The Primary Program provides a fun, safe introduction to dance and movement. These classes will teach basic steps and rhythm, while honing strength, gross motor skills, body awareness in space, and social learning.
Tuition:
$55 per month, per class
(Minimum 1 class/week)
Registration fee: $35
Costume fee: $80
Primary Ballet 1 (Ages 3-4) is based on the use of props and imagination to encourage young children to learn music and dance concepts. The class includes basic ballet and modern fundamentals with body conditioning, games, improvisation and rhythmic exercises. Children learn better when they are having fun! Classes are offered on Saturdays. If you are new to Terminus, one Free Trial class is offered on Saturday. Follow placement instructions to create your account. This class will participate in the Spring Showcase at the conclusion of the school year.
Primary Ballet 2 (Ages 5-6) focuses on beginners studying ballet vocabulary and classical technique. Students work to develop placement, alignment, coordination, and movement quality. Class is offered on Tuesdays. If you are new to Terminus, one Free Trial class is offered on Tuesday. Follow placement instructions to create your account. This class will participate in the Spring Showcase at the conclusion of the school year.
Primary Program levels are based on developmental skills centered around a dancer's age. No placement is required, just follow the age guidelines for enrollment.
Registration opens for all levels on June 1, 2025. Primary Program Levels have open enrollment through Studio Pro. Follow the link to create your account and sign up for classes.
15% off 1st month if registration is completed by August 1st
Female Students
Primary Ballet 1-PTP, Wear Moi Leotards in Style Faustine, Abbie, or Candide (Adult sizes) and Faustine, Abbie, or Candide (Child sizes). Found at Wear Moi: https://wearmoi.us/en/ or any dance retail store that carries this brand. Please note that TBS no longer sells leotards from our DSP online store.
Colors per level listed below:
Primary Ballet 1 - Pink
Primary Ballet 2 - Rose
Level 1 - Mint
Level 2 - Sky
Level 3 - Lilac
Level 4 - Purple
Level PTP - Navy
Terminus Student Company & RDA - Emerald Green, Fuschia, & Black
Tights in color closest to their natural skin tone or in which they feel most comfortable. Recommended brand: Body Wrappers TOTALSTRETCH Back Seam Regular Mesh Convertible Tights or TOTALSTRETCH Back Seam Sheer Mesh Convertible Tights.
Hair must be swept back and up in a secured ballet bun. Braids and locs are accepted but should not exceed a length much lower than the shoulder. The thickness of the braids or locs should allow for a safe, secure, appropriately sized bun that does not move. Dancers with short hair must keep their hair neat, secure, and away from the face.
Canvas or leather ballet shoes in the color closest to their tights color are suggested. Recommended brands: Bloch, Eurotard, Sansha, So Danca, & Capezio
Students may wear black tights, shorts, or warm ups for contemporary class, repertoire, and rehearsal. Dancer’s clothing may not be baggy clothing that detracts from the instructor's view. Footwear will be determined by the instructor and will be communicated on the first day. Footwear may be ballet shoes, barefoot, socks, dance sneakers, or athletic shoes.
Skirts may be worn for pointe and variations class. Skirts must be above the knee line. Long skirts may be worn for rehearsals where the costume is a long skirt. PTP and Student Company dancers may wear practice tutus for variations and pas de deux class (with teacher permission), and for student rehearsals requiring a tutu.
Male Students
Mariia Pasha V-Neck Dance Shirt (Level 1A-4) and Lulli Ferdinand Short Sleeve Dance Top (PTP-TSC) found at Discount Dance: https://www.discountdance.com/index.php or any dance retail store that carries this brand.
Colors per level listed below:
Level 1A - Gray
Level 1B - Gray
Level 2 - Gray
Boys - Gray
Level 3 - Black
Level 4 - Black
PTP: Royal
Terminus Student Company & RDA: Jade & Black
Black tights or shorts (All male dancers Level 1A-PTP must wear a dance belt.)
Levels 1A-Level 2 - Mariia Crown Viggo Convertible Tights or Mariia Crown Fitted Ballet Shorts
Level 3-PTP - Wear Moi Orion tights, Mariia Crown Viggo Convertible Tights, or Wear Moi Odeon Knee Length Ballet Dance Shorts
Black, white, or skin tone canvas ballet shoes suggested. Recommended Brands: Bloch, Eurotard, Sansha, So Danca, & Capezio
Levels 1A-3: Black or White shoes (worn with white socks)
Levels 4-PTP: Black, White, or Skin tone
Hair must be neat. Long hair must be secured back and away from the face without heavy facial hair.
Students may wear black tights, shorts, or warm ups for contemporary class, repertoire, and rehearsal. Dancer’s clothing may not be baggy clothing that detracts from the instructor's view. Footwear will be determined by the instructor and will be communicated on the first day. Footwear may be ballet shoes, barefoot, socks, dance sneakers, or athletic shoes.