The program runs from third to ninth grade, with select children's ballet classes for younger dancers.
The Preparatory Dance Program is the Piedmont Triad's preeminent ballet program for young dancers in search of rigorous dance training within a nurturing environment. The UNCSA Preparatory Dance program presents a unique opportunity for young dancers to experience the joy of developing their artistry in a nurturing atmosphere. Focusing on the etiquette and discipline necessary for building a solid
Traditional West African Dance with Mr. Wesley Williams and live percussion by his family is truly a highlight of the Young Dancer Summer Intensive. The culture, history, music, rhythm, coordination, and athleticism will stay inside the dancers forever! Level D and E: ages 7 - 9 in the Culminating Showing!
Young Dancer Summer Intensive Week 2! Sneak peek…Level A Ballet Repertory: Prologue Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty. Don’t forget: In-studio showing is on Friday! Only three days away…summer is going too fast! 🩰
Ballet repertory class is essential to training young dancers—experiencing classical ballets such as The Sleeping Beauty originally choreographed by Marius Petipa in 1890! Here you will see two casts Level C and Level B working on the Act III dance, Little Red Riding Hood. Don’t forget: Informal Studio Showing on Friday, July 31!
07/24/2026
Congratulations to our Storybook Campers for a wonderful culminating presentation—showing off their handmade wings and Cinderella themed ballet and creative dance exercises! We are so proud of your week at UNCSA Prep! 🩰
Midweek share! Young Dancer Summer Intensive is rolling with systematic, focused training. Is your dancer to work? Join us! Registration is now open for the 26 - 27 school year and new students may audition for acceptance on August 1 or August 17. Email [email protected] today to get set up!
Young Dancer Summer Intensive is underway with focused work, discipline, and rigor! Five levels of study in the American Ballet Theatre National Curriculum: 1A, 1B, 2, 3, and 4. Splendid faculty and students…let’s go!!!
07/18/2026
Jumping into the Preparatory Dance Young Dancer Summer Intensive…70 children from across the state of North Carolina meet on Monday! Who’s ready for a great two weeks?! Focused training and joyful rigor…let’s go! 📸 Gev Imagery Photography Spring Performance 2026
The opening of Swan Lake to celebrate the opening of 2026-27 school year registration. Leap to the registration portal to get your dancer set up for the academic year; we can’t wait for another year of growth with each family! 💕🩰 Video: Preparatory Dance 25-26 Level 4 with Prep alum and high school rising junior, Lucius Hamblen. UNCSA UNC School of the Arts
07/04/2026
Red, White, and Blue costumes! Happy 4th of July from Preparatory Dance! Excerpts from Swan Lake Spring Performance 2026. 📸 Gevorg Xachatryan 👗 Artistic Motion School of Arts
07/02/2026
By family request, we have a second order window of the 2026 spring performance t-shirt designed by Megumi Bowman, Takatora’s mom! Only 36 hours remain. Place your order no later than midnight Friday, July 3! https://www.customink.com/fundraising/preparatory-dance-spring-performance-2026-t-shirt
| Monday | 2pm - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 2pm - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 2pm - 8pm |
| Thursday | 2pm - 8pm |
| Friday | 2pm - 8pm |