"Children’s Division (Ages 3–6) Eglevsky’s Children’s Division introduces ballet through creative, age-appropriate instruction that builds coordination, focus, and musicality. First Steps (3–4): Creative movement and rhythm exploration. Pre-Primary (4–5): Early ballet fundamentals and body awareness. Primary (5–6): Prepares dancers for Level I through basic technique and musical development. Lower School Levels I–V Eglevsky Ballet’s Lower School builds a strong technical foundation while nurturing confidence, discipline, and artistry. Progression through Levels I–V is based on mastery and individual readiness. Level I: Establishes proper posture, flexibility, strength, and vocabulary, fostering confidence in developing dancers. Level II: Expands on fundamentals with greater focus on placement, alignment, musicality, and controlled technique. Level III: Strengthens stamina and precision while preparing for the more demanding curriculum of upper levels. Most students spend two years here. Level IV: Introduces pointe work once dancers show the necessary strength and technical mastery. Readiness is determined by faculty. Level V: Final Lower School level preparing students for pre-professional study. Training intensifies with advanced ballet, pointe, modern, and jazz. Advancement to the Upper School is individualized and made with great care to support each dancer’s potential and growth. Upper School Pre-Professional Training Program (PTP I–III) Eglevsky Ballet’s Pre-Professional Training Program (PTP) is designed for dedicated students pursuing a career in dance. Admission is by audition or invitation only, and each dancer commits to a full year of intensive study. Students maintain a high standard of attendance and participate in all performances and outreach events. Training includes daily technique classes, residencies, and master classes led by renowned educators, with opportunities for private coaching and individualized mentoring. PTP I: Builds refined classical technique rooted in Vaganova, French, and Balanchine methods, emphasizing control, precision, musicality, and advanced jumps and turns. PTP II: Increases intensity and technical demand, focusing on speed, strength, and artistry. PTP III: The most advanced level, preparing dancers to perform at a professional standard with mastery of technique, style, and stage presence. All PTP students perform in Eglevsky Ballet’s annual Student Workshop Performance. Academy Program Youth Beginner I–II, Youth Intermediate I–II, Teen Intermediate/Advanced I–II Eglevsky Ballet’s Academy Program offers high-quality training for students who love to dance and wish to develop their skills in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Students progress based on ability and commitment, with the same emphasis on focused work and personal growth found throughout the school. Youth Beginner I–II: For students training once per week, focusing on foundational technique and enjoyment of movement. Youth Intermediate I–II: Continues technical development for once-per-week students seeking steady progress. Teen Intermediate/Advanced I–II: Offers up to three classes per week for students ready for more rigorous study. All Academy students participate in performance opportunities that celebrate their dedication and growth."
Dancer Age
10
13
Hours of Dance Each Week
16-20 hours
6-10 hours
Was Student Scholarshipped?
No
Yes
Years At School
1 year
7 or more years
Leveling by Age or Skill?
Skill
Teacher Background
Both
Former professional ballet dancer
Parents Required to Volunteer?
No
Yes
Parent Volunteer Requirement
"Performance chaperones, security, party organizers, etc."
"Nutcracker volunteering: chaperoning, hair/makeup, transportation, cast party setup, gift shop setup/running"
Curriculum
Days Per Week
3
6
Classes Per Day
2
3
Weekend Classes?
Yes
Weekend Schedule
Half day
Students Per Class
10-15
Less than 10
Weekly Repertoire or Variations?
No
Yes
Pointe Classes Per Week
3
Daily
Live Music in Technique Class?
No
Yes
Dedicated Men's Program?
No
Unsure
Men Taught by Male Teacher?
Yes
Men Taught Batterie?
Unsure
Boys In Level
Less than 5
Unsure
Separate Technique Class for Boys
No
Yes
Techniques Taught
Balanchine
General Classical
Technique Teacher Rotation
The school rotated teachers on a fixed schedule
Did School Director Teach?
Occasionally
Often
Classroom Corrections
Dancer specific: almost every dancer got specific corrections each day
Attention From Teachers
Very Little
1
2
3
4
5
A Lot
Quality of Instruction
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
Excellent
Did Technique Improve?
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Tremendously
Curriculum Comments
"Eglevsky has experienced faculty coming from many different training and style backgrounds. Some teachers teach Balanchine, some classical. For the pre-pro program, dancers have technique and pointe daily. there is also modern, contemporary, a conditioning class and variations on select days"
Partnering
Frequency of Partnering Class
No partnering
Other Classes
Other Dance Styles
Horton
Jazz
Modern
Other Class Quality
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
Excellent
Contemporary Offered?
Yes
Types of Contemporary Classes Taught
Choreography workshops
Improv
Technique
Contemporary Quality
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
Excellent
Master Classes?
Yes
Master Classes Description
"dancers or former dancers, including principals, from NYCB, ABT, Miami City Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Bolshoi, etc"
Strength & Conditioning
Physical Training Offered?
No
Yes
Physical Training Types
Body conditioning
Progressing Ballet Technique
Physical Training Schedule
Once or twice a week
Were Trainers Certified?
Yes
Physical Training Quality
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
Excellent
Injuries/Health/ Mental Health
Are Doctors Available?
No
Unsure
How Parents Notified?
Parent was informed same day, in person
School called parent
How Treatment Obtained?
"not at the school"
PT Available?
No
Was There a Recovery Plan?
My dancer did not get injured
Yes
Describe Recovery Plan
"Many get PT, do modified class or just observe class"
Mental Health Therapists Available?
No
Were Students Given Fat Talk?
No
Staff Made Comments About Bodies?
No
Were Students Weighed?
No
Was "Coded Language" Used?
No
Communication
Formal Orientation?
No
Yes
Handboook & Paperwork
Comprehensive and complete. I knew what to expect for the year
Fairly comprehensive but missing a few pieces
Quality of Communication?
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
Excellent
Who Received Communication?
With parents and students
Exams
Formal Exam?
No
Yes
Written Feedback?
Yes
Exam Adjudicator
Outside adjudicator
Exam Rubrics Clear?
Agree
Who Attends Exam Meeting?
Yes, Dancer only. The meeting was with Artistic Director and my teachers
Well Prepared For Exam?
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Completely
How Heavily Did Exams Weigh in Promotions
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Heavily
School Culture
How Supported Did Student Feel By Staff?
Not
1
2
3
4
5
Completely
How Supportive Were Students of One Another?
Not
1
2
3
4
5
Completely
Describe School Culture
"Professional, supportive, caring"
"Healthy/warm but still rigorous"
Placement Notification Timing
"July"
"Mid-summer"
How Dancer Was Notified
Written communication via email or regular mail
Dancer Had Mentor?
Yes
Mentoring Details
"One the teachers provides private lessons and “mentoring”"
"The teachers all care deeply about their students and helping them to progress their technique"
Overall School Culture
Lord of the Flies
1
2
3
4
5
Warm & Inclusive
Building & Surrounding Area
Security Around Building
No
Yes
Safety of Area Around School?
Not Safe
1
2
3
4
5
Extremely Safe
Studio Space
Cramped
1
2
3
4
5
Lots of space
Studio Cleanliness
Dirty
1
2
3
4
5
Spotless
Performance Opportunities
Company Affiliated?
No
Programs Performed
1-3
Shows per Program
2
Casting
Everyone auditions for parts
Peformance Calendar
"Nutcracker, Spring Workshop/Showcase"
"Late September--December: Nutcracker
Jan-April/May: spring show
April: live from Studio 4
May/June: Lower school showcase
Sometimes there are company performances depending on the year"
Private Lessons
Private Lessons Available?
Yes
Are Private Lessons Encouraged?
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Strongly recommended
Who Takes Privates?
A select few kids
Anyone who wants them
Private Lessons equally available to all students?
Strongly disagree
1
2
3
4
5
Strongly agree
Explain
"They are offered at the teacher's discretion. they only offer privates to students who have potential to improve technique with individualized attention"
Summer Intensives
School Holds an SI?
Yes
School's SI Required?
No
Outside SI OK?
Yes, it's strongly encouraged
How Did School Help?
"They were available for advice and insight, and would always help with audition photos/videos"
"teachers are supportive and understanding when it comes to rejections and acceptances are celebrated"
Outcomes
Percent That Went Full-Time
10%
Percent That Went To College
More than 50%
How Much Support Did Dancer Receive in Taking the Next Steps in Ballet?
No support
1
2
3
4
5
Lots of support
Support Description
"They encourage us to try new summer intensives to exposes us to new teachers, styles, and peers that will help us grow"
Program Grades
Overall Dance Instruction
A
A+
Continuing Ballet Placement
A
Emotional Support
A
A+
Performance Opportunities
A-
A+
Program Comments
Program's Best Aspect
"The beautiful studios and experienced teachers"
Program's Worst Aspect
"Organization and dissemination of schedules for major events can be a bit chaotic. Sometimes things seemed postponed and/or last minute."
What Changes Would Be Helpful?
"Schedule a built in repertoire/choreography class, as well as a mandatory conditioning class (ie. Pilates, strength & stretch, etc.)"
