The Professional Training Program takes a select number of students through a comprehensive dance curriculum designed for aspiring professionals. Under the guidance and instruction of Terminus School faculty, students train in preparation for professional companies' expectations while cultivating a deep love and respect for the dance art form in a safe and supportive studio environment.
All dancers in the Professional Training Program participate in the Spring Showcase at the end of the academic year and have the opportunity to perform in The Nutcracker Suite.
Tuition:
Monthly Fixed Tuition: $396/month
(Minimum 4 days/week: Mondays-Thursdays, & Saturdays)
**Students in the PTP level must attend all classes offered Mon. - Sat.
Registration fee: $50
Costume fee: $50
PTP is an advanced ballet technique program for pre-professional dancers. The program emphasizes complex movement sequences, ensemble awareness, classical repertory, advanced pointe technique, and men's combinations. Ballet classes include technical influences from the Russian, French, Danish, and American styles. Dancers trained in pointe technique for more than five years are encouraged to wear pointe shoes for barre and/or centre work.
Disciplines include:
● Ballet
● Pointe
● Men’s technique
● Classical and contemporary repertoire
● Pas de deux
● Variations
● Contemporary
● Modern
● Improvisation technique
● Ballet fitness
PTP students have the opportunity to audition for Terminus Student Company, giving them the enriching experience of performance.
Every student progresses at their own pace; please note the suggested age range for classes. A student may place in a more appropriate level for their skill level rather than age.
To best find the level that fits, an evaluation is recommended and required for Levels 2-PTP.
Registration opens for all levels on May 1, 2023. Student Program Level 1 will have open enrollment through Dance Studio Pro. Follow the link to create your account and sign up for classes. If you are unsure of level placement, please fill out our placement request form.
Female Students
Terminus School logo leotard level style and color appropriate available for purchase on Dance Studio-Pro. Students in Level 3 - PTP may also wear leotards of their choice in any style and color on Saturdays.
A list of required and approved items can be found on our Eurotard Uniform Shopping Link
Tights in the color closest to their natural skin tone or in which they feel most comfortable.
Hair must be swept back and up in a secured ballet bun. Braids and locs are accepted but should not exceed a length much lower than the shoulder. The thickness of the braids or locs should allow for a safe, secure, appropriately sized bun that does not move. Dancers with short hair must keep their hair neat, secure, and away from the face.
Canvas ballet shoes and pointe shoes in the color closest to their natural skin tone.
For contemporary, repertoire, and rehearsal students may wear classwear that is appropriate for the work. Footwear will be determined by the instructor and will be communicated on the first day of class. Footwear can be ballet shoes, barefoot, socks, or athletic shoes.
Skirts may be worn for center, pointe, and variations and can be of any color.
If students have practice tutus, they may be worn for variations and pas de deux class when appropriate.
Male Students
Terminus logo t-shirt or leotard. Students in Level 3-PTP may also wear close fitting shirts in any style or color on Saturdays.
Terminus logo t-shirts will be available for purchase on Dance Studio Pro or in-person.
Black tights or shorts
Black, white, or skin tone canvas ballet shoes suggested
Hair must be neat. Long hair must be secured back and away from the face without heavy facial hair.
For contemporary, repertoire, and rehearsal students may wear classwear that is appropriate for the work. Footwear will be determined by the instructor and will be communicated on the first day of class. Footwear can be ballet shoes, barefoot, socks, or athletic shoes.