Pre-Professional Program
Overview
The Pre-Professional Division at the Joffrey Academy of Dance is designed to provide training that meets the highest artistic standards and to prepare students for a career in dance, should they chose to pursue this path.
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News
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| In the Wings: Michael Sayre | Pre-Professional Program | Pointe Magazine | October 7, 2010 |
Classes
Level IIIStudents in this level will study ballet vocabulary, focusing on the development of the legs and feet with the introduction of pre-pointe and pointe work. Approximately ages 9-12+ ... |
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Level IVNew vocabulary is added to the terms addressed in Level III and a focus on strengthening of pointe work. Classes will increase in complexity and emphasize the development of line, movement quality... |
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Level V and VIThis is the most intense level of training in the Pre-Professional Division, aimed at preparing dancers for a professional career. Advanced pointe work, partnering and men’s technique are... |
Images
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Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, is located in the Exelon Education Center at Joffrey Tower in Chicago, Illinois and is the only training program owned, operated or endorsed by The Joffrey Ballet. The Joffrey Ballet is not affiliated with any other Joffrey dance training or school program. For more information, please contact The Joffrey Ballet at 312.784.4600.