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2025-2026 Pre-Professional Program Information

Pointe Exam

Monday, March 2 during class.

Pointe Shoe Fitting

Sunday, March 8 at 4pm

Liesl Dancewear
14073 Crown Ct
Woodbridge, VA 22193

Remember you must wear convertible tights (tights with a hole in the bottom of the foot) for your pointe shoe fitting.

Preparing for your pointe shoe fitting

Sewing Class

Monday, March 9 during class time.

Please come with all necessary sewing items as they will not be provided for you. Guide to sewing your pointe shoes

ALL STUDENTS are expected to attend the sewing class on Monday, March 9, whether they get pointe shoes or not. Students who do not get their pointe shoes are expected to sew an additional pair of ballet flat technique shoes with ribbons so they can learn how to sew and tie during this time with the rest of the class. They will wear these ribboned flat shoes during pointe class.

Students who get their pointe shoes will learn how to sew them during this class. Please review the instructions and additional information received via email prior to Monday, March 9.

Ms. Amanda's Tips and Tricks

Information for Students who do not get pointe shoes

Balanchine Workshop Schedule

3:00 - 4:00 Levels 8 and 9 in Studio D

4:00 - 5:00 Level 6.5 and 7 in Studio D

Parents and Guardians are invited to observe during the classes listed below. If at all possible, please do not bring younger siblings.

Level 1
Sat 1/17/2026: 9:30 - 10:45 AM Mulligan

Level 2
Wed 1/14/2026: 5:45 - 6:45 PM Mulligan
Sat 1/17/2026: 10:45 - 11:45 AM Mulligan

Level 3
Thu 1/15/2026: 5:00 - 6:15 PM Bragg
Thu 1/15/2026: 6:15 - 7:30 PM Bragg

Level 4
Thu 1/15/2026: 4:45 - 6:30 PM Melrose-Smith
Thu 1/15/2026: 6:30 - 8:15 PM Melrose-Smith

Level 5
Sat 1/17/2026: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Spatz

Level 6
Tue 1/13/2026: 6:30 - 7:30 PM Riffee (Modern)
Thu 1/15/2026: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Riffee

Levels 7-9
Parents/Guardians of Conservatory Dancers are invited to attend any classes during observation week.

Minutes: Sep-20 Parent Meeting

One of the main goals of the BalletNova Board of Directors this year is to increase communication and connections with the BalletNova community. As part of that effort, the Board is looking for a parent / guardian of a Pre-Professional Division student to serve as a liaison to the Board.

The Board Liaison would be a non-voting member of the Board and represent the perspective of the Pre-Professional dancers and families at Board meetings.

The Board Liaison responsibilities will include the following:

  1. Serving as a point of contact for families in the Pre-Professional Program
  2. Reporting to the Board periodically about the Pre-Professional Program community (topics of interest, issues, concerns, etc.)
  3. Attendance at Board meetings and participation in the open (non-executive session) portion of the meetings

The Board Liaison should be a person with strong communication skills, who is willing to forge multiple connections with dancers and families in the Pre-Professional Division, and the ability to attend and participate in Board meetings.

Any parent or guardian with an interest in serving as the Board Liaison should send a letter of interest describing their experience with BalletNova and any relevant skills or work experience to Kimberly Notorianni, BalletNova Board President ([email protected]).