BCA Pre-Professionals Accepted at Prestigious Ballet Training Programs
Congrats! Students in our pre-professional division have won admission to summer 2010 training programs at some of the most prestigious ballet companies in the U.S., including American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, and North Carolina Dance Theatre:
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
Caroline Carlton
American Ballet Theatre
Caroline Carlton
Maria Papakonstantinou
Michelle Troszak
Noelle Lee
Sarah Foley
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
Bailey Butters
Caroline Brown
Caroline Roberts
Chase Woodson
Elianah Vargas
Elisabeth Roberts
Emily Rhyne
Emma Cory
Emma Grace
Hutchins
Emmeline Duft
Genevieve Book
Isabella Lupoli
Julia Fleming
Lexie Moore
Lilian Eselgroth
Maria Papakonstantinou
Mia Richardson
Michelle Troszak
Olivia Weidie
Sarah Foley
Sayres Alspaugh
Shannon Grady
Boston Ballet
Sarah Foley
Carolina Ballet
Bailey Butters
Cary Ballet Conservatory
Claire Hutchinson
Hunter Anne Hutchinson
Charleston Ballet Theatre
Bailey Butters
Nashville Ballet
Bailey Butters
Emily Rhyne
Nicole Allison
North Carolina Dance Theatre
Caroline Carlton
Noelle Lee
Sarah Foley
San Francisco Conservatory of Dance
Michelle Troszak
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BCA's pre-professional division prepares dancers ages 11 and up for careers in the dance profession, post-secondary dance programs and universities, conservatories, and other top pre-professional programs.The intermediate pre-professional program is for dancers ages 11 to 13. The advanced pre-professional program is for dancers ages 14 and over. Admission is by audition. BCA's pre-professional dancers are routinely cast in soloist and corps de ballet roles in BCA's Nutcracker and Spring ballets. For more information about BCA's pre-professional program or other details please call us (828-255-5777) or email us (angielynnballet@cs.com). We actively seek talented young dancers and look forward to hearing from you.
Pre-Professional Requirements
Dancers who successfully pass an audtion for the pre-professional program 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.
Pre-Professional Handbook 2010-2011 Now Online!
If you're a pre-pro -- or a pre-pro hopeful -- make sure you have a copy of your 2010-2011 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. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CONTRACT OVER PRIOR TO THE AUGUST 21st AUDITION! Get your copy of BCA's pre-professional contract here.
Our Placement Record
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 New York University/Tisch School of the Arts. 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.
Intermediate Pre-Professional Program Required Class and Rehearsal Schedule 2010-2011
TUESDAY: 4:30-6:30 Int. Ballet & Pointe
THURSDAY: 4:30-6:30 Int. Ballet & Pointe
THURSDAY: 6:30-7:30 Int. Jazz or 7:30-8:30 Modern
FRIDAY: 4:30-6:30 Int. Ballet & Pointe ages
SATURDAY: 11:30-1:30 Int. Ballet & Pointe ages
SATURDAY: 2:00-4:00 Rehearsal
SUNDAY: Rehearsals to be determined.
Advanced Pre-Professional Program Required Class and Rehearsal Schedule 2010-2011
MONDAY: 6:30-8:30 Advanced Ballet & Pointe
TUESDAY: 6:30-8:30 Advanced Ballet & Pointe
WEDNESDAY: 6:30-8:30 Advanced Ballet & Pointe
FRIDAY: 4:30-6:00 Advanced Jazz
FRIDAY: 6:30-8:30 Advanced Ballet & Pointe
SATURDAY: 11:30-1:30 Advanced Ballet and Pointe
SATURDAY: 2:00-4:00 Rehearsal
SUNDAY: Rehearsals to be determined.
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