Our Ballet Basics & Dancer Strength Conditioning class is designed to build foundational ballet skills while focusing on strength development essential for dancers. The program offers a structured approach to improve technique, flexibility, and muscular conditioning that supports dance performance and injury prevention. This class suits dancers looking to solidify their ballet fundamentals and improve physical conditioning for better performance and resilience. Serving South Jersey and the Philadelphia area.
When & Where
- Who: Ages 6–15
- When: Each Tuesday, 5:00–6:30 PM
- Where: DanceSport Studio (4 Eves Dr. Suite 114A, Marlton, NJ 08053)
Your Instructor
Taught by a professional holding a Master’s degree in Dance Education with PK–12 Dance Teacher Certification (NJ CEAS) from Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Education, and certified as a Certified Movement Analyst (CMA) from the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies (LIMS).
What Kids Will Learn
- Development of core strength, balance, and endurance to support technique and performance.
- Mastery of basic ballet movements and alignment fundamentals to improve overall dance ability and resilience.
- Exercises and conditioning designed with injury prevention and long-term dancer health in mind.
Class Structure (Typical 90-minute session)
- Mobility warm‑up
- Ballet barre
- Center work & coordination drills
- Across‑the‑floor or short combinations
- Conditioning & dancer‑specific strength work
- Cool‑down, flexibility & injury‑prevention tips
Why Kids (and Parents) Love It
- Clear technical and physical gains: the program emphasizes core strength, balance and endurance to support technique and performance. This tangible progress is motivating for kids and reassuring for parents.
- Strong focus on fundamentals and resilience: mastery of basic ballet movements and alignment fundamentals improves overall dance ability and resilience, giving kids a solid foundation.
- Injury‑prevention and long‑term health: exercises and conditioning are designed with injury prevention and long‑term dancer health in mind, which parents especially value.
- Highly qualified instruction: classes are taught by an instructor with a Master’s in Dance Education, NJ PK–12 certification, and Certified Movement Analyst credential — a strong trust signal for families.
- Routine & accessibility: recurring weekly schedule (Tuesdays, 5:00–6:30 PM) at a local studio provides consistency that families can plan around.
- Fun, confidence and cross‑training benefits: age‑appropriate games, performance opportunities and strength training boost confidence, coordination and athleticism — benefits parents see carry into other activities.
- Community & progress visibility: regular classes create peer support and measurable skill growth, which keeps kids engaged and parents satisfied.
Performance Opportunities & Events
- In-studio showcase at the end of the year
- Occasional community performances
Sign up today! Call 800-817-3550 to reserve your child’s spot. We can’t wait to dance with you!
