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BCA's Pre-Professional Division Announces Summer Intensive, University, and Traineeship Acceptances

5-8-2013

BCA's Pre-Professional Division is delighted to announce its Summer Intensive, University, and Traineeship acceptances for the 2013 summer and the 2013-2014 school year. The quality of these accepting institutions and our dancers' sheer volume of acceptances are clear testaments to these talented young artists' hard work, dedication, and skill. Congrats! Learn more about BCA's Pre-Professional Division.

BCA 2013 Summer Intensive Acceptances
Alonzo King Lines Ballet	Mia Richardson
American Ballet Theatre Austin	Emma Cory
American Ballet Theatre Austin	Olivia Weidie
American Ballet Theatre New York	Elianah Vargas
American Ballet Theatre Tuscaloosa	Kathryn Garrett
American Ballet Theatre Tuscaloosa	Lilian Eselgroth
American Ballet Theatre Tuscaloosa	Rose Wuertz
American Ballet Theatre Winston-Salem	Kaitlyn Cressman
American Ballet Theatre Winston-Salem	Rebecca Wilcox
Atlanta Ballet	Deanna Loew
Ballet Chicago (Scholarship)	Morgen Gough
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Abigael Gordon
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Acacia Dayton
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Amanda Evans
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Amelia Saucier
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Andrew Blankinship
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Avery Sund
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Caroline Roberts
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Catherine Roberts
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Clark Eselgroth
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Darcey Lynn
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Deanna Loew
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Emma Cory
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Emmeline Duft
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Flora Konz
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Gabriela Jones
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Gracie Lenor-Spears
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Hannah Beun
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Hannah Krowka
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Hazel Grotenhuis
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Irina Moul
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Isabella Smith
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Jessica Lynn
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Jett Naisang
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Julia Fleming
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Kaitlyn Cressman
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Kathryn Garrett
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Kathryn Williams
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Kayla Schmitt
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Lily Mae Dickinson
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Marshall Dayton
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	MezzMyrh O'Neal
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Morgen Gough
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Paige Kemper
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Rose Wuertz
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Ruby McClinton
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Sarah Adams
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Sayres Alspaugh
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Sophia Blankinship
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville	Tess Miller
Boston Ballet	Elianah Vargas
Boston Ballet	Emma Cory
Boston Ballet	Kathryn Garrett
Carolina Ballet	Emma Hutchins
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet	Emmeline Duft
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet	Olivia Weidie
Ellison Ballet	Lilian Eselgroth
Gelsey Kirkland Academy	Lilian Eselgroth
Houston Ballet	Amanda Evans
Houston Ballet	Julia Fleming
Houston Ballet	Lilian Eselgroth
IBA Cary	Lilian Eselgroth
IBA Cary	Clark Eselgroth
Joffrey Ballet	Lilian Eselgroth
Rock School	Clark Eselgroth
Rock School	Elianah Vargas
Rock School	Julia Fleming
Rock School	Kathryn Garrett
Rock School	Lilian Eselgroth
San Francisco Ballet	Julia Fleming
San Francisco Ballet	Lilian Eselgroth
Steps on Broadway	Emma Cory
BCA 2013 University Acceptances*
NYU Tisch School of the Arts	Deanna Loew
Texas Christian University	Caroline Brown
University of South Carolina	Deanna Loew
BCA 2013-2014 Traineeships
Orlando Ballet School	Deanna Loew
* Dance Programs Only

Master Classes with Nick Kepley Beginning March 26!

3-15-13

BCA is delighted to announce that Motion Dance + Theatre director Nick Kepley will return to BCA at the end of March for a series of three ballet master classes. The classes will run from 10:00 to 11:30 on Tuesday, March 26, Thursday, March 28 and Saturday, March 30. These classes are open to any Int./Adv. dancer and ALL dancers are welcome!  The cost is $25 per class ($20 for BCA students). For more info call BCA at 828-255-5777.  See you in class!

Get Ready for Summer Intensive 2013 Audition Season!

12-19-12

The 2013 summer intensive audition season is here! And all BCA Pre-Pros should begin getting their summer plans in order. Here are some "must-read" downloads...

Audition Guide

Summer Programs Audition Schedule

Dance Magazine's Summer Audition Guide

Summer Intensive Handbook

Plus, take a look at this great video from DanceChannelTV on how to select a summer program, what you should try to get out of it, and whether it's worth the cost...

DanceChannelTV: Summer Intensive Programs

Here are the national summer programs you should focus on:

American Ballet Theatre (NY)

Ballet Conservatory of Asheville

Boston Ballet

Houston Ballet

Pacific Northwest Ballet

San Francisco Ballet

School of American Ballet

Remember, competition is fierce that these national schools. And while admittance to these programs is a solid accomplishment, BCA Pre-Pros should focus on winning scholarships. In fact, scholarships are a good indication that one of these national companies may be interested in you down the road as a trainee, apprentice, or corps member. Check out the Summer Programs Audition Schedule for detailed information on these programs and near-by audition locations.

Mix in some other schools that won’t be as competitive as these national schools, including The Rock, NCDT, and Carolina Ballet.  And don’t forget CPYB (Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet):  They don’t require an audition (but you do have to apply) and they are an excellent program.

Make sure to subscribe to the summer intensive threads on Ballet Talk for Dancers, one of the best forums/message boards out there. It has loads of information on many topics and gives summer intensive hopefuls inside information on auditions, student life, classes, and much more. Here are the threads for each of the national schools:

Ballet Talk for Dancers: American Ballet Theatre (NYC)

Ballet Talk for Dancers: Boston Ballet

Ballet Talk for Dancers: Houston Ballet

Ballet Talk for Dancers: Pacific Northwest Ballet

Ballet Talk for Dancers: San Francisco Ballet

Ballet Talk for Dancers: School of American Ballet (NYC)

And finally, here are some great videos about these programs:

Boston Ballet

Pacific Northwest Ballet

San Francisco Ballet

 

Special Holiday Ballet Classes!

12-17-12

BCA will hold special holiday ballet classes beginning the day after Christmas! Here's the schedule:

Wed, 12-26, 2-4pm (Wayne), Beg/Int (PPB)
Wed, 12-26, 4-6pm (Wayne), Int/Adv (PPA/PPI)
Thu, 12-27, 4-6pm (Wayne), Int/Adv (PPA/PPI)
Fri, 12-28, 2-4pm (Wayne), Beg/Int (PPB)
Fri, 12-28, 4-6pm (Wayne), Int/Adv (PPA/PPI)
Sat, 12-29, 10am-12pm (Wayne), Int/Adv (PPA/PPI)
Mon, 12-31, 2-4pm (Wayne), Beg/Int (PPB)
Mon, 12-31, 4-6pm (Wayne), Int/Adv (PPA/PPI)
Tue, 1-1-13, 4-6pm (Wayne), Int/Adv (PPA/PPI)

These are OPEN classes.  Anyone who works at the appropriate level can attend!  So, they're great for visiting dancers and friends.  All classes are $17 each.  Please pay as you go -- just drop your check in the payment box! We strongly recommend all BCA Pre-Pros take these classes. And don't forget:  Regular classes begin Wed, Jan 2. See the BCA calendar for details. See you in class and Happy Holidays! Learn more about BCA's Pre-Professional division.

If You're Serious About Ballet, Study With Us

BCA's Pre-Professional division prepares dancers ages 10 (5th graders) and up for careers in the dance profession, post-secondary dance programs and universities, conservatories, and other top pre-professional programs. It is comprised of three programs: Beginner (5th & 6th graders), Intermediate (7th & 8th graders), and Advanced (9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th graders). Placement is based primarily on academic grade and age.  However, experience, maturity, and BCA’s program needs also play a role. For dancers in 7th grade or higher who may not yet be ready for the pre-pro program, BCA offers a Trainee Program.

We Use the Greatest Ballets to Train You

We use the ballets from the unparalleled Russian tradition -- such as Giselle, Nutcracker, and Coppelia -- to provide crucial performing and training opportunities for our talented young dancers. By dancing in these ballets, students will bring to life the ballet technique practiced each day in class. This classical connection between the classroom and the stage offers our dancers an unparalleled insight into why they are doing what they are doing. In addition, they experience some of the most beautiful and moving ballets ever produced for the stage. BCA pre-professionals are routinely cast in soloist and corps de ballet roles in our productions. We produce our ballets at Asheville's Diana Wortham Theatre, widely considered to be one of the finest dance venues in the U.S.

It Takes Eight Years ... And It's Worth Every Minute

It typically takes a dancer eight years to finish their fundamental schooling in ballet. As a result, a dancer who begins with BCA in the fifth grade can expect to accomplish all their lessons and achieve a professional skill-set by the twelfth grade of high school. Our classes are based on a unique and effective blend of the highest calibre ballet training programs including the Royal Academy of Dancing (RAD), the American School, and the Vaganova (Russian) School. In fact, you will actively be exposed to the eight year training syllabi of the American School, as interpreted by Ruth Petrinovic and the Vaganova Method, as promulgated by Vera S. Kostrovitskaya.

It's All About Placement

Our experience has shown that serious dancers trained by our methods have encountered outstanding professional placement opportunities. In fact, our students have been placed in many of the top-tier ballet schools, academies, and universities in the U.S., including School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theatre School, San Francisco Ballet School, and Indiana University. Many BCA dancers won scholarships to these institutions. In addition, our students have also won positions in leading ballet companies -- including Miami City Ballet, Nashville Ballet, and Ballet Tech -- as well as on Broadway.

Schools, Academies, & Conservatories

Ailey School
Alabama Ballet
Alvin Ailey
American Ballet Theatre
American Dance Festival
Ballet Chicago
Ballet Florida
Ballet Met
Bolshoi Ballet (NY)
Boston Conservatory
Carolina Ballet
Cary Ballet Conservatory
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet
Charleston Ballet
Houston Ballet
International Ballet Academy (Cary)
Joffrey Ballet (Scholarship)
Lines Ballet (Alonzo King)
Miami City Ballet (Scholarship)
Milwaukee Ballet
Nashville Ballet
North Carolina Dance Theatre
Orlando Ballet
Pacific Northwest Ballet
Paul Taylor
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Princeton Ballet
Richmond Ballet
Rock School
Rockettes Summer Intensive
San Francisco Ballet (Scholarship)
San Francisco Conservatory
Saratoga Summer Dance Intensive
School of American Ballet (Scholarship)
South Carolina Conservatory
South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts
Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts
Virginia School of the Arts

Universities

Adelphi University
Florida State University
Harvard University
Indiana University
Kennesaw State University
Marymount Manhattan University (Scholarship)
University of North Carolina School of the Arts (Scholarship)
NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Ohio State University
Point Park University (Scholarship)
University of Florida
University of Georgia (Scholarship)
University of North Carolina Greensboro
University of South Carolina (Scholarship)
University of the Arts Philadelphia
Virginia Commonwealth University

Companies

Alabama Ballet
Ballet Austin
Ballet Deviare
Ballet Manila
Ballet Tech
Boca Ballet Theatre
Broadway: Fosse
Broadway: Wicked
Dre Dance Company
La La La Human Steps
Les Ballet Grandiva
Miami City Ballet
Nashville Ballet
Walt Disney World

How To Get In

Auditions for the BCA's Nutcracker 2012 and Pre-Professional Division will be held Saturday, August 11, 2012. The times for each program is set forth below. The audition is fee is $10.

Pre-Professional Division Auditions Saturday, August 11, 2012

Auditions for the BCA's 2012-2013 Pre-Professional Division will be held Saturday, August 11, 2012 at BCA Studios, 5 Points Bldg., 6 East Chestnut St., Asheville, NC, 28801.

9:30 to 10:30: Beginning Program (5th & 6th Graders)

11:00 to 12:00: Intermediate Program (7th & 8th Graders)

12:30 to 1:30: Advanced Program (9th - 12th Graders)

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your audition to sign-in. Audition fee is $15. Girls should bring pointe shoes. These auditions also serve as the BCA’s Nutcracker 2012 auditions for pre-professionals. BCA's Pre-Professional division prepares dancers ages 10 and up for careers in the dance profession. They are routinely cast in soloist and corps de ballet roles in our productions of Nutcracker and a Spring Ballet. We encourage all talented young dancers to attend this audition.

All prospective dancers and their parents should be aware of the Pre-Professional division class, rehearsal, and contract requirements prior to the August 11th audition. Returning pre-professionals are required to audition.

Dancers will be notified of their results immediately following their audition. If accepted, they will be required to sign the BCA Pre-Professional Contract, pay their fees, and enroll in their classes.

Download the Pre-Professional Audition Flyer, Contract, and Handbook.

If a dancer cannot make the August 11th audition, a make-up audition will be held Saturday, August 18, 2012, from 10:00 to 12:30.  However we encourage you to attend the August 11 audition if at all possible since we will begin casting directly following that audition.

For more info please visit BalletConservatoryofAsheville.com/prepro or call 828-255-5777.

Performing with BCA

We focus on producing two large-scale classical ballets each year: The Nutcracker in December and a Spring Ballet each year. BCA's pre-professional dancers are routinely cast in soloist and corps de ballet roles in these ballets.

We typically select ballets from the Russian tradition. These ballets -- which include such as Giselle, Nutcracker, and Coppelia to name but a few -- provide excellent training vehicles for our students. By dancing in these ballets, our students bring to life the ballet technique they practice each day in class. This classical connection between the classroom and the stage offers them an unparalleled insight into why they are doing what they are doing. In addition, they get to experience some of the most beautiful and moving ballets ever produced for the stage.

We produce our ballets at Asheville's Diana Wortham Theatre, widely considered to be one of the finest dance venues in the U.S. It's 600 seat capacity provides our audiences with an intimate ballet experience while offering our choreographers, costumers, and technicians unmatched backstage and front-of-house capabilities. We make every effort to keep our ticket prices as low as possible.

What We Expect From You

Dancers who successfully pass an audition for our Pre-Professional division are required to take their level-specific classes, participate in BCA's productions -- including the Nutcracker and Spring ballet -- and attend class throughout the summer, including a recommended BCA summer intensive program. Other requirements include periodic progress conferences with the dancer and their parents, special rehearsals and activities, and absence policy, among others. All pre-pro dancers and their parent/guardian are required to sign a pre-pro contract prior to enrollment.

Pre-Professional Handbook

If you're a pre-pro -- or a pre-pro hopeful -- make sure you have a copy of your handbook. It's chock-full of important information, including class requirements, dress code, and lots more. Download your pre-pro handbook.

Pre-Professional Contract

New this season is BCA's Pre-Professional Contract. It lays out the requirements that all BCA pre-pros can expect for this year. The pre-pro dancer and their parent/guardian are required to sign this agreement prior to enrollment.  Download BCA's pre-professional contract.

Pre-Professional Schedules 2012-2013

Download the BCA Pre-Professional Schedule and Fees.

Monday

4:00-5:30 PPB Ballet & Pointe (W1)*
5:30-6:30 PPB Sleeping Beauty Reh. (A/W1)*
6:00-7:00 Train./B4 Sleeping Beauty Reh. (A/W1&2)*
6:30-8:30 PPA Ballet & Pointe (W1)
7:00-8:30 Trainee Ballet & Pointe (C2)

Tuesday

4:30-6:30 PPI Ballet & Pointe (W1)
5:00-6:30 Trainee Ballet & Pointe (S2)
6:30-8:30 PPA Ballet & Pointe (W1)

Wednesday

4:30-6:30 PPB Ballet & Pointe (C1)
6:30-7:15 PPB Modern (S2)
6:30-8:30 PPA (w invited PPI) Ballet & Pointe (W1)

Thursday

5:15-7:15 PPI (w PPA option) Variations (C1)
7:15-8:30 PPI Modern/Jazz (S1)

Friday

4:30-6:30 PPI Ballet & Pointe (W1)
5:15-6:15 PPA Modern (S2)
6:15-7:45 Trainee Ballet & Pointe (S2)
6:30-8:30 PPA Ballet & Pointe (W1)

Saturday

10:15-12:15 PPB Ballet & Pointe (W1/2)
12:30-2:00 PPA Ballet & Pointe (C1)
12:30-2:00 PPI Ballet & Pointe (W2)
2:00-5:00 PPA/PPI Sleeping Beauty Reh. (A/W1&2)
5:00-6:00 Hip Hop ages 12+ (S1)

Legend

A: Angie Lynn
C: Christy Schreivogel
S: Sarah London
T: Tina Mueller
W: Wayne Burritt
1: Studio 1
2: Studio 2
3: Studio 3

Tuition

Payment Options:

#1: 2 Semi-Annual (S/A) Pmts Due Aug 20 & Jan 15
#2: 9 Installment (I) Pmts Due Sep–May on the 1st

Trainee Program Unlimited Classes $225
Pre-Professional Beginner program $225
Pre-Professional Intermediate program $250
Pre-Professional Advanced program $260

Fees

$30 Registration Fee ($50 Family Max)
$50 Nutcracker Performance Fee (Due at Registration)
$50 Spring Ballet Performance Fee (Due Jan. 15)
$50 Spring Recital Performance Fee (Due Jan. 15)
$10 Late Fee (After the 7th of the Month)
$125 off a year 4th class ($15 per installment)

Individual & Group Private Lessons by Appointment