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Applications accepted for males & females ages 3-20
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.
Enrollment applications for our 2011-12 Conservatory program are still being accepted. Enrollment application forms must be turned in by June 15th for all new & existing students. Applications received after June 15th will be reviewed on a space-available basis. Our Conservatory fall term classes begins on Tuesday, September 6th. Visit our Application page for more info
Our Conservatory program consists of four divisions:
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View our 2011-12 Conservatory class schedule!
We also offer Open/Drop-In classes in Ballet Technqiue & Pointe for adults and teens ages 13+. View more info
How To Apply
Visit our Application web page. We are still accepting enrollment applications for fall on a space-available basis. Our Conservatory fall term begins on September 7th!
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 2-8)
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Rudyland PhotographyNo prior dance training is required to enroll in our Creative/Pre-Ballet Elementary Division, which consists of these classes & levels:
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View more details including our Young Dancers class schedule
Tuition is based on the number of classes taken per week. Dancers may choose to take additional classes. 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 7-20)
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 B4 (Ballet 7 through Ballet 4). 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, conditioning and character dance - Level B6 (ages 10-12)
About 6 hours of classes per week including classes in ballet technique, pre-pointe as needed, conditioning and character dance - Level B5 (ages 11-13)
About 7.5 hours of classes per week including classes in ballet technique, pointe and conditioning - Level B4 (ages 13-20)
About 11 hours of classes per week including classes in ballet technique, 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 13-20)
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. See our student alumni & achievements
An audition is required for acceptance into the Professional Dance Division. The minimum age for consideration is 13. For the Maple Youth Ballet Senior Company it is suggested that the dancer have a minimum of seven years of classical ballet training and three years of pointe work for females. For the Maple Youth Ballet Junior Company, it is suggested that the dancer has a minimum of five years of training and more than one full year of pointe work for females.
Note that 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 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 pas de deux, 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 and/or modern, character, acting, improvisation, choreography, music, audition & performance techniques and more. - Level B2 (ages 16-20)
About 18-21 hours of classes per week: Classes and/or workshops in pas de deux, jazz and/or 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 17-20)
About 18-21 hours of classes per week: Classes and/or workshops in pas de deux, jazz and/or 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.
Open Dance Division (Ages 10-18)
Our new Open Dance Division is for male & female dancers ages 10-18 who have achieved an internediate to high-intermediate/advanced level of dance or ballet technique. This division is designed for those dancers who love to dance but cannot commit to the attendance & other requirements of our Classical or Professional Dance Divisions.
Note: We just added a new Intermediate Level to our Open Dance Divsion for dancers ages 10 & older!
Our Open Dance Division is perfect for busy dancers who want to receive high-quality, structured training from our world-class Conservatory faculty, but who also want time to devote to other interests & school activities.
Our Open Dance Division offers a tailored schedule that is both flexible and affordable. This is a tuition-based program and is not a drop-in class program, like our Open Classes Division.
Dancers in our Open Dance Division sign up for a minimum of three or more classes per week from the following schedule:
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Note: Schedule above is for our Advanced Level and is subject to change. * By approval only
Dancers wishing to enroll in our new Open Dance Division can simply visit our Application web page and submit a completed enrollment application. Note that spaces are limited to preserve our small-class environment.
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.