Introduction
Les Petits Ballets offers classical ballet training from beginner to advanced levels based on the Russian (Vaganova) method. Students are accepted through auditions and are expected to maintain a high caliber of commitment and dedication.
Society of Russian Ballet examinations are part of the pre-professional program. Please visit www.societyofrussianballet.org for more information.
Les Petits Ballets is a non-competitive ballet school and does not participate in competitions. Students from the pre-professional program are eligible to join Les Petits Ballets' Performing Company.
Students from this program have been accepted into professional dance schools as well as university and college dance programs.
Auditions
Students are selected by audition to the pre-professional program. Group assessment classes for children, age six and above are scheduled annually in June. We evaluate and place students in the appropriate level based on age and ability.
For more information please call 613-321-3205.
Pre-professional Key Dates for 2018/2019
| First day of classes | Tuesday, September 4, 2018 |
| Classes end for Winter Break | Thursday, December 20, 2018 |
| Classes resume | Monday, January 7, 2019 |
| Classes end | Monday, June 10, 2019 |
| Repertory | Saturday, September 29, - November 24, 2018 & February 4-June 8, 2019 Holiday Break: December 3, 2018 - February 3, 2019 |
| Group Rehearsals | Nov. 10, 17 & 24, 2018 |
| Jazz/Modern classes | September 17 - November 19,2018 February 4-May 13, 2019 |
| Jazz/Modern classes end for Winter break | November 19, 2018 |
| No classes | October 8, 2018 (Thanksgiving) Week of November 26, 2018 (Elem.2 and up) Week of December 3, 2018 (Elem.2 and up) February 18, 2019 (Family Day) March 11-17, 2019 (March break) April 19, 2019 (Good Friday) April 22, 2019 (Easter Monday) May 20, 2019 (Victoria Day) |
| Ballet exams | to be determined |
| Centrepointe Theatre Rehearsals | Week of November 27, 2018 |
| Centrepointe Theatre Performances | School performances: November 30, 2018 (12:30 pm) Girl Guide performance: November 30, 2018 (7:00 pm) Public performances: December 1, 2018 (1:00 & 7:00 pm) |
Dress Code
Ballet: (Girls)
- Plain black leotard; Sleeveless (tank style): Preparatory 1 to Elementary 5. Spaghetti straps: Elementary 6/7, Intermediate/Advanced
- Nude-coloured Capezio "Overs & Unders": repertory students only
- "Ballet pink" tights without seams (no cut-offs or socks)
- Pink ballet shoes with elastic. Leather for Preparatory 1 - Elementary 5. Canvas for Elementary 6/7 - Advanced
- Pointe shoes are purchased in consultation with Eva
- Sweatshirts, T-shirts and shorts are not permitted
- Hair must be placed high in a bun. No bangs or loose hair.
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The Les Petits Ballets Code of Conduct can be viewed below.
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 Below to view and print the withdrawal form.