Mid Division
Areas of training include: classical ballet, pre-pointe, neoclassical, barre au sol, modern dance, modern Jazz, Afro-Caribbean, Acrobatics, character dance, dance history, body conditioning, music and anatomy related to dance, acting class.
Proper technique and posture as well as an understanding of rotation (l’en-dehors) and alignment must be acquired during the 3 to 4 years of training in this Division
Grade IV
Ages 14 - This class takes place 5 times a week.
Over the course of the program, students consolidate the basic elements of classical ballet, learning the 5 positions of the legs, carriage, and position of the arms (port de bras), the coordination of the movements of the limbs, and variations. This is accompanied by balance work and weight shifting, demi-pointe work, centering on demi-pointe, an introduction to turning with exercises en tournant, jumping, and the development of the awareness of the aesthetics of the flow and expressiveness of movement.
Repetition and carefully paced, methodical work are essential for learning the exercises correctly and forming the proper habits in terms of technique. Students will develop their physical and artistic potential with an emphasis on strength and flexibility, bodily control, discipline, and musicality.
Photo description: Jacqueline started training with Carole Alexis at the age of 5yrs.
Mandatory Uniform to be purchased in BdA Fundraising Boutique: Fuchsia BdA tunic & BdA leotard, Pink seamed tights, black tights, alignment belt, pink canvas ballet shoes, BdA tracksuit.
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Grade V
Ages 15 -This class take place 5 times a week.
Over the course of the program, students consolidate the basic elements of classical ballet, learning the 5 positions of the legs, carriage, and position of the arms (port de bras), the coordination of the movements of the limbs, and variations. This is accompanied by balance work and weight shifting, demi-pointe work, centering on demi-pointe, an introduction to turning with exercises en tournant, jumping, and the development of the awareness of the aesthetics of the flow and expressiveness of movement.
Repetition and carefully paced, methodical work are essential for learning the exercises correctly and forming the proper habits in terms of technique. Students will develop their physical and artistic potential with an emphasis on strength and flexibility, bodily control, discipline, and musicality.
Photo description: Isabel started training at BdA from the very beginner levels
Mandatory Uniform to be purchased in BdA Fundraising boutique: Fuchsia BdA tunic & BdA leotard, Pink seamed tights, black tights, alignment belt, pink canvas ballet shoes, BdA tracksuit.
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Grade VI
Ages 16 - This class takes place 6 times a week.
Over the course of the program, students consolidate the basic elements of classical ballet, learning the 5 positions of the legs, carriage, and position of the arms (port de bras), the coordination of the movements of the limbs, and variations. This is accompanied by balance work and weight shifting, demi-pointe work, centering on demi-pointe, an introduction to turning with exercises en tournant, jumping, and the development of the awareness of the aesthetics of the flow and expressiveness of movement.
Repetition and carefully paced, methodical work are essential for learning the exercises correctly and forming the proper habits in terms of technique. Students will develop their physical and artistic potential with an emphasis on strength and flexibility, bodily control, discipline, and musicality.
Photo description: Marguerite Louise Galopin trained at BdA with Carole Alexis. She enter the school/conservatory at the level Pre-Ballet II and graduated with honors at the Professional Level/ Trainee.
Mandatory Uniform to be purchased in BdA Fundraising Boutique: Light Burgundy BdA tunic & BdA leotard, Pink seamed tights, black tights, alignment belt, pink canvas ballet shoes, BdA tracksuit.
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Preparatory Ballet
Class “mise à niveau”
Ages 11 and up - This class takes place four to six times a week.
This preparatory class is a year (or two) of technical upgrading in classical ballet created in order for students to meet the criteria required to enter the Junior, Mid, or Senior divisions.
This intensive program of the Preparatory Ballet class prepares students with abilities that may have started ballet in their Junior or Senior years or students who need to erase “bad habits” to ensure clean and correct technique. Enormous, rapid, and constant progress is expected from the students of this division/class.
Photo description: at the Opéra de Paris School is this photo - Marguerite Louise Galopin trained at BdA with Carole Alexis. She enter the school/conservatory at the level Pre-Ballet II at the age 14 and attended the Opera de Paris Summer Intensive 2 years later. Marguerite Louise Galopin graduated with honors at the Professional Level/ Trainee.
Tuition for the academic year: Tuition for the academic year: One installment of $6,410 for the academic year (six times a week)
Mandatory Uniform to be purchased in BdA Fundraising Boutique: Aquamarine Pastel, BdA leotard and skirt, pink canvas ballet shoes, pink seamed tights, alignment belt, BdA tracksuit.
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Next Level…
Once students have mastered the skills required in their class, they will be moved to the next level. It is not unusual for this advancement to take more than one year. In exceptional circumstances, the Director may determine that a particular student should advance to the next level before the completion of the year. Students of the Mid Division are eligible to participate in the Winter Performance, Spring Showcase and the annual Spring Performance.
Book an audition
To pre-register for the audition or simply to find out more, please call us at 914-229-3417 or write to us at admin@balletdesameriques.com, and we shall be glad to inform and assist