The Academy Division is designed for dancers who aspire to engage in a rigorous yet flexible level of training, acquiring the classical ballet technique necessary to pursue dance at the college level, if desired. Dancers in Level 6 and Level 7 may spend one to three years in that level to achieve these goals, depending on individual ability, attendance, and skill development. Students can audition to join Princeton Ballet Workshop (PBW) and perform in The Nutcracker alongside American Repertory Ballet professional artists. For Level 4, auditions are not necessary for the Spring Performance.
Students age 11 and above with previous dance experience will need a Placement class. For more information, please contact [email protected]
Level 4 – Academy
Level 4 Academy initiates the study of pointe work. The syllabus for this level increases the demand for concentration, strength, and stamina. Students can audition for children’s roles to perform in The Nutcracker alongside American Repertory Ballet.
Level 5 – Academy
Level 5 Academy is for students who have had at least one year of pointe study. Level 5 prepares the dancers to learn and perform more complex and longer combinations with a higher degree of accuracy. Students can audition to join Princeton Ballet Workshop (PBW) and perform in The Nutcracker alongside American Repertory Ballet.
Level 6 – Academy
Level 6 Academy is a class where dancers extensively expand their vocabulary and prepare for the most advanced levels of the classical ballet technique. Dancers are allowed one to three years in this level to achieve these goals, depending on their individual ability, attendance, and work. Students can audition to join Princeton Ballet Workshop (PBW) and perform in The Nutcracker alongside American Repertory Ballet.
Level 7 – Academy
Level 7 Academy – The level of difficulty throughout the class greatly increases. Dancers are allowed one to three years in this level to achieve these goals, depending on their individual ability, attendance, and work. Students can audition to join Princeton Ballet Workshop (PBW) and perform in The Nutcracker alongside American Repertory Ballet.