Intensive Contemporary Dance Program Curriculum

This Program is designed for the student of dance who wishes to follow a varied program of dance styles, leading to a career in dance in modern or musical theatre techniques.

Students will continue a base of classical ballet but their field of study will be widened to include other dance techniques when appropriate.

Students of the Intensive Contemporary Dance Program participate with the Senior Performance Ensemble. This Ensemble give Intensive Program students the possibility of honing their performance skills in works appropriate for their age and technical skills by preparing for a final end of year performance as well as representing BalletMet throughout the year in special events and outreach performances.

Student Placement:

• Students enter into the Contemporary Dance Program by completing BalletMet Ballet 5 or by taking an audition class. They are then placed at the discretion of the Academy Director, based on the recommendation of the faculty member taking the audition class.

Student Evaluation:

• Students are expected to have completed the required level syllabus to the satisfaction of the class instructor/s and Academy Director before progressing to the following class level.
• Evaluations are given twice yearly with a parent/student conference with recommendations for further study for the summer and coming year.
• Assessment classes are given at the end of the Academic year to a panel of a minimum of two members of the faculty, including the class instructor. The student's performance in this assessment class will be reflected in class placement for the following year.

Student Mentoring:

• Each class level is mentored by one faculty member who advises and monitors students and communicates class progress to the Academy Director.

Required course of study

Intermediate Contemporary
3 Ballet Technique Classes
2 Beginner Modern Dance Class
1 Intermediate Jazz Dance Class
Exercise/Conditioning
1 Tap Dance
Composition
Senior Performance Ensemble
Electives
Character
Pointe Work or Men's Technique

Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary
3 Ballet Technique Classes
2 Intermediate Modern Dance Classes
1 Advanced Jazz Dance Class
Exercise/Conditioning
1 Tap Dance
Composition
Senior Performance Ensemble
Electives
Character/Flamenco
Pointe Work or Men's Technique

Advanced Contemporary
3 Ballet Technique Classes
2 Intermediate Modern Dance Classes
2 Advanced Jazz Dance Classes
Exercise/Conditioning
1 Tap Dance
Composition
Senior Performance Ensemble
Electives
Character/Flamenco
Pointe Work or Men's Technique