Description

PTP I, PTP II, PTP III The Pre-Professional Training Program was created to provide exceptional opportunities to our students who have sincere and dedicated wishes to become professional dancers. These students have shown the skill, desire, and commitment to the art to have a career in the dance arts. This program is by audition or invitation only and each dancer commits to a contracted year of study in this program. An 85% attendance rate must be maintained as well as participation in all performances, outreach lecture demonstrations, and any other promotional activities of Eglevsky Ballet. This elite and talented group of young dancers experience an expanded schedule of technique classes, residencies by renown educators, and master classes. It is our goal to ensure each dancer is prepared for a place in an ever-changing dance world. To this end, additional coaching and private lessons are also given in addition to regular Academy classes. * PTP I technique classes in this level increasingly emphasize classical technique shaped by Vaganova and French methods, as well as the Balanchine aesthetic. Students strive to increase control, precision, speed and musicality, and further develop the ability to learn combinations quickly and apply corrections as soon as they are given. Particular emphasis on petite allegro, batterie, multiple pirouettes, and grand allegro are a major part of the curriculum. * PTP ll is a continuation of the work from PTP I with increased intensity and focus on stronger technique, speed, and musicality. Mastery of grand allegro and advanced steps are required for promotion. PTP Ill is the most advanced level Eglevsky Ballet offers. Students at this level are expected to operate on the level of a first-year corps de ballet member of a professional company. The work includes an emphasis on technique as it applies to performance, more virtuosity in advanced technique, as well as continued development of style and mastery of All students in the Pre-Professional Training Program are expected to perform in the Annual Student Workshop Performance.