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A Word From Your Teachers
The Ballet School of Vermont Class Descriptions
EN POINTE Level B4/B5 PROGRAM
By auditioned invitation, this class is for the progressed dancer. Dancers need full knowledge of body placement, technique and ballet vocabulary. Classes focus on individual weak areas, moving with grace, port de bras, drills, balance, strength training, and pointe work.
Program Student: Three classes a week minimum to receive Discount Program Rate and 4 classes a week minimum for eligibility to audition for
NVB roles/pieces. An extra class can be added which would be included in program rate.
Recreational Dancer: 1-2 classes a week.
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PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY
In addition to our studio-wide dance theatre production each year, advanced students may audition for The Ballet School of Vermont's newly formed student company: Northern Vermont Ballet Company. Northern Vermont Ballet was formed in response to a growing number of requests for BSVT dancers to perform at community events. Our Performance Schedule lists upcoming engagements.
PLACEMENT for NVB
En Pointe students must be enrolled in Mon, Tues, Th, Sat EP/NVB Co. Classes for eligibility to audition for NVB roles/pieces. Pointe Prep and B3 level students may be invited to participate in Co. classes and performances. NVB dancers must sign a commitment contract for each role/piece. Missed or unexcused class/rehearsals will result in dismissal from role/piece.
RECREATIONAL DANCERS
Dancers not able to participate in the minimum number of classes in levels B2 and up may register for individual classes. Tuitions will be single per class rate (PCR), not the discounted program rate (DPR). Families understand that not taking the minimum number of classes may impede upon the growth of the student's technique at the rate the rest of the class level is progressing; which in turn may affect their placement level. From the very beginning levels in ballet training the female dancer is being trained to dance in pointe shoes. The recreational dance student is training for enrichment or other related body conditioning purposes, not necessarily for their pointe shoes.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private ballet lessons or coaching can be scheduled through the director. Please email Jenny@TheBalletSchoolOnline.com for pricing information.
The Ballet School of Vermont is proud to include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 8 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The ABT® National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels. Primary through Level 7 & Partnering will be taught by ABT® Certified Teacher, Maryellen Vickery, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 7 & Partnering of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.
Adult & Teen Classes
Join us for one or both of our new adult and teen ballet classes for beginner and intermediate students perfect if you are returning to ballet after many years or just starting your training. Visit our Adult Teen Classes page for details.
