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| Classical Ballet ProgramThe Dance
Conservatory's CLASSICAL BALLET Syllabus and Methodology
incorporate mainstream styles and technique, enabling
students to adapt to the demands of Russian, Balanchine,
and Bournonville classes and repertory. Information on Registration and Tuition The LevelsBeginner Program - ages 3 &
up An introduction to the BASICS of Dance. Body Alignment, positions of the feet, arms, directions, basic technical and stylistic movements, simple combinations, weight transfers. Classes are structured to have a warm–up, center combinations, "across-the-floor" or diagonal combinations, repertory sections. Students taking two or more Beginner classes are charged Intermediate Program tuition.
Classes once a week, 10-12 per semester. Beginners taking more than one
class per week are charged the Intermediate Program tuition. Beginner Program Class Schedule Information on Registration and Tuition
Intermediate
Program With the Basics learned, classes move on to a more structured progression – pre-barre warm-up, barre (combinations that develop progressive strength and flexibility with the help of a fixed weight point), center and diagonal combinations, repertory (more complex combinations incorporated into a dance piece). Unlimited classes per
semester. Intermediate Program Class Schedule Information on Registration and Tuition
Apprentice Program Students move to progressively more difficult barre, center and diagonal combinations. Musicality, attention to detail, awareness of sudden shifts of direction are emphasized. Pre-Pointe and Pointe Work are introduced. Character Dance, derived from Eastern European folk dances, becomes necessary to add a dynamic and dramatic style to classical ballet work .
Unlimited classes per
semester. A minimum of 3 ballet classes per week is required. Apprentice Program Class Schedule Information on Registration and Tuition
Pre-Professional
Program Combinations grow progressively more difficult at Barre and Center Work. Musicality and Stylistic Awareness are explored further together with different styles of Classical Ballet–Vaganova, Bournonville, Ceccheti and Balanchine. Numerous styles of Modern Dance, Jazz, and Theatre Dance are also introduced together with the technical and stylistic challenges of the Classical and Contemporary Dance Repertoire. Students are guided in handling choices of career or related careers in the performing arts.
Unlimited classes per semester. A minimum of 4 ballet classes per week is required.
Placement at this level is by audition
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It
is important that students attend classes regularly, observe the dress codes,
and are on time in order to develop and progress in their classes. Contemporary
Program, AcroDance: Hair pulled away from face. Black tank/camisole leotard. Tan
Tights. Jazz/Tap Shoes, Jazz Sneakers (as specified by teacher). Gymnastic shoes
recommended for AcroDance.