Classical Ballet Program
Ages 7 and up
NSB strives to produce beautiful dancers with technical excellence, exquisite artistry, a healthy body image, and a graceful spirit.
Our goal is to do what is best for our students as whole individuals, thus allowing them to thrive.
We seek to furnish an experience that encourages each student to have a passion for dancing, a resolve to pursue their potential, and a commitment to excellence.
Advancement through NSB is based on many factors, including a student’s strength, physical development, commitment, master of material, maturity, attendance record, and artistic development as assessed by her or his teacher(s) and directors.
A student’s ability to safely execute the required class material is considered above all other factors, including age. Because our work is so closely connected to each individual’s physical development, it is not unusual for a student to repeat a level of ballet training (unlike academic advancement). Placement is left solely to the discernment of the faculty and staff and is final.
Each successive class level within the Classical Program requires more from each student. In order for them to successfully progress in strength, technique, and artistry, it is mandatory that they be there for all scheduled classes.
A placement class series in all courses required for their level is mandatory for any transfer students.
Weekly class requirements by level as well as optional add-on classes are outlined below:
Ballet Class Dress Code
In an effort to promote both professionalism and equality, each class level within the Classical Program requires a designated color of leotard for girls, which must be ordered through Dance Away in downtown Chico. Just tell them your child’s assigned level and they will set you up with everything you need.
Additionally, female students are expected to come to class in pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and with hair pulled back into a secured ballet bun. Please refrain from wearing any skirts (unless in pointe or variations classes), belts, or jewelry. Dying hair unique, bright colors is not permitted, and students who fail to comply will not be permitted to perform on stage.
Male uniforms can also be purchased away from Dance Away. They must wear a fitted white shirt/leotard, black fitted dance shorts/leggings with a dance belt, white socks, and black ballet shoes.
Alternative Class Dress Codes
Bra tops are not permitted. Hair must be secured away from the face.
Lyrical/Contemporary: Students may wear a leotard or fitted tank top (any color) to this class as well as black dance shorts, and lyrical shoes.
Jazz: Students may wear a leotard or fitted tank top (any color) with black dance shorts and/or black leggings. Caramel/tan-colored jazz shoes are required.
Hip hop: Tank top/leotard, dance shorts/leggings/loose pants. Light colored supportive sneakers (CLEAN: must be used for class only). No black shoes. No street shoes.
Tap: Leotard/tank top and black dance shorts/leggings. Black lace-up tap shoes.
Acro: Leotard/tank top and black dance shorts/leggings. No loose clothing! Bare feet.