PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM CALENDAR ADMISSION & FEES PERFORMANCE FAQ
Professional Program
Mission Statement
The International School of Classical Ballet recognizes an obligation to
provide talented students from all walks of life professional training
that will enable them to achieve artistic excellence in the field of
classical ballet. Students are encouraged to develop strong intellectual
and valuable social skills, a sense of dignity and respect for all
people and things. ISCB students graduate well-educated in the art of
and as capable classical ballet artists.
Goals
The Professional and Pre-Professional Divisions of the International
School of Classical Ballet are envisioned as a place where:
- Serious and gifted ballet students will be afforded a complete
supportive environment to achieve their professional dance career goals.
- Students can develop their intellectual and social skills along with
the broad spectrum of ballet and art education required for careers in
the field of professional dance.
- Students seek accomplishment in their chosen field of dance and
aspire to be positive role models as caring, competent members of
society.
|
|
|
|
|
Professional Division
LENGTH: 3-4 YEARS; APPROXIMATE AGE: 14-18
The Professional Division program is open to high school students who
wish to pursue a career in the field of Classical Ballet and who
demonstrate artistic promise, technical ability and meet the physical
criteria: supple, long-limbed, well proportioned body, arched instep,
turn out and a light, strong jump.
This division offers a systematic and consecutive method of professional
ballet training. The curriculum includes classes in Classical Ballet
Technique, Pointe, Variations, and Pas de Deux, Technique for Men,
Character/Flamenco, Jazz/Theatre Dance, Modern, Choreography, Teaching
Course and Conditioning/Nutrition. The curriculum also includes
performing with the International Ballet Theatre, which is an integral
part of the Professional Division program.
Pre-Professional Division
LENGTH: 1-2 YEARS; APPROXIMATE AGE: 13-14
The Pre-Professional Division is open to students in the academic grades 7 and 8, who are interested in developing their skills in preparation for professional studies.
Pre-Professional Division students complete the technique and performing portions of the Professional Division curriculum, and participate in selected performances in some capacity with the International Ballet Theatre. |
Curriculum
Professional Division Curriculum
Training hours - Monday-Friday 12:30-6:30 and Saturday 10:00-4:00
YEAR I STUDENTS
Ballet –
9 hours/week
Pas
de Deux/Contemporary – 1 hour/week
Repertory
– 2 hours/week
Jazz
– 1.5 hours/week
Modern
– 1.5 hours/week
Character/Flamenco
– 1 hour/week
Conditioning
– 1 hour/week
Choreography/Theatre – 1.5 hours/week
Teaching
-1 hour/week
Performance
Skills – 6.5 hours/week
|
YEAR II STUDENTS
Ballet –
9 hours/week
Pas
de Deux/Contemporary – 1 hour/week
Repertory
– 2 hours/week
Jazz
– 1.5 hours/week
Modern
– 1.5 hours/week
Character/
Flamenco – 1 hour/week
Conditioning
– 1 hour/week
Choreography/Theatre
– 1.5 hours/week
Teaching
- 1 hour/week
Performance
Skills – 6.5 hours/ week
|
YEAR III STUDENTS
Ballet –
9 hours/week
Pas
de Deux/Contemporary – 1 hour/week
Repertory
– 1.5 hours/week
Jazz–
1.5 hours/week
Modern
– 1.5 hours/week
Character/Flamenco
– 1 hour/week
Conditioning
– 1 hour/week
Choreography/Theatre
– 1.5 hours/week
Teaching-
-1 hour/week
Performance
Skills – 6.5 hours/ week
|
YEAR IV STUDENTS
Ballet –
9 hours/week
Pas
de Deux/Contemporary – 1 hour/week
Repertory – 1.5 hours/week
Jazz
– 1.5 hours/week
Modern
– 1.5 hours/week
Character
/Flamenco – 1 hour/week
Conditioning
– 1 hour/week
Choreography/Theatre
– 1.5 hours/week
Teaching-
-1 hour/week
Performance
Skills – 6.5 hours/ week
|
Pre-professional Division Curriculum
Training hours - Monday-Friday 3:30-6:30 and Saturday 11:00-12:00
Ballet
– 7.5 hours/week (3 on Pointe)
Pas
de Deux/Contemporary – 1 hour/week
Modern
– 1.5 hours/week
Jazz
– 1.5 hours/week
Character/Flamenco
– 1 hour/week
Conditioning
– 1 hour/week
|
Evaluation
At the end of each semester, there will be a scheduled evaluation exam for the students.
The evaluation method of the Professional Division program has been designed to arrive at a true understanding of how well a student can perform.
Students will receive semester and end of year reports with letter grades. Evaluation week will be followed by conference week when parents and students are to meet with the director and faculty.
A parent or student may schedule an appointment with the Artistic Director at any time during the year to address questions or other concerns.
School Credit
Some school districts will give course credit for Physical Education and/or Fine Arts for participation in this challenging program.
|
|
