Our Conservatory Program

The Maple Conservatory of Dance is committed to providing the community with a ballet training conservatory of the highest international standards for dancers of all levels and interests.

Our Conservatory consists of four dance divisions:

Creative/Pre-Ballet Elementary Division (Ages 3-7) Classical Dance Division (Ages 7-19)

Professional Dance Division (Ages 13-19) Open Division (Ages 12 & older)

We also offer a fantastic arrary of open classes that are open to everyone 12 & older.

How To Apply

Visit our Application web page. Enrollment applications are accepted on a space-available basis.

Tuition Scholarships Available For Male Students: A limited number of partial and full tuition scholarships are available for select male students. Contact us for more information.

Creative/Pre-Ballet Elementary Division (Ages 3-7)

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Rudyland PhotographyNo prior dance training is required to enroll in the Creative/Pre-Ballet Elementary Division, which consists of two levels:

• Creative Movement (ages 3 & 4)
• Pre-Ballet (ages 4-7)

Creative Movement students take one class per week. Pre-Ballet students ages 4 & 5 take one class per week, but may choose to take more than one class per week. Pre-Ballet students ages 6 & 7 (first year) take class two times per week.

Tuition is based on the number of classes taken per week. Dancers may choose to take additional classes in Lyrical and Jazz. These classes are available at a reduced rate and are added to the monthly tuition.

Class enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes are closed once capacity is reached.

Classical Dance Division (Ages 7-19)

No audition is required to enroll in the Classical Division, however students take a scheduled placement class.

Our Classical Division consists of levels B7 through B1 (Ballet 7 through Ballet 1). Students take classes in ballet technique, pointe and variations at the appropriate level of development and conditioning. The normal course of study per level is one to two years. Dancers must master the curriculum in each level before advancing to the next level.

• Primary Ballet (ages 7 & 8)
  About 3 hours of classes per week with classes in ballet technique
• Level B7 (ages 8-10)
  About 3 hours of classes per week including classes in ballet technique and conditioning
• Level B6 (ages 10-12)
  About 6 hours of classes per week including classes in ballet technique, pre-pointe as needed and conditioning
• Level B5 (ages 11-13)
  About 7.5 hours of classes per week including classes in ballet technique, pointe and conditioning
• Level B4 (ages 13-15)
  About 11 hours of classes per week including classes in ballet technique, pointe, variations and conditioning
• Level B3 (ages 15-18)
  About 13 hours of classes per week including classes in ballet technique (one is en pointe), pointe, variations and conditioning
• Level B2 (ages 16-19)
  About 12 hours of classes per week including classes in ballet technique (two are en pointe), pointe, variations and conditioning
• Level B1 (ages 17-19)
  About 13.5 hours of classes per week including classes in ballet technique (two are en pointe), pointe, variations and conditioning

We also offer a separate Men's variations class during the week, as well as a separate Boys class.

Formal evaluations take place twice a year. Students also take part in two performances annually: our Nutcracker winter production and our Spring Student Showcase in June. Also, because this is a curriculum-based program, dancers in the Classical Division are expected to maintain a minimum attendance rate.

Students may elect to take additional classes in jazz, modern and other conditioning classes. These classes may be added to the monthly tuition at a reduced rate. On a space-available-basis, students may also drop in for these classes.

Class enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes are closed once capacity is reached.

Professional Dance Division (Ages 13-19)

The Professional Dance Division program is designed for the most serious dance students. This rigorous program is designed for students who seek to enter dance as a profession upon graduation from high school and for other students who wish to further their dance training and education at the most competitive and selective university dance programs.

An audition is required for acceptance into the Professional Dance Division. The minimum age for consideration is 13. The Professional Division is at least a one-year committment.

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Students must be highly self-motivated and exhibit an advanced level of technical competency and promise for acceptance to this division. Students in the Professional Division are placed in Classical Division Levels B4 through B1.

Beyond the core classes in the Classical Division, the Professional Division consists of these additional classes:

• Level B4 (ages 13-15)
  About 15-18 hours of classes per week: company class, plus classes and/or workshops in jazz, modern, character, acting, improvisation, choreography, music, audition & performance techniques and more.
• Level B3 (ages 15-18)
  About 17-20 hours of classes per week: Classes and/or workshops in pas de deux, jazz, modern, character, acting, improvisation, choreography, music, audition & performance techniques and more.
• Level B2 (ages 16-19)
  About 18-21 hours of classes per week: Classes and/or workshops in pas de deux, jazz, modern, character, acting, improvisation, choreography, music, audition & performance techniques, and more. Plus assistance with resume writing and auditioning for college and professional companies.
• Level B1 (ages 17-19)
  About 18-21 hours of classes per week: Classes and/or workshops in pas de deux, jazz, modern, character, acting, improvisation, choreography, music, audition & performance techniques, and more. Plus assistance with resume writing and auditioning for college and professional companies.

Our Maple Youth Ballet Pre-Professional Company

Students in the Professional Dance Division become members of our Maple Youth Ballet pre-professional company. As members of the Maple Youth Ballet, dancers perform in:

• Our full-length The Nutcracker winter production
• Our full-length spring ballet production
• And our Spring Student Showcase performance in June

Company members also have additional guest performance opportunities throughout the year.

Scholarships and financial assistance are available based on merit and need for students accepted to the Professional Division.

Open Division (Ages 12 & older)

The Open Division program is geared for dancers, ages 12 and older, from novice to professional. Classes offered include introductory, intermediate, and advanced ballet. Our open classes are taught by our fantastic open class faculty.

Beginning Open Ballet (Ages 12 & Older)

Beginning ballet is the perfect way for those ages 12 & older who are starting ballet again after many years or those that have enough knowledge of the ballet curriculum to complete a faster moving beginning ballet class.

Intermediate Open Ballet (Ages 12 & Older)

This class is designed for those ages 12 & older who have taken at least two years of current ballet training, or completed the introductory ballet class. Emphasis in intermediate ballet is placed on developing technical strength and more advanced movement qualities.

Advanced Open Ballet (Ages 14 & Older)

This course is for experienced adults and teens ages 14 & older who have had at least four years of ballet training. This class is taught at a professional level and uses the full range of classical ballet technique.

View Our Open Class Schedule

Those who wish to take classes in our Open Division may visit view our Open Class Schedule.

Questions?

Please contact us to learn more about our Conservatory classes & programs and how to enroll. Or you may stop by our location to speak with one of our Conservatory staff.