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As serious-minded students progress in their training, the amount of time required in the studio increases exponentially. Like any other athletic endeavor, dance requires many, many hours in the studio practicing to achieve mastery of the steps. Dancers in the Professional Division will take advanced level classes in ballet, modern, jazz, pointe and repertory. They will receive teacher training and classes in dance pedagogy. They will be given the opportunity to assist in lower level dance classes and also in our Adaptive Dance program.
Dancers in the Professional Division A will have approximately 12 hours of technique classes and 2 hours of rehearsals/coaching each week in addition to scheduled rehearsals on Saturdays in preparation for performances throughout the year . Dancers in the Professional Division B will have approximately 12 hours of technique classes in addition to scheduled rehearsals on Saturdays in preparation for performances throughout the year . Dancers in the Professional Division C will have approximately 11 hours of technique classes plus a 45 minute seminar in addition to scheduled rehearsals on Saturdays in preparation for performances throughout the year .
Dancers training at this intensity will see an enormous jump in their technical level. With a commitment to hard work and the dedication to their training, the dancers will most certainly be able to continue their training at the college/university level and be well on their way to any number of careers in dance - teachers, choreographers, professional dancers, dance therapists or studio owners to name a few.
For reference, please read this article:
http://www.dance-teacher.com/theory-practice-independent-study-2392762361.html
Acceptance into the Professional Division is by audition only.
Not sure how to make the schedule work with public school? Consider joining the Greater Washington Academy! By doing this, the conventional school day is reduced from seven hours to five allowing for the necessary time to train in the afternoon. Imagine being able to attend a scholastic program in the morning, train/rehearse in the afternoon, and still have free time in the evening!
Focused dancers who struggle to balance classes, rehearsals, and performances with school work and home life will flourish in the GWDC Professional Division and the Greater Washington Academy
Dancers in the Professional Division A will have approximately 12 hours of technique classes and 2 hours of rehearsals/coaching each week in addition to scheduled rehearsals on Saturdays in preparation for performances throughout the year . Dancers in the Professional Division B will have approximately 12 hours of technique classes in addition to scheduled rehearsals on Saturdays in preparation for performances throughout the year . Dancers in the Professional Division C will have approximately 11 hours of technique classes plus a 45 minute seminar in addition to scheduled rehearsals on Saturdays in preparation for performances throughout the year .
Dancers training at this intensity will see an enormous jump in their technical level. With a commitment to hard work and the dedication to their training, the dancers will most certainly be able to continue their training at the college/university level and be well on their way to any number of careers in dance - teachers, choreographers, professional dancers, dance therapists or studio owners to name a few.
For reference, please read this article:
http://www.dance-teacher.com/theory-practice-independent-study-2392762361.html
Acceptance into the Professional Division is by audition only.
Not sure how to make the schedule work with public school? Consider joining the Greater Washington Academy! By doing this, the conventional school day is reduced from seven hours to five allowing for the necessary time to train in the afternoon. Imagine being able to attend a scholastic program in the morning, train/rehearse in the afternoon, and still have free time in the evening!
Focused dancers who struggle to balance classes, rehearsals, and performances with school work and home life will flourish in the GWDC Professional Division and the Greater Washington Academy
