Classical Ballet Program
HDM’s classical curriculum syllabus derives its rich organization, approach, technical standards, and stylistic ideals from four key international training systems, including:
- Kathryn Perrault Vancouver Junior Professional Division
- Marcia Dale-Weary’s Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet curriculum
- ABT’s National Training Curriculum
- Vaganova
Significant emphasis is placed throughout all levels on careful analysis of music, co-ordination, sophistication of movement quality, and identification of particular muscles involved with technique.
There are four components within the classical ballet class work:
- conditioning
- barre work
- musical ear-training
- centre work