Audition Description
To be considered for the full-time Professional Training Program, students are encouraged to audition through one of the following available options:
- Application for video audition, for international students unable to travel to Germany. Video auditions should contain a short barre containing plies, tendu, fondu, adagio and grand battement - one side is sufficient -, center practice, adagio and pirouettes, one small and one big allegro, pointe exercise for girls and/or variation in case there is one prepared.
- Application and acceptance for private audition in a date to be agreed by BBA.
- Attend BBA's yearly Summer Intensive Program and apply for last minute audition, students may be considered for invitation into the full-time training program, based on ability exhibited and availability of places in the professional program.
REGISTRATION
Students must apply by sending the Audition Application Form to audition@bbacademy.one . A pass photo and ballet photos (including an arabesque) must accompany the application form.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE
Email notification within a week after an application has been review.
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
The Professional Program offers a full professional training supported by an excellent team of tutors with an extensive and successful stage career and pedagogic preparation, willing to aid students achieve their best by sharing their knowledge and experience. The program focuses on educating and developing a new generation of professional dancers together with a lifelong apreciation of the arts, working towards the highest standards of technique and artistry.
The basic disciplines remain Classical technique supported by Contemporary Dance and a wide range of study options are available:
Classic
Repertoire
Pointe
Men Technique
Pas de Deux
Character
Contemporary
Modern
Pantomime
Body Conditioning
Anatomy and Injury Prevention
Introduction to Movement Notation
Students will be accepted by audition. Selection is based on physical suitability for a ballet career plus talent, ability and artistic qualities. A child’s dance education and level placement at BBA is based on many factors: age, muscle and bone development, maturity, work ethic, years trained in ballet, potential, etc... Mid-year progress and yearly examinations will be held before a jury of high professional level.
An open class or a performance will close the school year, giving a chance for students to present their achievements and to gain stage experience.
The Professional Program is divided into two distinct parts:
Junior Program, from 10 to 15 years old
Senior Program, from 16 to 18/19 Years old
The study program will be conform with the age of the students taking into account the necessities which the discipline requires for a correct evolution.
Students are required to equip themselves with the appropriate clothing which will be indicated by BBA - academy uniform -.
