Entrance into the BAE Pre-Professional Ballet Division is by audition. The curriculum includes technique classes, pointe, variations, partnering, character, Pilates and boys' weight training. Students ages seven and up may audition by making an appointment with Nancy Sebouhian, Head of Registration. She can be reached at 212-410-9140 #17 or nancy@baenyc.com. The Pre-Professional Ballet Division consisits of nine levels. Each student is evaluated by the BAE faculty and placed into the level where she/he will benefit most from their classes. Performing opportunities such as the annual Spring Performance and the Studio Showing give the upper level students the chance to further develop their artistic and technical skills. Graduates of BAE are currently dancing or have danced with New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Oregon Ballet Theatre, The Norwegian National Ballet and Memphis Ballet.
Primary classes for six-year-olds are an excellent preparation for level 1 of the Pre-Professional Division. The Enrichment Program offers classes to students wanting to study in a less serious environment. Auditions are not required for primary or enrichment classes. More information on primary and enrichment is available on the "Classes" page of this website.
Performing Opportunities: The BAE Student Company is comprised of students in the Pre-Professional Division of Ballet Academy East. The BAE Student Company was formed to provide vital performing opportunities to the aspiring dancers of Ballet Academy East. Performance experience and excellent training are the essential components in a young dancer’s artistic and technical development. Graduates of BAE are currently members of professional companies throughout the country, including New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Kansas City Ballet, Boston Ballet II, Los Angeles Ballet, Sarasota Ballet, Memphis Ballet and Oregon Ballet Theater, to name a few.
BAE Performance Dates
Studio Showing: February 23-25 (4 performances) at the Ailey Citigroup Theater featuring the students of levels 4-9. The program includes ballets by Charles Askegard, Stacy Caddell, Jenna Lavin and Hazel Sabas-Gower. Tickets will go on sale in early January.
Spring Performance: May 18-20 (4 performances) at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, featuring the students of levels 2-9 along with selected level 1 students. Program and ticket information will be available soon.
The BAE Student Company is able to accept tax-deductible donations through Unique Projects, Inc., a subsidiary of Pentacle/DanceWorks. Please email us at info@baenyc.com if you would like further information about the BAE Student Company or if you would like to join our mailing list. Thank you.
BAE Student Company 2012 Gala Benefit and Silent Auction
Saturday, February 25th, following the final Studio Showing Performance at Ailey. Save the date!
This event, which supports the BAE Student Company promises to be a fun and memorable evening for the entire family! Invitations will be distributed in early January. We are now accepting donations for our silent auction. Donation forms are available at the front desk or we can email you a copy.
Click her for more gala information or to donate an item to our auction.
Levels and Requirements
Level 1: Ages 7 and up
Suitable for students with one year or less of formal ballet training. The minimum study requirement is twice weekly.
Uniform: Girls: white leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Boys: white tee shirt, black tights.
Levels 2:
At least one year of formal ballet training is required. The minimum study requirement is three days weekly. Uniform: Girls: red leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Boys: white tee shirt, black tights.
Level 3
The minimum study requirement is four days weekly. Uniform: Girls: lavender leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Boys: white tee shirt, black tights.
Level 4
The minimum study requirement is five days weekly. Uniform: Girls: royal blue leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Pointe classes are by invitation. Boys: white tee shirt, black tights.
Level 5
The minimum study requirement is five days weekly.
Uniform: Girls: maroon leotard, pink tights. Boys: white tee shirt, black tights.
Level 6
The minimum study requirement is six days per week.
Uniform: Girls: navy blue leotard, pink tights. Boys: white tee shirt, black tights.
Levels 7, 8 and 9
The minimum study requirement is six days per week.
Uniform: Girls: black leotard, pink tights. Boys: white tee shirt, black tights.
Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Programs
SUMMER INTENSIVE
World-renowned teachers and dancers are in residence for this program designed for intermediate and advanced-level students ages eleven and up. An audition is required. Aspiring dancers from all over the world attend this program, which is held during the last two weeks of August.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISA PROGRAM
Ballet Academy East is authorized under federal law to enroll foreign students. This program is open to serious and talented students between the ages of fourteen and eighteen. Please call 212-410-9140 for further information.
Click here to download the International Student Visa Application
