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Goal

The goal of the Pre-Professional Training (PPT) Program is to teach technical skills to students between the ages of 12 to 18 years while developing a deeper intellectual understanding of the arts in society. To this end, the program adopts a rigorous technical and educational approach in order to equip students with competitive skill sets that enhance their future career prospects in the performing arts field.

Note that the Pre-Professional Training Program is scheduled after school and does not serve as an academic program.

Program

The primary service of the intensive training program combines technical classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, and modern with choreography based on literary works and historical events. Each semester culminates in a community performance in which the students perform an original piece of choreography depicting the achievements of heroic individuals. Recent themes have included The Helen Keller Project and Great Speeches of The 20th Century.

Photo Credit: Ana Morrongiello

Duration

The program runs from September to May, divided into Fall and Spring semesters. Each week the students have 10 hours of technical instruction and 2 hours of choreography/repertoire. Two-hour classes are held Monday through Wednesday, and 4-hour classes are held on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Students are expected to enroll in the program for a minimum of one semester.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING II (PPT II)

This program is for intermediate and advanced students (ages 12-18 years) who wish to study only two days per week. Classes focus on ballet with some choreography.
Classes: Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30pm & Fridays, 4:00-6:00pm

Photo Credit: Ana Morrongiello

BEGINNER PROGRAM (PPT III)

Students aged 12 to 18 years who have dance experience but limited knowledge of ballet are encouraged to join this program.
Classes: Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm & Saturdays, 2:00-4:00pm

Eligibility & Selection

Students between the ages of 12 to 18 years are eligible to audition for entrance into the program each semester. Entrance is by audition only. Applicants are expected to have a strong foundation in ballet and some basic training in jazz and/or modern. Students do not have to be residents of Philadelphia , but housing accommodations are not provided.

For the Spring & Fall 2007 semesters, enrollment is limited to 10 students. This ensures students have the experience of training with peers who display commitment and dedication to developing their talent into a competitive skill set.  

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