Elmhurst Ballet School Years 8-11 Entry

Video submission required. Centre work (10 minutes maximum): adage simple with développé devant, à la seconde, arabesque; pirouettes (single or double en dehors and en dedans); 3 allegro enchainements including sautés in 1st, 2nd, 4th positions, simple assemblé and jeté ordinaire combination, grand allegro age-appropriate. Pointe work (girls only if taught): rises and relevé in 1st and 2nd position for year 8, relevé in 5th, échappé relevé with relevé devant and derrière. Tour en l'air (boys only if taught): single or double, right and left. Stretching: hamstrings, splits on both legs (en diagonal), box splits in second position, frog position, back arch. Contemporary: approx. 1 minute to music of choice. Uniform: Girls – sleeveless leotard, ballet tights, ballet shoes; Boys – tights, t-shirt or leotard, ballet shoes. No barre work required.