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Student Division

Dancers develop classical ballet skills while taking a minimum of take two classes a week depending class level. Training will include more challenging combinations emphasizing flexibility, precision and attention to detail, musicality, increased artistry, and correct classical technique. 



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Student Division

Academy

Ages 12+


Ballet Technique 

Monday 4:30 PM

Tuesday - Thursday 6:00 PM

Saturday 11:30 AM


Pilates Conditioning 

Monday 6:00 PM

 

In Academy Ballet students are immersed in Balanchine inspired Technique and Aesthetic.  Academy students have taken several years of ballet. This program furthers student's technique and discipline in a highly focused environment and follows a syllabus designed by T.U.P.A.C. Artistic Director and former PNB Principal Dancer, Julie Tobiason. 


Students will be placed in the appropriate class, based on their skill level.  Academy students typically take Ballet class 4-6 days a week along with 1 Pilates class. 


Academy students are encouraged to perform in "The Urban Nutcracker." 


4 Ballet classes per week:

Tuition paid in full (Sep - Jun): $2498.00

Monthly auto payments : $250.00 x 10 months 


5 Ballet classes per week:

Tuition paid in full (Sep - Jun): $2855.00

Monthly auto payments : $286 x 10 months 

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

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West African Dance

West African Dance

West African Dance

Saturdays 1:30-3:00
Master Dancer and Drummer, Awal Alhassan teaches traditional West African dance

Hip Hop

West African Dance

West African Dance

Dress Code

Students may choose to follow the dress code for the gender with which they identify. 


Gentlemen/Boys Ballet Class Attire:

Black men’s tights or black dance shorts (must be form fitting), dance belt,

white fitted tee shirt, thin white socks, white ballet shoes (canvas or leather).


Ladies/Girls Ballet Class Attire:

  • Leotard style may be tank, camisole, short, long or three quarter-sleeved (not shiny)
  • Ballet A & B leotard color - Periwinkle
  • Academy leotard color - Black (Dancer's choice on Saturday)
  • Transitions tights colored or dyed to match skin color  (no ballet pink)
  • Canvas or Leather Split Sole colored or dyed to match skin color (no ballet pink)  


Tip: To Color shoes, use liquid foundation make-up, paint pens or floral spray paint (Michaels).


Not Permitted: Leotards with ruffles, bows, skirts, bedazzling, flowers or puffy sleeves. 

Jewelry should be left at home. Small, stud-style earrings only are allowed, 

facial jewelry must be flush with skin.


Where to Buy Apparel and Shoes: 

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Hair

  • Ladies: Hair must be in high secured bun or puff and off of the neck. 
  • Loose hair must be pinned back; hair gel or spray as needed.  
  • Pixie cuts or Afro styles must also be off of the face and neck.
  • Men: Hair should not be a distraction. Longer hair must be pulled back or pinned away from eyes.


Bye-bye Ballet Pink

T.U.P.A.C. is leading the way in embracing and creating racial parity in the ballet community. All of our students wear tights and ballet slippers to match their unique skin tones; we also find that having the legs and feet match the skin on the face and arms, extends the line of the dancer.

 

Photo Credit: Academy Students - Jenny L. Miller Artistry

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