The Ballet
Conservatory
The Conservatory is a pre-professional ballet focused program for diligent students that provides the necessary training to pursue a professional dance career, audition for recognized university dance programs, and/or attend international ballet competitions. Accepted dancers are expected to prioritize their technical and artistic development by meeting rigorous class requirements including ballet, modern and contemporary. Conservatory members are eligible to participate in international ballet competitions including Youth America Grand Prix. Admittance by audition.
Auditions
July 18th
4:00-4:45 PM | Ages 9-11
5:00-6:00 PM | Ages 12+ (on pointe)
Register at the Front Desk
$20 due upon registration
Dancers awarded contracts to join the TPDA Conservatory must prioritize their technical and artistic growth by fulfilling strict class requirements, including ballet, modern, and contemporary. Attendance at conservatory classes, including those scheduled on weekends, is mandatory. Failure to adhere to attendance and conduct standards as stated in the conservatory contract may lead to changes in roles or dismissal from the program.
Conservatory News
Conservatory members Ava Buckhalt, Mya Elle Fernandez, Karina Garner, Alexis Kihiko, Emily Kim, Annabel Vetock represented Cecchetti USA at the 2024 Cecchetti International Classical Ballet Competition. Ava received Gold and Emily received Silver & the Contemporary Awards in the Junior Division.
Requirements
Required ballet classes missed because of illness or absence must be made up. Conservatory students must attend the Ballet & Contemporary Intensive during the summer and 1 Cecchetti Conference. Students will have the opportunity to audition for a performance piece(s) that will compete at Youth American Grand Prix, competitions with the team, and Nationals.
Summer
Students in The Ballet Conservatory are required to take the Summer Ballet & Contemporary Intensive.
Junior Conservatory
3.5 hours of ballet class (not including the Conservatory rehearsal), 1 Modern class, 1 Contemporary class, and Conditioning/ Stretch, Turns & Leaps.
Conservatory
6 hours of ballet class (not including the Conservatory rehearsal), 1 Modern class, 1 Contemporary/Contemporary Pointe class, 1 Pointe Technique class and Conditioning/ Stretch, Turns & Leaps. Ballet classes must include three classes/week on Pointe.