The Upper School Division is unique in that each dancer is provided with individual attention, college and career guidance, along with their daily instruction in technique, pointe, variations, partnering and other various classes designed to support their individual goals. This program reinforces the dancer's knowledge passion, and understanding of the art form through the pursuit of the art and science of dance.

Our Classical Ballet Program follows the Vaganova Method Syllabus. Dancers will gain the understanding of proper alignment, pelvis placement, and use of turnout, while building the necessary strength and flexibility in their legs and back. Class work and Pointe work advance in difficulty and tempo along with length and quantity. Artistry is drawn out and developed. *All promotions are at the discretion of the Artistic Director.

Dancers will focus on concepts like suspension and release, fall and recovery, the use of momentum and connecting breath with movement. Dancers will explore new ways of moving in combinations, floor work and partnering, along with various methods of improvisation. *All promotions are at the discretion of the Artistic Director.

Dancers working in the advanced level will focus on turns, jumps, and floorwork.  Continued emphasis on strength and use of transitions.  Working on flexibility and control for more advanced combinations and technique. *All promotions are at the discretion of the Artistic Director.