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 classes | Tuesday, September 6, 2011 |
| Classes end for Winter Break | Friday, December 23, 2011 |
| Classes resume | Monday, January 9, 2012 |
| Classes end | Monday, June 11, 2012 |
| Repertory starts | Saturday, September 24, 2011 |
| Group Rehearsals | November 5, 12, 19, 26 2011 April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2012 |
| First day of Modern and Stretch & Strengthen classes | Tuesday, September 13, 2011 |
| Modern classes end for Winter break | Tuesday, November 15, 2011 |
| Modern classes resume | Tuesday, January 10, 2012 |
| Modern classes end | Tuesday, March 6 2012 |
| No classes | October 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 exams | March 31, April 1, 2012 |
| Centrepointe Theatre Rehearsals | November 28 through December 1, 2011 May 7-10, 2012 |
| Centrepointe Theatre Performances | School 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)
- Plain black leotard
- Sleeveless Preparatory 1 to Elementary 7
- Spaghetti straps Intermediate and Advanced
- Nude Capezio "Overs & Unders" repertory students only
- "Ballet pink" tights without seams (no cut-offs or socks)
- Pink ballet shoes with elastic
- Pointe shoes are purchased in consultation with Eva
- Sweatshirts, T-shirts and shorts are not permitted
Ballet: (Boys)
- White T-shirt
- Black tights
- Black ballet shoes with elastic
Hair:
- must be placed high in a bun
Withdrawals / Refunds:
No refunds after December 31st except for medical reasons or family transfer.
Prior to Dec 31 refunds will be as follows:
- Prior to Oct 15: 75% of total fees
- Oct 16 to Nov 30: 50% of total fees
- Dec 1 to Dec 31: 40% of total fees
Click Here to view and print a Withdrawal / Refund Form.
The Les Petits Ballets Code of Conduct can be downloaded here.
