PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION: DAY

Day Program

This intensive full-time program is designed for students ages 11-18 who are interested in pursuing a professional career in ballet. The Day Program is by audition or invitation only. Students train approximately 22 hours per week with a variety of classes including ballet technique, pointe, variations, repertoire, modern technique, contemporary, improv, jazz technique, character dance, Pilates, and conditioning. Students will also receive seminars on topics such as resume writing, auditioning, dancer wellness, acting, and more.

Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with additional morning classes on Saturday. Students who participate in the Day Program must complete their academics through homeschool or online study.

Ways to Audition for the Day Program:

  1. Submit a Video Audition ($40 fee). Once the student is accepted, an invitation to attend a tuition free, in-person short-term stay (maximum of 3 days) will be sent. Please see below for Video Audition requirements.
  2. Visit the Day Program in-person for a short-term stay audition (maximum of 3 days). Rate is $50/day. At the end of the stay, the student will received a determination for acceptance into the Day Program.
  3. Attend a Summer Intensive Audition ($40 fee), letting us know of interest in auditioning to the Day Program. Once the student is accepted, an invitation to attend a tuition free, in-person short-term stay (maximum of 3 days) will be sent. More information regarding Summer Intensive auditions can be found here.

For more information regarding the Day Program or to set up a short-term stay audition, please email theschool@okcballet.org.

Video Audition Requirements

Female dancers should wear a solid-colored leotard and pink tights (or tights complementary to skin tone). Male dancers should wear a fitted white shirt and solid-colored tights.

Barre Work (One Side Only)

Plié, Tendu, Dégagé, Ronde de Jambe, Fondu, Grand Battement

Center Work (Ladies En Pointe - Required for Age 16+)

Adagio, Pirouette (en dehors & en dedans), Petit Allegro, Grand Allegro

Pointe Exercises (Beginner Students - May be performed at barre)

Relevé, Échappé, Passé, Pirouette

Men’s Exercises:

Tour en L’air, Tours a la Seconde, Entrechat

UNIFORMS

The Yvonne Chouteau School is pleased to have Eleve Dancewear as the official dancewear of our Pre-Professional and Professional Divisions.  These beautifully constructed leotards/skirts/shirts can be purchased through the Yvonne Chouteau School or through the Eleve website: https://www.elevedancewear.com/

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

The Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School will present end-of-year performances in May. This will give students the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned, in addition to continuing their dance education with participation in a performance event.

Other performance opportunities include participation in Oklahoma City Ballet company productions (by audition) and coaching/preparation for ballet competitions, such as the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) and ABC/IBC.