Ballet Conservatory

The RC Classical Ballet Conservatory follows the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum. Mrs. Bosco, Director of the program, has completed the teacher training for the National Teaching Curriculum program Primary through Level 3. She currently teaches and oversees the program at the Red Chair School.

Class levels and ages are directed by the ABT® National Training Curriculum. Students older than 8 years-old should be assessed and will be placed in the level appropriate to their age, technical ability and developmental readiness. Careful consideration is taken during level placement so that students have the greatest opportunity for success during ABT® Evaluations.

Our students also benefit from a well-rounded curriculum and professional teachers with an emphasis on technique, strength, musicality, artistry, history and health. Outlined below are the recommended curriculum for each level and the minimum recommended age per the ABT® National Training Curriculum. Specialty Workshops, Performance Programs and Summer Intensives round out our program. Yearly assessments offer a review of student progress and appropriate level placement. Mid-year reviews can be requested as deemed necessary.

LEVELS

Weekly program for each level is as follows:

Primary A: Age 5, Princess and Kinderdance-1-55 minute class per week.

Primary B: Age 6, 1-60 minute class per week.

Primary C: Age 7, 2-60 minute classes per week.

Ballet Level 1: 2-90 minute Technique Class, Character-45 Minutes

Ballet Level 2: 2- 90 minute Technique Classes, Character, Beginning Pointe/Pre-Pointe (girls), Boy’s Class (boys)

Ballet Level 3: 2- 120 Minute Technique Classes w/ Pointe, Boy’s Class (boys) , Pilates for Dancers & Master Class

Ballet Levels 4 & 5: To Be Announced

 

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