Pre-Professional Ballet Program
Pre-Professional Ballet Program Overview
Discover our intensive Pre-Professional Ballet Program designed for students aspiring to excel in their dance training and pursue a career in professional dance. Benefit from personalized coaching in a supportive environment focused on alignment, technique, and artistic development.
Key Features:
Personalized Instruction: Receive dedicated guidance from our experienced faculty.
Performance Opportunities: Showcase your talent in prestigious events like our annual Nutcracker performance in December and Spring Gala in May/June.
Competitive Edge: Prepare to perform and compete at the highest levels of ballet.
Community: Join a network known for producing versatile, classically trained dancers.
Unlock your potential and embark on your dance journey with our Pre-Professional Ballet Program.
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now open!
Classes Schedule
Ballet 1
To be part of the pre-professional program at this level students must take 2 Ballet technique classes + Stretch and Strength class + be part of the Nutcracker and Spring Gala performances. Students must be in 1st grade or older.
Tuesday - 5:00 to 6:30 - Technique + Stretch and Strength
Friday - 4:30 to 6:45 - Technique + Performance Rehearsal
Pricing: 10 installments of $380
Ballet 2
To be part of the pre-professional program at this level students must take 2 Ballet technique classes + Stretch and Strength + Pre-Pointe class + be part of the Nutcracker and Spring Gala performances. Students that are part of this program can audition for the competition team. Students must be 2nd grade and 3rd grade or older.
Tuesday - 4:45 to 6:30 - Technique + Stretch and Strength
Friday - 4:00 to 6:45 - Technique + Pre-Pointe + Performance Rehearsal
Pricing: 10 installments of $480
Ballet 3
To be part of the pre-professional program at this level students must take 3 Ballet technique classes + Stretch and Strength + Pre-Pointe class/Beg. Pointe + Contemporary class + be part of the Nutcracker and Spring Gala performances. Students that are part of this program can audition for the competition team. Students must be in 4th grade and 5th grade or older.
Monday - 5:30 to 7:00 - Technique class
Wednesday - 4:45 to 7:45 - Stretch and Strength + Technique + Lyrical/Contemporary
Thursday - 4:15 to 6:15 - Technique + Pre-Pointe/ Beg. Pointe
Friday - 5:45 to 7:15 - Performance Rehearsal
Pricing: 10 installments of $790
Ballet 4
To be part of the pre-professional program at this level students must take 3 Ballet technique classes + Stretch and Strength + Pointe + Contemporary class + be part of the Nutcracker and Spring Gala performances. Students that are part of this program can audition for the competition team. Students must be in 6th grade or older.
Monday - 7:00 to 8:30 - Technique class
Wednesday - 4:45 to 7:45 - Stretch and Strength + Technique + Lyrical/Contemporary
Thursday - 6:15 to 8:30 - Technique + Pointe
Friday - 5:30 to 7:00 - Performance Rehearsal
Pricing: 10 installments of $830
Performance Opportunities in Our Ballet Training Program
Nutcracker Performance
Join us for our enchanting Nutcracker Performance on December 14th and 15th, 2024. Rehearsals are scheduled as follows:
Ballet 1 and 2: Fridays, 5:30-6:45pm
Ballet 3 and 4: Fridays, 5:30-7:00pm
Nutcracker Fee: Rehearsals, 1 costume, and participation fee included in tuition. Tickets and extra costumes not included.
Spring Gala
Our Spring Gala date is to be determined. Rehearsals for this spectacular event take place on:
Ballet 1 and 2: Fridays, 5:30-6:45pm
Ballet 3 and 4: Fridays, 5:45-7:15pm
Nutcracker Fee: Rehearsals, 1 costume, and participation fee included in tuition. Tickets and extra costumes not included.
Annual Recital
We highly encourage all students to participate in our Annual Recital. Dates and additional information will be announced soon.
Annual Recital Fee: $220 (includes 1 costume and participation fee. Tickets and extra costumes not included)
Full School Year Tuition
(2024 September -2025 June)
To complete enrollment, a non-refundable registration fee is required. Uniform is included in the registration fee.
Regular Registration fee: $95 charged upon registration.
Payment Options:
10 Payment Installments: Total tuition is divided into 10 equal installments. Payments are due by the first of each month, starting September 1st, 2024. Our tuition schedule is based on a 35-week school year, accommodating holidays and breaks which may affect class schedules.
Full Payment Discount: Pay in full by September 1st and receive a 5% discount on tuition. Please email us after completing your online registration.
Total tuition is not based on the number of classes per month. The tuition does
Dress Code
Upon registration for the Edgewater Performing Art’s 2024-2025 Pre-Professiona Ballet Program, each dancer will receive a uniform leotard. To ensure timely delivery of the uniform, please register early. Non-uniform leotards are not permitted during classes and rehearsals to maintain consistency and professionalism.
If you have any questions regarding the dress code or need further assistance, please contact us.
