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Pre-Professional Track
The Pre-Professional Track is designed for students ages 11+ with goals to achieve a mastery of ballet skills within a disciplined, developmentally appropriate and nurturing environment. While it is not a prerequisite for a student to desire a professional career in dance performance or education, students in this track will acquire the maximum social, cognitive, somatic and psychological benefits of ballet to supplement any career choice. Students are required to participate in annual assessments (ie: performances) and will have opportunities for professional advancement through immersion and variety of options.
* Two Concert Performances are required.
*Minimum of two weeks of summer intensive & at least one summer weekly class is required for all levels.
*Community Outreach Performances are optional.
*Students in this track are eligible to audition for solo/small group variations and roles.
Level Recommendations
Students are required to adhere to the following schedule unless Director-approved exceptions granted:
Level 3
3+ Ballet technique classes per week
Intermediate pointe or men’s class
Stretch & conditioning
Optional:
Highland Dance
Modern/Contemporary/Jazz
Private solo coaching/performance rehearsals
Level 4
3+ Ballet technique classes per week
Advanced pointe or men’s class
Stretch & conditioning
Optional:
Character/Partnering
Highland Dance
Modern/Contemporary/Jazz
Private solo coaching/performance rehearsals
Level 5
3+ Ballet technique classes per week
Advanced pointe or men’s class
Stretch & conditioning
Optional:
Character/Partnering
Highland Dance
Modern/Contemporary/Jazz
Private solo coaching/performance rehearsals
