Dance Theatre International - Ballet and dance classes in San Jose

This School Year 2010 - 11 Ballet School schedule for ages 6 and older begins 8/30.
Younger students, please visit our Ages 3 - 5 page. Students interested in other forms, visit our Open Program - All Styles page. Online registration begins August 1st.

What is the Ballet School?
DTI's Ballet School is for ladies and gentlemen. This program offers seven levels of age appropriate progression which includes technique, pointe work, and floor barre/conditioning/stretch. DTI supports ballet training and its' invaluable foundation for various dance forms. Our Ballet School students who attend all the recommended hours in their level are rewarded with the option to choose one complimentary Open Program class to further their dance training. Students are also welcome to register for more than one Open Program class. Students perform in the annual Ballet School Student Showcase Finale in June 2011 and the San Jose Youth Ballet's renowned and magical "Nutcracker". Parents are invited to observe class and discuss their student's progress during our scheduled Observation and Private Parent / Teacher Conference Week. Please save the dates listed on our Calendar page. We are proud to announce that our students received acceptances and scholarships to other professional schools and a company contract with the San Francisco Ballet.
What is the Repertory Company?
The Repertory Company members are a group of qualified and selected dancers who are given opportunities to work with choreographers. Repertory Company member's hours will be above and beyond each Ballet level's requirements. Please visit our Repertoire page for Season 2010 - 2011 information or contact us if you have questions.
How do I register for the Ballet School?
New students from age six with no training register online into Level 1.
New students with prior training complete the Contact Us page to schedule a level placement.
Alumni students access their level placement results through a secure members only log in online and register online.

What is Classical Ballet?
Classical Ballet is best known for pointe work for advanced dancers, turn-out of the legs, high extensions, and its effortless qualities. It is a graceful and invaluable foundation for dance forms. It builds the necessary technique which promotes freedom of movement, artistic expression and strength.

Ladies attire: hip alignment belt; hair up away from the face in a secure style (no ponytails);Balera brand leotard/Style CL161/ Colors as specified per level; pink tights; ballet shoes
Gentlemen's attire: Black t- shirt, tights and ballet shoes

Beginning Basic

We encourage older beginners who would like to move up into their age group to take more classes for accelerated learning.
Beginners register into Level 1 classes or the Teen / Adult class from 7:30-9:00pm on Mondays to learn the fundamentals.

LEVEL 1 (Ages 6+ at 1 hour per week) Purple leotard
4:00-5:00pm Monday
5:00-6:00pm Friday
10:30-11:30am Saturday

Beginning

LEVEL 2 (Ages 7+ at 2 hours per week) Navy Blue leotard
6:00-7:00pm Monday
4:15-5:15pm Thursday
9:00-10:00am Saturday

LEVEL 3 (Ages 8+ at 2.5 hours per week) Yellow leotard
5:45-7:00pm Tuesday
4:00-5:15pm Wednesday
6:00-7:15pm Friday
10:00-11:15am Saturday

Intermediate/Pre-pointe

LEVEL 4 (Ages 9+ at 4.5 hours per week) Royal blue leotard
4:00-5:30pm Tuesday
4:00-5:30pm Thursday
11:15-12:45pm Saturday

LEVEL 5 (Ages 10+ at 7.5 hours per week) Black leotard
5:30-7:30pm Tuesday
5:15-7:15pm Wednesday
5:30-7:30pm Thursday
11:15-12:45pm Saturday

Intermediate/Beginner Pointe

LEVEL 6 (Ages 11+ at 8.0 hours per week) Ruby leotard
7:00-9:00pm Tuesday
6:45-8:45pm Wednesday
7:00-9:00pm Thursday
12:45-2:45pm Saturday

Advanced/Intermediate-Advanced Pointe