Conservatory

The Conservatory Program (formerly Academy) offers a newly expanded structure for younger dancers who are eager to grow technically but may not yet be ready for — or able to commit to — the full KAPP schedule. Conservatory dancers train in Ballet, Modern, and Jazz within a supportive and focused environment that allows for more flexibility. These classes are technique-only (no choreography) and are designed to complement a dancer’s exam work and other optional genre classes (such as Tap, Jazz, Acro, etc.). This program bridges the gap between recreational and open classes and KAPP, offering increased structure, technical development, and mentorship.

• a strong, individualized relationship between the teachers and each student
• building a poised and respectful classroom étiquette
• enhanced critical thinking/problem solving pertaining to ballet
• broadened classical ballet vocabulary
• heightened muscle memory and body strength

Curriculum

• understanding the importance of warmup
• understanding critique and correction
• introducing the understanding of the dancer/audience relationship
• learning the spelling and meaning of french ballet terminology
• early introductions to modern and jazz techniques
• building relationships in the classroom and beyond

AUDITIONS

Auditions for the 2025-26 will take place on April 27. The audition fee is $40 payable in cash on the day of audition.

All dancers should wear proper audition attire (black bodysuit, pink tights, hair in ballet bun). No skirts needed.
Intermediate/Advanced candidates also require pointe shoes.

• Juniors must have a 4×6 photo standing in 2nd position a terre OR tendu in 2nd
• Intermediate/Advanced must have a 4×6 photo of them placed in 1st arabesque en lair
• Each dancer auditioning must complete the online form (please no family forms)