WHAT

This specialized training program is designed for dedicated dancers, who are eager to receive a more rigorous training regimen to help them develop/refine technique and artistry.

Personalized to each dancer, the teachers will help them to define realistic goals, track their performance, and provide resources that help them to prepare for competition, audition, and a professional career.

Selection by audition.

WHO

Not feeling challenged in the mainstream classes? You aren’t receiving individualized training you need to grow? You think you’re capable of more? You’re considering a professional dance career?

The program is specifically designed for serious female and male dancers between the ages of 12-18 years, who are disciplined, eager to work hard, open to critique, and passionate about dancing.

Audition
ApplicatioN
Required prior to scheduling in-person audition or submitting video audition

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Street Address

City

Region/State/Province

Postal / Zip code

Date of Birth required

Age of dancer

How many years of dance training?

Hours per week dancer studies

Name of current dance studio

Desired Start Date / Questions

Photo of yourself in first arabesque

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VIDEO AUDITION - Link to Video Audition Fulfilling Submission Requirements (detailed below)

Video links to performances of classical variations (optional)

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Thank you for submitting your application. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please email info@bayerballetacademy.com

AUDITION
application requirements

Complete the application form above. If auditioning in-person, note audition dress code and schedule below. If submitting a video audition, note submission requirements below:

in-person audition

LOCATION

Bayer Ballet Studios

2028 Old Middlefield Way
Mountain View, California 94043, USA

Complete the application to schedule an audition.

video audition

VIDEO SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

>> Complete the application form above

>> Short Introduction including: name, age, number of years of dance education, number of years of pointe work (if applicable), and name of your current school and teacher(s).

>> Barre and center exercises: plié, battement tendu, adagio, pirouettes, petit, medium, and grand allegro, tours en l'air for men, and pointe work for women. A classical ballet variation on pointe is optional.

>>Other links to performances of classical variations (optional)

>> Photo in first arabesque

audition dress code

Women: black leotard, pink tights, bring pointe shoes

Men: black tights and white t-shirt

Bayer Ballet Students: Wear uniform

day program
professional coaching

Bayer Ballet's Day Program was formed in 2022. Participants of the Program have been accepted into such prestigious programs as ABT JKO, Princess Grace Academy (Full Year Scholarship), John Cranko Schule, and have received top awards as Youth America Grand Prix - Grand Prix, Youth Grand Prix & the Natalia Makarova Award for Artistry, Shelley King Award for Excellence, Prix de Lausanne Prize Winner & YoungArts Winner with Distinction.

placement

The program is divided by age and level of experience to ensure proper advancement. Groups will not exceed 8 students...

Group 1: 12-14 years
Group 2: 15-18 years

If you are outside of the age range, please feel free to email us to discuss your goals and determine if this program is a good fit.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE*

GROUP 1 > AGES 12-14

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

10:00am -12:00pm: Ballet Technique
12:00 - 2:00pm: Variations/Repertoire
Private Lessons (scheduled by appointment, not included in tuition)
7:00 - 8:00pm: Repertoire (Mon/Fri)
7:30 - 8:30pm: Repertoire (Tues)

Wednesday

10:00am - 12:00pm: Ballet Technique

12:00 - 1:00pm: Ballet Conditioning/Cross Training

1:00 - 2:30pm: Variations/Repertoire

Private Lessons (scheduled by appointment, not included in tuition)

7:00 - 8:00pm: Contemporary

Saturday

12:00 - 1:00pm: Stretching

1:00 - 2:30pm: Ballet Technique

2:30 -3:30pm: Character

GROUP 2 > AGES 15-18

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

10:00am -12:00pm: Ballet Technique

12:00 - 2:00pm: Variations/Repertoire

Private Lessons (scheduled by appointment, not included in tuition)

7:45 - 8:45pm: Repertoire (Tues)

Wednesday

10:00 - 11:00am: Ballet Conditioning/Cross Training

11:00am -1:00pm: Ballet Technique

1:00 - 2:30pm: Partnering

Private Lessons (scheduled by appointment, not included in tuition)

8:00 - 9:00pm: Contemporary

Friday

10:00 - 11:00am: Ballet Conditioning/Cross Training

11:00am -1:00pm: Ballet Technique

1:00 - 2:30pm: Partnering

Private Lessons (scheduled by appointment, not included in tuition)

7:45 - 8:45pm: Repertoire

Saturday

12:15 - 1:00pm: Stretching
1:00 - 2:30pm: Ballet Technique
2:30 - 3:30pm: Repertoire
3:30 - 4:30pm: Character

*Schedule subject to change

Pictured : participants of the Day Program 2022/23 Season (left to right) Chloe Helimets, Amelia Chen, Mia Staulo

day program
tuition & scholarships

This rate covers the Bayer Ballet Academy Academic Year and does not include tuition for the summer intensive programs or private lessons.

Group 1: $14,350 (29 hours per week)

Group 2: $14,350 (29 hours, 45 minutes per week)

Talent-based scholarships are available. Please complete the application above and email us if you are interested in aplying for a scholarship.

Pictured in the video: Day Program Graduate (2022), Charlize Hardwick training with Founder & Artistic Director, Inna Bayer, received acceptance to Princess Grace Academy (Full Year Scholarship).

DAY PROGRAM STUDENTS'

SCHOLARSHIPS & PRESTIGIOUS PROGRAMS

John Cranko Schule - Germany

Hamburg Ballet - Germany

Princess Grace Academy (full year scholarship)

See full list of scholarships

PROFESSIONAL COMPANIES

Students coached by Inna Bayer have danced in European and American professional dance companies such as:

Dutch National Ballet

Atlanta Ballet

Hrvatsko narodno kazalište HNK Split Balet / Croatian National Theater

State Ballet in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, and more