day program

WHAT

This specialized training program is designed for dedicated dancers eager to pursue a more rigorous course of study that further develops technique and artistry.

Personalized to each dancer, the program helps students define realistic goals, track their progress, and receive the guidance and resources needed to prepare for competitions, auditions, and a professional career.

Selection by audition.

WHO

Not feeling challenged in mainstream classes?

Looking for more individualized training to help you grow? Do you feel capable of more and interested in pursuing dance at a higher level or considering a professional career?

This program is specifically designed for serious female and male dancers ages 12–18 who are disciplined, eager to work hard, open to critique, and passionate about dance.

Where Our Students Continue Their Training

Pictured left to right:

Crystal Huang — San Francisco Ballet School

Chloe Helimets — Paris Opera Ballet School

Amelia Chen — John Cranko Schule

Charlize Hardwick — Académie Princesse Grace

Sydney Qian — John Cranko Schule

Athena Hu — Académie Princesse Grace

Preparing Dancers for the Next Stage

Bayer Ballet is proud to prepare students for acceptance into some of the world's leading professional ballet schools. Through rigorous training, personal mentorship, and a deep commitment to artistic excellence, our students develop the skills and foundation needed to thrive in the next stage of their ballet education.

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Day Program Application Form

Audition
ApplicatioN form
Required before scheduling an in-person or 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 the 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 a white t-shirt

Bayer Ballet Students: Please wear your group's uniform

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professional training

Bayer Ballet’s Day Program was established in 2022. Since its inception, students in the program have been accepted into prestigious institutions and training programs, including ABT JKO, San Francisco Ballet School, Académie Princesse Grace, and John Cranko Schule, among others.

Program participants have also earned top honors at major ballet competitions and scholarship programs, including the Grand Prix, Youth Grand Prix, and Hope Award at Youth America Grand Prix; the Natalia Makarova Award for Artistry; the Shelley King Award for Excellence; top awards at California Dance Classics; Prix de Lausanne Candidate, Finalist, and Prize Winner distinctions; and YoungArts Winner with Distinction recognition.

placement

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

Group 1: 9–13 years
Group 2: 14–18 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 9-13

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 13-18

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 (TBD)

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 (TBD)

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

7:45 - 8:45pm: Repertoire

Saturday

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

*Schedule subject to change

Pictured: participant of the Day Program 2025-26 Season, Karissa Chen

YAGP 2026 Houston Finals Top 12 Winner

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tuition & scholarships

Please contact Bayer Ballet for tuition details.

Office: 650-988-9971

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

Pictured in the video: Day Program student (2022), Charlize Hardwick, training with Founder and Artistic Director Inna Bayer. Charlize was accepted to Académie Princesse Grace.

Bayer Ballet Day Program Crystal Huang, Chloe Helimets, Amelia Chen

DAY PROGRAM STUDENTS'

SCHOLARSHIPS & PRESTIGIOUS PROGRAMS

Paris Opera Ballet School - France (Full year scholarship)

John Cranko Schule - Germany (Full year scholarship)

ABT - USA (Full year scholarship)

Academie Princess Grace (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

Opera and Ballet Theater of Tbilisi, and more.