SonShine Ballet

Pre-K Ballet & Tap

Using the rhythmic fun of tap and the beauty of ballet, students will have fun while growing in strength, coordination, and dance technique. Students will learn how their bodies are made to move for the glory of God!

This class will be a fun and girly gathering with lots of dancing around together learning how to move and enjoying worshiping the Lord through dance!

This class is for girls ages 4-5.
No previous experience is required to participate.
Taught by Mrs. Leslie Anderson

Kinder Ballet & Tap

Students will enjoy tapping to music and learning ballet steps, grow stronger, improving coordination, and learning how their bodies can move gracefully in praise to God!

It will cover the basics of ballet including technique, foot and arm positions, and ballet terminology.
This class will be a fun and girly gathering with lots of dancing around together learning how to move and enjoying worshiping the Lord through dance!

This class is for girls ages 5-6.
No previous experience is required to participate.
Taught by Mrs. Leslie Anderson.

Ballet Level 1

The students will learn technique, choreography and be encouraged to worship the Lord through dance, in the first of our progression through the Ballet Levels to excellence.

It will cover the basics of ballet, including technique, foot and arm positions, and ballet terminology. We will spend part of class at the bar, then move to the "floor" for more learning of steps and moves.

This class is for girls, ages 6-8.
No previous experience is required to participate.
Taught by Mrs. Anna Sanders.

Ballet Level 2

The second progression in our ballet levels to excellence, students will continue to learn technique, ballet terminology, and synchronized movements with a group as they progress through faster, and more challenging dance pieces.

Ballet Levels will be divided according to experience, with a generalized age range. At times due to previous experience or need, the ages will vary in a particular class.

Ballet Level 2 minimum age: 8.
No previous experience is required to participate.
Taught by Mrs. Anna Sanders.

Ballet Level 3

Ballet Level 3 is for dancers prepared to take the next step in their ballet journey. Learning more advanced technique and more complex combinations in "the center", students in Level 3 will be challenged to grow in their technique and strength.

Classes will be divided according to experience, with a generalized age range. At times due to previous experience or need, the ages will vary in a particular class. We will always do our best to place students correctly, to challenge them to grow at their current ability level. To facilitate this, during the first few weeks of classes, we may have to make a few shifts to ensure each dancer has the best experience.
We're excited to provide opportunities for every dancer, in every level, to be challenged and learn new things!

Minimum age: 10 - 14.
At least one year of dance experience is required to participate.
Taught by Mrs. Anna Sanders.

Ballet Level 4 (Pre-Pointe)

This level is for our most experienced dancers. This class will focus on technique, spending more time at bar and floor exercises, and will teach more advanced floor combinations, including new turns and jumps.

As Pre-Pointe, some class time will be used to work on ankle and foot strengthening to prepare these dancers for pointe shoes. Prepare to train and grow to new heights ladies!

This class is for students 11 years and older.
Previous experience is required. Admittance to this class by instructor invitation only.
Taught by Mrs. Harmoni Pliego.

Pointe Class

Pointe ballet, the pinnacle of classical dance, requires exceptional strength, technique, and artistry, showcasing the beauty and grace of ballet at its most challenging and captivating level. Students will be allowed the opportunity to excel and challenge themselves in new ways, while enjoying the thrill of dance at its peak.

Minimun age required: 11
Previous experience is required. Admittance is by instructor invitation only.
Taught by Mrs. Harmoni Pliego.

Lyrical Dance

The style of dance we will primarily use in choreography will be lyrical, which beautifully expresses the meaning and lyrics of a song through the movements. This communicative art-form is a wonderful tool for sharing the gospel!
Along with ballet, Lyrical dance will feature more contemporary movements, including even some hip-hop and pop styles.
The students will learn technique, choreography and be encouraged to worship the Lord through dance!

Minimum age required: 12
No previous experience is required to participate.
Taught by Mrs. Leslie Anderson, and Mrs. Christina Johnson.

Ballet Conditioning and Technique

Ballet Conditioning and Technique- Designed for students in Ballet levels 3 and 4, this class will give dancers further opportunities to grow in their technique, strength, and poise. This class will not include any performance opportunities.
Student participation in this class will greatly accelerate their level of improvement throughout the year. It is strongly encouraged that students take this class each year, as there is a significant advantage for students who dance more than one day a week.

Must be in Ballet Levels 3 or 4 to participate.
Taught by Mrs. Leslie Anderson.

About Ballet Conditioning and Technique

Ballet conditioning and technique is crucial for students aiming to progress in skill level. Regular practice of these fundamentals helps build strength, flexibility, and endurance, which are essential for executing ballet movements with precision and grace. Strong technique ensures proper alignment and posture, reducing the risk of injury and allowing dancers to perform more challenging routines safely.

As the Ballet levels progress, lessons and class times will be getting more professional. However, our classes and students never seem to wane from supporting a fun environment that focuses more on growing relationships and bringing glory to God through dance. Students that take Conditioning and Technique training outside of the primary Thursday class times will also learn and gain more proficiency in dancing than other students that just learn new material in their course slots.

Ballet Conditioning and Technique is for students in Ballet Levels 3 and 4.

Ballet Levels & Progression

Preschool, Pre-K, Kinder, Ballet

Ballet Levels 1-4

Pointe, Lyrical

These classes are open to the younger students and are a great time for them to begin to find their footing, both in performance confidence, as well as in coordination and musicality.

The Ballet levels will progress students from beginners to technically proficient, graceful dancers. Beginners can start at Level 1, or Level 2 if they are older beginners, and will progress through the levels once their instructors have perceived the students have a sufficient grasp on their current level's syllabus.

Students should expect to spend two years in each Ballet Level.

Pointe and Lyrical are our most advanced ballet classes. Lyrical Dance is an outreach-centered, lyric-focused class, while Pointe is an elite skills and proficiency -centered course. Students at these levels should expect to finish their late childhood/early adulthood preparing to be able to take their dancing abilities with them as far as the Lord calls them to, and to hold on to the memories and experience in worshipping the Lord through dance for the rest of their lives!

Tuition Per Class: $40*

*This does not include Associated Costs and Fees.