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:

Note that our Conservatory classes are open only to those who are enrolled in our Conservatory program. We also offer a fantastic arrary of open classes that are open to the surrounding dance community — view our Open Class Schedule for more information!

How To Enroll

Students interested in enrolling in our Creative/Pre-Ballet Elementary Division, Classical Dance Division or Professional Dance Division may visit our Enrollment web page. Enrollment applications are still being 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 3-8)

No prior dance training is required to enroll in the Creative/Pre-Ballet Elementary Division.

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Rudyland PhotographyThis division consists of three levels:

• Creative Movement (ages 3 & 4)
• Pre-Ballet (ages 4-7)
• Primary Ballet (ages 6-8)

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. Primary Ballet students also 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.

Note that 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 master the curriculum in each level before advancing to the next level.

• Level B7 (ages 7-9)
  About 3 hours of classes per week: two technique classes and one conditioning class
• Level B6 (ages 9-11)
  About 6 hours of classes per week: three technique classes, pre-pointe as needed, and one conditioning class
• Level B5 (ages 11-13)
  About 7.5 hours of classes per week: three technique classes, two pointe classes and one conditioning class
• Level B4 (ages 13-15)
  About 11 hours of classes per week: four technique classes, three pointe classes, one variations class and one conditioning class
• Level B3 (ages 15-17)
  About 13 hours of classes per week: five technique classes (one is en pointe), three pointe classes, one variations class and one conditioning class
• Level B2 (ages 15-18)
  About 12 hours of classes per week: five technique classes (two are en pointe), two pointe classes, one variations class and one conditioning class
• Level B1 (ages 17-19)
  About 13.5 hours of classes per week: six technique classes (two are en pointe), two pointe classes, one variations class and one conditioning class

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.

Note that 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.

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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: one additional technique class, plus classes and/or workshops in jazz, modern, character, acting, improvisation, choreography, music, audition & performance techniques and more.
• Level B3 (ages 15-17)
  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/B1 (ages 15-19)
  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, one hour of private coaching per month (or two 30-minute coaching sessions per month) is included in the tuition. And 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 and participate in at least three productions each year: our Nutcracker winter production production, our spring production performance and our Spring Student Showcase in June.

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

Open Division (Ages 14 & older)

The Open Division program is geared for dancers, ages 14 and older, from novice to professional. Classes offered include introductory, intermediate, and advanced ballet.

Beginning Open Ballet

Beginning ballet is the perfect way for those 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

This class is designed for those 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

This course is for experienced adults and teens 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

Students 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.