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Dance Conservatory Pasadena

Programs

Miss Caroline's Children's Divison

At DCP, we believe in balancing discipline with inspiration, nurturing both a child’s spirit and their technical skills. Our Children’s Division introduces young dancers to the basics of movement, musicality, and expression, laying the groundwork for a deep love of dance and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. This program sets the stage for more advanced ballet training, combining joyful artistic expression with a solid foundation in dance.

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Creative Dance

(Ages 3-4) rhythms, creative play, and basic ballet positions are introduced in this 30 minute class. Girls are required to wear pink leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes.

Pre- Ballet

(Ages 5-6) Basic ballet positions and terminology are introduced in this 45 minute class. Girls are required to wear a lavender leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes.

Ballet

(Ages 7-10) Barre work, ballet technique, and terminology are introduced in this 60 minute class. Girls are required to wear a black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes.

Pre-Tech Ballet

This class is for students who are interested in joining Tech 1 of the pre-professional program. Miss Caroline will focus on correct ballet positions, ballet technique as well as teaching correct terminology for the basic ballet steps. Instructor approval required.

Pre-Professional Program

DCP’s Pre-Professional program is designed for students aged 10-19 who aspire to master ballet. Our experienced instructors, with backgrounds from the Royal Academy of Dancing, American Ballet Theater, and prestigious companies like the Bolshoi and San Francisco Ballet, provide expert guidance. This program prepares students for dance careers or university dance programs.

For younger students under 10, our Pre-Tech classes build foundational skills needed for advancement into the Pre-Professional program. The program has 5 levels, each focusing on technique, strength, and artistry. Tech 1 and 2 emphasize technique and posture, Tech 3 adds performance skills and pointe work, and Tech 4 and 5 refine performance artistry and creative expression. All students have opportunities to perform in two major school-year productions and participate in the Youth America Grand Prix.

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Tech 1

The dancers begin working at the barre, learning the names, traditions, disciplines, positions, basic movements, and directions.

Tech 2

The dancers begin using the knowledge they have already gained and apply it to more complicated steps, enchainments, and still ensure they keep the artistic component intact as they gain physical strength. Pre-pointe work generally begin here.

Tech 3

The dancers learn more petite allegro and adage work to gain the strength for pointe work which is generally introduced at this level. Stress on perfecting batterie continues, and grand allegro is begun.

Tech 4 & 5

The dancers begin to learn to smoothly combine more complicated steps while keeping their artistry intact and continue learning steps, more styles, and push their artistic envelopes. Planning on traveling to NYC intensives and participating in YAGP is strongly encouraged.

Open Ballet for Adults

Our Open Ballet for Adults class caters to a wide range of dancers, from those with advanced technique and terminology to returning dancers and adult beginners who have mastered the basics. Whether you’re refining your positions and steps at the barre and center, or building confidence with individual steps and enchaînement, this class provides a supportive and non-competitive environment for all.

Our experienced instructors offer personalized attention, ensuring that each student receives the guidance they need to grow and excel. With a focus on low-stress learning, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your ballet skills at your own pace. Join us and enjoy the beauty and discipline of ballet in a welcoming community. Purchase a student/adult class pass to begin your journey with us..

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"Ms. Caroline who runs the pre ballet program for the little ones is fantastic. It's very rare to find a teacher with great experience that genuinely loves teaching small children."
Shoji Kameda
"All of the teachers here are amazing! They are all very skilled and knowledgeable and take the time to teach the children correct technique and position. The studio is also very friendly and welcoming, with a wonderful group of people all around."
angelina farina
I love my classes at Dance Pasadena. I'm an older dancer and take Francisco Martinez's class. The classes have a fun positive atmosphere and we get a combination of interesting choreography, good humor and a fun workout - it's very welcoming to all levels of dancers.
Shelley Miles
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