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The Pre-Professional Division offers a variety of opportunities for the serious dance student to train at the pre-professional level. This division is open to students by audition only. Classes in this division include the afternoon Advanced Level and the all-day Conservatory Program. Students in this division are members of the North Carolina Dance Theatre Repertory Ensemble. Students may also have the opportunity to perform with the NC Dance Theatre in professional productions of Nutcracker and other full-length ballets such as Cinderella, Serenade and Midsummer’s Night Dream. Click to learn about the UNC Charlotte Certificate and High School Escrow Programs and the Trainee/Apprentice Program offered at this level.
Intermediate Division classes are held at the main campus located at 622 East 28th Street in NoDa.
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Tuition
August 31, 2009 - June 5, 2010
Advanced Level
The Advanced Level offers classes for the serious ballet student after school and on Saturday mornings six days a week. The Advanced Level prepares students for professional careers in dance as well as for entrance into college dance programs. UNC Charlotte Certificate and High School Escrow Students train as a part of the Advanced Level.
Advanced Ballet
Highest level of ballet offered with emphasis on strength, speed, stamina and technical proficiency.
Required: 6 days a week
Advanced Pointe/Variations/Pas de Deux
These classes are designed to further develop the most advanced student’s artistry and skill.
Required for Advanced Ballet students
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Advanced Modern
This class will offer the highest level of challenge in the Modern medium and the students will be encouraged to find not only their technical best, but also a high performance level in their focus, projection and musicality.
Required for Advanced Ballet students
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Advanced Jazz
Highest level of jazz instruction offered in the school with extremely challenging combinations, body strengthening and demanding choreography.
Required for Advanced Ballet students
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North Carolina Dance Theatre Repertory Ensemble
The most advanced level student performing company. Appearances in dance festivals throughout the Southeast and in their own performance at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center each year as part of the school’s annual benefit performance. Honor company with Regional Dance America/Southeastern Regional Ballet Association (SERBA).
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Thursday |
7–8 |
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Saturday |
Times vary |
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Conservatory Program
The Conservatory Program is an all-day study program, offering students the opportunity to integrate their academic studies and dance training. Conservatory students begin their classes in the morning and join the Advanced Level classes in the late afternoon. Trainees and Apprentices train as a part of the Conservatory Program.
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Conservatory Ballet
Highest level of ballet offered with emphasis on strength, speed, stamina and technical proficiency.
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Monday/Tuesday |
9:30–11 PM |
Kati Hanlon Mayo |
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Wednesday |
9:30–11 PM |
Patricia McBride |
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Thursday |
9:30–11 PM |
Mark Diamond |
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Friday |
9:30–11 PM |
Jeanene Russell Perry |
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Saturday |
10–11:30 AM |
Heather Ferranti Ferguson |
Conservatory Classes
Modern Forms, Men’s Technique & Variations, Composition, Repertory Class, Pilates & Yoga
Secondary classes are offered immediately following morning ballet class. Modern Forms explores the intricacies of Dunham and Horton technique, Composition teaches students choreography elements, Repertory Class teaches various forms of choreography for performance and Pilates and Yoga strengthen and elongate the body for prevention of injury.
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Dress Code
Click here for more information on dress codes. The items below may be purchased at a discount from tutu.com.
Women’s Ballet Class Attire
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Style |
Color |
| Leotard |
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| Monday |
Mirella |
207LM |
black |
| Tuesday |
Mirella |
407LM |
black |
| Wednesday |
Mirella |
325LM |
black |
| Thursday |
Mirella |
407LM |
chocolate |
| Friday |
Mirella |
207LM |
black |
| Saturday |
Mirella |
407LM |
chocolate |
| Ensemble Company Leotard |
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Mirella |
207LM |
Garnet |
| Skirts |
Skirts are not allowed except for variations/rehearsals |
| Tights |
Danskin |
71 |
ballet pink seamed mesh |
| Shoes |
Bloch |
SO208L |
pink leather |
| Ribbons |
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3/4 inch |
pink |
Practice Tutus
All female dancers in the Pre-Professional Division of the School are required to purchase a black practice tutu to be used in pas de deux and variations classes and in rehearsals as needed. These tutus should be purchased through tutu.com. A tutu bag for storage should be purchased as well. All tutus will be stored in the Company’s wardrobe department with the dancers name listed on the tutu storage bag.
Women’s Hair
Slicked back into a tightly secured bun with no loose ends. Short hair must be slicked back and held in place with a headband or tiny ponytail.
Men’s Ballet Class Attire
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Brand |
Style |
Color |
| Shirt (either) |
M Stevens |
1442 |
black or white |
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Unitard |
3410 |
black or white |
| Tights |
M Stevens |
footed
1099 |
black or white |
| Dance Belt |
M Stevens |
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nude |
| Shoes |
Bloch |
SO208M |
black leather; no canvas |
Modern Class Attire
Solid colored leotard, footless black tights, or unitard, bare feet. Boys same as above, bare feet.
Jazz Class Attire
Solid colored leotard, black jazz pants, black jazz shoes, no sweatpants. Boys shirt same as ballet class attire.
Tuition
Click here for more information on tuition and fees.
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Monthly |
| Advanced Program |
$542.22 |
| Conservatory Program |
$666.67 |
| Student Performing Company |
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| Repertory Ensemble |
$250 |
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