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Pre-Professional Ballet Division
Ages 9+ · Melbourne, FL

For dedicated dancers ready to train at the highest level, our Pre-Professional Division carries students from intermediate Ballet 2 through near-professional Ballet 5 — and on to the Brevard Ballet Youth Company. Authentic Vaganova training in Brevard County.

Ballet 2 intermediate class at Brevard Ballet Academy Brevard County
Ages 9–12Intermediate

Ballet 2

Ballet 2 provides intermediate classical training for students ages 9 to 12 who have completed Ballet 1 or equivalent training. Classes feature more demanding barre work, adagio, allegro combinations, and introduction to more complex turning and jumping vocabulary.

Students at this level begin pointe preparation (for eligible students), study classical variations, and perform in studio and community events. The Vaganova curriculum develops exceptional flexibility, strength, and artistry. Ballet 2 is often when the passion for ballet truly deepens — many BBA students discover their love of performance at this stage.

Students will develop

  • Advanced barre and center combinations
  • Pointe work preparation and conditioning
  • Classical variations and performance practice
  • Artistic development and expressive quality
Typical Schedule: Tue, Thu & Sat 5:00–6:30 PM
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Advanced ballet class Ballet 3 at Brevard Ballet Academy Melbourne FL
Ages 11–14Advanced

Ballet 3

Ballet 3 is advanced classical training for dedicated students ages 11 to 14 who demonstrate strong technique and serious commitment. This program provides the rigorous preparation needed for regional and national auditions, summer intensives, and pre-professional training.

Ballet 3 students take multiple classes per week and study the full Vaganova curriculum — advanced pointe technique, grand allegro, classical and contemporary variations, and partnering concepts. Many BBA Ballet 3 students have been accepted to prestigious summer intensives including School of American Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet. Director Elena Shokhina works closely with advanced students on audition preparation.

Students will develop

  • Full advanced Vaganova technique curriculum
  • Pointe, variations, and repertoire
  • Summer intensive and competition preparation
  • Performance skills and stage presence
Typical Schedule: Mon–Sat (multiple classes per week)
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Advanced Ballet 4 dancers in pointe work at Brevard Ballet Academy Melbourne FL
Ages 13–15Advanced

Ballet 4

Ballet 4 is a highly advanced level for serious students ages 13 to 15 who have mastered the foundations of Ballet 3. Training intensifies to a near-professional standard, with full pointe work, classical variations, and demanding grand allegro forming the core of every class.

At the Ballet 4 level, dancers commit to intensive, multi-day-per-week training that builds the stamina, strength, and refinement expected of pre-professional ballet students. The full Vaganova curriculum is explored in depth — advanced pointe technique, complex variations, expansive grand allegro, and the artistry that distinguishes accomplished dancers. Director Elena Shokhina guides Ballet 4 students through serious audition and summer-intensive preparation, helping them present themselves with confidence and polish at the highest competitive levels.

Students will develop

  • Full pointe technique, variations, and grand allegro
  • Intensive multi-day-per-week conditioning and stamina
  • Advanced Vaganova vocabulary and refinement
  • Serious audition and summer-intensive preparation
Typical Schedule: Mon–Sat (intensive multi-class schedule)
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Pre-professional Ballet 5 dancer in classical repertoire at Brevard Ballet Academy Melbourne FL
Ages 15–18Pre-Professional

Ballet 5

Ballet 5 is the most advanced level offered at Brevard Ballet Academy, training dancers ages 15 to 18 to a near-professional standard. Students work the full classical repertoire, develop partnering and pas de deux, and prepare for conservatory and company auditions as they approach the threshold of a professional career.

Ballet 5 represents the culmination of years of dedicated Vaganova training. Dancers refine their artistry to the highest level, mastering full classical repertoire, advanced variations, and partnering and pas de deux work. This level is dedicated to conservatory and company audition preparation, and serves as the direct pathway into the Brevard Ballet Youth Company, where dancers perform full-length classical ballets for the Brevard County community. Director Elena Shokhina mentors each dancer individually as they prepare for the next chapter of their careers.

Students will develop

  • Full classical repertoire and advanced variations
  • Partnering and pas de deux
  • Conservatory and company audition preparation
  • Pathway into the Brevard Ballet Youth Company
Typical Schedule: Mon–Sat (pre-professional training schedule)
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The Pathway to a Professional Career

Our Pre-Professional Division prepares dancers for conservatory and company auditions and leads directly into the Brevard Ballet Youth Company. Contact us to discuss placement and audition preparation.

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