PROFESSIONAL DANCE PROGRAMS
Students interested in a performing or teaching career in dance should participate in the school's professional program.
The following outline is for students interested in either a Classical Ballet or a Musical Theatre career. To achieve the qualifying Teacher's Examination, students need to take the same program.
Many students choose to study at a professional residential dance school. For financial reasons, the uncertainty of physical heredity, or difficulties from the separation of family, this is not always possible.
Intensive study at a general school is an alternative.
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Although no guarantees can be given due to the factors of heredity, injury, work habits, & continued motivation & dedication, the school does have a history of leaving "doors' open for students entering the dance profession, as performers or in the related fields.
The school is a registered educational institution with the government. A student needs to commence this program no later than age 10.
Former students have gone on to perform professionally.​
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The National Ballet of Canada
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Les Grands Ballet, Montreal
The Alberta Ballet
Les Ballet Jazz, Montreal
The Berlin Ballet
American Ballet Theatre,
New York
NOVICE
Age 8-9 years
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2 Ballet
1 Jazz
1 Tap
1 Gymnastic or
1 Endurance
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PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Age 10-12 years
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3 Ballet
1 Jazz
1 Pointe
1 Tap
1 Modern
1 Hip Hop
1 Gymnastics or
1 Endurance
PROFESSIONAL
Age 13-19 years
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4 Ballet
1 Jazz
1 Pointe
1 Tap
1 Modern
1 Hip Hop
1 Gymnastic or
1 Endurance
* All Programs
(10 monthly payments)
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Classes are clustered to reduce days of attendance.
Jazz class may be substituted for one Ballet class by Musical Theatre students for the Pre-Professional and Professional Program.
ASSOCIATE TEACHERS EXAM
We offer a two-year Teacher Training Program for those who wish to become qualified Ballet teachers, through the Society of Russian Ballet.
Our program covers pre-ballet through to & including the Professional examination level.
Our course consists of weekly lectures with extensive printed material provided. Applicants are required to assist students in classes & teach classes under supervision.
Knowledge of student correction & technical requirements for teaching amateur & professional students is given to prepare the participant to teach all levels of Classical Ballet.
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Eligibility
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1) must be 18 years (& over) to take the examination
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2) must complete the Intensive Scholars Programs (Divisions 6/7) or the Professional Program from Age 10 years to 18 years at the studio
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3) successfully passed the Elementary level examination of the Society of Russian Ballet
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4) must complete the two-year Teacher's Training Program at Victoria Carter London Dance Centre
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