Ballet Academy East is home to aspiring dancers of all ages in its Young Dancer, Pre-Professional and Adult Divisions, and is internationally recognized for exceptional dance training. The school’s accomplished faculty lead classes that nurture students’ physical and emotional well-being, build technical skills, and develop artistry. The inspiring studio atmosphere creates an encouraging environment for dancers of every level. Ballet Academy East’s Pre-Professional Division combines comprehensive ballet training with professional caliber performance opportunities to prepare students for success in the dance world. BAE’s proven syllabus creates technically strong, artistically expressive dancers who adapt easily to the broad range of styles required of today’s professionals. Students are taught by the school’s acclaimed faculty, under the guidance of Artistic Director Darla Hoover, and work regularly with in-demand guest artists from across New York City and around the world. Enrollment in the Pre-Professional Division is by audition.