The Primary Program provides a fun, safe introduction to dance and movement. These classes will teach basic steps and rhythm, while honing strength, gross motor skills, body awareness in space, and social learning.
Tuition:
$50 per month, per class
(Minimum 1 class/week)
Registration fee: $50
Costume fee: $75
Primary Ballet 1 (Ages 3-4) is based on the use of props and imagination to encourage young children to learn music and dance concepts. The class includes basic ballet and modern fundamentals with body conditioning, games, improvisation and rhythmic exercises. Children learn better when they are having fun! Classes are offered on Tuesday and Saturdays. If you are new to Terminus, one Free Trial class is offered on Saturday. Follow placement instructions to create your account. This class will participate in the Spring Showcase at the conclusion of the school year.
Primary Ballet 2 (Ages 5-6) focuses on beginners studying ballet vocabulary and classical technique. Students work to develop placement, alignment, coordination, and movement quality. Classes are offered on Tuesday and Saturday. If you are new to Terminus, one Free Trial class is offered on Saturday. Follow placement instructions to create your account. This class will participate in the Spring Showcase at the conclusion of the school year.
Primary Program levels are based on developmental skills centered around a dancer's age. No placement is required, just follow the age guidelines for enrollment.
Registration opens for all levels on May 1, 2024. Primary Program Levels have open enrollment through Dance Studio Pro. Follow the link to create your account and sign up for classes.
15% off 1st month if registration is completed May 1st - June 1st
10% off 1st month if registration is completed between June 2nd - August 1st
Female Students
Primary Ballet 1-PTP, Wear Moi Leotards in Style Faustine or Abbie (Adult sizes) and Faustine or Abbie (Child sizes). Found at Wear Moi: https://wearmoi.us/en/ or any dance retail store that carries this brand. Please note that TBS no longer sells leotards from our DSP online store.
Colors per level listed below:
Primary Ballet 1 - Pink
Primary Ballet 2 - Rose
Level 1 - Mint
Level 2 - Sky
Level 3 - Lilac
Level 4 - Purple
Level PTP - Navy
Terminus Student Company - Pacific & French Blue
Tights in color closest to their natural skin tone or in which they feel most comfortable.
Hair must be swept back and up in a secured ballet bun. Braids and locs are accepted but should not exceed a length much lower than the shoulder. The thickness of the braids or locs should allow for a safe, secure, appropriately sized bun that does not move. Dancers with short hair must keep their hair neat, secure, and away from the face.
Canvas or leather ballet shoes in color closest to their natural skin tone are suggested.
Students may wear black tights or shorts for contemporary, repertoire, and rehearsal. Footwear is determined by the instructor and will be communicated on the first day. Footwear may be ballet shoes, barefoot, socks, or athletic shoes.
Skirts may be worn for center, pointe, and variations and can be of any color.
Male Students
Wear Moi dance shirt style Alpin. Found at Wear Moi: https://wearmoi.us/en/ or any dance retail store that carries this brand.
Colors per level listed below:
Levels 1A-Level 2 - White
Levels 3-PTP - Navy and/or Black
Black tights (footed or convertable) or black shorts
Black or white canvas ballet shoes suggested.
Hair must be neat. Long hair must be secured back and away from the face without heavy facial hair.
For contemporary, repertoire, and rehearsal, students may wear black tights or shorts. Footwear will be determined by the instructor and can be ballet shoes, barefoot, socks, or athletic shoes.