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Pre-Professional Division

Dancers typically stay in a class level for at least a year, and it is common to stay with a level longer. The levels build specific dance skills in terms of strength, flexibility, stamina, balance, memory, knowledge of dance, musicality, and more that are essential before moving on. When ready for a new level, their teacher and the artistic Director will inform dancers and parents prior to the start of the fall trimester or as needed. Students over the age of eight and new to PDT are required to take a placement class, which can be scheduled at the front desk.

Basic 1 - 3

The basic levels introduce a broad range of technical skills based on the ballet syllabus. There is continued emphasis on proper alignment, posture, and placement based on the individual student’s physique. Dancers develop strength, control and flexibility. Head and Body direction are introduced by the end of the Basic 2 year and will become more integrated into larger movement patterns in Basic 3. Musicality in emphasized,  rhythms and musical accents are explored well as the difference between a tango, waltz, mazurka and a polonaise.

Basic 1

Monday 4:00pm-5:00pm

*Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm 

(*invitation only)

Basic 2

Tuesday 4:00pm-5:15pm

Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm

Basic 3

Tuesday 4:00pm-5:15pm

Wednesday 4:00pm-5:15pm

Friday Pre-Pointe 4:00pm-5:15pm

Tech 1 - 3

The Technique levels focus on greater physical awareness where  artistic qualities are emphasized. Training becomes personal. There is a greater awareness of applying corrections as well as an understanding of technically principles and philosophy. Strength, elevation, extension, control are instrumental  through adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro and grand allegro.  By the Technique 3 level there is exploration through interpretation, different styles and musical sensibility. The partnership between the artistic and athletic aspects of dance performance become much more physically defined.

Tech 1

Monday 5:30pm-7:00pm

Tuesday 5:30pm-7:00pm

Wednesday Pre-Pointe 5:30pm-7:00pm

Thursday 5:30pm-7:00pm

Friday Beginning Pointe 4:00pm-5:15pm

Tech 2

Monday 5:30pm-7:00pm

Tuesday 5:30pm-7:00pm

Wednesday Pointe 5:30pm-7:00pm

Thursday 5:30pm-7:00pm

Friday Pointe 5:30pm-7:00pm

Tech 3

Monday 5:30pm-7:00pm

Tuesday Pointe 5:30pm-7:00pm

Wednesday 5:30pm-7:00pm

Thursday Pointe 5:30pm-7:00pm

Friday 5:30pm-7:00pm

*Friday Pas de Deux 7:00pm-8:00pm

(*invitation only)

Advanced

The Advanced level develops greater capacity in all areas. Utilizing breath, control, quality of expression and self-confidence. Exercises are more complex,  ease of transition in movement, speed, elevation, dexterity, clean line,  professional carriage and attitude are emphasized.  Students are encouraged to find their own personal voice  through musicality and artistic expression.

Monday 5:30pm-7:00pm

Tuesday Pointe 5:30pm-7:00pm

Wednesday 5:30pm-7:00pm

Thursday Pointe 5:30pm-7:00pm

Friday 5:30pm-7:00pm

*Friday Pas de Deux 7:00pm-8:00pm

(*invitation only)

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