Men’s/Boy’s class is designed to fine tune the technique of male dancing, focusing on physical strength, power, and brilliance with particular emphasis on elevation, pirouettes and beats. This class is available for male dancers aged 10-18.
Weight Training
Weight Training teaches the boys proper technique for upper body strength training. Proper strength training prepares the male dancers to always fully support the ballerina during the 'Pas de Deux'. Supervised training ensures the students learn the exercises with proper technique to ensure safety and development of the appropriate musculature for the male dancer.
Pas De Deux
Students 13 and older may join the every other week pas de deux class after boy’s class, free of charge.
Literally the “step of two,” pas de deux classes are the culmination of a student’s training. Due to the potential of physical injury, only the strongest males and the most appropriately conditioned females can participate in these classes. “Pas De Deux” training begins with simple promenades, floor work and basic pirouettes. Eventually, and only when the partners have developed the necessary strength and timing, they can partake in the aerial work such as overhead lifts, throws and catches.
Barre
Students 13 and older may join the barre class previous to the boy’s class start time, free of charge.
Enrollment Information
For more enrollment information or questions contact:
Grace Hendrian
School Administrator
616.710.1666
administrator@michiganballet.org
Michigan Ballet Academy
1595 Galbraith Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Tuition Information
This class is free of charge.
Men’s/Boy’s Class
2023-2024 Schedule
| DAY | TIME |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 6:45-7:45 pm |
Schedule and Faculty subject to change based on enrollment.
Dress Code
Black workout pants, black canvas shoes, and a white fitted t-shirt.
All dancewear and supplies are available at:
Kicks Dancewear, Inc.
2905 Breton Rd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 776-5966
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