Portland Youth Ballet
(503) 914-8913
7901 SW Cirrus Dr. Bldg. 27
Beaverton, OR 97008

Artistic Directors
Christopher Tabor
Lynn Brennan Tabor

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
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KINDER BALLET geared to the 4 year old with creative movement and beginning orientation to basic ballet concepts.  Coordination, rhythm and grace are developed at this age.  Class is 45 minutes long.

PRE-BALLET  geared to 5 and 6 year olds with emphasis on more structured ballet concepts, introducing terminology, correct placement and introduction to simple barre exercises.  Center work is geared toward basic movement principles in ballet and also creative movement. Class is 45 minutes long.

BEGINNING BALLET

Level 1 - Age 6-7
Barre work and center exercises expanded from pre-ballet basics.  Class is one hour.

Level 2 - Age 7-8
Ballet technique expanded from concepts learned in Level 1.  Class is one hour and meets once a week.

INTERMEDIATE BALLET

Level 3 - Age 8-10

Ballet Technique expanded from concepts learned in Level 2.  Class is 1 hour long with more center work covered.   Level 3 meets 2 times a week.

Level 4A - Age 10-12

Ballet technique includes pre-pointe.  Class is 1 ½ hours and meets 2 times a week. 

Ballet 4A dancers have the option to take the 4B modern class. 

Level 4B - Age 12-13

Ballet technique including pointe and modern class.  Classes including pointe are 2 hours long.   Ballet 4B meets 3 times a week.  Students at this level are eligible to be members of the junior company of PYB. 


ADVANCED BALLET

Level 5 - Age 14 and Up

This is a pre-professional level and geared toward the student who desires serious study and is interested in a professional career in ballet.  The level includes ballet technique, pointe, variations, pas de deux and modern dance.  Level 5 dancers are also invited to be senior members of PYB and perform throughout the year. 

MODERN/JAZZ

Intermediate and Advanced Modern and Jazz classes are offered for ages 10 and up.