Pre-professional program requirements faq
Pre Professional Program
How toget accepted into the program
Students are welcome to submit a video. It should include barre work, center adagio, a turn combination, small jumps and big jumps, and a classical variation of your choosing. You are also welcome to take a trial class so that our Artistic Directors can determine a class that will best suit your needs. Click here to sign up for a class or here to send your video.
The Program
We offer several options for the Intermediate and Advanced students. We have after school classes as well as a day program for those interested in a career track.
The day training program is designed to meet the needs of those dedicated students 12-20 years of age who seek the highest standard of classical ballet education to prepare for a professional career. This program offers daily additional hours that we use to prepare for two additional performances per year as well as preparing for national and international competitions.
The day program performances exposes students to various styles of repetoire. This develops our students to be stylistically versatile which is essential in today's dance world. All ballet companies want strongly trained classical dancers who are trained in the classical repetoire as well as dancers who can easily transition into the neoclassical style of Balanchine to the many contemporary choreographers working today. We know that strong technique allows the dancer to have the freedom to develop their artistry and our program focuses on creating the whole dancer.
Both programs work daily under Mark and Sandra Carlson's direction and the faculty's careful guidance. Whether or not the students wants a professional career in dance we develop the essential skills to fully explore and realize their greatest individual potential for every dancer.
Along with daily lessons in classical technique, students have pointe, variations, pas de deux, contemporary, stretch and strength and guest teachers to expose them to different styles of dance.
All students have the opportunity to audition for both the Nutcracker and the Spring production.
Tuition
How Tuition Works – Pre-Professional Program
Tuition for the Pre-Professional Program is structured to provide consistent, high-quality training while keeping payments predictable for families.
Program Length: The program runs for 10½ months, beginning in August and concluding in mid-June.
Annual Tuition Structure: There is one annual tuition amount, which is divided over 10½ months. This tuition covers all instructional hours your student receives throughout the season.
Holidays & Studio Closures: All scheduled breaks are already factored into tuition. This includes winter break, spring break, and a small number of additional studio closure days. We generally follow the Littleton School District calendar, though specific dates are provided each season.
Monthly Payments
Tuition is divided into 10 equal monthly payments, which are automatically withdrawn on the 1st of each month with your authorization.
The final half-month of June is billed separately and is not included in auto-pay. Please note that June tuition will require manual payment.
Auto-Pay & Withdrawal Policy
Auto-pay ensures uninterrupted enrollment and allows us to plan faculty, rehearsal schedules, and class sizes responsibly.
If your student will no longer be participating in the Pre-Professional Program, we require at least 48 hours’ notice prior to the next billing cycle so the upcoming automated payment can be canceled.
Enrollment in the program is limited, and timely notice allows us to offer the space to another student.
We appreciate your communication and cooperation, which help us maintain the highest standard of training for all students. Thank you for being part of our school community.
Performance opportunities
Our dancers have the opportunity to audition for two professional calibre productions a year, Nutcracker and our Spring show which rotates with Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and A Mid Summer Night's Dream. We perform at the beautiful Newman Center for Performing Arts at The University of Denver. Professional male dancers are hired for each of these productions so the students gain invaluable experience in partnering. We believe that dancing in full length ballets is invaluable in developing not only the strength and technique of a dancer but the chance to develop as an artist.
Program minimum age
For the Advanced program ages 14 and up, all student will be placed by ability at the discretion off the artistic directors. Intermediate class begins at age 12 and up.
Do you accept International Students?
International students who are invited to enroll in the International Ballet School - Pre-Professional Expanded Program will be required to obtain an M-1 Student Visa.
Are there scholarships available?
Scholarships are by audition only.
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Testimonials
I recently attended their Nutcracker performance and was stunned by the beauty of their costumes, use of color coordination and lighting. Their sets were magnificent! The dancing was beautiful to see and they have talented youth!
Sonya C.
This school has been a blessing for my daughter. International Ballet School is one of the best programs in the country for the most dedicated and passionate ballet students.
Edward B.
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Sat: 9 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday : Closed
About
At International Ballet School our mission is to create a caring and nurturing environment for our students where they can thrive. We provide a program that develops technical skills, musicality, self-esteem, discipline, and a lifelong love of dance. Whether or not a student is pursuing a professional career in dance, we strive to give everyone the care and attention they need to develop into the best dancer and artist they can be.
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri : 2 PM - 8 PM
Sat : 9 AM - 12 PM
Sunday : Closed
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