Ballet Curriculum
The training of students is conducted from the classical tradition of Russia’s Kirov Ballet.
This regimen nurtures the individually paced progress of students beginning with pre-ballet and progressing through seven levels of classical dance training from beginner through intermediate to advanced. This approach is designed to cultivate a healthy self-esteem, personal and artistic maturity, and develops sound technique in support of achieving an authentic aesthetic vision. The appropriate curricular level for each dancer is determined by the faculty.
| Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| 1 class per week for each five week sessions | $100 |
| 2 classes per week for each five week sessions | $160 |
| 3 classes per week for each five week sessions | $210 |
| 4 classes per week for each five week sessions | $230 |
|
Variations: 1 class per week for each five week session Conditioning: 1 class per week for each five week session |
$75 $75 |
| Charge per single class or Master Class | $30 |
| Registration Fee (paid once for entire Aug. - June season) | $30 |
Faculty
The primary instructors of The Ballet Center at the Wilkes Conservatory are past Artistic Staff members of The Degnan Ballet Center and Ballet Northeast. Biographical information on these talented professionals is available under the Faculty and Staff section of the website. Various professional artists teach master classes throughout the academic year. This guest faculty includes members of major ballet companies, professionals in the industry as well as university professors.
Master classes with be advertised as they become available and are open to both Conservatory students and the community.
Prospective Students
New students are welcome to tour the beautiful studios and facilities located in the Darte Center on the campus of Wilkes University, observe a class or take a complimentary placement class in order to become acquainted with our school. These arrangements can be made by contacting the Conservatory office at 570.408.4426. All new students must participate in a placement class to assure the student be enrolled in the appropriate level for proper growth and development.
Attire
Ballet Class attire for ladies is pink tights and black leotard with pink ballet slippers. There is a specific black leotard and a white alignment belt that has been designated as The Ballet Center uniform. Please contact the Conservatory Coordinator for uniform information at 570.408.4426. Hair must be pulled back into a bun unless the hairstyle is very short. Gentlemen are to wear black tights and a white T-shirt with black or white ballet slippers.
Class Requirements
- Pre Ballet & Beginner Ballet Ⅰ & Ⅱ - 0ne (1) class per week
- Beginner Ballet Ⅲ, & Intermediate Ballet I - two (2) classes per week
- Intermediate Ballet Ⅱ, & Ⅲ - three (3) technique classes per week and conditioning class once a week.
- Advanced Ballet - (3 or 4) technique classes per week and conditioning class once a week
A Master Class, Conditioning or Variations class may not be substituted for a required ballet technique class
Checks must be made payable to Wilkes University
A $25 surcharge may be added to any overdue tuition payment after the second week of the session has begun.