Train with purpose. Perform with passion.
Conservatory Program
Intensive, pre-professional dance education for dedicated students pursuing advanced technique, artistry, discipline, and expanded performance opportunities.
Advanced dance education
Discipline becomes artistry
Conservatory dancers train with greater frequency and intention, supported by individualized guidance and a community that values both excellence and wellbeing.
Refine
Frequent technical study develops placement, strength, precision, control, musicality, and sophisticated movement quality.
Perform
Repertoire and performance experiences teach dancers to communicate, collaborate, adapt, and bring training to the stage.
Lead
High expectations build accountability, resilience, time management, mentorship, and confidence beyond the studio.
Inside the program
A comprehensive training commitment
Conservatory schedules combine foundational technique, artistic disciplines, and supplemental work appropriate to the dancer’s level and goals.
- Training focus includes Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Modern, and Jazz
- Supplemental training may include Variations, Classical Repertoire, Leaps & Turns, and Conditioning
- Levels 3 through 8 provide a progressive long-term pathway
- Pointe placement is by faculty invitation and requires strength, alignment, technique, maturity, Pre-Pointe, and the required ballet training
Class descriptions
What happens in each class
Conservatory classes work together as a comprehensive training plan, with greater depth, frequency, and technical expectations.
Ballet
Frequent, progressive barre and center training refines placement, strength, control, coordination, musicality, vocabulary, and classical artistry.
Pre-Pointe & Pointe
Pre-Pointe builds the strength, alignment, articulation, and understanding required for pointe work. Pointe placement is by faculty invitation and follows the school’s training requirements.
Contemporary
Advanced technical study is combined with floor work, weight shift, partnering concepts, improvisation, musical interpretation, and individual artistry.
Modern
Grounded technique, breath, use of weight, alignment, spatial intention, and modern-dance principles expand versatility and movement quality.
Jazz
Technical combinations develop precision, dynamics, flexibility, musicality, turns, jumps, and confident performance quality.
Variations
Eligible dancers study selected classical variations, applying ballet technique to musical detail, artistry, stamina, and stage presentation.
Classical Repertoire
Students learn excerpts and ensemble material from classical works, developing style, musicality, spacing, collaboration, and performance understanding.
Leaps & Turns
Advanced progressions refine rotation, spotting, elevation, takeoff, landing, and control in complex traveling turns and jumps.
Conditioning
Targeted strength, stability, mobility, and endurance work supports demanding technical schedules and safe long-term development.
Class availability varies by season, age, and level. Our faculty will recommend the combination that best supports your dancer.
- A substantial and consistent weekly training commitment
- Individualized faculty guidance about technique, load, and readiness
- Performance and enrichment opportunities appropriate to level and eligibility
- A culture that values discipline, artistry, resilience, community, and the whole dancer
For parents
What you can expect
Conservatory training is a partnership among the dancer, family, and faculty. Clear expectations protect both progress and long-term development.
Questions families ask
Helpful details before you begin
Placement is personal. Our team is always happy to learn about your dancer and recommend the right class.
Does my dancer audition for Conservatory?
Placement is based on the complete dancer, including technical readiness, experience, maturity, focus, consistency, training goals, and faculty recommendation. Contact us to discuss the appropriate assessment process.
Is pointe automatic at a certain age?
No. Pointe is by faculty invitation only and depends on strength, alignment, technique, maturity, required Conservatory training, at least three hours of ballet technique per week, and Pre-Pointe.
Are performances or competitions included?
Conservatory training supports advanced performance readiness. NOLA Dance Project performance and competition programs are separate, invitation-based opportunities.
Can students pursue school and other interests?
Yes, but the program requires thoughtful time management and consistent attendance. Families should discuss the weekly commitment with faculty before placement.
Train for what comes next.
Connect with our faculty to discuss readiness, goals, placement, and the training plan that will support your dancer’s next stage.