College Preparatory Program
Admissions
Because the College Preparatory Program only accepts a limited number of students per year, it is required that students audition in person following the
pre-qualification process.
Students must submit the following:
- A current resume with a headshot
- A 500 word essay explaining how he or she will benefit from acceptance into a program of this caliber
- A picture of first arabesque and a picture of creative choice
- A three minute VHS video demonstrating ballet technique as well as modern or jazz technique
Following the receipt of the student's material, a panel of professionals will review and make selections for the live audition.
Please send materials to:
Bodiography Center for Movement
5824 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-521-6094
Early Dismissal Program
Students of the ED (Early Dismissal) Program are required to maintain permission from the school district to participate in this program. The class schedule is listed below
and requires a minimum of 8 hours of study per week to be graded by faculty and returned to the students’ academic institution for physical education credit. This will also include written evaluations by faculty members to monitor progress and two written assignments per semester to be completed by students to demonstrate academic understanding of movement studies.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Ballet 2:30-4 2:30-3:30 Pilates Ballet 2:30-4 2:30-3:30 Pilates
Ballet/Pointe 4:00-5:30 Ballet 3:30-5:00 Ballet/Pointe 4:00-5:30 Ballet 3:30-5
Jazz 5:30-7:00 Pointe/Variations 5-6 Pilates 5:30-6:30 Modern 5-6:30
Ballet 6:30-8 Optional Ballet 6-7:30 Optional Ballet 7-8:30 Optional
Tuition
Minimum of 8 hours - $2,130.00 (divided into 9 -$236- monthly installments
9hours - $2,300.00 (divided into 9 -$256- monthly installments)
10hours - $2,470.00 (divided into 9 -$274- monthly installments)
11hours $2,600.00 (divided into 9 -$290- monthly installments)
11.5hours equals unlimited classes $3,325.00 (divided into 9 -$350- monthly installments)
Grading
Students will be graded in two separate categories during the course of each 15 week session. This grade will be a pass/fail grade and will be faxed to the school upon completion of each term.
Attendance – Participation – Execution of Material
Up to three points will be given to each student per week to distinctly describe the following three areas:
1 Point – The student has attended each class for the entire week. Three doctors excuses per year. All others are considered unexcused absences.
1 Point – The student has participated in all of the weekly activities. Student may only be excused if faculty identifies an injury.
1 Point – The student executes each part of class with energy and enthusiasm, pays close attention to detail, and is subordinate each class period.
Absences from class automatically deducts .75 from the weekly 3 points possible
Written Assignment
Each term a 4 page written assignment will be given from a variety of health, wellness, and artistic topics. The student must clearly demonstrate their knowledge
of the chosen topic through research and eloquently present their topic for the class. Each assignment will be due the last week of the term. Students will be
graded on clarity, design, research quality, and presentation.
This project is worth a total of 6 Points
At the end of the term the 14 weekly sums will be added together in addition to the grade from the written assignment. This sum will then be divided by 15.
Any grade below a 2.4 is failing.
Children's Program
Mother and Child Classes (2yrs)
Mother and Child Classes are offered to create a strong creative bond with the parent and child while sharing the joy of music and movement. This class uses props to tell stories about the ballet and incorporates ballet terminology at a young age.
Pre-Ballet
Pre-Ballet (3-6yrs) is a 45 minute class exploring the beginning fundamentals of the ballet technique while using creative movement as discovery.
Graded Level Program
This program is designed to capture the student's artistry while exercising proficient technique. The well-rounded curriculum and outstanding experienced faculty offer the students every opportunity to achieve their highest potential. At BCM we produce strong healthy dancers who enjoy their bodies as well as their craft. Studies include: ballet, modern, jazz, and body conditioning.
Tuition contingent upon level of training.
Adult Classes
Bodiography Center for Movement is one of Pittsburgh's most state of the art adult performing arts institutions. It includes a casual and nurturing atmosphere for students who are interested in partaking in movement studies, but may not be considering a professional career in these areas. Professionals who hold college degrees and have extended experience in their field of study will instruct all of these classes which are geared for mature adult students seeking extracurricular activity.
Bodiography Center for Movement provides daytime classes, which are open to the community at large and will consist of studies including traditional ballet, modern, jazz, and Pilates techniques. These classes are open to the public and may be attended without enrollment. Anyone may feel free to drop in at anytime and you may choose from an array of classes to suit your personal needs. Classes are taught on beginning/intermediate levels as well as advanced professional levels throughout the day.
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