Brief Program Description:
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, 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. Occupations are not regulated. The 1/2 day intensive training program is not eligible for the post graduate work permit (PGWP) program.
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. The student is accepted into the program based on the discretion of the Artistic Director.
Required Textbooks;
None
Equipment required for this Program;
None
Other Materials;
Male students require ballet shoes, dance-belt and practice clothes for ballet class and rehearsals. Female students require ballet shoes, pointe shoes and practice clothes for ballet class and rehearsals.
Costumes for live performances are also required.
Program Duration;
The ½ Day Intensive Training program runs from September to June however student admission is continuous throughout the duration of the season. Furthermore, students may withdraw from the program with 30 days’ notice.
Homework Hours;
Occasional stretching at home and learning off dance videos.
Delivery Methods √ On-site delivery
Instructional Methods
Method of Delivery Contact Hours
Classroom (Instructor Led)
Learning Objectives/Outcomes
- Develop and enhance daily ballet technique
- Build confidence as a stage performer
- Learn and master new choreography quickly and efficiently
- Master time-efficiency with academic school and dance
- Acquire discipline and work ethic, committing to a full-time program
Student Progress/ Assessment Methods
Verbal assessments and feedback are provided daily in classes to allow students to progress throughout the program. Verbal assessments are the most valued in ballet, as a student repeats a limited number of steps and the visual assessment and feedback allows students to improve quickly.
Written assessments are provided to students one-third of the way through the program and also at the end. Written assessments are completed by the Artistic Director and the School Director with additional advice from instructors. The written assessment includes a “Notes” section which gives students clarification on the various aspects of their assessment and aides them in their progress.
Attendance Expectations;
Full attendance to all of the classes and rehearsals in the program is expected. Students who will be absent from classes or rehearsals due to an explained absence are required to notify the office as laid out in the school policy.
Dress Expectations;
The ½ Day Intensive Training program requires a leotard (any colour) and tights for women, and a dance-belt, tights and shirt for men. Hair must be in a cleanly pulled back for all ballet classes and rehearsals. For contemporary/modern, the ½ Day Intensive Training program requires bare feet unless otherwise specified. Warm ups/skirts must be removed when class begins.
Graduation Requirements;
The ½ Day Intensive Training program is a continuous training program and therefore does not have a specific graduation point. It is the student’s decision, sometimes based on advice from Instructors, whether or not they will continue with the program or choose to withdraw.
Program Organization
# of Hours
Ballet
264 hours
Pas de Deux
125.5 hours
Jazz/Contemporary
52.5 hours
Repertoire/Variations
105 hours
Pointe (Female)
52.5 hours
Men’s Technique (Male)
52.5 hours
Technique
52.5 hours
Rehearsals
105 hours
# of Performances per season
Live Performances
Minimum of 3 (approx.. 8hr each)
https://www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca/
PROGRAM FEES - Half-Day Intensive Training
Pacific DanceArts is a designated private training institution under the Private Training Act and is EQA “Education Quality Assurance” designated. The Half-Day Intensive Training program is a post-secondary training program in the province of British Columbia. Admission is by audition, in person or by video.
The Tuition / Membership fees for the programs are:
- Half-Day Intensive Training:
- Canadian:
- Administrative fee: $70.00 CAD
- Annual Tuition: $7500.00 CAD
- Costume Deposit: $150.00 CAD
- International:
- Application fee: $250.00 CAD
- Administrative fee: $250.00 CAD
- Annual Tuition: $7500.00 CAD
- Costume Deposit: $150.00 CAD
DESIGNATED B.C. PRIVATE TRAINING INSTITUTIONS BRANCH & Shield Design mark is a certification mark owned by the Government of British Columbia and used under licence.
This half day intensive program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. The general training program does not require the approval by the registrar of the PTIRU as such has not reviewed the program.
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