Charlotte City Ballet Company

About Charlotte City Ballet Company

At the Charlotte Community Ballet Company (CCBC), we strive to bring the joy of ballet to the Charlotte community. Founded in 1985 by Claudia Folts and Beverly Barwick, the pre-professional, non-profit ballet company has been enriching the community for over 35 years. Under the direction of Melissa Hale Coyle and Lisa Leone, CCBC has performed with the Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra, Carolina Voices, BalletFest Atlanta and the Charlotte Civic Orchestra. Every year, CCBC participates in the Festival of North Carolina Dance and was honored with member company status of the South Eastern Regional Ballet Association. Through these performances, our goal is to bring classic and contemporary works to the community while providing outreach programs that educate and inspire. At CCBC, we’re proud to have been a part of the Charlotte community for over three decades. We hope to continue being a part of the cultural fabric of the city for many years to come. Our goal is to bring the joy of ballet to all, and to leave lasting impressions on our audiences.

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Level 2 Ballet Ages 7+ by placement

Dancers at this level are expanding their understanding and knowledge of Classical Ballet. This level focuses on basic technique, placement and body alignment, positions and coordination of the feet and arms, French terminology (the universal language of Ballet) and musicality.

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Level 3 Ballet Ages 11+ by placement (Intermediate)

Dancers at this level continue to develop and strengthen their Classical Ballet technique. The barre and center work become more advanced; they continue to focus on core strength, develop leg extension, strengthen their feet, increase awareness of port de bras and presentation. Students at this level may also be assessed for pointe work.

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Level 4 Ballet Ages 13+ by placement (Advanced)

Dancers at this level are continuing the overall progression of Classical Ballet. Class becomes more challenging with increased focus on multiple pirouettes, more intricate petite allegro, presentation, pointe work and the stamina and strength to execute proficiently.

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Pointe by placement/evaluation

Dancers being considered for pointe must have an even greater understanding of core strength, placement and body alignment. Dancers feet must be able to support their body weight and they must have the ability to stand on stretched knees. Safety is always the primary concern and something we take very seriously as there could be long term physical repercussions if a dancer is put on pointe before they are physically ready. To start the dancers off properly we have them participate in pointe class in their soft shoes so that they can familiarize themselves with specific pointe exercises easing the transition should they be evaluated as being ready to safely go on full pointe.

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