Pre-Professional Program (Ages 7-18)

Ballet

The uniquely designed ballet program at Ballet Hispanico serves as the foundation and basis of all the dance techniques. Students develop self-confidence and a mastery of technical skill in a disciplined yet nurturing environment. The program emphasizes attention to detail, dynamic movement, musicality, and expressiveness through dance quality. Training draws from the internationally classical Cuban technique, a methodology which emphasizes plasticity and virtuosity to create proficient and powerful dancers.

Pointe

Meaning “on the tip,” this classical ballet technique is practiced using specially reinforced shoes called pointe shoes. This ballet technique is taught in combination with our Cuban methodology to strengthen and reinforce the technical abilities of our students.

Spanish Dance and Flamenco

Ballet Hispanico’s unique Spanish Dance curriculum incorporates varied regional dance styles from Spain, including flamenco and Escuela Clásica. This dramatic technique engages the entire body through hand, arm, and footwork exercises. Classes feature complex rhythm exercises, full-length choreography, and brief descriptions of the history of the art form and its expressive content. Younger Pre-Professional levels emphasize style and classicism. In Level 4, students focus on the richness and density of the form in preparation for the fusion of the Spanish style with the contemporary technique and repertory classes of Level 5.

Limón-Based Modern Technique

This technique encourages students to find their own movement and personal uniqueness. Filled with emotion and passion, Limón technique focuses primarily on fall and rebound, suspense and succession. This modern class builds strength while creating a freeness and exploration of movement in its most natural state.

Graham-Based Modern Technique

Martha Graham’s unique dance technique broke the mold of classical ballet and remains at the forefront of modern dance. Graham’s deviation from classical ballet and use of specific body movements such as the contraction, release and spiral has profoundly influenced the development of modern dance. This class will strengthen the core as it emphasizes breath, energy and dynamism.

Improvisation and Dance Making

The freedom of Improvisation and Dance Making cultivates a critical thinker. This class develops an independent dancer and channels a creative mind as students learn basic choreographic devices and create their own works. Dancers will gain self-confidence as they explore the limitless possibilities of dance.

Pas de Deux

In ballet, a Pas de Deux is a danced duet. In this class, students learn the art of classical partnering. Because many pas de deux are danced on pointe, this class builds on the pointe technique learned in the program’s other classes. Students will explore shifts of weight and timing, and most importantly develop trust of their fellow dancers.

Repertory

This class offers high-level students the rare opportunity to learn celebrated Ballet Hispanico company repertory alongside other significant ballets in the dance canon. Dancers will effectively integrate contemporary and classical forms to help them succeed in a highly competitive dance field. Students are trained for a professional career of learning and processing choreography.

Level 1A
TUES	4:30-5:40PM	Ballet 1A
TUES	5:45-6:45PM	Spanish 1A
THUR	4:30-5:40PM	Ballet 1A
THUR	5:45-6:45PM	Spanish 1A

 

Level 1B
MON	4:30-5:55PM	Ballet 1B
MON	6:00-7:00PM	Spanish 1B
WEDS	4:30-5:55PM	Ballet 1B
WEDS	6:00-7:00PM	Spanish 1B

Level 2A
TUES	4:30-5:55PM	Ballet 2A
TUES	6:00-7:00PM	Spanish 2A
WEDS	6:00-7:15PM	Modern 2A (Limón)
THURS	4:30-5:55PM	Ballet 2A
THURS	6:00-7:00PM	Spanish 2A

Level 2B
MON	4:30-5:55PM	Ballet 2B
MON	6:00-7:00PM	Spanish 2B
TUES	6:00-7:15PM	Modern 2B (Limón)
WEDS	4:30-5:55PM	Ballet 2B
WEDS	6:00-7:00PM	Spanish 2B
THURS	6:00-7:15PM	Modern 2B (Limón)

 

Level 3A
TUES	4:30-5:55PM	Modern 3A (Limón)
TUES	6:00-7:30PM	Ballet 3A
THURS	4:30-5:55PM	Modern 3A (Limón)
THURS	6:00-7:30PM	Ballet 3A
FRI	4:30-5:55PM	Ballet 3A
FRI	6:00-7:15PM	Flamenco 3A
FRI	2:30-3:45PM	Flamenco 3A

Level 3B
MON	4:30-5:55PM	Ballet 3B
MON	6:00-7:00PM	Pointe 3B
TUES	4:30-5:55PM	Modern 3B (Limón)
WEDS	4:30-5:55PM	Ballet 3B
WEDS	6:00-7:00PM	Pointe 3B
THUR	4:30-5:55PM	Modern 3B (Limón)
THUR	6:00-7:30PM	Flamenco 3B

Level 4A
TUES	4:30-5:55PM	Ballet 4A
TUES	6:00-7:30PM	Modern 4A (Graham)
WEDS	4:30-5:55PM	Flamenco 4A
THUR	4:30-5:55PM	Modern 4A (Graham)
THUR	6:00-7:30PM	Pointe 4A
FRI	4:30-5:55PM	Flamenco 4A
FRI	6:00-7:30PM	Ballet 4A
SAT	11:15AM-12:45PM	Ballet 4A

 

Level 4B
MON	4:30-5:55PM	Flamenco 4B
MON	6:00-7:30PM	Ballet 4B
WEDS	4:30-5:55PM	Flamenco 4B
WEDS	6:00-7:30PM	Ballet 4B
THURS	4:30-5:55PM	Pointe 4B
FRI	4:30-5:55PM	Ballet 4B
FRI	6:00-7:30PM	Modern 4B (Graham)
SAT	12:45-2:15PM	Pointe 4B
SAT	2:15-3:45PM	Modern 4B (Graham)

Level 5A
MON	4:30-5:55PM	Ballet 5A
MON	6:00-7:30PM	Modern 5A (Graham)
TUES	4:30-5:55PM	Improv and Dance Making 5A
TUES	6:00-7:30PM	Classical Variations 5A
WEDS	4:30-5:55PM	Ballet 5A
WEDS	6:00-7:30PM	Modern 5A (Graham)
FRI	4:30-5:55PM	Improv and Dance Making 5A
FRI	6:00-7:30PM	Repertory 5A
SAT	12:00-1:30PM	Ballet 5A
SAT	1:30-2:30PM	Pointe 5A
SAT	2:45-4:15PM	Pas de Deux

 

Class Attire and Mandatory Student Dress Code

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

• Students must be in proper dress to participate in class
• Girls’ hair must be pulled back in a neat bun
• Short hair must be secured from swinging about the face
• No jewelry or watches should be worn
• No plastic pants, extra tee shirts, baggy sweatpants or legwarmers are permitted
• A pink Harmonie ballet wrap sweater style #NWRAP is permitted for warmth
• A black dance belt is recommended for males ages 10 and up

Ballet, Pas de Deux, Pointe, Repertory
Females are required to wear pink convertible tights and pink ballet slippers.
Level 1A & B- White Capezio Style # CC101c Princess Camisole leotard
Level 2A & B- Lavender Capezio Style # CC101c Princess Camisole leotard
Level 3B- Royal Capezio Style # CC101 Princess Camisole leotard
Level 4A- Plum Capezio Style # BX201 Tank leotard

Level 5A- Black Capezio Style # BX201 Tank leotard

Males All Levels – Capezio brand white fitted crew neck tee shirt style # 5938, black Capezio leggings style # 1562, a black dance belt, white socks and white ballet slippers


Spanish
Females- Level leotard with black flamenco skirt, black flamenco shoes and castanets (“fibra de vidrio” brand castanets only)*
Males- Capezio brand white fitted crew neck tee shirt style #5938, black Capezio leggings style # CC751, a black dance belt , white socks with black flamenco shoes and castanets (“fibra de vidrio” brand castanets only)*

Limón/Graham Modern (Levels 2A/B, 3B, 4A and 5A), Improvisation and Dancemaking
Females - Level leotard with pink convertible tights or black footless tights, bare feet
Males - Capezio brand white fitted crew neck tee shirt style # 5938; black Capezio leggings style # CC751, a black dance belt and bare feet

Where to Purchase

Ballet Hispanico school uniform requirements are available at:

Barbara Gee Danskin Center at Broadway/ 83rd street (25% discount for Ballet Hispanico students).
Capezio at 201 Amsterdam Ave. at 69^th Street
Flamenco shoes and castanets are available at Menkes at 250 west 54th street, 8th floor (between Broadway and 8th Avenue). Please purchase “fibra de vidrio” brand castanets only. Ballet Hispanico students will receive a discount.