International Ballet Academy (Washington State) - Year-Round Program - Professional Program
11211 Main St., Bellevue, WA, United States, Washington
No upcoming auditions for this program
30 hours/week
Not company affiliated
No adult program
No education access
Styles: General Classical
Description
As Washington’s premier dance training Academy, the International Ballet Academy offers intensive dance training and personalized coaching to gifted dancers. The specialized curriculum of the Professional Program is based on the Vaganova method and is designed for dedicated students who have a strong desire to pursue a professional career in dance. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE The International Ballet Academy strives to achieve a high level of education for our dancers. Our curriculum is not only designed to elevate our students' talent, technique, and artistry but to provide them a strong foundation for their next steps. IBA graduates go on to earn scholarships and apprenticeships to prestigious ballet companies and universities all around the world, such as The Juilliard School, UC Berkeley, and Harvard, along with Stuttgart Ballet in Germany, The Dutch National Ballet, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in New York.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
14-18
Dates:
09/05/23-06/01/24
Men's Program?
Yes
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable 
Session Description
The Professional Division program is open to high school students who wish to pursue a career in the field of Classical Ballet and who demonstrate artistic promise, technical ability and meet the physical criteria: supple, long-limbed, well-proportioned body, arched instep, turn out and a light, strong jump. This division offers a systematic and consecutive method of professional ballet training. The curriculum includes classes in Classical Ballet Technique, Pointe, Variations, and Pas de Deux, Technique for Men, Character/Flamenco, Jazz/Theatre Dance, Modern, Choreography, Teaching Course, Dance/Nutrition Seminars, Pedagogy, and Music Theory. The curriculum also includes performing with the International Ballet Theatre, which is an integral part of the Professional Division program. Approximate Training Hours Monday - Friday 12:30 - 6:00 and Saturday 10:30 - 12:00 pm
Session Information
Ages:
13-14
Dates:
09/05/23-06/01/24
Men's Program?
Yes
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable
Session Description
The Pre-Professional Division is open to students in the academic grades 7 and 8, who are interested in developing their skills in preparation for professional studies. Pre-Professional Division students complete the technique and performing portions of the Professional Division curriculum and participate in selected performances in some capacity with the International Ballet Theatre. Approximate Training Hours Monday-Friday 3:30 - 6:00 and Saturday 10:30 - 12:00 pm
