Pre-Professional Division

Class Schedule

September 7, 2010 - June 5, 2011

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All classes held at Patricia McBride & Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance.

Class Descriptions

All Classes Listed are Required for this Division.

Ballet 5
Required: 6 days per week.
Highest level of ballet offered with emphasis on strength, speed, artistry and technical proficiency.

Advanced Pointe/Variations/Pas De Deux
These classes are designed to further develop the most advanced student’s artistry and skill.

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.

Advanced Jazz
Highest level of Jazz instruction offered, with challenging combinations, body strengthening and creative choreography.

NC Dance Theatre Repertory Ensemble
This most advanced level student performing company has the privilege of working with Patricia McBride on Balanchine ballets, North Carolina Dance Theatre choreographer Mark Diamond on cutting edge works and other top level choreographers to prepare for performances at dance festivals throughout the Southeast. The Repertory Ensemble also participates in the School’s annual Benefit Performance at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. The Repertory Ensemble is an honor company with the Regional Dance America/Southeast Regional Ballet Association (SERBA).

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 afternoon.

CONSERVATORY BALLET
Highest level of ballet offered with emphasis on strength, speed, artistry and technical proficiency.

SUPPLEMENTAL CLASSES
Contemporary Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Composition, Repertory Class, Men’s Technique/Variations, pas De Deux, Pilates, Rommett Floor- Barre®

TRAINEE AND APPRENTICE PROGRAM
Apprentices and Trainees have the opportunity to work and perform with the North Carolina Dance Theatre as well as with the School of Dance’s student performing company. These dancers continue training in the Pre-Professional Division of the School of Dance as members of the all-day Conservatory Program. Students in this program have the opportunity to take class with NC Dance Theatre company members on a rotating basis and are matched with a mentor from the company. They also learn how to write a resume and make an audition video. Apprentice positions are given to the most technically advanced students. Some company apprentices are paid a stipend for the year. Trainees and Apprentices are considered for future employment with NC Dance Theatre and the NC Dance Theatre 2.

ACADEMIC OFFERINGS
Academics are offered through the Indiana University High School correspondence program, a highly accredited college preparatory program. Students work on their studies before and after their dance classes each day utilizing the various textbooks and on-line programs that Indiana University offers. The School of Dance also provides local tutors for assistance to the Conservatory students and has wireless internet access for laptop use on the premises. Students may also attend Northwest School of the Arts (NWSA)in Charlotte and eligible for college credit through UNC Charlotte. Home schooled or part-time college students are also eligible for this program. Click here for details on academic offerings. 

Dress Code

Click here for more information on dress codes. The items below may be purchased at a discount from tutu.com.

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.

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.

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