The Academy is designed for students who desire a serious study of all dance mediums and varied performance opportunities. Academy students gain experience throughout the year by: 

• State wide performances 

• Cechetti Ballet examinations 

• State, National, and International competitions

Acceptance Criteria Into The Academy

• Minimum age of 7 years old

• Audition for acceptance

• Overall talent and performance abilities 

• Discretion of the instructors 

• Number of openings available

Obligations for Participation in The Academy

• Students purchase a "package" of classes if invited to participate in The Academy

• Ballet classes (usually a minimum of 2 per week) along with tap and repertory performance classes are included 

• Study for Cechetti Ballet examinations is mandatory 

• A yearly costume fee is necessary to cover the cost of rental of "performance" costumes 

• Fund-raising for special seminars and competitions may be required

• Parental involvement is necessary 

• Participation in the yearly dance recital

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