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DAY program
professional coaching

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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.
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Selection by audition.

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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?

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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.

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

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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 august 20

LOCATION

Bayer Ballet Studios

2028 Old Middlefield Way
Mountain View, California 94043, USA

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

10:00-11:30am (Ages 12)

12:45-2:15pm (Ages 13-18+)

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Can't attend the audition? 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 

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audition dress code

Women: black leotard, pink tights, bring pointe shoes

Men: black tights and white t-shirt

Bayer Ballet Students: Wear uniform

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day program
professional coaching

Bayer Ballet's Day Program was formed in 2022. Graduates of the Program have been accepted into such prestigious programs as Princess Grace Academy (Full Year Scholarship) and have received top awards as Youth America Grand Prix - Youth Grand Prix & the Natalia Makarova Award for Artistry.

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

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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.

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SAMPLE SCHEDULE*

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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 โ€‹

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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

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*Schedule subject to change 

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

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tuition & scholarships

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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)

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

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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).

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SCHOLARSHIPS & PRESTIGIOUS PROGRAMS

Graduates of the Academy have been accepted into prestigious programs, including:

Vaganova Ballet Academy

Paris Opera

American Ballet Theatre

Royal Ballet

Princess Grace Academy (full year scholarship)*

Bolshoi Ballet, and more

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See full list of scholarships

 

PROFESSIONAL COMPANIES

Students of Bayer Ballet, have danced in European and American professional dance companies such as: Mariinsky Ballet

Eifman Ballet Saint Petersburg

Atlanta Ballet

Hrvatsko narodno kazalište HNK Split Balet / Croatian National Theater

State Ballet in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, and more

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AWARDS & HONORS

Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP)

Outstanding School (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Hope Award (2023)

Grand Prix (2020)

Youth Grand Prix (2022, 2023 - two recipients)*

Natalia Makarova Award for Artistry (2022)*

 

World Ballet Competition (WBC)

Bronze Medal (2022)*

Gold Medalist

 

ADC | IBC

Junior Division - San Francisco*

1st Place Classical*

1st Place Contemporary*

4th Place - Finals*

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YoungArts

Winner/Finalist Ballet (2020)

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Prix de Lausanne 2020

(2) Bayer Ballet dancers selected (10 dancers from the United States / 48 world-wide competed)

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* Indicates Awards & Honors Received from Graduates & Participants of the Day Program. Other Awards listed are students who trained privately with Inna Bayer, prior to the formation of the Day Program.

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Pictured : Recipients of the Youth America Grand Prix - Youth Grand Prix Award (2023, San Francisco & Chicago), Victoria Kostikov  & Mia Staulo (Day Program Participant) with Founder & Artistic Director, Inna Bayer,

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