Pre-Primary - Level 5

The Preparatory Dance Program utilizes the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum, which combines solid technical and artistic training, dancer health, and principles of child development. The program consists of ABT Curriculum levels Pre-Primary (Ages 3-4), Primary (Ages 5-7) and Levels 1-5 (Ages 8 and Above).

Character steps, such as the Mazurka and Polka, are taught in the ABT Curriculum as well as age appropriate strengthening and stretching exercises. Men’s Technique and Pre-Pointe or Pointe exercises are added at Levels 1-5. A Young Boys class is also offered for Primary C and Level 1 students.  After the completion of Level 5, dancers entering high school are eligible to audition for the UNCSA High School Program or be considered for the Preparatory Dance Advanced Training Program.

Preparatory Dance ballet faculty are certified in the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum. Classical ballet vocabulary is developed progressively through the ABT Curriculum with an emphasis on sound body alignment, musicality, coordination and attention to dynamic detail.

Rounding out the Preparatory Dance Program curriculum is Contemporary, Jazz, African Dance, and Performance Ensemble to build versatile, well-rounded dancers.