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
Students at Ballet Hawaii are promoted to a new level after careful consideration of technical ability, physical development, age, talent, work ethic, self-discipline and maturity, commitment (attendance and adherence to dress code and classroom etiquette), and desire. Any student may be promoted with their teacher’s permission at any time, within any session throughout the year. Final approval is determined by the School and Artistic Directors.
Creative Movement
Entry-level ballet class for students aged 3-5. 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.
Creative Dance
Entry-level ballet class for students aged 4-6. 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.
Pre-Ballet
Entry-level ballet class for students aged 4-6. 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 1
Entry-level ballet class for students aged 6-8. 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 one year of previous ballet training and are at least age 7 may 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 age 8 or have had at least one year of ballet training at least 2x/week.
Ballet 4
Typically requires 2-3 years of previous ballet training with at least one year of attending classes 3x/week. Students at this level should be at least age 9.
Ballet 5
Typically requires 3-4 years of previous ballet training. Students at this level should be at least age 12. Students will be preparing for pointe in this level or are at the beginning pointe level.
Ballet 6
Typically requires 4-5 years of previous ballet training. Students at this level should be at least age 13 and have at least one year of formal pointe training.
Ballet 7
Typically requires 5-6 years of previous ballet training. Students at this level are of the intermediate pointe level.
Ballet 8
Typically requires 6-7 years of previous ballet training. Students at this level are of the advanced pointe level.