Spring Class Schedule
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Pre-Professional Division Information and Requirements
While not enforced for enrollment, the requirements below are designed for students to have the proper amount of training for advancement that is comparable to students their age around the country. Not meeting these requirements can slow their improvement and consequently lead them to spend more time in a level before advancing.
Ballet I
Required: 2 classes–either 2 Ballet I classes, or 1 Ballet I class and 1 PreJazz/Jazz I or Modern I/II/II
Recommended: PBT
Students typically spend 1-2 years at this level depending on age and number of classes
Ballet II
Required: 2 Ballet II classes + at least 1 additional class (Jazz II/III or Modern I/II/III)
Recommended: Jazz II/III, Modern I/II/III, PBT
Students typically spend 1-2 years at this level depending on age and number of classes
Ballet III
Required: 3 Ballet III classes + at least 1 additional class (Jazz II/III or Modern I/II/III)
Recommended: PrePointe, Strength & Conditioning, PBT
Students typically spend 2-3 years at this level depending on age and number of classes
Ballet IV
Required: 4 Ballet classes + at least 1 additional class (Jazz IV+ or Contemporary IV+)
Recommended: Jazz IV+, Contemporary IV+, Pointe, PBT, and Strength & Conditioning
Students typically spend 2-3 years at this level depending on age and number of classes
Ballet V/VI
Required: 4 Ballet classes + at least 1 additional class (Jazz IV+ or Contemporary IV+)
Recommended: 5 Ballet classes, Jazz IV+, Contemporary IV+, Pointe, PBT, and Strength & Conditioning
Junior Ensemble (For students Ballet II and Ballet III)
Required: 2 Ballet classes, 1 PrePointe class, Jazz II/III or Modern I/II/III, PBT or Strength & Conditioning
Recommended: 3 Ballet classes, Jazz II/III, Modern I/II/III
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Youth Ensemble (For students Ballet IV+)
Required: 4 Ballet classes, 3 Pointe classes (if applicable), Jazz IV+ or Contemporary IV+, PBT or Strength & Conditioning
Recommended: 5 Ballet classes, Jazz IV+, Contemporary IV+