The ACADEMY PROGRAM challenges the advanced level student dancer both technically and artistically. It is designed to prepare them for the potential next step in their training, either in a college program or in a professional setting. Academy students enroll in Ballet, Pointe, Modern, and Jazz, but are also welcome to add Tap add Hip Hop to their schedules. Students at the Academy level are expected to continue their Cecchetti training through Elementary Professional Grade V. A Grade VI class is also available and highly recommended for dancers at the Intermediate Professional level. Academy level classes are open by recommendation only. Students committing to the full Academy program have first priority for placement in Academy classes.

All Academy students participate in the Annual Recital.

Academy class recommendations

ACADEMY I - 2 Academy Ballet, 1 Cecchetti, 2 Pointe, 1 Modern, and 1 Jazz

ACADEMY II - 3 Academy Ballet, 1 Cecchetti, 2 or 3 Pointe, 1 Modern, and 1 Jazz

ACADEMY III - 3 Academy Ballet, 1 Cecchetti, 3 Pointe, 1 Modern, and 1 Jazz