Enrollment at Coomer Classique
How to Join
Placement Evaluations
Placement Evaluations
All students are placed through an audition or placement evaluation to ensure proper level placement and long-term development.
The process is simple:
- Submit an online inquiry under "contact us" - tell us about your dancer so we can guide you to the right program.
- Schedule an evaluation placement class
- Receive evaluation and level recommenda
All students are placed through an audition or placement evaluation to ensure proper level placement and long-term development.
The process is simple:
- Submit an online inquiry under "contact us" - tell us about your dancer so we can guide you to the right program.
- Schedule an evaluation placement class
- Receive evaluation and level recommendation
- Complete enrollment confirmation
For younger dancers in introductory levels, placement may include a class observation or introductory trial session.
Placement Evaluations
Placement Evaluations
Placement Evaluations
Placement evaluations allow our faculty to assess each dancer’s technical foundation, coordination, musicality, and readiness for training at the appropriate level. We are not looking for perfection—we are looking for potential, work ethic, and a willingness to learn.
Dancers are placed where they will be both challenged and supported, en
Placement evaluations allow our faculty to assess each dancer’s technical foundation, coordination, musicality, and readiness for training at the appropriate level. We are not looking for perfection—we are looking for potential, work ethic, and a willingness to learn.
Dancers are placed where they will be both challenged and supported, ensuring steady and sustainable progression through each stage of training.
Programs & Levels
Placement Evaluations
Training Commitment
Our program is structured into clear divisions to support consistent technical and artistic development:
- Ballet Buds (Ages 4–6)
- Primary Division (Ages 6–9)
- Advanced Division (Ages 9–12)
- Professional Training Division – Night Program (Ages 12-18)
- Professional Training Division – Day Program (Ages 13+)
Each level is designed with specific traini
Our program is structured into clear divisions to support consistent technical and artistic development:
- Ballet Buds (Ages 4–6)
- Primary Division (Ages 6–9)
- Advanced Division (Ages 9–12)
- Professional Training Division – Night Program (Ages 12-18)
- Professional Training Division – Day Program (Ages 13+)
Each level is designed with specific training goals, ensuring a clear and purposeful progression from early foundational work through advanced and pre-professional study.
Training Commitment
Placement Evaluations
Training Commitment
Our program follows a structured training model designed for consistent development.
Recommended Plan
- Younger divisions train multiple times per week with increasing structure and focus
- Advanced levels train approximately 3-4 days per week depending on placement
- Professional Training Division students follow a more intensive weekly schedule
Our program follows a structured training model designed for consistent development.
Recommended Plan
- Younger divisions train multiple times per week with increasing structure and focus
- Advanced levels train approximately 3-4 days per week depending on placement
- Professional Training Division students follow a more intensive weekly schedule including technique, pointe, repertoire, conditioning, and supplemental training
We emphasize consistency, attendance, and full commitment to the training process, as steady repetition and discipline are essential to long-term progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior ballet experience to enroll?
No. Students are placed based on age and ability, and we offer foundational levels for beginners as well as advanced training for experienced dancers.
How is level placement determined?
Placement is determined through audition, class evaluation, or instructor recommendation based on technical ability, coordination, and readiness.
Can students join mid-year?
Yes, enrollment is accepted throughout the year based on availability and placement suitability.
What is the time commitment?
Time commitment varies by level, ranging from introductory weekly classes to intensive pre-professional training schedules in the upper divisions. Class enrollment is flexible with no minimum required; however, we offer recommended training levels to support steady progress and continued improvement.
Do you offer video auditions?
Yes, video submissions may be accepted for students unable to attend an in-person audition.
What Makes Us Different?
How is your training different from a recreational studio?
Our program is structured around a progression-based, technique-first training model. Rather than focusing on casual participation, we prioritize consistency, discipline, and long-term technical development, with clear pathways from foundational training through advanced and pre-professional levels.
What is unique about your class structure?
We use an extended technique model, including longer ballet classes designed to allow for deeper correction, repetition, and refinement. This structure supports stronger technical retention and more meaningful progress over time.
Do you focus only on technique?
No. While strong classical technique is the foundation, we also emphasize artistry, musicality, performance quality, and versatility through pointe, repertoire, contemporary, and supplemental training such as conditioning and Pilates-based work.
How do you approach student development?
We take a long-term approach to training. Students are guided step-by-step through carefully structured levels, ensuring they develop strength, control, and artistry at a sustainable pace while building confidence and resilience along the way.
What sets your faculty and coaching apart?
Our faculty provides consistent, detail-oriented instruction with a focus on correction, refinement, and individual growth. Students are held to high standards in a supportive environment that encourages accountability, focus, and personal ownership of progress.
What is the overall goal of your training program?
Our goal is to develop technically strong, artistically aware dancers who are equipped with the discipline, work ethic, and life skills needed for success both in and beyond the studio.