DescripIntro Ballet I – No previous dance experience

• This courses are designed for students with no previous knowledge or experience, or for those with prior dance experience who wish to refresh their knowledge of terminology and foundational technique after time away. Intro I also acts as an introduction to Houston Met Dance, its faculty, office staff and all the engaging classes offered.

• Students typically take 2-4 consecutive 6-week sessions if they are brand new to dance and 1-2 consecutive 6-week sessions if they have previous dance experience. tion text goes here

Description teIntro Ballet II – For students that have completed Intro Ballet I

• These courses are designed for students who have attended at least one Intro I session and are now interested in moving forward. Intro II also acts as an introduction to Houston Met Dance, its faculty, office staff and all the engaging classes offered.

• Students typically take 2-4 consecutive 6-week sessions if they are brand new to dance and 1-2 consecutive 6-week sessions if they have previous dance experience.xt goes here

• HMD’s Intro Ballet curriculum was developed by HMD Founder Michelle Smith. Michelle has an extensive background in ballet training, including the New York City Ballet and San Francisco Ballet, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Texas Christian University. After college, she joined the Delia Stewart Dance Company, working first as principal dancer and then as Manager of the company and Director of the school, where she established a children’s program and diversified the adults’ program that became the base for Houston Met Dance over 30 years ago.

• Through this curriculum students learn classical ballet techniques and terminology.

• Lessons build from class to class and instruction is facilitated by HMD Ballet faculty (including Michelle) who rotate through the 6 weeks providing students with the opportunity to experience the full breathe of what Houston Met Dance has to offer, as they expand their ballet knowledge and experience.

• Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations.

• The goal of our intro adult courses is the matriculation of students into our beginning-level classes. 

• Students typically take 2-4 consecutive 6-week sessions if they are brand new to dance and 1-2 consecutive 6-week sessions if they have previous dance experience.

• As with any course of study, regular attendance is necessary to progress through the program.

• Our intro courses are designed to progress through the 6 weeks and are not set up to accommodate drop-in or single-class attendance.

• Make - ups: Due to the specific number of classes in the session and the limited number of spots available, Make-Ups are NOT be available within the intro program.

• If a student misses a class they are encouraged to early cancel ahead of time so that they can use that class credit once they have matriculated into beginning level classes.

• Intro class credits can not be applied to other Intro Courses, they can only be used toward Open Adult class once students have matriculated into beginning level classes.

• The MindBody App DOES NOT allow students to fully access their schedules or fully manage their accounts.

• Students are able to access their full schedule and make early cancellations through the portal available on our website.

• Students typically take 2-4 consecutive 6-week sessions if they are brand new to dance and 1-2 consecutive 6-week sessions if they have previous dance experience.

• Space is LIMITED. There are NO REFUNDS and NO PRORATING. Your registration and payment signify a commitment to the 6 specifically scheduled weeks.

• You are purchasing a course of scheduled classes that runs 6 weeks, not a class card that you can use at will.

• Students will not be admitted into classes if they are more than 15 minutes late.

• HMD can not accommodate class observations.

• If you have never danced before, this is the place to start. If you have danced before or have a regular movement practice (yoga, aerobics, martial arts, etc.) and are concerned that Intro might be too slow for you, we recommend that you register for a single class at the beginning level and let the instructor know your concerns/ curiosities at the start of class. You are also encouraged to follow up with the instructor after class for additional class suggestions if desired.

• Before making any purchases through Houston Met Dance students should understand that they are responsible for tracking their purchase expiration dates and class credits.

• Students are able to cancel reservations before class starts through the portal on our website. The MindBody App DOES NOT give students full access to their accounts.

• Only classes that have been cancelled directly are saved as class credits.

• Intro Course credits never expire and can be used to register for any class on the Open Adult Schedule.

• No Shows are not automatically cancelled. Cancellation is the responsibility of the student. If you miss the cancellation window contact classes@metdance.org

• Make - ups: Due to the specific number of classes in the session and the limited number of spots available, Make-Ups are NOT be available within the intro program.

• If a student misses a class they are encouraged to early cancel ahead of time so that they can use that class credit once they have matriculated into beginning level classes.

• Intro class credits can not be applied to other Intro Courses, they can only be used toward Open Adult class once students have matriculated into beginning level classes.

• The MindBody App DOES NOT allow students to fully access their schedules or fully manage their accounts.

• Students are able to access their full schedule and make early cancellations through the portal available on our website.