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.
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.
A student needs to commence this program no later than age 10.
Former students have gone on to perform professionally.
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
2 Ballet
1 Jazz
1 Tap
1 Gymnastic or
1 Endurance
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Age 10-12 years
3 Ballet
1 Jazz
1 Pointe
1 Tap
1 Modern
1 Hip Hop
1 Gymnastics or
1 Endurance
PROFESSIONAL
Age 13-19 years
4 Ballet
1 Jazz
1 Pointe
1 Tap
1 Modern
1 Hip Hop
1 Gymnastic or
1 Endurance
* All Programs
(10 monthly payments)
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.
Eligibility
1) Must be 18 years (& over) to take the examination
2) Must complete the Intensive Scholars Programs (Divisions 6/7) or the Professional Program from the age of 10 years to 18 years at the studio
3) Successfully passed the Elementary level examination of the Society of Russian Ballet
4) Must complete the two-year Teacher's Training Program at Victoria Carter London Dance Centre
