Program Descriptions
The Ballet Conservatory students begin by being placed in the level best suited for their skill level, and not according to age. The instruction of basic, intermediate, or advanced ballet positions, proper alignment, and progression of exercises at the ballet barre take place in the appropriate level ballet class. Students are expected to become familiar with the French terminology and vocabulary that defines the ballet technique they are studying. The students also continue to work in the center and across the floor to access a clearer understanding of how to support their alignment away from the ballet barre. Pointe work begins in the intermediate level and continues through the advanced levels.
After a student learns and performs the appropriate expectation of ballet technique in their present level and is strong enough to accomplish the movements taught, then at the discretion of the Ballet Mistress, the student moves forward to the next level where they will be challenged to accomplish more detailed and articulate expectations in their technique.
The Ballet Conservatory students partake in performing a classical ballet for the Annual Performance. All BCDR Ballet levels may or may not perform in the same ballet piece but will gain performance experience in the chosen classical ballet for their appropriate level for each different year. Pairing with the importance of a developing a well rounded dancer, The Ballet Conservatory students take classes in multiple genres. They develope a firm foundation in their ballet technique which offers them the foundation to advance in other genres/styles of dance. Students are placed in the appropriate jazz, modern, contemporary, tap, conditioning, jumps/turns, hip hop class based on level and it does not always pair with their ballet level. We place students into each class/level based on skill for that specific genre. Placements take place prior to the season beginning and we look forward to partnering with each student as they develop as an individual and dancer.
Attendance Policy:
Students in BCDR are allowed to be absent for 8 days per semester. Absences are not erased with make-up classes, but attending a make-up class is always recommended and encouraged. Make-up classes are in the form of a comparable class so students get their set number of classes/hours per week. Should a student continue to miss the same day of dance (example Tuesday nights) we will reach out to address this issue. Certain genres are provided on a rotation schedule and missing these types of classes 2-3 times a semester could hold a student back from progressing. Missing Annual Performance rehearsals may result in being removed from the Spring Performance. If your child is going to be absent, please email parentleadership@dancerevelation.com
Should you be interested in joining the Dance Revelation family and would like to know more about our Ballet Conservatory, please contact us at DR@dancerevelation.com or call 717-796-6010. We would be happy to further educate you with The Ballet Conservatory of Dance Revelation’s curriculum.
Schedule
Click here to view the 2022-23 Rotation/Rehearsal Schedule
Click here to view the 2022-23 Class Schedule. Schedule below is for the 2023-24 season.
| | Monday | |
|---|
| 5:15-6:25 |
A/B1 Ballet Tech |
#2 |
| 5:15-6:30 |
B2/C Ballet Tech |
#1 |
| 6:40-8:15 |
D/E/F Ballet Tech/Rehearsal/Lab |
#1 |
| 6:45-7:30 |
A/B/C HH |
#2 |
| | Tuesday | |
|---|
| 5:15–6:25 |
B2/C Ballet Tech |
#1 |
| 6:25-7:40 |
D/E/F Ballet Tech/Rehearsal/Lab |
#1 |
| 6:45-7:45 |
B2/C Ballet Tech/Rehearsal/Lab |
#2 |
| 7:50-8:35 |
D/E/F HH & Jazz Tech |
#1 |
| | Wednesday | |
|---|
| 4:30-5:15 |
C/D Jazz/Contemporary Tech & Jazz Rehearsal |
#1 |
| 5:20-6:00 |
C/D Tap Tech & Tap Rehearsal |
#1 |
| 4:50-5:50 |
A/B1 Ballet Tech |
#2 |
| 6:05-6:50 |
C Pre Pointe/D Pointe |
#2 |
| 6:05-6:40 |
A/B Tap & Modern Rehearsal |
#1 |
| 6:45-7:25 |
A/B Jazz & Modern Rehearsal |
#1 |
| | Thursday | |
|---|
| 5:00-6:00 |
E/F Ballet Pointe/Tech |
#1 |
| 6:15-7:00 |
E/F Tap/Contemporary & Tap Rehearsal |
#1 |
| 7:00-7:45 |
E/F Jazz/Contemporary Tech & Cont. Rehearsal |
#1 |
| | Saturday | |
|---|
| 9:00-10:15 |
B/C Tech/Condition/Modern (select dates) |
#1 |
| 10:15-11:45 |
D/E/F Tech/Condition/Modern (select dates) |
#1 |
To enroll in the 2023-24 season, Click here.
Tuition
We encourage families to pay their total tuition up by September 30th and receive a 10% discount. We also accept monthly payments, allowing tuition to be split into 10 equal payments, paid at the start of the season (Payment #1 due August 18th) and again on the 1st of each subsequent month (Payment #2 due September 1st, Payment #3 due October 1st, etc)
If you wish to withdraw, please notify us by the 25th of the previous month, and we will not charge you subsequent payments. We do charge a withdraw fee of $49.
Upon registration, BCDR students will pay a 1-time per season fee of $64, which includes a class leotard.
BALLET A & B1
Introduction to our Ballet Conservatory, focus on body alignment and technique
- $2,440 for the season
- Payment Plan:
$244 per payment, 10 payments OR $204 per payment, 10 payments + $300 due Nov. 1st
- This goes towards weekly classes, performance fees, and performance costume
BALLET B2 & B3
Intermediate instruction of technique, creating well-rounded and committed dancers
- $3,050 for the season
- Payment Plan:
$305 per payment, 10 payments OR $265 per payment, 10 payments + $300 due Nov. 1st
- This goes towards weekly classes, performance fees, and performance costume
BALLET C
Intermediate/advanced instruction of technique for dedicated dancers. Students in C level will begin pointe technique.
- $3,480 for the season
- Payment Plan:
$348 per payment, 10 payments OR $308 per payment, 10 payments + $300 due Nov. 1st
- This goes towards weekly classes, performance fees, and performance costume
BALLET D/E/F
Advanced instruction of technique for our elite dancers. Students in our advanced levels do pointe work, and they build strength and passion.
- $3,840 for the season
- Payment Plan:
$384 per payment, 10 payments OR $344 per payment, 10 payments + $300 due Nov. 1st
- This goes towards weekly classes, performance fees, and performance costume
Dress Code
Class attire for ladies is pink tights and black leotard with pink ballet slippers. Leggings/Warm-Ups are permissible during barre work. Black skirts are permissible during center work. Gentlemen are to wear black tights, black shorts, a white T-shirt and black or white ballet slippers. Absolutely no undergarments may be seen through the tights or near the bottom of the leotard. Students may wear a higher cut under-pant or nothing at all, which is normal when wearing a leotard and tights.
Tap & Jazz ONLY: Students may wear urban cover-ups, however, the teacher may ask at anytime for a cover-up to be removed to see a clearer picture of body alignment. Students must always wear a leotard and tights under their cover-ups.
Hair must be pulled back into a bun unless the hairstyle is very short. See Dancer Resources tab for tutorial video.
Ballet:
Levels A - E
Child Black Leotard »
Adult Black Leotard »
Tights 1 »
Tights 2 »
Boys:
Links for Ballet Shoes:
Tap:
Levels A–B
Black coverups/form fitted black attire. Tan tap shoes that lace up like a sneaker, FlexMaster, split-soled (Brand: Capezio, see links below).
Levels C–F
Black cover ups/form fitted black attire. Black tap shoes lace up like a sneaker, FlexMaster, split-soled
(Brand: Capezio)
Below are examples of tap shoes. Must look like the shoes in these links:
Jazz/Contemporary/Modern:
Levels A–B
Black cover ups/form fitted black attire. Tan jazz shoes, canvas, slip on without laces, split sole (BLOCH, Phantom Canvas Slip-On)
(Brand: BLOCH). Modern - barefoot.
Level A/B Jazz Shoe, Tan: Bloch Phanton Canvas Jazz Shoe »
OR
Adult version of Bloch Phantom Canvas »
Levels C–F (Jazz, Contemporary & Modern)
Black cover ups/form fitted black attire (or if directed by teacher, comfortable clothing that expresses your style or other workout type clothing). Bare feet/black socks.
Hip Hop:
Levels A–F
Comfortable clothing that expresses your style. Clean soled sneakers.
Student Leadership Program
Student leaders are an integral part of the experience and programs we offer at Dance Revelation. Student leaders possess strong leadership traits such as integrity, humility, dependability, and dedication. This program seeks to enrich and benefit the lives of selected students, who receive group and individualized mentorship from DR staff, who give their time to disciple students in the characteristics of an effective leader.
Ballet Conservatory students in levels D-F (must be 12 and older), may apply to be a student leader using the link below. A few, select students will be chosen and asked to be part of the program. By committing, they acknowledge that they will meet what is expected of Dance Revelation leaders, including being responsible for communication within the team and leadership.
Student leaders will be expected to assist with 1-2 classes per week. Students are also asked to give time beyond the classroom, volunteering their time to help improve the overall experience at Dance Revelation. Within the student leadership program, certain students may be designated as mentors, and they may have additional responsibilities and classes.
As a way to thank our student leaders, we offer a monthly credit toward tuition and other outside opportunities such as breakfast clubs, get togethers, photo shoots, etc.
To apply for the Student Leadership Program, download and submit this form: Click Here.
Student Demonstrator
As a stepping stone in the direction of becoming a Student Leader, we offer positions for students to become Student Demonstrators. This position is less involved as a Student Leader with minimal obligations.
A Student Demonstrator is a student who may want to become a student leader in the future. Student Demonstrators lead by example in demonstrating steps in the Entry Level & Ballet A/B level classes. These students assist the teacher & help the class flow smoothly. This is a great way to “get your feet wet” in leading at DR in a smaller capacity.
Student Demonstrators catch the culture of serving & helping as needed. We believe the best form of a leader is one who serves. These students will help with minimal extra task such as emptying trash, cleaning mirrors, helping with a DR birthday party or attending a fun DR summer event as an assistant.
Student Demonstrators do not apply & the director will reach out if student is selected. Should the student accept the offer they will receive training in how to lead, structure a class, manage time, be initiate, improve in person skills & a small tuition discount as our thank you to them!
