Continue your classical journey in Conservatory 2, where students finish studying Vaganova’s Level 1 syllabus. Classes increase in length and now include a full barre, center, par terre work and the introduction of pre-pointe. This class is designed for committed dancers ages 10 and up who demonstrate mastery of the Conservatory 1 skills and whose turnout muscles are developed enough to safely support the number of training hours. All Conservatory class sizes are kept small to ensure a healthy, close-knit environment where each student can build a close relationship with their teacher and each other.
Conservatory 2 students attend classes three times a week which includes three ballet classes with par terre work, one contemporary class and one repertoire class. In their repertoire class, students will continue to build upon their understanding by learning more complex group and solo variations, which provide deeper context for their classwork. They will also broaden their exposure to famous ballets, composers, and other dance history elements to inspire the development of truly well-rounded artists. Dancers will perform in our Christmas Showcase (wearing uniforms) and Spring Production (wearing purchased costumes) as well as several other opportunities. The school year culminates with a supportive and structured exam to measure progress and determine advancement.
Conservatory dancers are expected to maintain their training hours for a minimum of 6 weeks through the summer.
Conservatory classes are registered for the entire weekly requirements at one time. Registering for this class includes the following schedule:
- Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm Contemporary Foundations 1
- Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm Par Terre and Ballet
- Thursdays 4:00pm-6:00pm Par Terre and Ballet
- Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm Par Terre and Ballet
- Saturdays 12:00pm-1:00pm Repertoire