Project Description
Conservatory, Advanced & Pre-Professional Classical Ballet Training for Children & Teens
Fourth Division Ballet for girls, boys and young adults ages 10-18.
Conveniently located in the heart of Southern Westchester County, NY, Scarsdale Ballet Studio offers unique opportunities for very committed ballet students who wish to make dance their primary after-school activity. Whether aspiring to a professional career in dance or planning to pursue their dance studies in college, Conservatory and Pre-Professional students have the unique privilege to study and perform George Balanchine ballets. Our advanced dancers are consistently accepted into the most prestigious summer intensives, college programs, and professional companies. Committed students are also welcome to discuss participating in the Youth America Grand Prix Competition.
Fourth Division Conservatory, Advanced & Pre-Professional Ballet for ages 10-18
Our Fourth Division Conservatory, Advanced & Pre-Professional classes are geared toward serious dance students who have a thorough understanding of ballet terminology and technique. Our faculty will teach and mentor each student towards the fulfillment of their specific dance goals, whether it be a professional career, college admission, or simply for the physical, emotional and artistic rewards of formal dance training.
- Dress Code For Girls – Tank-style black leotard, pink tights and slippers, long hair in a neat bun, short hair in a headband away from the face. No legwarmers, t-shirts or sweatshirts. Conservatory students wear dark purple leotards. Black or White practice tutus are required for Pointe 3, YAGP rehearsal, Partnering, and Balanchine Variations classes.
- Dress Code For Boys – White t-shirt, socks and shoes, black tights or shorts.
- Conservatory I – Requirements are to take a minimum of 3 Ballet Technique classes per week and strongly encouraged to take 1 enrichment class (Character or Stretch/Tone). Must attend the required minimum of Ballet Technique classes per week, unless special permission has been obtained from Director. New private students must be full-time Scarsdale Ballet Studio students.
- Conservatory II – Students are required to take a minimum of 4 Ballet Technique classes per week, a Pointe and Variations class at least once a week and at least 1 enrichment class (Character). All Pointe classes must be preceded by a Ballet Technique class. We also encourage participation in Concertdance and The Nutcracker, and taking FUNBO Exercise class. Must attend the required minimum of Ballet Technique classes per week, unless special permission has been obtained from Director. New private students must be full-time Scarsdale Ballet Studio students.
- Advanced & Pre-Professional – Highly recommend 3-4 Ballet Technique classes per week. Very challenging course for dancers ages 14 and up, who have at least 5 years of training at Scarsdale Ballet Studio or equivalent. Classical repertoire and Balanchine repertoire will be studied. Pre-professional dancers are expected to take class on a daily basis. New students must be evaluated by a faculty member before being admitted. Pointe and Variations, Modern, Contemporary, FUNBO Exercise and Concertdance are encouraged. On days when no Pointe class is scheduled, Pointe will be incorporated into the Ballet Technique class. All Pointe classes must be preceded by a Ballet Technique class.
Class | Age | Day | Time | Teacher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conservatory I | 10-12 yrs | Monday | 5:00pm – 6:30pm | Volkova |
Conservatory I | 10-12 yrs | Wednesday | 5:15pm – 6:45pm | Banu |
Conservatory I | 10-12 yrs | Thursday | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Banu |
Elementary Pointe Seminar (first semester)* | 11 and up | Thursday | 6:45pm – 7:15pm on Zoom | Volkova |
Conservatory I | 10-12 yrs | Friday | 5:00pm – 6:30pm | Banu |
Boys’ Class | 10 and up | Friday | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Kissiliev |
Discovering Repertory (first semester)** | 10-12 yrs | Friday | 6:30pm – 7:15pm | Saur |
Elementary Pointe (second semester)* | 11 and up | Friday | 6:30pm – 7:15pm | |
*Elementary Pointe must be approved by a teacher. First semester on Zoom (thursdays), second in person (fridays). Must take both semesters.
**First semester only
Class | Age | Day | Time | Teacher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conservatory II | Ages 12-14 | Monday | 6:45pm – 8:15pm | Banu |
Pointe II | Ages 12 and up | Monday | 8:15pm – 9:00pm | Banu |
Conservatory II | Ages 12-14 | Tuesday | 5:15pm – 6:45pm | |
Pointe II | Ages 12-14 | Tuesday | 6:45pm – 7:30pm | |
Conservatory II | Ages 12-14 | Wednesday | 5:00pm – 6:30pm on Zoom | Volkova |
Character | Ages 11 and up | Wednesday | 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Volkova |
Professional Division Balanchine Technique* | Ages 12 and up | Wednesday | 6:15pm – 8:15pm | White |
Conservatory II | Ages 12-14 | Thursday | 5:15pm – 6:45pm | White |
Conservatory II | Ages 12-14 | Friday | 4:30pm – 6:00pm on Zoom | Master/Guest Teachers |
YAGP Class** | Ages 12 and up | Friday | 6:45pm – 7:45pm | Banu |
Functional Body Workout | Ages 12 and up | Saturday | 10:30am – 11:30am | Tajimi |
Conservatory II | Ages 12-14 | Saturday | 12:45pm – 2:15pm | White/Banu |
Choreography/Performance Workshop | Ages 12 and up | Saturday | 2:15pm – 3:30pm | |
*Must attend a minimum of 5 technique classes per week.
**Must attend 4:30 technique class to be warm.
Class | Age | Day | Time | Teacher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Level E | Ages 14-18 | Monday | 6:45pm – 8:15pm | Whittle |
Pointe III | Ages 14-18 | Monday | 8:15pm – 9:00pm | Whittle |
Level E | Ages 14-18 | Tuesday | 6:45pm – 8:15pm | Volkova |
Pointe III Variations | Ages 14-18 | Tuesday | 8:15pm – 9:00pm | Volkova |
Level E | Ages 14-18 | Wednesday | 5:00pm – 6:30pm on Zoom | Volkova |
Professional Division* | Ages 12 and up | Wednesday | 6:15pm – 8:15pm | White |
Character | Ages 11 and up | Wednesday | 7:00pm – 8:00pm on Zoom | Volkova |
Level E | Ages 14-18 | Thursday | 6:15pm – 7:45pm | Banu |
Pointe III Variations | Ages 14-18 | Thursday | 7:45pm – 8:30pm | Banu |
Level E | Ages 14-18 | Friday | 4:30pm – 6:00pm on Zoom | Master/Guest Teachers |
YAGP Class** | Ages 12 and up | Friday | 6:45pm – 7:45pm | Banu |
Functional Body Workout | Ages 12 and up | Saturday | 10:30am- 11:30am on Zoom | Tajimi |
Level E | Ages 14-18 | Saturday | 12:45pm- 2:15pm | White/Banu |
Choreography and Performance Workshop | Ages 14-18 | Saturday | 2:15pm- 3:30pm |
*Must attend a minimum of 5 technique classes per week.
**Must attend 4:30 class to be warm
Conservatory, Advanced & Pre-Professional Classical Ballet Training for Children & Teens
Fourth Division Ballet for girls, boys and young adults ages 10-18.
Conveniently located in the heart of Southern Westchester County, NY, Scarsdale Ballet Studio offers unique opportunities for very committed ballet students who wish to make dance their primary after-school activity. Whether aspiring to a professional career in dance or planning to pursue their dance studies in college, Conservatory and Pre-Professional students have the unique privilege to study and perform George Balanchine ballets. Our advanced dancers are consistently accepted into the most prestigious summer intensives, college programs, and professional companies. Commited students are also welcome to discuss participating in the Youth America Grand Prix Competition.
Fourth Division Conservatory, Advanced & Pre-Professional Ballet for ages 10-18
Our Fourth Division Conservatory, Advanced & Pre-Professional classes are geared toward serious dance students who have a thorough understanding of ballet terminology and technique. Our faculty will teach and mentor each student towards the fulfillment of their specific dance goals, whether it be a professional career, college admission, or simply for the physical, emotional and artistic rewards of formal dance training.
- Dress Code For Girls – Tank-style black leotard, pink tights and slippers, long hair in a neat bun, short hair in a headband away from the face. No legwarmers, t-shirts or sweatshirts. More specific details regarding leotard style will be forthcoming.
- Dress Code For Boys – White t-shirt, socks and shoes, black tights or shorts.
- Conservatory I – Requirements are to take a minimum of 3 Ballet Technique classes per week and strongly encouraged to take 1 enrichment class (Character or Stretch/Tone). Must attend the required minimum of Ballet Technique classes per week, unless special permission has been obtained from Director. New private students must be full-time Scarsdale Ballet Studio students.
- Conservatory II – Students are required to take a minimum of 4 Ballet Technique classes per week, a Pointe and Variations class at least once a week and at least 1 enrichment class (Character). All Pointe classes must be preceded by a Ballet Technique class. We also encourage participation in Concertdance and The Nutcraker. Must attend the required minimum of Ballet Technique classes per week, unless special permission has been obtained from Director. New private students must be full-time Scarsdale Ballet Studio students.
- Advanced & Pre-Professional – Highly recommend 3-4 Ballet Technique classes per week. Very challenging course for dancers ages 14 and up, who have at least 5 years of training at Scarsdale Ballet Studio or equivalent. Classical repetoire and Balanchine repertoire will be studied. Pre-professional dancers are expected to take class on a daily basis. New students must be evaluated by a faculty member before being admitted. Pointe and Variations, Modern, Contemporary, Stretch/Tone and Concertdance are encouraged. On days when no Pointe class is scheduled, Pointe will be incorporated into the Ballet Technique class. All Pointe classes must be preceded by a Ballet Technique class.
Class | Age | Day | Time | Teacher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conservatory I | Ages 10-12 | Monday | 5:00pm – 6:30pm | Volkova |
Conservatory I | Ages 10 -12 | Wednesday | 5:15pm – 6:45pm | Banu |
Conservatory 1 | Ages 10-12 | Thursday | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Banu |
Elementary Pointe Seminar (first semester)* | Ages 11+ | Thursday | 6:45pm – 7:30pm on Zoom | Volkova |
Conservatory I | Ages 10-12 | Friday | 5:00pm – 6:30pm | Banu |
Boys’ Class | Ages 10 and up | Friday | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | |
Discovering Repertory** | Ages 10-12 | Friday | 6:30pm – 7:15pm | Saur |
Elementary Pointe (second semester)* | Ages 10-12 | Friday | 6:30pm – 7:15pm | |
*Elementary Pointe must be approved by a teacher. First semester seminar on Zoom (thursdays), second semester in person (fridays). Must take both semesters.
**First semester only.
Class | Age | Day | Time | Teacher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conservatory II | Ages 12-14 | Monday | 6:45pm – 8:15pm | Banu |
Pointe II | Ages 12 and up | Monday | 8:15pm – 9:00pm | Banu |
Conservatory II | Ages 12-14 | Tuesday | 5:15pm – 6:45pm | |
Pointe II | Ages 12 and up | Tuesday | 6:45pm – 7:30pm | |
Conservatory II | Ages 12-14 | Wednesday | 5:00pm – 6:30pm on Zoom | Volkova |
Character | Ages 11 and up | Wednesday | 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Volkova |
Professional Division and Balanchine Technique* | Ages 12 and up | Wednesday | 6:15pm – 8:15pm | White |
Conservatory II | Ages 12-14 | Thursday | 5:15pm – 6:45pm | White |
Conservatory II | Ages 12-14 | Friday | 4:30pm – 6:00pm on Zoom | Master/Guest Teachers |
YAGP Class** | Ages 12 and up | Friday | 6:45pm – 7:45pm | Banu |
Functional Body Workout | Ages 12 and up | Saturday | 10:30am – 11:30am on Zoom | Tajimi |
Conservatory II | Ages 12-14 | Saturday | 12:45pm – 2:15pm | White/Banu |
Choreography/ Performance Workshop | Ages 12 and up | Saturday | 2:15pm – 3:30pm | |
Class | Age | Day | Time | Teacher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Level E | Ages 14-18 | Monday | 6:45pm – 8:15pm | Whittle |
Pointe III | Ages 14-18 | Monday | 8:15pm – 9:00pm | Whittle |
Level E | Ages 14-18 | Tuesday | 6:45pm – 8:15pm | Volkova |
Pointe III Variations | Ages 14-18 | Tuesday | 8:15pm – 9:00pm | Volkova |
Level E | Ages 14-18 | Wednesday | 5:00pm – 6:30pm on Zoom | Volkova |
Professional Division Balanchine Technique* | Ages 12 and up | Wednesday | 6:15pm – 8:15pm | White |
Character | Ages 11 and up | Wednesday | 7:00pm – 8:00pm on Zoom | Volkova |
Level E | Ages 14-18 | Thursday | 6:15pm – 7:45pm | Banu |
Pointe III Variations | Ages 14-18 | Thursday | 7:45pm – 8:30pm | Banu |
Level E | Ages 14-18 | Friday | 4:30pm – 6:00pm on Zoom | Master/Gues Teachers |
YAGP Class** | Ages 12 and up | Friday | 6:45pm – 7:45pm | Banu |
Functional Body Workout | Ages 12 and up | Saturday | 10:30am – 11:30am on Zoom | Tajimi |
Level E | Ages 14-18 | Saturday | 12:45pm – 2:15pm | White/Banu |
Choreography and Performance Workshop | Ages 14-18 | Saturday | 2:15pm – 3:30pm |
*Must attend a minimum of 5 technique classes per week
**Must attend 4:30 technique class to be warm
Testimonials
“I cannot imagine that with her past experience, that you will find better training
or performance experience for your children than what Diana has to offer.”Donald D.
“Our daughter loves this place. The administration and teachers are
very responsive.”Mayra K.
“So far this was our little one’s second year there and she loves it. The
teachers are wonderful. She has learned many techniques so far.”Dahiana M.
“So happy with everything that is Scarsdale Ballet…both my girls
are thriving under the direction of the wonderful teachers.”Stefanie P.
“Been taking adult classes here for the last 7 years. Love it,
learning so much, and always coming back for more!”Laurie S.
Limited Time Offer: FREE Trial Ballet Class*
Please enter your information below and we will send you a FREE Trial Ballet Class Voucher as our gift.