Level 7. Age 12-16
Pre-professional level for students taking the full program. Flexible program 4 days a week allowed. Students must be on pointe. 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. Students entering this level must have prior experience.
The program is designed for students who want to advance in ballet studies, to move towards being professional dancers. Flexible program students are allowed to join this group after the evaluation class. This program needs professional self-discipline. It includes classical ballet technique, body conditioning and stretching, pointe technique, contemporary and modern dance, character dance, variation classes.
Many students of this level are numerous winners of international and U.S.-based competitions.
While we encourage students to take the full program, the minimum commitment is attendance 4 days/week.