Pre Professional Classes
HIS Graded Technique, pre-professional division is for students 8+ years old with Ballet experience, who are committed to a minimum of 3 hours of Ballet per week (2 or more classes.) Students' progress through the levels at their own pace, sometimes remaining in a level for 2-3 years. Pointe begins at Level JR 1 or 2 at the teacher's discretion. Parents are notified first so that a family decision may be made due to the increased class requirement.
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Please note that ​HIS Dance Ensemble Members will perform an original ballet from the HIS repertoire each March. There will be a mandatory dress rehearsal on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Class Requirements
At a minimum, students will be charged based on the number of classes below. Modern students must meet the ballet level requirements. This class will be an additional fee.
Apprentice (AP 1 & 2) Minimum Requirements
(2) AP Ballet classes per week
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Saturday Ballet required prior to rehearsals
Junior (JR 1 & 2) Minimum Requirements
(3) JR Ballet classes per week
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Saturday Ballet required prior to rehearsals
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​Ensemble members (3) Ballet classes plus Saturday Ballet
Senior (SR 1 & 2) Minimum Requirements
(3) SR Ballet classes per week
Pointe Requirements
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(3) JR or Senior Ballet classes per week (Monday-Thursday) required.
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(1-2) JR 1 Pointe classes per week required at teacher's discretion.
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(2) JR 2 - SR 2 Pointe classes per week required. Variations class does not meet requirement.
Variations/Partnering Requirements
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Thursday Ballet class must be taken prior to Variations/Partnering class
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(3) additional Ballet classes (Monday - Thursday)
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(2) Pointe classes
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Saturday Ballet required prior to rehearsals
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​Ensemble members (3) Ballet classes plus Saturday Ballet
Class Attire
Female students will need a required 3/4 sleeve leotard. Additional black leotards in tank, camisole, and mock neck style may also be worn. (No low backs, mesh leotards, or crisscross/multiple straps) Pink or skin tone tights must be worn under leotard and inside pink ballet shoes. Black skirt required.​
Male students will wear black pants, black socks, a tight fitted black t-shirt, and black ballet shoes.
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