Celebrating 44 years Strong!
The Valley Dance Theatre is the Tri-Valley's premier Ballet Company, serving Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin
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Enrollment and Information
The School of the Valley Dance Theatre supports dance in the Tri-Valley with studio classes for ages 2.5 to adult, taught by experienced instructors.
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The students at the School are invited to audition for the Company's mainstage productions. Our students also perform in an annual Showcase for families and friends rather than recitals or competitions.
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Summer Programs begin in June!
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Please check back later for more details about
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Children's Division
The School of the Valley Dance Theatre offers a variety of year-round programs for boys and girls ages 2.5 - 12. Students present a Showcase performance in the spring and are invited to audition for children's roles in the Valley Dance Theatre's annual production of The Nutcracker.
Our highly experienced and creative instructors make it fun to learn the basics of classical ballet.
Discover Dance
Children ages 2.5 - 5 years
Children are taught the basics of movement, rhythm, and motor development skills in a fun and developmentally appropriate environment.
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Summer session I - Tuesday
Summer session II - Tuesday
Summer session III - Tuesday
Pre-Ballet
Children ages 5 - 6 years
Regardless if they are beginners or have taken prior ballet classes, this class will teach the basics of ballet terminology, body alignment, and proper ballet class behavior. Rhythm, musicality, flexibility, and discipline are introduced. Advancement to Ballet I is at the recommendation of the instructor.
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Summer session II - Tuesday
Summer session III - Tuesday
Children ages 6 - 9 years
This class is for beginning students ages 8 and above OR for students who may be younger than 8, but have had at least one year of Pre-Ballet and have been advanced by their Pre-Ballet instructor. Students move more quickly beyond the basics and begin learning more difficult ballet movements. Proper class etiquette and attire are required.
Summer session I - Tuesday /Thursday
Summer session II - Tuesday /Thursday
Summer session III - Tuesday /Thursday
Ballet I
Ballet II
Children ages 7 -10 years
Students begin to experience the art of dance, and learn the commitment required to excel. Students begin to demonstrate maturity in their movement, dedication, strength, technique and proper body alignment to prepare them for pointe.
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Summer session I - Tuesday /Thursday
Summer session II - Tuesday /Thursday
Summer session III - Tuesday /Thursday
Upper Division
The Upper Division offers year-round classes focused on a dancer's development and progression toward becoming a member of the Valley Dance Theatre Company. Instruction is offered in classical ballet and contemporary dance for ages 10 and up. Attendance of class three times a week is strictly required when student advances to pointe work.
Ballet III
Children ages 10 years and up
Pointe work begins at this level when students demonstrate sufficient maturity, dedication, strength, technique and proper body alignment. Students in this level are required to take three classes per week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays). Wednesday and Saturday’s classes are taught in ballet slippers.
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Summer session I - Monday/Wednesday/Saturday
Summer session II - Monday/Wednesday/Saturday
Summer session III - Monday/Wednesday/Saturday
Ballet IV- Pointe
Children ages 10 years and up
Pointe work continues at this level and increases in complexity and technical difficulty. Students in Ballet IV level are required to take a minimum of three ballet classes per week which includes one pointe class and two technique classes.
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Summer session I - Monday/Wednesday/Saturday
Summer session II - Monday/Wednesday/Saturday
Summer session III - Monday/Wednesday/Saturday
Ballet V - Pointe
Director Permission
Pointe work and technical development continues in preparation for advancement to the Company. This level requires a significant time commitment, as dancers at this level may perform more serious roles in Company productions. Students may be invited to join beginning Partnering class at this level.
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Summer session I - Monday/Wednesday/Saturday
Summer session II - Monday/Wednesday/Saturday
Summer session III - Monday/Wednesday/Saturday
Company Pointe
Director Permission
Significant movement quality and understanding of proper placement and alignment are required. Technical ability, strong work ethic, self-motivation, and self-discipline are also required. Advanced technique and pointe work continue. Performance quality and partnering skills are refined.
Summer session I - Monday/Wednesday/Saturday
Summer session II - Monday/Wednesday/Saturday
Summer session III - Monday/Wednesday/Saturday