CVan Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 I've been looking for a forum for Colorado Ballet Academy (for the year round school) and haven't found it. Admins, if I've missed it, please let me know! DD was just accepted into the year round Pre-Professional Division. Wondering if there are any other families on BT4D who have had experience there. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
dancerdancer Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 CVan, I haven't been able to find a thread for the academy, either, so I think this thread may be all there is. My daughters have only taken a few open classes there, while visiting the area, so I don't have first hand knowledge of the year round academy levels. They enjoyed their classes, and the facility was nice. (I loved the lounge area for parents!) I do hope you will hear from someone who has knowledge of the year round situation. Quote Link to comment
CVan Posted July 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 Thank you, dancerdancer. Quote Link to comment
Managingtwotoo Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 My understanding is that CBA has two levels for Pre-Pro. We had a very up and down experience with the program. It seems that this year (17-18) it is much improved. The upper level now has some excellent dancers. Quote Link to comment
CVan Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Thanks, Managingtwotoo. May I ask when your dancer was there? Quote Link to comment
Managingtwotoo Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) She was there for several years in the academy before they had a pre-pro program. The pre-pros took classes with academy students at that time in addition to their daily classes. We left in 2016 because she wanted more Vagonova and CB was moving away from that as a base training. […] There are really good options in Denver includIng CBA. I would also recommend looking at Classical Ballet Academy, CCD, IBS, And RMBA. They are all different and studio culture is different at each one - DBT is another good program. Good luck finding a good fit ! Edited July 18, 2018 by dancemaven Removed second-hand experience per BT4D Rules and Policies. Quote Link to comment
CVan Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Thank you; good to know! My daughter had thoroughly researched the program before auditioning, and she is very excited to go. Quote Link to comment
macameli Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Thank you Cvan for the update! Sounds like a well rounded program. What kind of housing is she in? Do dancers share apartments? Quote Link to comment
CVan Posted November 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Macameli there is no housing offered by the school. She is in an apartment with two other dancers. It is less than a five minute walk to the studios. The school connected all of the students by email over the summer, so that anyone who was looking for roommates could find them. I believe there are host families, but I am not familiar with that option. The dancers are responsible for their day to day life: grocery shopping (there is a grocery store nearby), laundry (in the building and on their floor), and getting to and from classes and rehearsal. It's been quite an adjustment (DD is 16) but it seems to be working out (knock on wood!). Quote Link to comment
macameli Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Thank you, CVan. Quote Link to comment
Noodles Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 CVan, it sounds like a great program. Best of luck to your DD! Quote Link to comment
CVan Posted November 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 Thank you! Quote Link to comment
MBK135 Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Does anyone have a first hand experience with their residential pre-professional program? Quote Link to comment
Momisme Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Also, has anyone heard back about acceptance into the Colorado pre pro program? If so, how long out from your inperson audition day was it? Quote Link to comment
CVan Posted January 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Hi MBK135, the information I posted above is from this year. If you have any other questions I'd be happy to try to answer them! Quote Link to comment
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