Preparatory Dance
Preparatory Dance
Preparatory Dance
UNCSA's Preparatory Dance is a dance school that offers high-caliber training in classical ballet, pointe, contemporary, jazz, and more. The program follows the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum, and presents a unique opportunity for young dancers to experience the joy of developing their artistry in a nurturing atmosphere. Focusing on the etiquette and discipline necessary for building a solid foundation in dance technique, this after-school program has received national recognition for its excellence. Classes are offered to ages three to adult - Children's Ballet classes for younger dancers, and more rigorous schedules for older students beginning at age eight.
Preparatory Dance ballet faculty are certified in the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum that combines high quality artistic training, dancer health and child development. Classical ballet vocabulary is developed progressively with an emphasis on sound body alignment, musicality, coordination and attention to dynamic detail to prepare students to enjoy a lifetime of dance and the transferable skills that it teaches!
2023-24 Calendar
Fall Semester: September 5 – December 17, 2023
Tuesday, Sept. 5 | Orientation |
Wednesday, Sept. 6 | Classes begin |
Wednesday, Nov. 22 – Sunday, Nov. 26 | Thanksgiving Break |
Monday, Nov. 27 | Classes resume |
Saturday, December 2 | Children's Ballet Nutcracker Tea Party Camp #1 |
Monday, Dec. 4 - Friday, Dec. 8 | Parent Observation Week |
December 9 | Children's Ballet Nutcracker Tea Party Camp #2 |
Saturday & Sunday, Dec, 16 & 17 | The Nutcracker Tea Party |
Dec. 18 - January 2 | Winter Break |
Spring Semester: January 3 – June 8, 2024
Wednesday, Jan. 3 | Classes resume |
Monday, Jan. 15 | MLK Day, no classes |
Monday, April 1 - Sunday, April 7 | Spring Break, no classes |
Monday, April 8 | Classes resume |
Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10 | Parents Observation Week |
Monday, May 13 - Friday, May 17 | Assessment Class Week |
Monday, May 26 | Memorial Day, no classes |
Saturday, June 8 | Spring Festival, last day of class |
Monday June 9 - Tuesday Sept. 3 | Summer Break |
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