The Charlotte School of Ballet is a premier dance studio in Charlotte, North Carolina that was founded in 1968 by Gay Porter. This studio provides a renowned pre-professional training program for aspiring dancers that prepares them for prestigious ballet companies such as New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and San Francisco Ballet. In addition, many students from the school have received scholarships to study with esteemed dance teachers like David Howard, Luigi, and have been accepted into summer programs throughout the United States.
The Charlotte School of Ballet has also been successful in training dancers for contemporary companies such as Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Alvin Ailey, Alonzo King's Lines Contemporary Ballet Company, to name a few. Moreover, many of its students have gone on to have successful careers on Broadway and television.
The Charlotte School of Ballet's training program builds strong dancers with technical proficiency and versatility to facilitate any form of dance. In addition to teaching ballet, the school also encourages students to learn modern, jazz, tap and hip hop to keep up with the demands of a professional dancer.
Programs
The classes, camps and experiences this business offers.
PRE BALLET AND TAP
Pre Ballet and Tap is for 3 and 4 year old children, this class introduces children to the joy of movement and creative expression through music and use of imagination. Students will learn basic ballet positions and steps in additional to developing coordination, listening skills and rhythm.
PRE-PRIMARY BALLET AND TAP
Pre- Primary Ballet and Tap is for students 5 years of age. This class introduces the Royal Academy of Dance’s Pre- Primary in Dance syllabus in additonal to basic tap skills. Goals include developing coordination, listening skills, and motor skills required dance. Students will participate in exercises to increase flexibility and strength.
PRIMARY BALLET
Primary Ballet is for students ages 6 – 7. This class follows the syllabus of the the Royal Academy of Dance Primary curriculum as well as the Cecchetti Primary work. Students work to maintain correct posture, placement and body alignment throughout movements. Additionally dancers learn to tell a story through movement and use of expression. Students may take exams in this level.
R.A.D. GRADES 1 – 8 BALLET
R.A.D. Grades 1 – 8 Ballet is for students age 7 and above. These classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabi, which includes classical, character and free movement work. Dancers develop technical strength, placement, proper posture and artistic expression Students who wish to take the RAD Exams must attend classes a minimum of twice a week in the level being examined. There may be extra rehearsals with the pianist. Examination fees will be required of those students taking exams. These classes also cater to students who wish to progress through the Syllabus but not enter into the exams. Examinations must be taken in sequence.
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