Introduction

Les Petits Ballets pre-professional ballet school was founded in 1976 in response to a need to establish a performing company in Nepean. With the opening of Centrepointe Theater, the school has a showcase for two major productions at Centrepointe each year. Selected students dance at various locations and times throughout the year.

Our students are selected through auditions and are expected to maintain a high caliber of commitment and dedication.

Auditions for places in the pre-professional school are held each year in June, or by appointment throughout the year. For additional information, please call 613-321-3205.

Classes leading to the Society of Russian Ballet examinations are part of the program. Les Petits Ballets follows the Vaganova syllabus.




Syllabus Classes

Ballet Syllabus Teaching Method:

Les Petits Ballets follows the philosophy that it is very damaging to set a certain age for a certain level in any ballet syllabus, as each child is an individual whose ability can vary greatly from that of their peers.

All students are graded by mental and physical ability, NOT by their age.



Class Levels

Preparatory:
Awareness of the feet and body co-ordination through carefully structured exercises to stretch, strengthen and maintain maximum flexibility. They learn ballet technique and terminology in form, and develop knowledge of, and a feeling for music, drama and self-discipline.

Elementary/ Intermediate / Advanced:
Consists of stretching and warming up. Carefully structured ballet exercises at the barre and in the center. They will learn the meaning of French terms, the reason for the various exercises, and the importance of correct posture.

As studentís progress through Elementary levels, they become eligible to audition for the various professional schools, e.g., The National Ballet School, Les Grands Ballet Canadiens Ballet School, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School and Quinte Ballet School.

It is because of our high level of teaching some of our students have been accepted to these schools. Our students have also been accepted to dance programs at universities and colleges programs.

Extended Syllabus and Pointe Classes:
The extended syllabus and pointe classes are open to serious students to improve their strength or technique.

Repertory (Performance):
Selected students become part of Les Petits Ballets' performing company. Each year the performing company stages two major productions at Centrepointe Theatre.



Pre-professional Key Information for 2011 / 2012

First day of classesTuesday, September 6, 2011
Classes end for Winter BreakFriday, December 23, 2011
Classes resumeMonday, January 9, 2012
Classes endMonday, June 11, 2012
Repertory startsSaturday, September 24, 2011
Group RehearsalsNovember 5, 12, 19, 26 2011
April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2012
First day of Modern and Stretch & Strengthen classesTuesday, September 13, 2011
Modern classes end for Winter breakTuesday, November 15, 2011
Modern classes resumeTuesday, January 10, 2012
Modern classes endTuesday, March 6 2012
No classesOctober 10, 2011 (Thanksgiving)
Week of November 28, 2011 (Elem.2 and up)
February 20, 2012 (Family Day)
March 12-17, 2012 (March break)
April 6, April 9, 2012 (Easter)
May 21, 2012 (Victoria Day)
Week of May 7, 2012 (Elem.1 and up)
Ballet examsMarch 31, April 1, 2012
Centrepointe Theatre RehearsalsNovember 28 through December 1, 2011
May 7-10, 2012
Centrepointe Theatre PerformancesSchool performances: Dec 2, 2011 and May 11, 2012 (12:30pm)
Girl Guide performance: Dec 2, 2011 (7:30pm)
Public performances: Dec 3, 2011 and May 12, 2012 (2:00pm and 7:30pm)


Dress Code

Ballet: (Girls)

Ballet: (Boys)

Hair:


Withdrawals / Refunds:

No refunds after December 31st except for medical reasons or family transfer.

Prior to Dec 31 refunds will be as follows:

Click Here to view and print a Withdrawal / Refund Form.

The Les Petits Ballets Code of Conduct can be downloaded here.