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Overview

CityDance’s Pre-Conservatory Program (Pre-Con) provides dancers ages 10–12 with a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate curriculum tailored for young artists passionate about pursuing dance at a high level with training in classical ballet, contemporary, modern, commercial and culturally-specific dance forms. This program provides a foundation before potential advancement into the Pre-Professional Conservatory Program. Classes are designed to build technical strength, artistry, and performance readiness. Students develop skills through repertory learning and creative exploration, supported by world-class faculty and guest artists.

Program Levels

  • Pre-Conservatory IV (Ages 10–11)
    • *offered at our Maryland locations
  • Pre-Conservatory V (Ages 10–12)
    • *offered at both our Maryland and Falls Church locations

Most students spend one year at each level, though we support individual progression—whether that means spending more time in a level or advancing sooner.

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Performance Opportunities

New this year!
All Pre-Conservatory students will perform in two fully produced stage productions each season:

The Nutcracker (Winter)

Spring Concert (Spring)

Enrollment

Enrollment is by audition only, either through an in-class evaluation or scheduled group audition. Learn more about the audition process here or contact us at inquiries@citydance.net for more information.

Interested in the Pre-Conservatory Program? Begin your Journey Today!

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Weekly Class Schedules

Pre-Con IV Weekly Schedule (Maryland Only)

Monday (Strathmore Square)

  • 4:45–6:15 PM: Ballet IV
  • 6:15–6:45 PM: Pre/Pointe IV
  • 6:45–8:00 PM: Modern IV

Wednesday (Rockville)

  • 4:45–6:15 PM: Ballet IV
  • 6:15–6:45 PM: Pre/Pointe IV
  • 6:45–8:00 PM: Character IV

Thursday (Strathmore Square)

  • 4:45–6:15 PM: Ballet IV
  • 6:15–6:45 PM: Pre/Pointe IV
  • 6:45–8:00 PM: Jazz IV

Friday (Strathmore Square)

  • 4:45–6:15 PM: Ballet IV
  • 6:15–6:45 PM: Pre/Pointe IV
  • 6:45–8:00 PM: Ballet Repertory IV

Saturday (Strathmore Square)

  • 10:00–11:30 AM: Ballet IV
  • 11:30 AM–12:00 PM: Pre/Pointe IV
  • 12:00–2:00 PM: Ballet Repertory IV
  • 2:00–3:30 PM: Pre-Con IV Workshop
    (Switches to Main Stage Rehearsals 6 weeks before performance)

Pre-Con V Weekly Schedule (Maryland)

Monday (Strathmore Square)

  • 4:45–6:15 PM: Ballet V
  • 6:15–6:45 PM: Pointe V
  • 6:45–8:00 PM: Modern V

Tuesday (Strathmore Square)

  • 4:45–6:15 PM: Ballet V
  • 6:15–6:45 PM: Pointe V
  • 6:45–8:00 PM: Ballet Repertory V

Thursday (Rockville)

  • 4:45–6:15 PM: Ballet V
  • 6:15–6:45 PM: Pointe V
  • 6:45–8:00 PM: Jazz V

Friday (Strathmore Square)

  • 4:45–6:15 PM: Ballet V
  • 6:15–6:45 PM: Pointe V
  • 6:45–7:45 PM: Character V
  • 7:45–8:30 PM: Ballet Repertory V

Saturday

  • 11:30 AM–1:00 PM: Ballet V (Strathmore)
  • 1:00–1:30 PM: Pointe V (Strathmore)
  • 2:00–4:00 PM: Ballet Repertory V (Strathmore Square)
  • 4:00–5:30 PM: Pre-Con V Workshop (Strathmore Square)
    (Switches to Main Stage Rehearsals 6 weeks before the show)

Pre-Con V Weekly Schedule (Falls Church)

Monday (Falls Church)

  • 4:30–6:00 PM: Ballet V
  • 6:00–6:30 PM: Pointe V
  • 6:30–7:30 PM: Ballet Repertory V

Tuesday (Falls Church)

  • 4:30–6:00 PM: Ballet V
  • 6:00–6:30 PM: Pointe V
  • 6:30–7:30 PM: Contemporary/Jazz V
  • 7:30–8:30 PM: Character V

Thursday (Falls Church)

  • 4:30–6:00 PM: Ballet V
  • 6:00–6:30 PM: Pointe V
  • 6:30–7:30 PM: Contemporary/Modern V
  • 7:30–8:00 PM: Conditioning/Repertory V

Friday (Falls Church)

  • 4:30–6:00 PM: Ballet V
  • 6:00–6:30 PM: Pointe V
  • 6:30–7:30 PM: Ballet Repertory V
  • 7:30–8:00 PM: Conditioning (C & V Levels)

Saturday (Maryland Locations)

  • 11:30 AM–1:00 PM: Ballet V (Strathmore)
  • 1:00–1:30 PM: Pointe V (Strathmore)
  • 2:00–4:00 PM: Ballet Repertory V (Strathmore Square)
  • 4:00–5:30 PM: Pre-Con V Workshop (Strathmore Square)
    (Switches to Main Stage Rehearsals 6 weeks before the show)

NEW! Saturday Workshop Series

All Pre-Conservatory students participate in Saturday workshops featuring a rotating roster of exceptional guest instructors. Workshops focus on diverse dance styles in four-week blocks (e.g., Sri Lankan, Hip Hop, African dance).

NEW: Additional Classes for Boys

Maryland

  • Tuesdays 4:30–6:00 PM – Men’s/ Boys’ Con & Pre-Con (Strathmore)
  • Saturdays 10:30–11:30 AM – Men’s/ Boys’ Con & Pre-Con (Strathmore)

Falls Church

  • Fridays 4:30–6:30 PM – Men’s/ Boys’ Con & Pre-Con (Falls Church)

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