2018-2019 Pre-Professional Training Program
Requirements and Commitments
What you should know…please read carefully before you decide to audition!
About BAC's Pre-Professional Training Program
BAC's Pre-Professional Training Program provides dedicated students ages 8 and up with an opportunity to pursue their dance training at a more serious level by offering additional classes , workshops, master classes, and performances throughout the year. Students are chosen by audition annually, and must demonstrate a readiness in their technical ability and acquired skill. and performance quality. It is an opportunity for BAC’s most dedicated students to intensify their dance training by committing to a required number of classes per week as well as additional classes and activities offered only to Performance Group students.
What is the Commitment?
The required number of classes for PG students is as follows:
PERFORMANCE GROUPS (ages 8 and up):
Additional Requirements:
The Annual Fee for 2018-2019 Performance Group 1 & 2 is $975.00
The Annual Fee for 2018-2019 Performance Group 3 is $1,275.00
About BAC's Pre-Professional Training Program
BAC's Pre-Professional Training Program provides dedicated students ages 8 and up with an opportunity to pursue their dance training at a more serious level by offering additional classes , workshops, master classes, and performances throughout the year. Students are chosen by audition annually, and must demonstrate a readiness in their technical ability and acquired skill. and performance quality. It is an opportunity for BAC’s most dedicated students to intensify their dance training by committing to a required number of classes per week as well as additional classes and activities offered only to Performance Group students.
What is the Commitment?
The required number of classes for PG students is as follows:
PERFORMANCE GROUPS (ages 8 and up):
- PG Level One - Per week: 1 hour of Ballet for Grades 1 & 2 (2 classes recommended), 2 - 1 hour classes for Grades 3 & 4 (required), 1 hour of Jazz, 2 hour PG Tech class/rehearsal on Fridays.
- PG Level Two - Per week: 2 hours of Ballet, 1 hour of Jazz, 1 Modern class, 2 hour PG Tech class/rehearsal on Fridays. A pointe class is encouraged but not mandatory.
- PG Level Three - Per week: 3 hour and a half Ballet classes, 1 Jazz class, 1 Modern class, 1 Pointe class, 3 hour PG Tech class/rehearsal on Saturdays. Some Friday rehearsals may be required occasionally.
Additional Requirements:
- All PG students will be required to enroll in all eligible classes offered during BAC’s Mini-Session in June and also must participate in Winchester Town Day performances. There are no other BAC “summer” requirements for PG, although summer studies are encouraged.
- Participation in all performances, workshops, and related activities is mandatory and must take precedence over any other extra-curricular activities.
- Participation in Ballet Arts Centre Performing Theater Company’s annual Nutcracker is mandatory for all PG students when applicable.
- PG students are expected to maintain enrollment in the required classes for the full dance year.
- Because PG students represent BAC, there is an expected commitment to the program from both students and parents. Courses of study in other dance programs should not conflict with the interests of BAC and should be discussed with the Director.
- Behavior in the program should reflect a spirit of teamwork and a commitment to BAC and its mission. PG students are looked upon as role models and any behavior not conducive to the goals of the program will be reason for termination.
- Parental support for the program is essential in order for students to work positively towards their full potential. Attendance at scheduled parent meetings/events is expected, and reinforcement of the program's mission and goals is a must.
- There is an annual fee for the program that covers the cost of classes/workshops, rehearsals, and Master classes offered in the PG class/rehearsal slots. Additional fees will be required for any costumes, field trips, conventions, additional Master classes, and activities related to outside events.
- The program requires discipline and dedication and is intended for those who choose dance as their primary focus. Serious consideration is encouraged before auditioning for the program as students are expected to prioritize their time accordingly.
- Students are evaluated on a year by year basis and must audition annually.
- Students will be required to purchase a colored leotard assigned to each group (a priority discount will be issued).
The Annual Fee for 2018-2019 Performance Group 1 & 2 is $975.00
The Annual Fee for 2018-2019 Performance Group 3 is $1,275.00
