A&A Ballet Chicago - Year-Round Program - Pre-Professional Program
731 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60605
25 hours/week
Company affiliated
Adult program unknown
No education access
Styles: General Classical, Vaganova
Description
BALLET III (ages 10-11+) by placement only Continuing training in the fundamentals of classical ballet technique, vocabulary and studio etiquette. Development of technical skills, coordination, discipline, and musicality. Classes in physical training with concentration on placement and correct body alignment. Required days of classes: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 5:00 - 6:45 pm Classes include Ballet, Pre-pointe, Character, Contemporary, Repertoire Additional classes: Various (can be added on an individual basis) BALLET IV (ages 11-13+) by placement only Continuing training in the fundamentals of classical ballet technique, vocabulary and studio etiquette. Development of technical skills, coordination, discipline, and musicality. Exercises from previous levels are repeated with increased frequency. Development of the legs and feet are stressed, with more work en pointe. Required days of classes: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 6:00 - 9:00 pm Classes included Ballet, Pointe, Character, Repertoire, Body Conditioning/Strength Training/Floor barre An additional day of class: Saturday Additional classes: (basic partnering conception, contemporary, variations, etc.) can be added on an individual basis BALLET V (ages 14+) by placement only Exercises from the previous level are repeated with increased frequency with work en pointe. Classes will increase in complexity and there will be great emphasis on the development of line and smooth connection of movement quality. Development of the epaulements and port de bras. Strengthening the student's stability in various turns, beats, and large jumps. Repertoire is introduced to further the development of virtuosity, artistry, musicality, and personality. Required days of classes: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 6:00 - 9:00 pm Classes include Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Repertoire, Character, Contemporary An additional day of class: Saturday Additional classes: (basic partnering conception, body conditioning/strength training/floor barre, etc.) can be added on an individual basis BALLET VI (ages 15+) by placement only Exercises from the previous level are repeated with increased frequency with work en pointe. Classes will increase more in complexity and there will be great emphasis on the development of artistry, speed, and quality of movement. Further development of the epaulements and port de bras. Strengthening the student's stability in various turns, beats, and large jumps. Repertoire is introduced to further the development of virtuosity, artistry, musicality, and personality. Required days of classes: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Classes include Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Repertoire, Character, Contemporary Additional classes: (basic partnering conception, body conditioning/strength training/floor barre, etc.) can be added on an individual basis
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
10-11
Dates:
09/03/24-06/01/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable 
Session Description
BALLET III (ages 10-11+) Continuing training in the fundamentals of classical ballet technique, vocabulary, and studio etiquette. Development of technical skills, coordination, discipline, and musicality. Classes in physical training with concentration on placement and correct body alignment. Required days of classes: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 5:00 - 6:45 pm Classes include Ballet, Pre-pointe, Character, Contemporary, Repertoire Additional classes: Various (can be added on an individual basis)
Session Information
Ages:
11-13
Dates:
09/03/24-06/01/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable
Session Description
Continuing training in the fundamentals of classical ballet technique, vocabulary, and studio etiquette. Development of technical skills, coordination, discipline, and musicality. Exercises from previous levels are repeated with increased frequency. Development of the legs and feet are stressed, with more work en pointe. Required days of classes: Monday, Wednesday - 5:00-7:00 pm, Friday - 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Saturday - 11:00-1:00 Classes included Ballet, Pointe, Character, Repertoire, Body Conditioning/Strength Training/Floor barre Additional classes: (basic partnering conception, contemporary, variations, etc.) can be added on an individual basis
Session Information
Ages:
13-15
Dates:
09/03/24-06/01/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable
Session Description
Exercises from the previous level are repeated with increased frequency with work en pointe. Classes will increase in complexity and there will be great emphasis on the development of line and smooth connection of movement quality. Development of the epaulements and port de bras. Strengthening the student's stability in various turns, beats, and large jumps. Repertoire is introduced to further the development of virtuosity, artistry, musicality, and personality. Required days of classes: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 6:00 - 9:00 pm Classes include Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Repertoire, Character, Contemporary An additional day of class: Saturday Additional classes: (basic partnering conception, body conditioning/strength training/floor barre, etc.) can be added on an individual basis
Session Information
Ages:
15-18
Dates:
09/03/24-06/01/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable
Session Description
Exercises from the previous level are repeated with increased frequency with work en pointe. Classes will increase in complexity and there will be great emphasis on the development of line and smooth connection of movement quality. Development of the epaulements and port de bras. Strengthening the student's stability in various turns, beats, and large jumps. Repertoire is introduced to further the development of virtuosity, artistry, musicality, and personality. Required days of classes: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 6:00 - 9:00 pm Classes include Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Repertoire, Character, Contemporary An additional day of class: Saturday Additional classes: (basic partnering conception, body conditioning/strength training/floor barre, etc.) can be added on an individual basis
