Ballet Plus is Evolve Dance Center's focused ballet track for young dancers building real technique, stage presence, and the habits that carry into advanced training. The program is led by Jacky Pagone, who brings classical standards into a clear weekly structure parents can trust. If your dancer is outgrowing recreational class, this is the next conversation.
Many parents start researching when they notice their dancer wants more than a fun hour after school. Recreational programs are valuable for love of movement, but they often stop short of the technical depth, correction style, and performance preparation that serious ballet requires. That gap shows up later in auditions, placement classes, and company settings. Ballet Plus exists for families who want to close that gap with intention.
Technique stays surface-level when classes prioritize choreography over fundamentals
Discipline and classroom etiquette are inconsistent when expectations shift week to week
Performance preparation is limited to recital numbers instead of variation and stage craft
Faculty depth thins out when instructors rotate and feedback never builds over a season
Ballet Plus combines classical ballet training with supporting work that makes dancers stronger, clearer, and more prepared on stage. The program is built for consistency: the same faculty standards, the same expectations, and a weekly progression parents can follow.
Classical ballet training with cross-training in modern, jazz, or contemporary so dancers build clean technique and adaptable strength.
Acting for ballet, character dance, and performance preparation that help dancers look intentional under stage lights, not just in the studio.
Small group ratio, personalized feedback, and no rotating instructor carousel. Your dancer is known, corrected, and coached over the season.
Faculty
Ballet · Contemporary
Jacky Pagone leads Ballet Plus with a clear classical lens: strong fundamentals, honest corrections, and respect for the work it takes to improve. Her teaching prioritizes clean placement and musical clarity, then builds toward variation and performance readiness. Families choose Ballet Plus because Jacky sets the standard and stays present in the room.
Learn more on the Faculty page.
Ballet Plus asks for a real weekly commitment. The discovery call is where we confirm fit, answer schedule questions, and walk through tuition for your dancer's age and placement.
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Ballet Plus is a focused ballet track with higher technical expectations, consistent faculty leadership, and season-level commitment. Evolve's recreational classes remain a strong fit for dancers building love of dance and sampling styles. Ballet Plus is for families ready to prioritize ballet training more seriously.
Tuition depends on age, schedule, and placement for the season. We share current pricing on the discovery call so you leave with clear numbers for your dancer, not a generic estimate that may not apply.
Expect weekly technique plus supporting classes across the season. Exact hours vary by level. The discovery call covers the current schedule and what consistent attendance looks like for your family.
Ballet Plus is for dancers ready to commit to serious training, which is not always the same as "advanced." Some beginners with strong focus and readiness thrive. Placement and readiness matter more than a title on a prior class level.
Jacky leads Ballet Plus. She sets the technical standard, teaches within the program, and guides performance preparation. Parents are not handed a rotating substitute model for the core of this track.
A short conversation with Evolve about your dancer, goals, schedule, and whether Ballet Plus is the right fit. You should expect clear next steps, pricing context, and an honest recommendation if another program is a better match.
Tell us about your dancer and how you prefer to be reached. Evolve will follow up to schedule a short conversation about fit, schedule, and tuition.
Submit the form above and Evolve will contact you within 2 business days to schedule your discovery call.