Frequently Asked Questions
Meet Me At The Barre
The course starts immediately! It is a completely self-paced online course – you’re in control of when you start and when you finish.
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course – across any and all devices you own.
Studio Classes
LIVE classes are held at Preston Hollow Dance located at 3720 Walnut Hill Lane Ste #205 Dallas, TX 75229
To avoid any long lines at the studio, we recommend that you enroll through our digital link; however, you are more than welcome to enroll in class at the studio.
We recommend that you eat and hydrate at least (1) hour prior to class and complete some light stretching before the start of class.
- Cute leotard or form-fitting outfit that makes you feel confident
- Art of VII Apparel from Janicka’s Shop for cover-ups
- Comfortable Ballet Shoes (should feel like socks)
- Water Bottle
- Towel
- Positive Attitude
- Courage
Ballet shoes are preferred; but we understand that “life” happens. So, if you need your daily dose of ballet, but don’t have the necessary shoes, we recommend that you wear socks.
Not unless you so desire! Form fitting clothes are appropriate to monitor your alignment.
Dancer, the more you come to class, the quicker you’ll see results. One of my teachers once said to me: “One day off in the studio is like taking a week off”.
I couldn’t agree more.
Virtual Classes
We will email you a link to the class 10 minutes prior to class. If you do not receive the link 5-10 minutes before class, please reach out and we can resend the video link.
We are using Zoom for our virtually classes
- Set Your Camera in a place where the instructor can see you from head to toe.
- Face the window instead of being in front of the window so that the teacher can see you.
- Instead of a barre, you can use a wall, steady chair, tabletop, or other steady objects.
- Cute leotard or form-fitting outfit that makes you feel confident
- Art of VII Apparel from Janicka’s Shop for cover-ups 🙂
- Comfortable Ballet Shoes (should feel like socks)
Ballet Basic Series
- Basic Ballet Series I is an eight (8) week signature program designed for new or returning dancers ready to start a new ballet adventure to redefine self-awareness, increase flexibility, improve stamina, and boost confidence. Dancers will learn terminology, introductory combinations, and ballet etiquette.
- Basic Ballet Series II is a six (6) week signature program designed for dancers that have successfully completed the Ballet Series I program or desire a safe place to brush up on skills after a long break from dance. After the completion of this dynamic series, you will have the confidence to step away from the barre and MOVE into our regular drop-in classes.
- Basic Ballet Series III is the eight (8) week signature experience designed for more experienced dancers who have graduated from Series I and II programs ready to release the barre, learn advanced ballet combinations and concepts, and add artistry and choreography to their ballet technique.
Classes will MOVE at a 50% class capacity to maintain COVID 19 restrictions. No more than 15 students in Studio I and 9 students in Studio II. To learn more about our new sanitization and faculty protocols, click here.
No, you do not need prior experience!
No, you have to commit to the full program. If you have to miss a week, you are able to make up a class in an alternative Basic Series class even if they are not on the same week as you.
You can repeat a ballet series twice.
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