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ACADEMY OF DANCE
PROVIDING A UNIQUE EDUCATION THROUGH THE ART AND DISCIPLINE OF DANCE
Ballethnic Academy of Dance is the official school of Ballethnic Dance Company, Inc. As a family-oriented school, our educational approach stresses disciplined lives, sound bodies, and focused minds for both children and adults. We provide training through a variety of dance techniques including ballet, pointe, pre-pointe, modern, hip-hop, african, and more.
Ballethnic’s Mission Statement
Ballethnic Academy of Dance is an institution that provides unique education through the art of dance. Staffed with professionals, the Academy offers students an array of courses from ballet and african dance to etiquette and hygiene. As a family-oriented school, Ballethnic Academy of Dance teaches children and adults from a wide range of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Dance training is available for all skill-levels ranging from beginners to professionals. Ballethnic Academy of Dance is a community-conscious component of Ballethnic Dance Company. We provide mentors for youth in a nurturing environment. In addition to instruction, we focus on the full development of each student. Disciplined lives, sound bodies, and focused minds are the proven benefits of our educational approach.
To join the Ballethnic Academy of Dance an evaluation is required which will determine your class placement.
We evaluate each student’s ability to demonstrate mastery of prerequisite skills in order to ensure that the proper foundation and technique has been established. For students that aspire to be professional dancers, it is imperative that the proper foundation be laid. You must register (pay) as well as schedule (book a date/time) for your evaluation.
The level at which you are placed, based on your evaluation, will determine the classes you will take and when they are scheduled. The schedule for each level can be found on the Class Schedule Calendar
DANSEUR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
(DDP)
DANSEUR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (DDP)
The Danseur Development Project is an innovative and unique program established in 1990 by co-founder, Waverly T. Lucas, II. The purpose of this program is to provide a highly structured yet nurturing environment for young African American males to learn classical dance through an athletic approach. The project provides strong, positive leadership by African American role models and other company members of diverse backgrounds. Young men between the ages of 6 and 21 are taught skills such as discipline, responsibility, accountability, and teamwork through professional dance techniques.
The Danseur Development Project is an innovative and unique program established in 1990 by co- founder, Waverly T. Lucas, II. The purpose of this program is to provide a highly structured yet nurturing environment for young African American males to learn classical dance through an athletic approach. The project provides strong, positive leadership by African American role models and other company members of diverse backgrounds. Young men between the ages of 6 and 21 are taught skills such as discipline, responsibility, accountability, and team work through professional dance technique.
BALLETHNIC YOUTH ENSEMBLE (BYE)
BALLETHNIC YOUTH ENSEMBLE (BYE)
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BYE is a pre-professional training program for young people ages 7 through 21. Its mission is to provide an upper-tier level of training for students who, because of their talent and potential, require an advanced level of instruction. Ballethnic’s goal is to prepare the members of its youth ensemble to receive apprenticeships and dance scholarships at colleges/universities and dance opportunities in professional companies. Furthermore, the program releases productive citizens into society. In this regard, BYE is an integral part of Ballethnic Dance Company’s mission to increase artistic opportunities and outlets for the community at large.
BYE is a pre-professional training program for young people ages 7 through 21. Its mission is to provide an upper tier level of training for students who, because of their talent and potential, require an advanced level of instruction. Ballethnic’s goal is to prepare the members of its youth ensemble to receive apprenticeships and dance scholarships at colleges/universities and dance opportunities in professional companies. Furthermore, the program releases productive citizens into society. In this regard, BYE is an integral part of Ballethnic Dance Company’s mission to increase artistic opportunities and outlets for the community at large.
ACADEMY OF DANCE - SUMMER CAMPS
(BAD)
ACADEMY OF DANCE SUMMER CAMPS (BAD)
This intense program combines serious training with tons of fun. Classes are taught by dance professionals in a nurturing environment. In addition to the variety of classes offered during the school year, supplementary classes include African Drumming, Stage Presence, Costumes, Nutrition, Etiquette, Dance History, and Cultural Arts. Students will also experience Academy Explore Day and other exciting events such as roller skating and karaoke.
Classes taught: Pre-ballet, Ballet, *Pre-Pointe, *Pointe, Tap, Jazz, African, Modern, Hip-Hop, *Pas De Deux
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Classes taught: Pre-ballet, Ballet, *Pre-Pointe, *Pointe, Tap, Jazz, African, Modern, Hip-Hop, *Pas De Deux
This intense program combines serious training with tons of fun. Classes are taught by dance professionals in a nurturing environment. In addition to the variety of classes offered during the school year, supplementary classes include African Drumming, Stage Presence, Costumes, Nutrition, Etiquette, Dance History, and Cultural Arts. Students will also experience Academy Explore Day and other exciting events such as roller skating and karaoke.
Classes taught:
Pre-ballet, Ballet, *Pre-Pointe, *Pointe, Tap, Jazz, African, Modern, Hip-Hop, *Pas De Deux
Academy Schedule of Classes
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