Upper Division students are expected to train for a minimum of 4 weeks during the summer at either the Classical Ballet Academy or a professional company’s summer program. Summer training is mandatory for participation in our annual Nutcracker production. Students from our Upper Division are selected to participate in some of the most prestigious summer programs in the country.
Students will be promoted to the next level of study when they have successfully mastered the vocabulary and technique of their current level. In May/June students will perform an annual exam for the entire faculty in order to determine class placement for the following year. Students will be most successful if they participate in all of the recommended classes for their level of study.
Intermediate
Basic pointe work is emphasized in each class as students continue to focus on placement, strength, flexibility, aplomb and artistry.
Advanced
Pointe work and technical challenges increase. Advanced students are allowed and encouraged to take unlimited classes above and beyond those required at their level.
Pre-Professional
A very small group of emerging artists are invited in to this class in order to train for a professional career. Entrance is by audition only. Participants must sign a contract, commit to the program and attend all classes and rehearsals without fail. Failure to do so will result in release from the program. Participants of this level perform the majority of leading roles for the Classical Ballet Theatre.
Senior Company Class
The Classical Ballet Theatre Company Class is composed of dancers from the Pre Professional class and a select number of dancers from the Advanced level class.
Junior Company Class
The Classical Ballet Theatre Junior Company Class is composed of dancers from the Advanced and Intermediate level classes.
Private Lessons
Private lessons with individual faculty members may be arranged through the Administrative Office.