various styles of cultural dance. Students will be learning some African, Israeli, and Bollywood choreography. Excellent as a unique and fun workout, these styles of dance also promote flexbility and lymphatic drainage.

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Students will have the opportunity to perform in the end-of-year showcase.

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Ladies are required to wear modest activewear. Gentlemen are required to wear activewear. Please view our full dress code here.

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Please view our school policies here.

Because we want everyone to have a chance to perform and show off what they have learned at the end of the year, we offer an end-of-year showcase for dancers who are not cast in our annual dance performances.

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Company rehearsal is for dancers who have auditioned and been cast in any of our annual performances. All three rehearsals are mandatory for company castings.

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Please note that this class isn't mandatory for all and you cannot register for it as an official class. Auditions will determine whether a student must attend Company rehearsals. Pricing will include costumes, 2 tickets per dancer, a group photo, and event program.

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Please check back for audition dates and more information.