Pre-Professional Division

Students accepted into PPD1 can expect to train approximately 20 hours per week with increased rehearsal hours for productions. In an intimate studio setting, 12 students receive focused attention in classical ballet training supplemented with jazz, modern, character and contemporary as well as vital conditioning classes. Choreography blocks with monthly performances prepare students for life as a professional.

Schedule is subject to change due to rehearsals and performances. Students receive detailed schedule upon registration.

Schedule

• Monday 12:00-4:30
• Tuesday 12:00-5:45
• Wednesday Off
• Thursday 12:00-6:00
• Friday 4:30-7:30
• Saturday 9:30-11:00
• Saturday 11:00-1:00 Production rehearsal

Dress Code

LADIES PPD I

• Monday, Saturday (including production rehearsals): “Allison” Leotard by Eleve, Black with CBA logo
• Tuesday, Friday: “Cocoa” Leotard by Eleve, Mauve with CBA logo
• Thursday: Student choice of colored leotard and short ballet skirt
• Skirt: Black Bullet Pointe style or chiffon wrap skirt may be worn during pointe/variations classes, and rehearsals
• Practice tutu: Conservatory by Primadonna c700 classical tutu in white
• Tights: Pale pink tights—Capezio #1916 preferred
• Shoes: Pink canvas ballet slippers, pink pointe shoes, black character shoes
• Required performance underdressing: Nude convertible leotard, pink dance briefs
• Character: Colorado Ballet Academy PPD uniform with Mirella Character Skirt MS23 in Black, Capezio 550 Black 1.5” heel Character Shoe
• ModernColorado Ballet Academy PPD uniform with tights rolled up and bare feet
• Hair: Hair should be natural in color and worn in a professional ballet style away from the face and off the neck for daily classes
• Jewelry: Small stud earrings or clear gauges allowed. No additional jewelry allowed, including necklaces, rings, bracelets and piercings. You may be asked to remove any jewelry at the discretion of the artistic staff.
• Nails: Short and natural color, no colored nail polish or nail jewelry.
• Tattoos: No visible tattoos including temporary ink.

GENTLEMEN PPD I

• Monday, Saturday (including production rehearsals):
  “Gabe” shirt by Eleve, Black with CBA logo
  Black tights, convertible or footed (MStevens milliskin)
  Black canvas ballet technique shoe, sewn elastics
• Tuesday, Friday:
  “Gabe” shirt by Eleve, White with CBA logo
  Grey tights, convertible (MStevens milliskin)
  White canvas ballet technique shoe, sewn elastics; white Freed ballet socks
• Thursday: Student choice of colored fitted shirt and solid black, grey or white tights with appropriate shoes.
• Dance belt: All tights must be worn with a tan or nude colored dance belt.
• Character: Colorado Ballet Academy PPD uniform and Capezio Overture Oxford #446 Character Shoe
• Modern: Colorado Ballet Academy PPD uniform with tights rolled up and bare feet.
• Hair: Hair and facial hair should be neatly groomed and natural in color
• Jewelry: Small stud earrings or clear gauges allowed. No additional jewelry allowed, including necklaces, rings, bracelets, facial piercings. You may be asked to remove any jewelry at the discretion of the artistic staff.
• Nails: Short and natural color, no colored nail polish or nail jewelry.
• Tattoos: No visible tattoos including temporary ink.

 

In focused settings with an average of 18 dancers per class, students participate in a minimum of 25 hours of specialized classical ballet training, necessary life skills and vital conditioning classes, with additional time provided for schoolwork. Training hours increase during the second semester in preparation for the full-length production.

Schedule is subject to change due to rehearsals and performances. Students receive detailed schedule with Life Skills classes and outings upon registration.

Schedule

• Monday, Wednesday 9:30-4:30
• Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30-3:00
• Saturday 9:30-10:45 Technique class with Colorado Ballet Studio Company
• Saturday 11:00-1:00 Production rehearsal

Dress Code

LADIES PPD II & III

• Monday, Wednesday, Saturday (including production rehearsals): “Allison” Leotard by Eleve, Black with CBA logo
• Tuesday, Friday: “Cocoa” Leotard by Eleve, Mauve with CBA logo
• Thursday: Student choice of colored leotard and short ballet skirt
• Skirt: Black Bullet Pointe style or chiffon wrap skirt may be worn during pointe/variations classes, and rehearsals.
• Practice tutu: Conservatory by Primadonna c700 classical tutu in white
• Tights: Pale pink tights—Capezio #1916 preferred
• Shoes: Pink canvas ballet slippers, pink pointe shoes, black character shoes
• Required performance underdressing: Nude convertible leotard, pink dance briefs
• Character: Colorado Ballet Academy PPD uniform with Mirella Character Skirt MS23 in Black, Capezio 550 Black 1.5” heel Character Shoe.
• Modern: Colorado Ballet Academy PPD uniform with tights rolled up and bare feet.
• Hair: Hair should be natural in color and worn in a professional ballet style away from the face and off the neck for daily classes.
• Jewelry: Small stud earrings or clear gauges allowed. No additional jewelry allowed, including necklaces, rings, bracelets and piercings. You may be asked to remove any jewelry at the discretion of the artistic staff.
• Nails: Short and natural color, no colored nail polish or nail jewelry.
• Tattoos: No visible tattoos including temporary ink.

GENTLEMEN PPD II & III

• Monday, Wednesday, Saturday (including production rehearsals):
  “Gabe” shirt by Eleve, Black with CBA logo
  Black tights, convertible or footed (MStevens milliskin)
  Black canvas ballet technique shoe, sewn elastics
• Tuesday, Friday:
  “Gabe” shirt by Eleve, White with CBA logo
  Grey tights, convertible (MStevens milliskin)
  White canvas ballet technique shoe, sewn elastics; white Freed ballet socks
• Thursday: Student choice of colored fitted shirt and solid black, grey or white tights with appropriate shoes.
• Dance belt: All tights must be worn with a tan or nude colored dance belt.
• Character: Colorado Ballet Academy PPD uniform and Capezio Overture Oxford #446 Character Shoe
• Modern: Colorado Ballet Academy PPD uniform with tights rolled up and bare feet.
• Hair: Hair and facial hair should be neatly groomed and natural in color
• Jewelry: Small stud earrings or clear gauges allowed. No additional jewelry allowed, including necklaces, rings, bracelets, additional piercings. You may be asked to remove any jewelry at the discretion of the artistic staff.
• Nails: Short and natural color, no colored nail polish or nail jewelry.
• Tattoos: No visible tattoos including temporary ink.

 

The Pre-Professional Division training schedule mimics the professional dance experience as students work with a series of rotating choreographers. Each series culminates in a Saturday Soirée performance in Colorado Ballet’s Black Box Theater at the Armstrong Center for Dance.

PPD students also participate in the classical Fall Feature production in Colorado Ballet’s Black Box Theater and the Academy full-length classical production at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House each spring.

Select PPD students are chosen to perform in Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker as well as additional productions during the Company season such as The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, The Wizard of Oz, Alice and others, repertory permitting. Students chosen to perform in Company productions will be required to attend Company rehearsals as specified.

 

 

Colorado Ballet Academy is located in the heart of the Santa Fe Arts District near downtown Denver with many housing options, grocery stores and entertainment within walking distance. Students who wish to board have the option of apartment shares or staying with a host family.

Tuition:

• Pre-Professional Division I: $5,795
• Pre-Professional Division II & III: $7,695
• Bi-annual and monthly payment plans are available.

Program Fees (these apply to all three levels):

• Production Fee: $205
• Activity Fee: $125
• Registration Fee: $30 online/$50 in person
• One Time Payment Plan Fee: $20 bi-annual or $100 10-payments

Pre-Registration Online

Students who pre-register will receive a discounted registration rate of $35. Upon registration you will receive a receipt containing a link to complete your audition form and upload the following requested photos.

• (1) 4”x6” photo in first arabesque (on pointe if applicable)
• (1) 4”x6” portrait
• Photos do not need to be professional quality but must clearly portray student.

This form must be completed immediately upon receiving receipt in order to participate in the audition. Receipt will be generated from Colorado Ballet Ticketing and sent to the email address provided during the registration process. Online pre-registration closes at 11:59pm MT on the Thursday before the audition.

Day-of Registration

Registration fee increases to $40, cash or check only. Students will need to provide the following:

• Signed registration paperwork available at check-in
• (1) 4”x6” photo in first arabesque (on pointe if applicable)
• (1) 4”x6” portrait
• Photos do not need to be professional quality but must clearly portray student

All audition fees are non-refundable, regardless of circumstance. Audition results will be communicated within two (2) weeks and will only be sent to Main Contact Email address as provided on registration form. Main Contact Email must be provided by a parent or legal guardian if auditionee is under the age of 18. Please ensure all paperwork is legible. Due to the number of auditions, we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you auditioned for Pre-Professional Division but also expressed interest in Summer Intensive, further instructions will be emailed to you within 4 weeks from the date of your in-person audition. Those students who are applying for Pre-Professional Division are highly encouraged to attend Colorado Ballet Academy’s Summer Intensive.