The Open Program offers classes in Ballet and Contemporary Dance for students of all ages and abilities who love to dance but wish to undertake a less intensive schedule. Technical work is presented in a sequential, graded format to meet the needs of students who seek quality training, enrichment, and physical fitness. In the Open Program; the number of classes may be fewer, but the quality of training is not diminished. As with the Pre-Professional Program, students may remain at the same level for more than one season, until they have accomplished the required skills to progress to the next level. Enrollees in the Open Program are required to register for no less than one class per week for the training season. Open Program students wishing to participate in the year-end Peabody Dance Performance should note that additional time commitment is required, as rehearsals will be conducted separately from scheduled classes.

Curriculum

Ballet: Ages Seven to Teens

Beginners: 60 minute Ballet class
Elementary 1: 60 minute Ballet class
Elementary 2: 75 minute Ballet class
Intermediate 1: 90 minute Ballet class

Contemporary Dance: Ages Nine to Teens

Beginners: 60 minute Contemporary Dance class
Elementary: 75 minute Contemporary Dance class
Intermediate: 90 minute Contemporary Dance class

Ballet for Teens and Adults

Beginners: 60 minute Ballet class
Level 1: 60 minute Ballet class 
Level 2: 60 minute Ballet class
Level 3: 90 minute Ballet class

Contemporary Dance for Teens and Adults

Fundamentals: 60 minute Contemporary Dance class

Policies and Procedures

Students in the Open Program are expected to follow Peabody Dance's dress code for all classes.