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.
Class Attire
Students will have a required 3/4 sleeve leotard available through HIS Dance Academy. 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 optional.
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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.
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Apprentice (AP 1 & 2) Minimum requirements: (2) AP Ballet classes per week
Junior (JR 1 & 2) Minimum requirements: (3) JR Ballet classes per week
JR1 Thursday plus 2 additional Ballet classes required.
JR2 Tuesday plus 2 additional Ballet classes required.
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(Ensemble members (3) Ballet classes plus Saturday Conditioning/Power Barre)
Senior (SR 1 & 2) Minimum requirement: (4) SR Ballet classes per week
SR Tuesday Ballet Class plus (3) additional Ballet classes required.
(Ensemble members (3) Ballet classes plus Saturday Pilates/Power Barre)
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Pointe Requirements
(3) JR or Senior Ballet classes per week (Monday-Thursday) required.
(1-2) JR 1 Pointe classes per week required at teacher's discretion.
(2) JR 2 - SR 2 Pointe classes per week required. Variations class does not meet requirement.
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Variations Requirements
Friday SR Ballet class
(3) additional Ballet classes (Monday - Thursday)
(2) Pointe classes
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Optional Outreach Opportunities
Mandatory dress rehearsal Thursday, May 9, 2024.
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​HIS Dance Ensemble: Members perform an original ballet from the HIS repertoire each March.
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2023-2024 Ensemble Requirements by Level
Apprentice 1 / 2
Saturday AP 1/2 Conditioning/ Ballet class with rehearsal following (January-March)
(1) Additional weekly Ballet class
(1) Modern class
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Junior 1
JR1 Thursday Ballet class plus (2) additional JR Ballet classes per week.
(1 - 2) Pointe classes at teachers' discretion
(1) Modern class
Saturday 9:45 -11:00 am Conditioning/ Power Barre required before rehearsal.
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Junior 2
JR2 Tuesday Ballet class plus (2) additional JR Ballet classes per week.
(2) Pointe classes
(1) Modern class
Saturday 9:45 -11:00 am Conditioning/ Power Barre required before rehearsal.
Senior 1 & 2
Tuesday Ballet Class plus (3) additional SR Ballet classes per week
Saturday 9:45 -11:00 am Pilates/Power Barre required before rehearsal.
(2) Pointe classes
(1) Modern class​
Variations optional (see above for requirements.)