Pre-professional Division | Tallahassee Ballet

TTB School Pre-Professional Division is by placement only. Extremely dedicated advanced students are invited into this program according to individual progress. These classes are designed for students who wish to pursue a professional career in dance and aspire to be a part of (or are already members of) The Tallahassee Ballet Company.

Age based on ages as of October 1, 2024.

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Ballet

Level 4, Pre-Professional Division

MONDAY – 7:00-8:30pm
THURSDAY – 5:00-6:30pm

Level 5, Pre-Professional Division

MONDAY – 7:00-8:30pm
THURSDAY – 6:30-8:00pm

Level 6, Pre-Professional Division

MONDAY – 3:45-5:30pm
THURSDAY – 3:45-5:15pm

Pointe

Level Placement (A,B,C) is based on the dancer’s current pointe experience at time of enrollment.

(A) MONDAY – 6:15-7:00pm
(B) TUESDAY – 6:00-7:00pm
(C) THURSDAY – 8:00-8:45pm

Contemporary

Contemporary is an important genre of dance performed in societies around the world, celebrated by people both young and old. Developed during the 20th century, contemporary dance involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern and ballet.

Level 4, Pre-Professional Division

THURSDAY – 6:30-7:45pm

Level 5/6, Pre-Professional Division

MONDAY – 5:45-7:00pm

Jazz

This jazz class is designed for dancers with an established jazz vocabulary. This class will continue to build strength, technique, movement quality, rhythm, balance, and jump using classical jazz vocabulary and conditioning. It will include a warm-up, across the floor exercises, and a choreography combinations. Ages are taken into consideration however, students will be considered for this level according to individual progress in obtaining technique, strength, flexibility, and the execution of the jazz vocabulary.

Level 5/6, Pre-Professional Division

THURSDAY – 5:15-6:30pm

Conditioning

OPEN REGISTRATION. Conditioning classes feature the Progressing Ballet Technique™ method. Our innovative classes are designed for beginning, intermediate and advanced students and work to assist dancers in understanding the depth of training in their muscle memory to achieve their personal best in ballet while reducing the risk of injuries. PBT focuses on increasing core stability, strength, flexibility and overall improved technique. Pilates matwork and resistance training are also incorporated.

Must be at least 10 years: Fit Ball (size based on dancer's height), Fusion Ball (9"), and Yoga Mat.

WEDNESDAY – 6:00-6:45pm -
(Self-register on Open Division Page)