{"id":315,"date":"2026-04-13T04:48:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T04:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gileadance.ca\/?page_id=315"},"modified":"2026-05-05T21:37:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T21:37:05","slug":"ballet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gileadance.ca\/index.php\/programs\/ballet\/","title":{"rendered":"Ballet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/gileadance.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jill-marv-VkGwS2-niaU-unsplash-1024x668.jpg\" alt=\"ballet classes kelowna\" class=\"wp-image-316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gileadance.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jill-marv-VkGwS2-niaU-unsplash-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gileadance.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jill-marv-VkGwS2-niaU-unsplash-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gileadance.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jill-marv-VkGwS2-niaU-unsplash-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gileadance.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jill-marv-VkGwS2-niaU-unsplash.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@shop12girl?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Jill Marv<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-group-of-women-dancing-VkGwS2-niaU?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ballet<\/strong>&nbsp;is a classical dance style that forms the foundation of many other dance techniques. It is based on precise movements, strong posture, balance, flexibility, and controlled body alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ballet training focuses on correct technique, turnout, coordination, strength, and grace. Dancers learn positions of the feet and arms, barre exercises, center work, turns, and jumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ballet develops discipline, musicality, elegance, and a strong technical base that supports progress in all other dance styles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are currently working on creating a beginners class&#8211;check back soon for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Please note<\/u><\/strong>: classes are 10 students so register early. &nbsp;Our intimate class size ensures every dancer receives personalized guidance, builds strong technique, and feels truly seen. It\u2019s a space where creativity flourishes and confidence grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ages 3-5 Thursday  4:00-4:40 PM. <em> Introduction to Ballet Register Now <\/em> $15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ages 6-9 Thursday 5:00-6:00 PM. <em>Competative  Register Now <\/em> $21<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gileadance.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gilea-registration-fillable-form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ballet&nbsp;is a classical dance style that forms the foundation of many other dance techniques. It is based on precise movements, strong posture, balance, flexibility, and controlled body alignment. 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