2009 Performance Sponsors
Producer’s Circle
South Texas Money Management
Nordan Trust
Director’s Circle
Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts
Choreographer’s Circle
Frost Bank
Dana Hodge King D.D.S.
Patron’s Circle
City of San Antonio
International Bank of Commerce
Jason’s Deli
Anonymous
Grande Communications
Strasburger & Price
Friend’s Circle
Law Offices of Fidel Rodriquez
Dorothy’s Dance Shop
Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty
Rubiola Mortgage & Realty
St. Luke’s Episcopal School
Uhl, Fitzsimons & Jewett, PLLC
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The Ballet Conservatory of South Texas accepts members into its Conservatory Company by audition only. The Conservatory Company holds annual auditions for membership into the Company. These auditions are publicized through local newspapers, flyers, and through our website. Members who hold a Company position must audition annually. Auditions can also be arranged by appointment. The audition class always consist of technique, pointe, and allegro work. |
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Proper attire is required at all times. Samples of dress code leotards are on display at the Ballet Conservatory. Please click on the link below for information about the Academy Dress Code and about purchasing the items. Academy Dress Code |
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Entrance into the Conservatory Academy is ongoing and are generally held by taking a recommended class to determine placement. Registration into the Conservatory Academy is limited. If you are placed on a waiting list you will be notified 20-30 days in advance of an opening. We request that once you receive notification that you reply as soon as possible so as not to lose the opening that has come available. Please call our registration office at (210) 820-3400 for scheduling or other information. |
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The Ballet Conservatory of South Texas follows a written curriculum especially designed using the American Contemporary style of ballet. The curriculum was written by Jamie Lyn Witts, a company member of Ballet Austin and instructor at Ballet Austin Academy. The curriculum is formatted for individual achievement that provides each student the training that they need. Promotions are based on completing the syllabus for each level and twice yearly evaluation. BALLET LEVELS Pre-Ballet 1 (ages 3-4 years) 45 minutes/week
Instruction is designed to introduce children to the dynamics of music and dance. Pre-Ballet 2 (ages 5-6 years) 45 minutes/week
Instruction is designed to introduce the fundamentals of ballet, including ballet terminology, steps, and positions. Ballet 1 - 6 (ages 7-21 years) 1 to 8 hour(s)/week
Beginning ballet through advanced levels. Pointe work, variations, and partnering are introduced as students progress through the curriculum. Students reaching 11 years of age are eligible for Company auditions.
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The mission of the Ballet Conservatory of South Texas is to fulfill the developmental needs of serious young dancers, regardless of economic background, in a safe, nurturing and pre-professional dance company environment. |
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