Scarsdale Ballet Studio offers unparalleled opportunities for highly committed ballet students who aspire to make dance their primary after-school activity. Whether aiming for a professional career in dance or planning to continue their dance studies in college, students in our Conservatory and Pre-Professional programs have the unique privilege of studying and performing George Balanchine ballets. Our advanced dancers consistently gain acceptance into the most prestigious summer intensives, college programs, and professional companies.
Our Conservatory program is for serious dance students ages 9-11 (Con 1), 12-14 (Con 2) and 15-18 (Con 3) who have a significant understanding of ballet terminology and technique, and who wish to make ballet their primary after-school activity. Our faculty will teach and mentor each student toward the fulfillment of their specific dance goal, whether it be a professional career, or for the physical, emotional, artistic, and social rewards of formal dance training.
Conservatory 1,2,3 require a minimum of 5 hours of classes per week.
We encourage dancers to attend all classes available for their level, but we will tailor a program suitable for each student. Please discuss your dancer’s program with the Director. Our Conservatory 2 and 3 dancers may be invited to participate in the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) competition, which will require additional fees and time commitments.
Con 1 required:
2 x Technique classes
Pilates class
Character OR
Contemporary class
Con 2 & 3 required:
3 x Technique classes
Pilates class
Stretch & Strengthen
Recommended:
Partnering , Character Contemporary
The Conservatory Pro curriculum is for the most advanced and committed students ages 12-14 (Con-Pro 1, headed by Mrs Saur) and 15-18 (Con-Pro 2, Headed by Mrs Banu), by invitation only. The program is designed for students with a significant classical training and a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary. Mrs Saur and Ms Banu will teach and mentor each student towards the fulfillment of their specific dance goal, whether it be a professional career, college admission, or for the physical, emotional, artistic, and social rewards of formal dance training.
Con-Pro 1 require a minimum of 8-9 hours of classes per week.
Con-Pro 2 require a minimum of 13.5 hours of classes per week.
Classes are physically demanding and require stamina, strength, and mental focus. Artistic expression and musicality are further developed while stylistic differences are discussed and explained. All Con-Pro Dancers may participate in the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) and other competitions, which will require additional fees and time commitments.
Con-Pro 1 required:
4 x Technique & Pointe classes
Pilates class
Stretch & Strengthen
Character OR
Contemporary class
Con-Pro 2 required:
4 x Technique & Pointe classes
Pilates class
Stretch & Strengthen
Partnering
Character (recommended), Contemporary (optional)
is a representation of traditional folk or national dances adapted for the ballet or opera stage or performed on their own. Taught by Master Teacher, Yana Volkova, Character is considered a vital part of classical ballet education and repertory. Musicality, complex footwork, stylized arms, bravura turns and jumps, beautiful presentation, and lots of energy and passion are just a few highlights of this branch of dance training and performance. Dancers may be invited to participate in the team performance at Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) competition, which will require additional fees and time commitments.
Blue Leotard, optional matching skirt, flesh color tights, matching ballet shoes.
Hair needs to be tied back in a neat slick bun.
Burgundy Leotard, optional matching skirt, flesh color tights, matching ballet shoes.
Hair needs to be tied back in a neat slick bun.
Teal Leotard, optional matching skirt, flesh color tights, matching ballet shoes.
Hair needs to be tied back in a neat slick bun.
Plum Leotard, optional matching skirt, flesh color tights, matching ballet shoes.
Hair needs to be tied back in a neat slick bun.
Dark Blue Leotard, optional matching skirt, flesh color tights, matching ballet shoes.
Hair needs to be tied back in a neat slick bun.
White t-shirt, white socks, black tights or shorts, black ballet shoes.
