The School at Ballet Hawaii
From Honolulu to West Oahu, our faculty takes pride training and inspiring dancers of all ages.
Request More InfoOur goal is to enrich students’ lives through dance, enhance self-awareness and self-discipline.
As a representative of the school, each student is encouraged to fulfill a professional etiquette of the highest standards.
Ballet Hawaii prides itself on the quality and professionalism of its operation. The faculty is of the highest caliber and welcomes comments and input regarding any and all aspects of the school. The program represents an inclusive vision to reach people of all backgrounds and abilities through the art of dance. This mission is a collective effort based on non-competitive and positive support, creating a pleasant environment for artistic endeavors to thrive.
The School requires some general guidelines so that all dancers and parents experience a healthy, productive environment. Please read over these guidelines. If you have concerns regarding these rules or policies or would like to speak to Pamela Taylor-Tongg, Artistic Director, for any reason, please make an appointment.
LEVELS
Placement in higher levels is based on technical ability, muscle control, maturity, and rate of absorption of concepts introduced. Every student will progress at different rates and promotion is by invitation from their teacher. Students should not expect to graduate levels every year.
Creative Movement
Entry-level ballet class for students aged 3+. Students at this level are placed in the appropriate class using a combination of their age, coordination, maturity, attention span, and ability to follow directions.
Creative Dance
Entry-level ballet class for students aged 4+. Students at this level are placed in the appropriate class using a combination of their age, coordination, maturity, attention span, and ability to follow directions.
Pre-Ballet
Entry-level ballet class for students aged 5+. Students at this level are placed in the appropriate class using a combination of their age, coordination, maturity, attention span, and ability to follow directions.
Ballet 1
Entry-level ballet class for students aged 6+. Students at this level are placed in the appropriate class using a combination of their age, coordination, maturity, attention span, and ability to follow directions.
Ballet 2
Requires a minimal amount of previous ballet training. Typically students who have up to 1 year of previous ballet training and are at least 7 years old will place in this class.
Ballet 3
Typically requires at least 1-2 years of previous ballet training. Students at this level should be at least 8 years old or have had at least 1 year of ballet training at least 2x/week.
Ballet 4
Typically requires 2-3 years of previous ballet training with at least 1 year of attending classes 3x/week. Students at this level should be at least 9 years old.
Ballet 5
Typically requires 3-4 years of previous ballet training. Students at this level should be at least 10 years old.
Ballet 6
Typically requires 4-5 years of previous ballet training. Students at this level should be at least 12 years old and preparing to commence pointe training or have less than 1 year of formal pointe training.
Ballet 7
Typically requires 5-6 years of previous ballet training. Students at this level should have at least 1 year of formal pointe training.
Ballet 8
Typically requires 6-7 years of previous ballet training. Students at this level should have at least 2 years of formal pointe training.