Ballet 1 (7-9 years)
Prerequisite: Full year of First Barre or permission from Director
Classes:
- Ballet 1
- Ballet 1 & 2
Electives:
- Jazz 1
- Jazz 2 & 3
- Tap 1
- Hip Hop 7-11
Ballet 2 (8-11 years)
Prerequisite: Placement required
Class Requirement: 2 ballet classes weekly recommended
Classes:
- Ballet 1 & 2
- Ballet 2
- Pre-Pointe
- Pointe 2 & 3 (Level placement required, minimum of 2 ballet classes weekly)
Electives:
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Jazz 2 & 3 (8-11 yrs)
- Hip Hop 1/2 (7-11 yrs)
Ballet 3 (9-12 years)
Prerequisite: Placement required.
Class Requirement: 2-3 ballet classes weekly
Classes:
- Ballet 2/3
- Ballet 3
- Pointe 2 & 3 (Level placement required, minimum of 2 ballet classes weekly)
- Pointe 3 (Level placement required, minimum of 2 ballet classes weekly)
Electives:
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Jazz 2 & 3
- Jazz 3 & 4 (permission required)
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Contemporary 3 & 4
- Men's Ballet (male dancers)
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Character Dance (11 & up, 2 weekly ballet classes required)
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Hip Hop (7-11)
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Hip Hop (10-13)
Ballet 4 (10-14 years)
Prerequisite: Placement required.
Class Requirement: 3 ballet classes weekly
Classes:
- Ballet 4
- Ballet 4 & 5
- Pointe 4 (Level placement required, minimum of 2 ballet classes weekly)
- Pointe 4 & 5 (Level placement required, minimum of 2 ballet classes weekly)
Electives:
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Jazz 3 & 4
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Contemporary 3 & 4
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Men's Ballet (male dancers)
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Character Dance (11 & up, 2 weekly ballet classes required)
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Hip Hop (7-11)
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Hip Hop (10-13)
Ballet 5 (11 & up)
Prerequisite: Placement required.
Class Requirement: 3-4 ballet classes weekly
Classes:
- Ballet 4 & 5
- Ballet 5
- Ballet 5 & 6
- Pointe 5 (Level placement required, minimum of 2 ballet classes weekly)
- Pointe 4 & 5 (Level placement required, minimum of 2 ballet classes weekly)
Electives:
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Jazz 5 & 6
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Contemporary 5 & 6
- Men's Ballet (male dancers)
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Character Dance (minimum of 2 weekly ballet classes required)
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Strength & Conditioning (13 & up)
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Musical Theatre Dance (13 & up)
- Pilates (13 & up)
Ballet 6 (12 & up)
Prerequisite: Placement required
Class Requirement: 3-4 ballet classes weekly
Classes:
- Ballet 6
- Ballet 6 & 7
- Pointe 6 (Level placement required, minimum of 2 ballet classes weekly)
- Pointe 6 & 7
Electives:
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Jazz 5 & 6
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Contemporary 5 & 6
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Men's Ballet (male dancers)
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Character Dance (minimum of 2 ballet classes weekly required)
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Strength & Conditioning (13 & up)
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Pilates (13 & up)
- Musical Theatre Dance (13 & up)
Ballet 7 (13 & up)
Prerequisite: Placement required
Class Requirement: 4-5 ballet classes weekly
Classes:
- Ballet 6 & 7
- Ballet 7
- Ballet 7 & 8
- Pointe 7 (Level placement required, minimum of 2 ballet classes weekly)
- Pointe 7 & 8 (Level placement required, minimum of 2 ballet classes weekly)
Electives:
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Pilates (this class is highly recommended to build strength and prevent injury)
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Jazz 7 & 8
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Contemporary 7 & 8
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Men's Ballet
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Pointe Variations 7 (requires attendance in a minimum of three ballet technique and two pointe technique classes)
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Character Dance
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Strength & Conditioning
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Mime & Physical Acting (14 & up)
- Musical Theatre Dance
Ballet 8 (14 & up)
Prerequisite: Placement required.
Class Requirement: 4-5 ballet classes weekly
Classes:
- Ballet 7 & 8
- Ballet 8
- Pointe 8 (Level placement required, minimum of 2 ballet classes weekly)
- Pointe 7 & 8 (Level placement required, minimum of 2 ballet classes weekly)
Electives:
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Pilates (this class is highly recommended to build strength and prevent injuries)
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Jazz 7 & 8
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Contemporary 7 & 8
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Men's Ballet
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Pointe Variations 8 (requires attendance in a minimum of three ballet technique and two pointe technique classes)
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Partnering (this class is invitation only–permission from Artistic Director is required)
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Character Dance
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Strength & Conditioning
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Mime & Physical Acting
- Musical Theatre Dance
Professional Training Program (14 & up)
Ballet Chelsea’s Professional Training Program (PTP) is designed for dedicated dancers with a strong drive to take their training to a pre-professional level. PTP artists are involved in all major productions put on by Ballet Chelsea, as well as outreach performances throughout the community. PTP artists have access to a wide range of classes, masterclasses, and seminars to round out their ballet training.
Dancers interested in PTP must audition for the program during Ballet Chelsea’s annual auditions for The Nutcracker. Dancers in PTP are required to take 8 dance classes per week. This includes the 4-5 suggested weekly ballet classes. Other classes that PTP’s are strongly encouraged to take include:
- Pointe Variations (2 weekly pointe classes required)
- Contemporary 7 & 8 and/or Jazz 7 & 8
- Partnering
- Strength & Conditioning
- Mime and Physical Acting (14 & up)
- PTP Seminar
- Pilates
Men's Classes
Prerequisite: Placement required.
Class Requirements: These classes are taken in addition to dancers’ assigned level ballet classes
Classes:
- Men’s Ballet (13 & up, or permission from Director)
- Strength and Conditioning
- Partnering (13 & up, or permission from Director)