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 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
New 2021 Students will have a required 3/4 sleeve leotard available through HIS Dance Academy. Additional black leotards in tank, cami, and mock neck style may also be worn. (No low backs, mesh leotards, or criss-cross/multiple straps) Email with leotard styles will be sent to registered students. Pink or skin tone tights must be worn under leotard and inside pink ballet shoes. Black skirt optional.
Class Requirement
Apprentice (AP 1 & 2) Minimum requirement: (2) AP Ballet classes per week*
Junior (JR 1 & 2) Minimum requirement: (3) JR Ballet classes per week*
Senior (SR 1 & 2) Minimum requirement: (4) SR Ballet classes per week*
*At a minimum, students will be charged based on the number of classes above.
Modern students must meet the Ballet Level requirements and will be an additional fee.
Pointe
Pointe students must be enrolled in a minimum of (3) JR Ballet classes per week for JR and (4) SR Ballet classes per week for SR.
JR 2 pointe meets (1) time per week
SR 1 & 2 minimum pointe requirement: (2) times per week. Variations Class does not meet requirement.
Variations
JR 2 students who are taking a minimum of (4) JR technique classes per week may participate in this class. Thursday 6:15 Ballet Technique class plus (3) Ballet classes.
SR 1 & 2 students who are taking a minimum of (5) SR technique classes per week may participate in this class.
Friday Ballet Technique class plus (4) Ballet and (2) pointe classes
Optional Outreach Opportunities
Annual May All-School Showcase: Held in May at DeVos Center for Arts and Worship.
HIS Dance Ensemble: Members perform an original Ballet from the HIS repertoire each March.
2022-2023 Requirements by level
Apprentice 1 & 2
Saturday AP 1 Ballet Technique Class with Rehearsal following (January-March)
Saturday AP 2 Ballet Technique Class with Rehearsal following (January-March)
(1) Additional Ballet Technique Class
Junior 1 & 2
Saturday 9:00 -12:30 pm Pilates, Ballet Technique Class with Rehearsal following
(2) Additional JR Ballet Technique Classes
(1) Modern Class
Senior 1 & 2
Saturday 9:00 -12:30 pm Pilates, Ballet Technique Class with Rehearsal following
Minimum of (3) Additional SR Ballet Technique Classes
(1) Modern Class