Philadelphia Ballet - Year-Round Program - Student Program
323 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 401 Bloomfield Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091
Company affiliated
No adult program
Education access offerings unknown
Styles: General Classical
Description
The Student Program follows our Children’s program and precedes our Professional Program. Within the student program, dancers will experience a stronger class structure, training with a focus on discipline, etiquette, and ballet vocabulary. Finer motor skills are developed as is proper alignment and turn-out. Students are educated as to how and why a technique is taught in their level while musicality and artistry are continually refined. An $80 registration fee will be charged at the time of registration. Families with more than one student will be charged a $50 registration fee for each additional student. The first tuition installment will be charged on September 1, 2022. Audition and acceptance is required to enroll in the Student Program using the registration links below. If you have not yet auditioned please see the Audition page for further information.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
8-18
Dates:
9/3/24-5/31/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Monthly Tuition
Housing - Unavailable 
Session Description
Level 1 begins the formal structured training in the art of ballet. The students gain an understanding of their body as an instrument through developed body alignment, coordination, and proper execution of basic ballet foundation steps. Students continue to engage their imagination so they may dance with creative expression, resulting in a fun and enjoyable experience.
Session Information
Ages:
8-18
Dates:
9/3/24-5/31/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Monthly Tuition
Housing - Unavailable
Session Description
Solidifying the work accomplished in the previous year and increased physical vocabulary are the goals for this level. Faster repetition of ballet vocabulary, increased steps in each exercise, and faster tempos are used. More work on demi-pointe and work across the floor are implemented, as well as bigger jumps and turning movements.
Session Information
Ages:
8-18
Dates:
9/3/24-5/31/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Monthly Tuition
Housing - Unavailable
Session Description
The goal of this level is for students to perfect the material they learned in Levels 1 & 2, and expand their knowledge of classical ballet technique. Alignment, coordination, flexibility, and overall strength are focused on here, as well as more batterie-beating of legs during jumping movements.
Session Information
Ages:
8-18
Dates:
9/3/24-6/1/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Monthly Tuition
Housing - Unavailable
Session Description
Training in Level 4 intensifies as students begin to experience a more comprehensive knowledge of classical ballet, and a stronger ability to properly execute the vocabulary. More complex allegro work as well as more diverse pirouettes are introduced. Ladies entering this level need to have a high level of self-discipline and the strength/alignment necessary for pointe work.
Session Information
Ages:
8-18
Dates:
9/3/24-5/31/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Monthly Tuition
Housing - Unavailable
Session Description
Students at this level are ready for a much more demanding course of study regarding both strength and stamina. Pointe work for ladies increases significantly at this level. Longer and more complex combinations are given, as well as development in their artistic presentation.
Session Information
Ages:
8-18
Dates:
9/3/24-5/31/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Monthly Tuition
Housing - Unavailable
Session Description
Our advanced level students refine their classical ballet technique as well as demonstrate a high level of ballet vocabulary, musicality, and artistry in their movement. Complex forms of adagio and pirouettes are a focus here. The Advanced student also works on developing graceful and seamless connections when moving from one pose or movement to another.
Session Information
Ages:
8-18
Dates:
9/3/24-5/31/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Monthly Tuition
Housing - Unavailable
Session Description
Students entering this level need to possess a strong understanding of their current physical vocabulary and proper execution of that vocabulary, as well as a strong commitment to their training. Students in Level 5 work longer combinations while raising their level of execution. A major focus at this level is how they transition from step to step creating a better quality of movement. Ladies pointe work includes more work on one leg, while gentlemen work on more specific male vocabulary.
