Programs & Classes
There is a place for everyone at the Central Wisconsin School of Ballet. Come experience dance to the fullest!
Our Dance Offerings
We offer four divisions, including our renowned Children’s Program, the exceptional Student Division, Open Dance & Fitness, and finally, customized Workshops. Learn more about each division below.
Children’s Dance Program
Ages 3 -11
Little Dancer
This class, designed for our youngest students, focuses on fun movement, stories, music and imagination. Students practice their listening skills and experience an environment full of music, movement, and laughter. Discover how fun it is to create and move to music! Ages 3-4. (age 3 by Sept. 1)
Combo I
This class includes creative movement and tap. Our creative format focuses music and spatial awareness, coordination, the development of large motor skills, and social skills. Ages 4-5. (Age 4 by Sept. 1)
Combo II
This class, continuing with the creative format, builds upon the skills introduced in Combo I. We focus on further developing coordination, large motor skills, and music and spatial awareness. while sparking creativity and imagination. Prerequisite Combo I or begin at this level between the ages of 5-7.
Pre-Ballet
This class continues to develop a child’s coordination, motor development, listening skills, and music and spatial awareness. The fundamentals of ballet technique are introduced. We reinforce creative expression, musical appreciation, dance history, and appreciation of the art form.
Beginner Ballet
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of ballet and experience the beauty of this classical art form. The benefits of ballet training are abundant; it is a healthy activity learned in a creative and enriching environment. This class is for ages 6-8.
Jazz
Have fun in jazz! Students build strength and flexibility while learning the fundamentals of jazz; proper stretching technique, turns, leaps, isolation, and footwork. This class is for ages 6-8.
Student Division
Our student division provides a structured curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students who seek further ballet training and excellent performance opportunities. Ballet is the foundation of all forms of dance. At CWSB we are known and recognized for the Vaganova method of ballet training, which has been the training foundation of some of the greatest dancers of our time. It is a noted and progressive training program that is enhanced at CWSB with a focus on healthy living, injury prevention education, dance history, and renowned instruction. Students experience training at the hands of faculty and guest instructors who are premier artists and world-class instructors.
Our Student Division offers four levels of training in ballet, company, jazz, contemporary, and/or musical theatre.
Level I (Ages 7-10)
Level II (Ages 9-12)
Level III (Ages 11-14)
Level IV (Ages 13-18)
Level V (Ages 15-18)
Level VI (Ages 15-18)
Open Dance & Fitness
Teen/Adult Ballet
Classes in our Open Division are offered to teens and adults who have minimul or no dance training. We are here to teach you, so no experience is required. You will be welcomed into an environment where dance and movement are encouraged and accessible to all levels.
Behind the Scenes
Performance is a wonderful part of the dance experience. Children and students in the school have the opportunity to perform in our annual holiday performance of The Nutcracker ~ a heralded show that has become a holiday family tradition.
Upcoming Workshops
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Get In Touch
Address
124 North 3rd Avenue
Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
Call Us
(715) 842-4447