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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.
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
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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 

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

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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

AWARDS & HONORS

Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP)

Outstanding School (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

Hope Award (2023)

Grand Prix (2024)

Youth Grand Prix (2022, 2023, 2024)

Natalia Makarova Award for Artistry (2022)

Shelley King Award for Excellence (2024)

YoungArts

Winner/Finalist Ballet (2024)

Prix de Lausanne 

2024 Prize Winner & Contemporary Award - (2) Bayer Ballet dancers selected 

Pictured : 2024 Day Program Students with Founder & Artistic Director, Inna Bayer,

day program
professional coachinG RESULTS
 

Bayer Ballet’s Day Program - Graduate 2024 - Amelia Chen - John Cranko Schule Acceptance
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Bayer Ballet’s DAY PROGRAM - Graduate 2024 Amelia Chen (15) @_amelia915 ____ ⭐️Congratulations on your acceptance⭐️ John Cranko Schule (Germany) @johncrankoschool ____ ⭐️Honors & Awards Highlights⭐️ YAGP 2024 ▪️1st Place Classical, Huntington Beach ▪️3rd Place Contemporary, San Diego YAGP Finals 2024 Scholarships ▪️John Cranko Schule (Germany), Summer ▪️Elmhurst Ballet School, Summer ▪️Alberta Ballet School, Full Year ▪️Nashville Ballet School, Full Year Admission ADC IBC 2024 @adcibc ▪️1st Place, Classical ▪️1st Place Contemporary World Ballet Stars Galas ▪️YAGP Nervi 2024, Corps de Ballet - Swan Lake @ygp_europe ▪️ Petipa Awards Gala 2023 Petipa Heritage Foundation @petipaheritagefoundation ____ Training Bayer Ballet Day Program @bayerballetacademy Teacher, Inna Bayer @inna.bayerballet ❤️ Dear Amelia, It has been a pleasure working with you, as you pursue your dreams of becoming a professional dancer. You have grown into a beautiful artist through hard work and dedication to your art. May you achieve your professional goals with your love for this artform always guiding the way. Wishing you much success, as you enter this next chapter. ❤️ ___///____/// BAYER BALLET Founded by Inna Bayer in 2005, Bayer Ballet is a 501c3 non-profit ballet company and academy dedicated to enhancing the cultural well-being of our community by creating equitable accessibility to the Vaganova method of classical ballet through world-class education and performances. ✨@YAGP ​⁠ “Outstanding School” Award (2018-2024) ✨Prix de Lausanne Prize Winner 2024 ✨ Outstanding Organization by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce ✨Best Dance Studio in Mountain View by the Mountain View Voice (2023 & 2024) ✨PARTNER SCHOOL to Kazakh National Academy of Choreography ✨Nikolay OFFICIAL PARTNER SCHOOL ✨ Member of International Dance Council CID FOLLOW US https://www.bayerballet.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bayerballetacademy/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BayerBalletAcademy LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bayerballet 🔔 SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/bayerballetacademy #bayerballet #ameliachen #nervi #yagp #yagpfinals #yagpfinals24 #competition #dance #contemporary #ballet #PrixdeLausanne2024 #mountainviewca #siliconvalley #balletstudio #dancestudio #johncrankoschule