Virginia Britton

Pre Ballet / Creative Movement / Music Appreciation

Full of Grace Ballet Program

A full nine-month dance program for homeschooled children, taught by Virginia Britton at Local Motion Project in Alexandria, Virginia.

DatesSeptember 7, 2026 - June 18, 2027
Time2:30 - 3:30 PM
LocationLocal Motion Project2377 S. Dove Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Tuition$25 per classPaid monthly or bi-yearly by check.

Class Schedule

Monday3-4 year olds
Tuesday5 year olds
Thursday6-7 year olds
Friday7-8 year olds

Tuition & Payment

Tuition is based on $25.00 multiplied by the number of classes in the month. Please pay by check on the first class of the month.

Vacations

  • November 23-27
  • December 21 - January 1

Hold Your Spot

You can hold your spot by texting 703-568-4425. Please leave your full name, child's name, age, class day, and your phone/text number.

Please mail your registration form to Virginia Britton at 3421 Valley Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302.

Registration Form

Registration for Full of Grace

Preballet / Creative Movement / Music Appreciation
Taught by Virginia Britton - virginiabritton.com
Text: 703-568-4425
Location of classes: Local Motion Project
2377 S. Dove Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Can Local Motion send you schedule emails?

Payment & Schedule Information

Please pay by check on the 1st class of the month.

Tuition is based on $25.00 multiplied by the number of classes in the month.

Registration Information

Families should be ready to provide:

  • Child's full name and date of birth
  • Names of parents or guardians
  • Phone number and emergency contact
  • Home address and email address
  • Any allergies or illnesses
  • Permission preference for Local Motion schedule emails

Dress Code & Appearance

  • Plain black ballet leotard, preferably long sleeves
  • Pale pink ballet tights and pale pink ballet slippers
  • Elastic attached below the bend of the ankle
  • Hair secured off the face and neck
  • No jewelry except tiny earrings for pierced ears

Required Gear

  • A tote bag for ballet gear
  • Ballet slippers
  • A small jewelry bag
  • A water bottle for the class water break

Boy's Uniform

  • Black heavyweight tights
  • Boy's dance belt
  • White long-sleeve T-shirt
  • Thin white socks
  • White ballet slippers

Studio Rules

  • No food or drink is allowed in the school except water.
  • Please keep the waiting area quiet when waiting for your child.
  • Missed classes may be made up in the closest class to the child's age.

Save the Date: Parent's Day

Parent's Day takes place during the week of June 15-19 during your child's regular class day and time. Students will demonstrate their movement vocabulary and dance in-studio.

Students will add a wrap skirt and color-coordinated hair bow. Look for a notice regarding skirts in early spring.

Manners for Dancers

Dancers show respect for themselves by:

  • Being prompt for class.
  • Being dressed properly for class.
  • Having their hair up off the neck; a bun is preferred.

Dancers show respect for others by:

  • Keeping their hands to themselves during class.
  • Waiting quietly for others to have a turn.
  • Talking only during share time or when spoken to by the instructor.

Dancers show respect for the teacher and art form by:

  • Listening when the teacher speaks.
  • Sitting with folded legs and backs up straight.
  • Always asking before leaving the room for any reason.

Parents show respect by:

  • Standing away from the viewing window if students are distracted.
  • Having students ready for class before entering the classroom.
  • Picking students up promptly after class.

Coloring / Activity Page

A clean printable coloring graphic is included below for coloring and reference.

Clean ballet coloring graphic showing the lowest two arm positions in ballet