Program Outline:
The ½ Day Intensive Training Program is an increased class time which allows for additional training and mentoring of select students who are pursuing a professional ballet career or higher education in dance. The advanced levels of training include pointe work for women, specialty men’s classes, variations, technique, pas de deux, jazz, contemporary, stretch class, conditioning and rehearsals for live performances.
The objective of ½ Day Intensive Training is to continue the development of young dancers’ technical and artistic capabilities in preparation for a possible professional career in the field of dance through:
Daily ballet / technique classes that are in-step with current styles and have a focus on a possible career in the field of dance;
Participation in live performances throughout the school season
Master classes with well-known / experienced professionals in the field, and;
Original choreography by established dance choreographers.
Career Opportunities
Students in the program are working towards a possible career in the field of dance.
Admission Requirements:
Students aged twelve and older are eligible to apply for an audition to the ½ Day Intensive Training by submitting a request. Students audition for the program by attending either a scheduled audition or a current class in the season. Students registered in a half day program will be supported by their respective high schools, please make sure the high school has a sparts program or visit the school board for a list of high schools that will support an intensive program. The student is accepted into the program based on the discretion of the School Director.
*Students age 16+ will receive a tuition tax credit receipt and an RESP's can be applied towards the 1/2 day tuition.
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
https://www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca/
The ½ Day Intensive Training Program is an increased class time which allows for additional training and mentoring of select students who are pursuing a professional ballet career or higher education in dance. The advanced levels of training include pointe work for women, specialty men’s classes, variations, technique, pas de deux, jazz, contemporary, stretch class, conditioning and rehearsals for live performances.
The objective of ½ Day Intensive Training is to continue the development of young dancers’ technical and artistic capabilities in preparation for a possible professional career in the field of dance through:
Daily ballet / technique classes that are in-step with current styles and have a focus on a possible career in the field of dance;
Participation in live performances throughout the school season
Master classes with well-known / experienced professionals in the field, and;
Original choreography by established dance choreographers.
Career Opportunities
Students in the program are working towards a possible career in the field of dance.
Admission Requirements:
Students aged twelve and older are eligible to apply for an audition to the ½ Day Intensive Training by submitting a request. Students audition for the program by attending either a scheduled audition or a current class in the season. Students registered in a half day program will be supported by their respective high schools, please make sure the high school has a sparts program or visit the school board for a list of high schools that will support an intensive program. The student is accepted into the program based on the discretion of the School Director.
*Students age 16+ will receive a tuition tax credit receipt and an RESP's can be applied towards the 1/2 day tuition.
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
https://www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca/
Pacific DanceArts
Est. 1999