Junior Cycle
The junior cycle is the introduction to the professional division in classical dance performance. It emphasizes excellence, a glimpse of self-transcendence and pleasure in movement.
Classes take place after school, starting at 4:30 pm, and Saturdays.
| Tuesday Thursday |
16:30 - 18:30 16:30 - 18:30 |
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| Tuesday Thursday Saturday |
16:30 - 18:30 16:30 - 18:30 9:45 - 12:15 |
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| Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday |
16:30 - 19:00 16:30 - 19:00 16:30 - 19:00 12:30 - 15:30 |
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| Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday |
16:30 - 19:15 16:30 - 19:15 16:30 - 19:15 9:00 - 12:15 |
- Ballet
- Creation
- Dances of the world
- Physical training
Evaluated each year, the student must meet set objectives and comply with established requirements to be promoted to the next level or to continue on to the intermediate cycle. Otherwise, he can opt to continue to dance in the recreational division.
Candidates, with or without a background in dance, must be between 8 and 11 years old by September 30, 2021.
- Sunday, January 24, 2021
- Duration: about 2 hours
- No latecomers
Parents will not be allowed to watch the audition, but are invited to attend an information session. The results are communicated later.
Composed of the artistic director and teachers of L’École supérieure, the jury evaluates the following criteria:
- Coordination
- Flexibility
- Musicality
- Expression
Process
- A portrait
- A full-length photo, arms against the body
Credit card or electronic check
Outfit
- Dance leotard
- Pink tights
- Ballet slippers and pointe shoes (if applicable)
- Hair bun
- White T-shirt
- Black shorts or tights
- Ballet slippers
June 28 to July 9, 2021
The Summer Intensive is mandatory for new candidates and students that are already registered in the Junior Cycle. For two weeks, students can experiment other types of dance and experience intensive training, like professional dancers! An open class and short presentations to parents are held on the last day of the summer intensive program.
Miya
Miya is always really happy to go to her ballet classes. She feels like it’s the perfect training for her aptitudes (she’s 8 years old).