Youth Training Program

The Youth Training Program

The goal of the YTP is to foster a love for learning and introduce dancers to the discipline of ballet class. This program serves as the next step on our dancers' progression, bridging the gap between the Young Children's Program and our acclaimed Pre- Professional Program.

LEVEL I
Ballet
Tuesday - 4:15-5:15
Wednesday -4:30-5:30
Thursday - 4:30-5:30
Friday - 4:30-5:30

Jazz
Tuesday - 5:15-6:00
Wednesday: 5:30-6:15
Thursday - 5:30-6:15
LEVEL IIA
Ballet
Monday - 7:00-8:15
Wednesday - 4:30-5:45
Friday - 5:30-6:45

Jazz
Monday - 6:00-7:00‍
LEVEL IIB
Ballet
Tuesday - 4:30-5:45
Thursday - 6:15-7:30
Friday - 5:30-6:45

Pre-Pointe
Thursday - 7:30-8:30

Contemporary
Tuesday - 5:45-6:45

Stretch/Strengthen
Friday - 4:30-5:30
LEVEL IIIA
Ballet
Tuesday - 4:30-6:00
Thursday - 6:00-7:30
Friday - 5:30-7:00

Pointe
‍Thursday - 7:30-8:30
Friday - 7:00-8:00

Contemporary
Tuesday - 6:45-7:45

Stretch/Strengthen
Friday - 4:30-5:30

LEVEL IIIB
Ballet
Tuesday - 5:45-7:15
Thursday - 4:30-6:00
Friday - 5:30-7:00

Pointe
Thursday - 6:00-7:00
Friday - 7:00-8:00

Contemporary
Tuesday - 7:45-8:45

Stretch/Strengthen
Friday - 4:30-5:30
The Youth Training Program (Levels I-III) introduces dancers to the structure of a ballet class, beginning with Level I.  

Level I
is the transition from our young children’s program into a more traditional ballet and jazz/contemporary class which includes barre/warm-up and center.  

Level II (A/B) introduces dancers to body positions and directions, vocabulary, musicality, and ballet combinations.  Dancers will begin to see how their ballet terminology carries over into their jazz and contemporary studies.  

Level III (A/B) is designed to prepare dancers for the advanced pre-professional training program by continuing to build strength, vocabulary, musicality, and passion.

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Youth Training Program Dress Code Requirements
All uniforms are available for purchase at Saxton Dance Shoppe located at
37B W. Quincy, Westmont, IL
630 822 2543

Please purchase the following leotards, tights, and ballet slippers in order to maintain our professional, uniform look. All pointe shoes must be approved by the faculty.

Level I
Capezio royal blue camisole leotard, Capezio ballet pink transition tights, Capezio pink canvas “Hanami” ballet slippers, Capezio black slip-on jazz shoes (for Level I Jazz), and hair in a bun. NO SKIRTS OR TUTUS.

Level II-A
Capezio hunter green camisole leotard, Capezio ballet pink transition tights, Capezio pink canvas “Hanami” ballet slippers, Capezio black slip-on jazz shoes (for Level II-A Jazz), and hair in a bun. NO SKIRTS OR TUTUS.

Level II-B
Capezio burgundy camisole leotard, Capezio Professional Mesh theatrical pink transition tights with seams, Capezio pink canvas “Hanami” ballet slippers, and hair in a bun. NO SKIRTS OR TUTUS.

Level III-A
Eurotard red pinch front camisole leotard, Capezio Professional Mesh theatrical pink transition tights with seams, Capezio pink canvas “Hanami” ballet slippers, pointe shoes (if applicable) and hair in a bun. NO SKIRTS OR TUTUS.

Level III-B
Mirella blackberry camisole leotard, Capezio Professional Mesh theatrical pink transition tights with seams, Capezio pink canvas “Hanami” ballet slippers, pointe shoes, and hair in a bun. NO SKIRTS OR TUTUS.

Boys
Black shorts or leggings, black socks, black t-shirt, black canvas ballet slippers. (Male ballet students should wear footed tights inside of black ballet slippers and a dance belt).