Level 2C Intermediate Ballet is third sub-section of the second level/stage in the Classical Ballet Sequence training, and is taught at an advanced intermediate pace. Level 2C still focuses on and executes proper and/or classical ballet training through a fusion of Cecchetti, Vaganova, and Russian ballet methods. Students in this level must be able to read, because their ballet vocabulary training is taught through the use of sight recognition and portfolio work where the written ballet vocabulary word and its definition are read out loud by each student during each class session. Students will be tested in this level on their knowledge and comprehension of the ballet vocabulary words. Level 2C begins to prepare the dancer for ballet pointe work, and much emphasis is placed upon the strengthening of the legs, ankles, and feet which is needed once the dancers transition out of their soft ballet shoes into pointe shoes. Students in this class move at a continuous pace and we work to sculpt the dancer into a performer while there is very little use of the instructor as a guide. Focus on enablement and musical dynamics are strongly emphasized. This class focuses extensively on correct execution, placement, and alignment of ballet skills and formal emphasis is placed upon memory retention.
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