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pre-professional Ballet program
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The Indianapolis School of Ballet’s Pre-professional Program, for students ages eight to young adult, is an intensive, graded course of study in ballet and other forms of dance designed to help motivated and career-minded students meet the highest standards of the dance profession. The path to attaining that goal is centered on the Artistic Director’s and the Faculty’s collective belief in the proven results of sound, concentrated training: the more classes diligently applied, the faster the student's growth and progress. Therefore, students with special potential and commitment are urged to take as many classes as they can. Artistic and financial incentives are in place to enable that possibility. The mode of procedure for the Pre-professional Program is outlined in the section “Administrative Policies.”
Placement in the Pre-Professional Program must be approved by the Artistic Director. New students should contact the school to schedule a trial class ($17) to be evaluated for placement.
packages
The Pre-Professional Program’s main focus is Ballet with additional instruction in Tap, Jazz, Modern, Character and Ballroom Dance. Pilates is also offered. All levels are organized in packages from entry Level 1 to the most advanced Level 8. (Ages indicated at various levels are guidelines. See placement information below.)
ELECTIVES AND ADDITIONAL CLASSES
Additional electives in tap or modern may be added to the packages at the individual class rate.
Starting at Level 4, all students enrolled in a full level package are entitled to take any scheduled ballet classes at or below their own level at no additional cost.
Some students who attend all recommended classes and are doing exceptional work may be invited by faculty panel to take classes in a level above their own at no additional cost. Students who wish to take fewer class hours than recommended may do so with permission from the Artistic Director.
PLACEMENT
It is important to note that a level is merely an indication of a student's current stage of accomplishing the required skills. Placement in levels is neither an arbitrary "reward-punishment" process nor is it based entirely on years of study or age (except for the 8-year old entry-level minimum in ballet). Since the teaching content of the class is guided more by the students' physical facility and quickness in digesting material than by the demands of a pre-ordered syllabus, they will be placed where the Artistic Director and faculty feel they will learn the most and where gaps in training can be addressed. At the same time, students will be allowed and encouraged to advance through the level system according to their own talents, hard work, and dedicated attendance. Furthermore, the technical attainment of the school's overall student body often fluctuates from year to year, and the numbers attached to class levels may have little meaning compared to those same numbers in previous year.
Opportunities for Boys & Men
Special scholarships are available for qualified boys and men in the Pre-Professional division. Please contact Judith Peters, Director of Student Services, at 317-955-7525, ext. 224 for more information.
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Primary Boys
Level 1 Boys (Ages 8-10)
Wednesday 6:45 - 7:45 Boys Ballet
Saturday 1:00 - 1:30 Tap
Saturday 21:30 - 2:30 Ballet
$513.00 per semester/$108 per installment• 2.5 hours/wk
Level 2A Boys (Ages 9-12)**
Wednesday 6:45 - 7:45 Boys Ballet
Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 Ballet
$410.40 per semester/$86.40 per installment • 2 hours/wk
Level 2 Boys (Ages 9-11)
Tuesday 6:30 - 7:00 Tap
Wednesday 6:45 - 7:45 Boys Ballet
Saturday 9:30 - 11:00 Ballet
$570.00 per semester/$120 per installment • 3 hours/wk
Level 3A Boys (Ages 11-13)**
Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30 Ballet
Friday 6:30 - 8:00 3A Ballet
$513.00 per semester/$108 per installment • 2.5 hours/wk
Level 3 Boys (Ages 10-12)
Monday 6:45 - 8:15 Ballet
Tuesday 5:30 - 7:00 Ballet
Tuesday 7:00 - 7:30 Tap
Friday 6:30 - 8:00 Boys Ballet
$769.50 per semester/$162 per installment • 5 hours/wk
Level 4 Boys (Ages 11 & up)
Monday 6:45 - 8:15 Ballet
Wednesday 4:45 - 6:15 Level 4 Ballet
Friday 6:30 - 8:00 Boys Ballet
Saturday 11:00 - 12:30 Ballet
One elective in modern or tap
$940.50 per semester/$198 per installment • 6.5 hours/wk
** Level 2A & 3A may add tap for an additional fee. 3A may also add the Wednesday Boy’s class for an additional fee.
Electives in Tap & Modern
These classes serve as electives for students in the pre-professional ballet program. Dancers who are not in the pre-professional ballet program and have previous dance experience may enroll in these classes with permission of the instructor.
Tap
Level 1 Saturday 2:30 - 3:30
Level 2 Tuesday 6:30 - 7:00
Level 3 Tuesday 7:00 - 7:30
Level 4/5 Wednesday 6:45 - 7:45
Level 6/7/8 Wednesday 7:45 - 8:45
Modern
Level 4/5 Saturday 2:30 - 3:30
Level 6/7/8 Monday 6:45 - 7:45
Primary Girls
Level 1 Girls (Ages 8-10)
Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 Ballet
Saturday 11:30 - 12:30 Ballet
Saturday 12:30 - 1:00 Tap A
or
Wednesday 6:45 - 7:45 Ballet
Saturday 1:00 - 1:30 Tap B
Saturday 1:30 - 2:30 Ballet
$513.00 per semester/$108 per installment• 2.5 hours/wk
Level 2A Girls (Ages 9-12)*
Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 Ballet
$256.50 per semester/$54 per installment • 1 hour/wk
Level 2 Girls (Ages 9-11)
Tuesday 5:00 - 6:30 Ballet
Tuesday 6:30 - 7:00 Tap
Saturday 9:30 -11:00 Ballet
$612.75 per semester/$129 per installment • 3.5 hours/wk
Level 3A Girls (Ages 11-13)*
Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30 Ballet
Friday 6:30 - 8:00 Ballet
$513 per semester/$108 per installment • 2.5 hours/wk
Level 3 Girls (Ages 10-12)
Tuesday 5:30 - 7:00 Ballet
Tuesday 7:00 - 7:30 Tap
Thursday 5:00 - 6:30 Ballet
Saturday 9:30 - 11:00 Ballet
$769.50 per semester/$162 per installment • 5 hours/wk
Level 4 Girls (Ages 11 & up)
Monday 5:00 - 6:30 Ballet
Monday 6:45 - 7:15 Pointe
Wednesday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet/Pointe
Saturday 11:00 - 12:30 Ballet/Pointe
One elective in modern or tap
$921.50 per semester/$194 per installment • 6.5 hours/wk
*2A & 3A may add tap class for an additional fee.
2012-13 School Year Packages & Schedules
Primary includes the beginner/elementary levels in which students acquire the initial layers of knowledge that form the foundation of ballet technique. Ladies begin pointe at level 4. These primary levels are considered the most important of all because the students' development from this point forward depends greatly on the strength of their early base.
Intermediate Levels 5 and 6 are where students hone their skills by building on their basic foundation. Class schedules intensify with addition of more pointe work for the female dancer, classes addressing the special technical requirements of the male dancer, as well as increased participation in rehearsals, performances and special events. Performance rehearsals are scheduled on Saturday afternoons.
Intermediate Ladies
Level 5 Ladies (Ages 12 & up)
Monday 5:00 - 6:30 Ballet
Monday 7:15 - 7:45 Pointe
Wednesday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet/Pointe
Friday 5:00 - 6:30 Ballet
Friday 6:45 - 7:45 Pointe
Saturday 12:30 - 2:30 Ballet/Pointe
One elective in modern or tap
$1154.25 per semester/$243.00 per installment • 9.5 hours/wk
Level 6 Ladies (Ages 13 & up)
Monday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet/Variations
Wednesday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet/Pointe
Thursday 6:45 - 7:45 Pilates
Friday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet/Pointe
Saturday 12:30 - 2:30 Ballet/Pointe
Two electives in modern or tap
$1239.75 per semester/$261 per installment • 11 hours/wk
Advanced includes the upper levels 7 and 8, where students expand their technical and artistic skills by intensifying their class schedules with separate Pointe classes for the ladies, Variations and/or Partnering for both the male and female dancers, as well as even greater participation in rehearsals, performances and special events.
Advanced Ladies
Level 7 Ladies (Ages 14 & up)
Monday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet/Pointe
Tuesday 4:30 - 6:00 Ballet
Tuesday 6:00 - 7:00 Variations
Wednesday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet/Pointe
Thursday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet/Pointe
Thursday 6:45 - 7:45 Pilates
Friday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet/Pointe
Saturday 11:00 - 12:30 Ballet
Saturday 12:30 - 1:30 Pointe
One elective in modern or tap
$1,353.75 per semester/$285 per installment • 15 hours/wk
Level 8 Ladies (Ages 15 & up)
Monday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet/Pointe
Tuesday 4:30 - 6:00 Ballet
Tuesday 6:00 - 7:00 Variations
Wednesday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet/Pointe
Thursday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet/Pointe
Thursday 6:45 - 7:45 Pilates
Friday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet/Pointe
Saturday 11:00 - 12:30 Ballet
Saturday 12:30 - 1:30 Pointe
One elective in modern or tap
$1,353.75 per semester/$285 per installment • 15 hours/wk
Intermediate Men
Level 5/6 Men (Ages 13 & up)
Monday 4:45 - 6:15 Ballet
Wednesday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet
Thursday 6:45 - 7:45 Pilates
Friday 5:00 - 6:30 Ballet
Saturday 12:30 - 2:30 Ballet/
One elective in modern or tap
$1140 per semester/$240 per installment • 10 hours/wk
Advanced Men
Level 7/8 Men (Ages 15 & up)
Monday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet
Tuesday 4:30 - 6:00 Ballet
Tuesday 6:00 - 7:00 Variations
Wednesday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet
Thursday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet
Thursday 6:45 - 7:45 Pilates
Friday 4:45 - 6:45 Ballet
Saturday 11:00 - 12:30 Ballet
One elective in modern or tap
$1,330 per semester/$280 per installment • 14 hours/wk
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Pre-Professional (ages 8 and up)
New Pre-Professional Students:
Please schedule a trial class for evaluation before enrolling.
