PRE-PRO & BNT II
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Pre-Professional Division & BNT II
Students invited to the Pre-Professional Division & BNT II concentrate on perfecting technique and developing artistry through an intensive, comprehensive program. Pre-Professional Division curriculum includes technique, pointe, variations, contemporary, modern, choreography, conditioning and seminars on such topics as nutrition, injury prevention and cross training.
Our program is designed to help students transition from student to professional dancer. Ballet North Texas Conservatory equips students with career planning by offering workshops and resources on resume writing and the audition/job search process, providing contacts for audition photos, and through individual counseling/conferences. Acceptance into the BNTC Pre-Professional Division ensures multiple opportunities a year for students to dance roles in the resident company, Ballet North Texas’, productions exempt from auditions for the specific productions.
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BNT II
Audition Required
BNT II is available for students placed in Level III - V. Students have more performing opportunites through festivals, roles in the professional ballet company performances with BNT, and My First Classic. Students chosen to be a part of BNT II can choose to participate in National competitons such as YAGP, ADC-IBC, and other local competitions. Being in BNT II students have more opportunities for private coaching.
Level IV
Placement Required
Students placed in Level IV continue to strengthen their technique four days a week. This level is meant to continue to advance their abilities en pointe and flat. Students must have at least two years pointe experience.
Level V/VI
Placement Required
Students placed in Level V starting to combine their artistry with their technique. Students in Level V train five days a week with a mix of cross training, technique, and pointe to help our stdents to become a well rounded dancer.
Housing
Pre-Professional Division students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements during the school year, as North Texas Conservatory does not have year-round housing available. Students often choose to live with a roommate; most roommate situations are established before the end of Summer Course. Please contact our office for recommendations on housing arrangements.
Conferences
Conferences with Ms. Lawson and Artistic Staff are held in the winter to discuss student progress, options for summer programs and the following school year, and audition tour plans.
Cross Training
Ballet North Texas Conservatory provides additional strength training with classes in Progressing Ballet Technique, Gyrotonics, Pilates and Conditioning. These classes are intended to enhance and protect dancers as they develop new muscles and strength outside of ballet technique.
Future Career Planning
BNTC is firmly committed to providing as many career planning resources and job placement opportunities as possible to Pre-Professional Division students upon graduation from the program. Resume building info sessions, audition workshops and photographer contacts for audition portfolios are available to students. Individual counseling and advice on careers in dance and/or college dance programs are also provided.
Performing Experience
Company Rehearsals: Pre-Professional Division students may be called to Ballet North Texas Company rehearsals. If called, students are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals, whether or not they are cast to perform. The Conservatory office must be notified if rehearsals conflict with School classes. School dress code is required in rehearsals. Students rehearsing with the company are still required to take their evening classes at the conservatory.
Company Performances: Pre-Professional Division students perform in Ballet North Texas’ The Nutcracker. A select number of students may be cast in other productions throughout the season. This information is included in the Pre-Professional Division student fall registration.
Teacher Assistants
Pre-Professional Division students may be selected to assist with Children’s Division and Student Division classes. Teacher Assistants gain valuable experience
working with Ballet North Texas Conservatory instructors, learning to manage children in a classroom setting through demonstration and verbal instruction.
