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The Dance Design School’s ballet program is based on the Royal Academy of Dance method. When the dancers reach the age of 10, the Vaganova/Balanchine method is added to the weekly schedule. All classes are age specific and follow the public school cut off dates. Each level provides age appropriate body movements as well as covering age specific body placement, alignment, weigh placement, terminology and proper classroom conduct. Class work is designed to limit injuries while progressing students to their individual end goals. All ballet dancers have the opportunity to participate in the Royal Academy of Dance grades and vocational exams, held annually. These exams give parent and child an evaluation of the dancer’s progress by an impartial examiner. Advanced dancers may audition and prepare for the Youth America Grand Prix; held annually between January and March. YAGP is a competition that allows dancers the opportunity to perform a well rehearsed solo variation on a large, professional stage in front of a panel of judges. |
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