Level 6. Age 9-12

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 who attend 3 days a week and have pointe class experience at least 1 year eligible for pointe class. Students who don’t have this experience can start pointe class with attending full program after 4-5 month.  Students will be placed into this level upon a successful placement meeting.  Placement meeting can include consultation and explanation about possible plan for the school year. Meeting with consultation must be scheduled by email or text. The program includes classical ballet technique, body conditioning & stretching, variation, contemporary dance, Hip-hop, pre-pointe and pointe class. 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. Individual meetings with a teacher help students prepare for solo variations, competitions, and performances. Students of this level will be a part of two annual performances of Ballet Institute. While we encourage students to take the full program, the minimum commitment is attendance 3 days/week.