What sets Étoile’s advanced dancers apart is their pointe work. We strive to have all our advanced dancers taking their classes en pointe, which creates strength and confidence in any step, audition or role they attempt.

Our advanced students are learning the differences in technique and style between classical, Balanchine, and contemporary ballet. Their inclination will be based on their physical alignment, natural ability, choreographic preference, and career aspirations.

Variation class focuses on soloist and principal roles. Every level of a company is essential to creating a full ballet, and we emphasize the artistic interpretation of every role. Students learn the history of a ballet and its choreographer and then make the studio their stage as they perform select variations.

Conditioning class is for injury prevention, balance, strength, and stamina. We implement cross training for full-body mobility, core stability, and correcting natural alignment.

Étoile’s curriculum provides progression for serious ballet students advancing toward professional standards. Our advanced classes focus on refining technique and instilling the necessary versatility, artistry, and discipline to achieve a career in ballet, qualification for a dance degree program, or further study.