Classes
Abigail School of Dance offers dance classes ballet for youth and our Abigail Moves series.
Dance classes are available for students ages 5 to adults. Proper dance placement is important; therefore, please select a class that is best suited for your skill level.
For example, if this is your first time dancing, you should select Pre-Ballet. You should have at least two full years of training for Beginning Ballet 1. Also, if you have had some dance training, then modern or jazz would be an appropriate class to select.
Abigail Moves classes are for adults only, new or inexperience dancers who are looking for a rigorous fitness workout.
Attendance/Make up classes: Students who signed up for a dance class after the first week or beyond cannot make up those classes. In case of an emergency, a request for a make-up class must be submitted by email to abigailschoolofdance@gmail.com or call 313-757-2711 with the information regarding the absence (date and the class you will not be attending). If the make-up class is approved, you will be notified by a staff member.
Basic Beginning Ballet
60 min.
Age: 6-8
This class will focus on ballet etiquette, warm-up, basic ballet steps, center movements, simple choreography at a slower pace. Also, this class is for students with no ballet experiences or no ballet training.
Beginning Ballet 1
60 min.
Age: 8-12
Tuesdays 6:15-7:15p.m.
Students must have some prior training before taking this class (at least 1 to 2 years). Students with no experiences should take Pre-Ballet or Basic Beginner Ballet.
Ballet 1 will focus on vocabulary, barre work, center exercises, across the floor combinations and reverence.
Intermediate
Ballet 3
90min.
Age: 13-15
Prior ballet experience is required. Must have completed Beginning Ballet 1 and Beginning Ballet 2 for at least 4 years or more. This class will focus on classical ballet technique through a professional class progression. Class will consist of barre work, center, and across the floor exercises with intricate exercises /combinations combined with musicality, choreography and performance.
Beginning
Jazz
60 min.
Age: 10-14
Jazz class will focus on jazz vocabulary, jazz technique infused with ballet and modern, body isolations, use of movement syncopation, polyrhythms, lyrical and broadway dance styles.
Private Dance
Lesson
30-60 min.
Private dance lessons for ages 12 to Adults. The dance lesson will be based on the individual needs, desires, and goals. A private lesson is a great way for beginners to get started and for seasoned dancers to improve their technique. The cost will vary (ranging from $55 to $100). Call to schedule an appointment (313) 757-2711.