Ballet at Dance Arts Iowa

The STUDENT DIVISION (ages 6 and up) begins with lower-level classes taught slowly and carefully in order to emphasize proper posture and placement.

Ballet I  begins with center barre work and then to center floor with technique appropriate for the age and skill level.

Ballet II & III  work on coordination of the full body in turns, jumps, and leaps.

Ballet IV includes more difficult technique and Pre-Pointe and Pointe work if the dancers are determined to be ready by the teacher.

Ballet V continues to challenge with more difficult technique and performance. Students may continue to take class on Pointe and enroll in Pointe II.

Ballet II is a 1-hour technique and performance class. Ballet III is a 1.25-hour technique and performance class.

Ballet IV and V are 2.5-hour classes but divided into two (1.25 hour) sessions. Students in Ballet IV and Ballet V are required to take both the technique and performance classes.

Classes Offered for DAI year 2024-2025

NOTE:  The DAI Ballet Teachers determine if a Ballet student is eligible to transfer to the next Ballet level. 

Ballet Classes