Level
1 Placement:
In
order to successfully gain acceptance into the Dance Conservatory program each
student must have a complete knowledge of the basic technical and artistic
aspects of Jazz and Ballet Technique. The
completion of a physical audition and a written assessment is required.
At this time students must demonstrate properly executed basic jumps,
pirouettes, and combinations.
Level
2 Placement:
Each
student seeking entry into a Level 2 Dance Conservatory course must demonstrate
that he or she has mastered the fundamental technical elements of Jazz and
Ballet Technique. Completion of a Level 1 Conservatory course and participation
in a Level 1 exhibition/recital performance is required, as well as the
completion of a physical audition and written assessment, organized by all
Dance Arts Instructors at the end of each school year. Students must
demonstrate properly executed basic jumps, single-double pirouettes, basic
traveling steps, and stationary technical combinations, as well as show that
they are physically and technically prepared to begin Intermediate work.
Level
3 Placement:
Each
student seeking entry into a Level 3 Dance Conservatory course must demonstrate
that he or she has mastered the fundamental technical elements of Jazz and
Ballet Technique at the Intermediate level. Completion of a Level 2 Conservatory
course and participation in a Level 2 production/performances assigned during
the previous year is required, as well as the completion of a physical audition
and written assessment, organized by all Dance Arts Instructors at the end of
the school year. Students must demonstrate properly executed intermediate
jumps, double-triple pirouettes, intermediate traveling steps, stationary
technical combinations (at the intermediate level), and show that they are
physically and technically prepared to begin the study of more advanced works
and choreography.
Level
4 Placement:
Each
student seeking entry into a Level 4 Dance Conservatory course must demonstrate
that he or she has mastered the fundamental technical elements of Jazz and
Ballet Technique at the High Intermediate-Advanced or Advanced Level.
Completion of a Level 3 Conservatory course, an oral interview with Dance Arts
Instructors, and participation in all required Level 3 production/performances
assigned during the previous year is required, as well as the completion of a
physical audition and written assessment, organized by all Dance Arts
Instructors at the end of the school year. Students must demonstrate properly
executed advanced jumps, traveling steps, and stationary technical
combinations, and should be able to successfully execute multiple turn
sequences and pirouette combinations. In addition, the student seeking to gain
placement within a Level 4 course must show that they are physically and
technically prepared to begin the study of advanced and pre-professional works
and choreography.
Please
Note:
All
incoming students must complete a physical audition and a written assessment in
order to be considered for placement within the Dance Conservatory. Placement
will be determined by the skill level of the student upon audition.