PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

PRE-PROFESSIONAL BALLET SCHOOL

For aspiring dancers ages 8 & Up

Our Pre-Professional Ballet School is designed to bring out the best in each dancer, with personalized evaluations that ensure every student is placed in the level where they can thrive. Through a comprehensive curriculum of ballet, pointe, variations, partnering, contemporary, and strength training, dancers develop the technique, artistry, and endurance required for advanced performance. Stretch classes further enhance flexibility and injury prevention, providing a well-rounded experience that prepares students for the rigor and beauty of professional dance. This program nurtures passion, discipline, and confidence, equipping young dancers to reach their fullest potential. Parent viewing is the first week of each month.

  • AI Ballet - Monday, 5:45-7:00pm & Wednesday, 4:15-5:30pm

  • AII Ballet - Tuesday, 4:15-5:45pm & Wednesday, 5:45-7:15pm  

  • BI Ballet - Monday, 4:15-5:45pm & Friday, 4:15-5:45pm

  • CI-CII Ballet - Monday, 6:45-8:15pm & Thursday, 4:15-5:45pm

    CI-CII Variations - Monday, 8:15-9:00pm 

  • DI-DII Pointe - Tuesday, 5:45-7:15pm & Thursday, 6:45-8:15pm

     

    DI-DII Variations - Tuesday, 7:15-8:00pm & Thursday, 8:15-9:00pm

     

    DII Center  - Tuesday, 8:00-8:15pm & Thursday, 9:00-9:15pm

     

    DI-DII Ballet & Pointe - Saturday, 10:00am-12:30pm

  • Strength/Pre-pointe - Tuesday, 5:45-6:45pm

  • Beginning Pointe - Friday, 5:45-6:45pm

    Pointe 1-2 - Thursday, 5:45-6:45pm

  • Strength Training B-D - Monday, 5:45-6:45pm 

    This class focuses on developing more range of motion and strength for joints, as well as toning, refining, and lengthening key muscle groups used in dance to help avoid injuries.

  • All Students:

    • Students must adhere to every aspect of the dress code, with no exceptions.

    • Eyeglasses are not permitted in Pre-professional School level All and up for safety concerns.

    • Leg warmers or warm-ups are not permitted during class. Skirts may be worn in center work only.

    • Please purchase dance items at a reputable dance store such as Stage Center in Akron or Dancers Pointe in Stow. Target or other stores do not sell quality dance products.

    • No jewelry except 1 pair of small stud earrings. No multiple piercings, visible body piercings, hoops, dangle earrings or watches.

    • Flesh or nude-colored nail polish only.

    • No underwear under tights

    • Bras must be hidden under leotards.

    Attire:

    Girls wear class-level leotard and pink convertible tights. Black canvas shoes for dancers in AI Ballet through BII Ballet.  CI Ballet and up may wear pink ballet shoes.

    • AI - Bubblegum Pink

    • AII - Baby Blue

    • BI - Lilac Purple

    • BII- Mallard

    • CI - Hunter

    • CII - Navy 

    • DI - Wine

    • DII - Black

    Ballet Boys wear white or black dance shirts, black men’s tights or leggings, white socks and black canvas spilt sole shoes.

    Hair:

    • Girls hair must be in a classical ballet bun, no bangs or colored hair.

    • Boys hair trimmed neatly away from face and collar. No razor designs or colored hair

    Please consider donating any lightly used shoes, dance shirts, or new tights.

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"My daughter loves ballet because of EID! She began at 3 years old and has continued over the past 8.5 years loving each day she spends at EID. She has exceptional teachers that help her develop and grow as a dancer. There is no better place to learn ballet than Excellence In Dance. I highly recommend this studio to anyone! "

Program Section

YOUNG DANCER PROGRAM

Ages 3 - 6 years old

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