dance syllabus in a pre-pro school

[Myers]

At our pre-pro school, which my 11DD has attended for about 4-5 years, they do not appear to use some of the more formal training syllabuses/styles that I have seen mentioned on some of these posts--I am referring to RAD (I didn't even know what that was--had to google it!), Cechetti and Yaganova training, along with exams.

 

They do not give any particular exams or have any levels that correspond to these different structured dance training programs.

 

They certainly turn our some very lovely dancers, but my question is, what do most pre-pro schools do? Is it pretty much up to the AD, allowing teachers plenty of flexibility in their training program, or do most schools train along structured lines?

 

Is there any advantage to using these more formal training programs?

 

Thanks-

[Mel Johnson]

The advantage to using an internationally-standardized method is the experience gained from teaching thousands and thousands of students worldwide. Intelligent Artistic Directors may create their own independent curricula and syllabi and produce ready-to-work dancers at a competitive rate with schools of like demographics.

[Victoria Leigh]

glynis, in this country most of the pre-pro schools, especially those connected to professional companies, are not syllabus oriented. At least they are not specifically RAD, Cecchetti, or Vaganova. They are what we generally call an "International Mix".

[Myers]

glynis, in this country most of the pre-pro schools, especially those connected to professional companies, are not syllabus oriented. At least they are not specifically RAD, Cecchetti, or Vaganova. They are what we generally call an "International Mix".

 

 

Dear Ms. Leigh and Mr. Johnson--

 

Thanks for the information--that is very helpful.

 

Regards--