Level 5. Age 8-11
Pre-professional level for students taking the full program. Flexible program allowed. Students who attend 3 days a week eligible for pre-pointe class. Students will be placed into this level upon a successful placement meeting. Placement meeting can include consultation and explanation about possible plans for the school year. Meeting with consultation must be scheduled by email or text.
This program needs professional self-discipline. It includes classical ballet technique, body conditioning and stretching, pre-pointe, contemporary and hip-hope, character dance, variation classes.
Students of this level are numerous winners of international and U.S.-based competitions.
Students entering this level must have prior ballet or dance or gymnastic experience.
Students of this level will be a part of two annual performances of the Ballet Institute.
While we encourage students to take the full program, the minimum commitment is attendance 2 days/week.
This program needs professional self-discipline. It includes classical ballet technique, body conditioning and stretching, pre-pointe, contemporary and hip-hope, character dance, variation classes.
Students of this level are numerous winners of international and U.S.-based competitions.
Students entering this level must have prior ballet or dance or gymnastic experience.
Students of this level will be a part of two annual performances of the Ballet Institute.
While we encourage students to take the full program, the minimum commitment is attendance 2 days/week.
Girls:
Uniforms (leotard and skirt) are available from Ballet Institute.
Pink tights, pink canvas ballet slippers, available from Ballet Institute, as well as Dancer’s Choice
Boys:
White short-sleeved t-shirt. Black bike shorts or ballet tights. White ankle socks – students may wear any plain thin white socks. White ballet slippers
