Los Angeles Ballet Academy's Program incorporates Pilates, Classical Ballet, Pointe Work, Pas de Deux, Reportoire, Master Classes, RAD examination preparation and performance opportunities.

Classical Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles. In order to become truly proficient in contemporary, modern, jazz, Broadway or partnering the dancer needs ballet training. There are three parts to the Ballet that Los Angeles Ballet Academy teaches, Classical, Free movement, and Character. Free movement introduces the neo classical or contemporary side of ballet and dance. It encourages dancing with dynamics and emotion. It can also be used to teach a more difficult combination or ballet movement by first learning it without turn out or strict arm positions. The dancers get "the feel" of the movement first and then perfect the technique. Character dance refers to special steps and movements that are unique to particular regions and countries. These Character dances remain in the repertoire of classical ballets such as Swan Lake, Coppelia, Giselle and Sleeping Beauty.
The character dancing introduces students to the character styles used in classical ballet. In Pre primary and primary it is touched on with rhythm steps and clapping exercises. In grade 1 and 2 we add Hungarian Character dancing to the class. Grade 3 and 4 are exposed to a Russian Style of Character dance and Grade 5 and 6 learn a Polish style, while the grade 7 & 8 levels teach a more advanced combination of many styles. All these levels change into Character shoes and skirts for this section of the class. Vocational students above level 5 also transition to purely classical technique classes that include pointe work, pas de deux and reportoire.

What is RAD Ballet?
LABA students have the opportunity to study the Royal Academy Ballet Method and have the opportunity to participate in annual evaluations.

The Royal Academy offers Teacher Training Programs and support for it's members that benefit teachers and students. RAD teachers must be certified and tested through the academy in order to enter students for examinations. All LABA teachers participate in continuing education and teach methodology and techniques that are current and innovative. Our goals are to encourage young dancers to progress in dance while avoiding injury and remaining physically and emotionally healthy.

Please note: Required Dress for each of the levels has been updated- 2007/2008

For all classes:- Schedule for the following classes is for Fall 2007/Winter 2008
Hair must be in a bun for all ballet classes.
No sequins, jewelry, bracelets, necklaces or watches will be permitted in any class.
Warm ups, leg warmers and ballet sweaters are acceptable during cold weather but must be taken off after the Barre.

Required Dress:
Girls: Mirella 201C  Leotard (Pink Camisole), pink watercolour skirt, pink cotton scrunchie, pink ballet socks and pink ballet shoes (Bloch or Capezio full sole).

Boys: Black bike shorts or black leggings, White short sleeved leotard or form fitting Tee Shirt. White socks and white ballet shoes.

Required Dress:
Girls: Mirella 201C  Leotard (Pink Camisole), pink watercolour skirt, pink cotton scrunchie, pink ballet socks and pink ballet shoes (Bloch or Capezio full sole).

Boys: Black bike shorts or black leggings, White short sleeved leotard or form fitting Tee Shirt. White socks and white ballet shoes.

Required Dress:
Girls: Mirella 207L Leotard in Light Blue, light blue ballet belt, light blue scrunchie, pink ballet socks, pink ballet shoes (Bloch or Capezio full sole), black character skirt and black character shoes*.

Boys: Black bike shorts or black leggings, White short sleeved leotard or form fitting Tee Shirt. White socks and white ballet shoes.

Required Dress:
Girls: Mirella 207L Leotard in Light Blue, light blue ballet belt, light blue scrunchie, pink ballet socks, pink ballet shoes (Bloch or Capezio full sole), black character skirt and black character shoes*. Small Pillow.

Boys: Black bike shorts or black leggings, White short sleeved leotard or form fitting Tee Shirt. White socks and white ballet shoes. Character shoes. Black or tan dance belt for boys 11 years or older.

Required Dress:
Girls:Mirella 207L Leotard in Navy, black ballet belt, navy scrunchie, pink ballet socks, pink ballet shoes (Bloch or Capezio full sole), black character skirt and black character shoes*.

Boys: Black bike shorts or black leggings, White short sleeved leotard or form fitting Tee Shirt.White socks and white ballet shoes. Character shoes. Black or tan dance belt for boys 11 years or older.

Required Dress:
Girls: Mirella 207L Leotard in Navy, black ballet belt, navy scrunchie, pink tights, pink ballet shoes (Bloch or Capezio full sole), black character skirt and black character shoes*.

Boys: Black stirrup pants or black leggings, White short sleeved leotard or form fitting Tee Shirt. White socks and white ballet shoes. Character shoes. Black or tan dance belt for boys 11 years or older.

Required Dress:
Girls: Mirella 207L Leotard in Spruce Green, black ballet belt, spruce green scrunchie, pink tights, pink ballet shoes w/ribbons (Bloch or Capezio full sole), black character skirt and black character shoes*.

Boys: Black stirrup pants or black leggings, White short sleeved leotard or form fitting Tee Shirt. White socks and white ballet shoes. Character shoes. Black or tan dance belt for boys 11 years or older.

Required Dress:
Girls: Mirella 207L Leotard in Garnet, Watercolour long skirt, garnet ballet belt, garnet cotton scrunchie, pink tights, pink ballet shoes w/ribbons (canvas or split sole OK), black character skirt and black character shoes*.

Required Dress:
Girls: Mirella M207LM Leotard in Lavendar, Watercolour long skirt, black ballet belt, lavendar cotton scrunchie, pink tights, pink ballet shoes w/ribbons(canvas or split sole OK), black character skirt and black character shoes*.

You can find this leotard at Discount Dance.

Required Dress:
Girls: Mirella 207L Leotard in White, Watercolour long skirt, white ballet belt, white cotton scrunchie, pink tights, pink ballet shoes w/ribbons (canvas or split sole OK), black character skirt and black character shoes*.

Required Dress:
Any style Black spaghetti strap leotard (prefer Mirella 207LM) (no cris cross backs, no rhinestones, no decorations), black ballet belt, pink tights, demi-pointe shoes w/ribbons and pointe shoes w/ribbons.

Boys: Black stirrup pants or black leggings, White short sleeved leotard or form fitting Tee Shirt. White socks and white ballet shoes. Black or tan dance belt for boys 11 years or older.

Required Dress:
Any style Black spaghetti strap leotard (prefer Mirella 207LM) (no cris cross backs, no rhinestones, no decorations), black ballet belt, pink tights, demi-pointe shoes w/ribbons and pointe shoes w/ribbons.

Boys: Black stirrup pants or black leggings, White short sleeved leotard or form fitting Tee Shirt.White socks and white ballet shoes. Black or tan dance belt for boys 11 years or older.

Classes include pointe work.

Required Dress:
Any style Black spaghetti strap leotard (prefer Mirella 207LM) (no cris cross backs, no rhinestones, no decorations), black ballet belt, pink tights, demi-pointe shoes w/ribbons and pointe shoes w/ribbons.

Boys: Black stirrup pants or black leggings, White short sleeved leotard or form fitting Tee Shirt.White socks and white ballet shoes. Black or tan dance belt for boys 11 years or older.

Required Dress:
Any style Black spaghetti strap leotard (prefer Mirella 207LM) (no cris cross backs, no rhinestones, no decorations), black ballet belt, pink tights, demi-pointe shoes w/ribbons and pointe shoes w/ribbons.

Boys: Black stirrup pants or black leggings, White short sleeved leotard or form fitting Tee Shirt.White socks and white ballet shoes. Black or tan dance belt for boys 11 years or older.

Required Dress:
Any solid color leotard of your choice (no cris cross backs, no rhinestones, no decorations, no skirts), pink tights, pink ballet shoes.

Required Dress:
Girls: Any solid color leotard of your choice (no rhinestones, no decorations, no skirts), pink tights, pink ballet shoes and pointe shoes.

Required Dress:
Jazz pants, capri pants, bike shorts, form-fitting t-shirts or leotard of your choice and tan slip-on jazz shoe (Bloch S0401).  Street clothing i.e. jeans, tennis shoes or overly revealing clothing is not permitted. 

Required Dress:
Girls: Any solid color leotard of your choice (no rhinestones, no decorations, no skirts), pink tights, pink ballet shoes.