Pre-Professional Program (ages 11+)

This level consolidates all of the basic elements of classical ballet training, with a continued emphasis on technique, coordination, stability and artistic expression.

Required: Three Ballet classes weekly plus a Conditioning class

Tuesday: 5:00–6:30 ~ 6 pts
 *** 80% or more Full ***

Thursday: 4:45–6:15 ~ 6 pts
 *** 80% or more Full ***

Saturday: 10:15–11:45 ~ 6 pts
 *** 70% or more Full ***

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The study of pointe encompasses both the technical and artistic elements of pointe work. Participation in pointe class requires a minimum of three ballet technique classes per week. Dancers must attend the ballet technique class immediately preceding pointe class.

Required: Twice weekly

Pointe - I & II
Thursday: 6:15–7:00 ~ 3 pts
 *** 80% or more Full ***

Pointe - I
Saturday: 11:45–12:15 ~ 2 pts

Pointe - II
Saturday: 11:45–12:15 ~ 2 pts

Dress Code

Physical abilities make the difference between success and failure. Conditioning focuses on strengthening, toning, and stretching using exercises based on pilates, yoga and floor barre classes. The goal of conditioning is to provide a regimen of exercises for the development of a dancer's physical endurance, strength, flexibility, and coordination.

Tuesday: 4:30–5:00 ~ 2 pts
 *** 70% or more Full ***

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