Full Day Training
Classical Ballet Education for Ages 13-21
This year-round, full-day training program is designed to meet the needs of those dedicated students 13-21 years of age who seek the highest standard of classical ballet education to prepare for a professional career.
Working daily under Edward Ellison's artistic direction, and his faculty's careful guidance, students develop the essential skills to fully explore and realize their greatest individual potential. This program is based on the Vaganova method, a system of training that is logical, thought-provoking, inspiring and highly effective. There is great emphasis on our men's program, focusing on the development of the power, stamina, and masculinity associated with strong male technique. Along with daily lessons in classical technique, students are immersed in learning the classical repertoire and are exposed to a variety of workshops to develop fluency in various styles of dance.
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Age Requirement
Open to male and female students ages 13-21.
Admission is by audition only. See below. -
Class Location
Manhattan Movement and Arts Center
248 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023 -
Tuition 2024-2025
$14,450
Several payment options available.
This rate covers September 2024-May 2025 and does not include tuition for the 2025 summer intensive programs. -
Curriculum
Ellison Ballet's exceptional Vaganova-based training includes:
Classical Technique
Separate Men's Class
Pointe/Variations
Male Variations
Pas De Deux
Contemporary
Character
Workshops
Health & Wellness -
Levels
Full-day students are placed in one of the following classes:
Junior Level (Ages 13-16)
For the serious ballet student who is ready to commit to full day training, this level provides excellent technical and artistic fundamentals. Extra care is given to the development of correct technique, fluid port de bras, musicality, and precise footwork, as well as cultivating a deeper understanding of classical ballet artistry.Senior Level (Ages 16-21)
Designed for students with a strong foundation, this advanced level focuses on refining classical technique, enhancing artistic skill and versatility. Daily technique classes are supplemented with advanced pas de deux work, study of male and female variations, contemporary technique, repertoire, and more.
*Level placement is at the discretion of the Artistic Director and is determined not only by age but also by technical strength and ability.
**Younger students ages 10-13 who are seeking a serious training program but are not yet ready for full-day training should consider auditioning for Ellison Ballet's year-round Preparatory Level. -
Schedule & School Calendar
September 2024 - July 2025
Monday-Friday: 10:30am-4:30pm*
This program runs on a three-semester schedule:
Fall Semester 2024: September through December
Winter Semester 2025: January through April
Spring Semester 2025: April through July
*The Spring Semester 2025 includes the summer intensive programs, which are required for full-day, year-round students for program completion and are open to additional students on an audition-only basis. Some Spring Semester weeks may include additional hours.
Enrollment in the Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program is by audition only.
Professional Training Program Faculty
International Students
Ellison Ballet is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. International students who are invited to enroll in the Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program will be required to obtain an M-1 Student Visa. Ellison Ballet will provide the student with the necessary forms and instructions on how to apply for the visa.
For more information, please contact Diane di Stasio at diane@ellisonballet.org.
Facilities
Classes of the full day levels of the Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program take place at the beautiful Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, located two blocks from Lincoln Center on West 60th Street in New York City.
Academics
Ellison Ballet recognizes that a complete and rigorous academic education is crucial to the development of each student and in accordance with the regulations of the Chancellor of the City District of New York and all other regulations of the City and State of New York, requires that all enrolled students have a plan in place to complete their academic education. Students and families are expected to make their own individual arrangements for independent academic schooling so as to accommodate each student’s unique needs.
Ellison Ballet students have attended the following qualified online educational institutions that fulfill City and State educational requirements toward the completion of the high school diploma:
Dwight Global Online School**
Laurel Springs School**
Stanford Online High School - Stanford University
The George Washington University Online High School
The Keystone School
**Ellison Ballet Partner Schools