Pre-Professional Division

The Pre-Professional Division is designed for dancers in Ballet 4 - 8 who are committed to pursuing ballet with intensity and dedication.  Our faculty works individually with families to determine readiness and ensure the best fit for each dancer's goals and development.  Our Pre-Professional students are each a member of our Greater Annapolis Ballet Company.   Company dancers perform in all GAB performances and attend the Regional Dance America (RDA) Festival. They are eligible to take additional lower-level classes and may be considered for ballet competitions, as determined by the Artistic Director.

Company Levels:

Ballet 5: Junior Company Member

Ballet 6: Senior Apprentice Company Member

Ballet 7 and 8: Senior Company Member

  • Perfect for: Young artists beginning their pointe journey! Students can choose their commitment level while receiving professional-quality training that develops both technical excellence and artistic maturity.

    Includes: Beginning pointe technique, major expansion of classical vocabulary, sophisticated port de bras, and performance opportunities that nurture each student's unique path. Multi-level classes to  help dancers build lasting friendships while developing skills together, creating stronger performance partnerships as they advance through GAB.

    Pre-Professional Division: Junior Company Member in GAB Company

    • 3 Ballet Technique Classes

    • Beginning Pointe

    • Contemporary

    • Conditioning/Pilates

    • Jazz

    • Participation in all GAB performances

    • Attendance at RDA Festival

  • Perfect for: Advanced young artists developing personal artistry! Students ready for sophisticated classical training while exploring their unique path through comprehensive dance education.

    Includes: Professional-quality advanced pointe work, classical variations, sophisticated technique combinations, and expanded performance opportunities in our healthy and nourishing environment. Multi-level classes to  help dancers build lasting friendships while developing skills together, creating stronger performance partnerships as they advance through GAB.

    Pre-Professional Division: Senior Apprentice in GAB Company

    • 4 Ballet Technique Classes

    • Pointe/Variations

    • Contemporary

    • Conditioning/Pilates

    • Jazz

    • Participation in all GAB performances

    • Attendance at RDA Festival

  • Perfect for: Dancers pursuing serious ballet training or career preparation. Students apply complex corrections, refine technique, and deepen artistic expression. 

    Includes: Professional-quality complete classical technique, advanced pointe work, partnering skills, variations, and artistry development with leadership opportunities in major productions. Multi-level classes to  help dancers build lasting friendships while developing skills together, creating stronger performance partnerships as they advance through GAB.

    Pre-Professional Division: Senior Company Member in GAB Company

    • 5 Ballet Technique Classes

    • Pointe

    • Variations

    • Partnering

    • Contemporary

    • Conditioning/Pilates

    • Jazz

    • Participation in all GAB performances

    • Attendance at RDA Festival

  • Perfect for: Dancers pursuing serious ballet training or career preparation.  Students ready for the highest level of technical excellence while developing exceptional artistry through pre-professional preparation for serious dancers.

    Includes: Professional-quality master-level technique, advanced partnering, complex variations, performance artistry, and preparation for dance auditions and competitions that foster an everlasting love of dance. Multi-level classes to  help dancers build lasting friendships while developing skills together, creating stronger performance partnerships as they advance through GAB.

    Pre-Professional Division: Senior Company Member in GAB Company

    • 5 Ballet Technique Classes

    • Pointe

    • Variations

    • Partnering

    • Contemporary

    • Conditioning/Pilates

    • Jazz

    • Participation in all GAB performances

    • Attendance at RDA Festival