Advanced Ballet/Pre-Professional

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Advanced/Pre-Professional Division

The Advanced Division/Pre-Professional continues to build upon the student's technique and physical strength. Pointe work for girls is introduced and developed. Dancers from this Division are invited to join the Washington Regional Ballet rehearsals on Saturdays.

This division includes levels D2/Advanced Pointe. 

The placement of students from levels Beginning to Advanced Pointe is based on ability rather than the student's age. Students are placed where they will benefit, be safe, and grow the most. Students will progress through our levels at different rates. This is entirely normal and needed to keep their bodies safe and to help their mind and body connect. When a dancer has demonstrated sufficient understanding of the technique for each level and strength to dance the learned vocabulary safely and soundly, the Director will determine that the student is ready to move to the next level.

Open Technique Class- Pre-Professional Division

This class allows multiple levels from the Advanced division to dance together and learn from each other. This is usually a faster-paced class. The Director invites Junior Division dancers.

Variations -Pre-Professional Division

Phyllis Rothwell's career has allowed her to dance some of the most famous roles in ballet's repertoire. Giving back this knowledge to the students is pure joy for her. Dancers will learn variations from great classic ballets. Each week, the students will learn and perform a variation before their peers. This class helps students learn choreography quickly, the history of classical ballets, and the tools to dance alone on stage. Learn the skills of being a soloist in a nurturing environment. Students will receive individual coaching throughout the class. The Director invites Junior Division dancers.

WSYB aims to prepare dancers of whatever age they join the studio to reach their full potential. As the students move through our curriculum, they will be challenged to apply themselves to fulfill their goals in dance and all their life passions. 

With a background in many styles of Ballet training, Phyllis has taken from each method of instruction and refined it to create a syllabus that will produce well-rounded and knowledgeable students. They can adapt to different teaching styles with integrity and safety.

Students must arrive on time for class, in the proper attire, and have their hair secured, especially for students with long hair. The dress code encourages unity, simplicity, and discipline among our students.