Pre-Professional Program 8A
Schedule
Monday
12:30 – 3:00 pm Ballet Pointe/Men’s Class
Tuesday
12:30 – 4:00 pm Ballet & Pointe/Men’s, Variations, PBT/Stretching
Wednesday
12:45 – 3:30 pm Ballet Class & Pointe, Meeting
Thursday
1:00 – 5:00 pm Ballet Class and Pointe/Variations & Jazz
6:15 – 7:20pm Pas De Deux Partnering
Friday
2:00 – 5:15 pm Ballet & Pointe Class, Modern, Pointe Barre Class
6:15 – 7:20pm Pas De Deux Partnering
By audition only, 8A runs the full school year, September 12, 2026 – June 3, 2027, and includes performing in the end-of-year showcase.
Information
By Audition only.
Time Investment: 16.25 hrs/week, 5 days a week. Classes include Five Classical Ballet and Pointe Classes, Variations, Repertoire, Modern/Contemporary Dance, Advanced Jazz Dance, Progressing Ballet Technique® & Pas de Deux classes.
Performances/Exam
Winter Showcase: Saturday, December 5, 2026. In-Studio Winter Showcase Performance.
Ballet Royale end of the school year Showcase, “A Celebration of Dance.” Dress Rehearsal and Performance Week: Monday, May 10– Saturday, May 15, 2027.
Twin Cities Ballet (TCB): Ballet Royale is the official school of the professional ballet company Twin Cities Ballet, and Ballet Royale students are encouraged and welcome to audition for its annual productions. Please see TCB website for audition information.
Exam Week: May 24 – 27, 2027
Please visit our FAQs page for Dress Code Information.
Dress Code
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