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Academy/Enrollment Questions? adair@internationalballetsc.org
General Questions? Info@internationalballetsc.org
THE ACADEMY
International Ballet Academy offers world-class ballet training rooted in the Vaganova method, renowned for developing strong, expressive, and technically proficient dancers. Our accomplished faculty brings decades of professional experience, nurturing each student’s potential in a disciplined yet supportive environment.
MEET THE ACADEMY DIRECTOR
ADAIR KEMPF
Adair joins the IB team with over 20 years of experience in the ballet industry. Originally from Greenville, SC Adair graduated from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Arts & Humanities, going on to receive a BFA in Dance Performance from Butler University. She danced professionally with Charleston Ballet Theatre (Charleston, SC) and Carolina Ballet Theatre (Greenville, SC), working with renowned choreographers such as Alonzo King and Dwight Rhoden. As a teacher, Adair has worked with students from pre-ballet through pre-professional, and coached advanced students for competitions including the Youth American Grand Prix. Most recently Adair served as the Dance Department Administrative Assistant, Ballet Faculty, and Summer Dance Immersion Director at South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. IB is thrilled to have Adair in this pivotal roll.
Classes, Level Placement & Dress Code
Level Placement is first based on a child’s age, and then based on talent. It is normal for new students to begin in a lower level. It is also normal for students to remain in the same level for 2-3 years. Level placement is the decision of the Academy Director, with support from the IB faculty.
Academy Levels Descriptions
(number of required weekly classes and dress code)
ages are based on age as of September 1​
Pre Ballet A/B
(3-4 year olds)
Pre Ballet C/D
(5-6 year olds)
1 class per week. This class is a “demo class”
Light pink Bloch cap sleeve leotard (5602), pink tights,
pink ballet shoes, no attached skirt
1 class per week. This class is a “demo class”
White Bloch cap sleeve leotard (5602), pink tights,
pink ballet shoes, no attached skirt
Ballet 1
(age 7+)
Ballet 2A
(age 8+)
Ballet 2B
(age 9+)
1 class per week. This class is a “demo class”
Light blue leotard (preferred - light blue Bloch tank leotard #5605), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, no attached skirt
2 classes per week required. More classes encouraged
1 class/week is a “demo option”
Lilac leotard (Preferred-Lilac Wear Moi “Faustine" leotard), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, no skirt
2 classes per week required. More classes encouraged
1 class/week is a “demo option”
Lilac leotard (Preferred-Lilac Wear Moi “Faustine" leotard), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, no skirt
Ballet 3A
(age 10+)
3 classes per week required. More classes encouraged
1 class/week is a “demo option”
Royal Blue leotard (Preferred-Nikolay Royal Blue "Charlotte" leotard with straps), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, pointe shoes, skirt (at teacher discretion) * Students are allowed to wear any solid color leotard on Saturdays
Ballet 3B
3 classes per week required. More classes encouraged
1 class/week is a “demo option”
Royal Blue leotard (Preferred-Nikolay Royal Blue "Charlotte" leotard with straps), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, pointe shoes, skirt (at teacher discretion) * Students are allowed to wear any solid color leotard on Saturdays
Ballet 4A
3-4 classes per week required. More classes encouraged
1 class/week is a “demo option”
Burgundy leotard (Preferred-Nikolay Bordeaux "Charlotte" leotard with straps), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, pointe shoes, skirt (at teacher discretion) * Students are allowed to wear any solid color leotard on Saturdays
Ballet 4B
3-4 classes per week required. More classes encouraged
1 class/week is a “demo option”
Burgundy leotard (Preferred-Nikolay Bordeaux "Charlotte" leotard with straps), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, pointe shoes, skirt (at teacher discretion) * Students are allowed to wear any solid color leotard on Saturdays
Ballet 5
5 classes per week required. More classes encouraged
1 class/week is a “demo option”
Burgundy leotard (Preferred-Nikolay Black "Charlotte" leotard with straps), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, pointe shoes, skirt (at teacher discretion) * Students are allowed to wear any solid color leotard on Saturdays
Supplemental Classes
These classes are subject to change
Contemporary (levels 3A-5)
Once per week for 1 hour - 1.25 hours
Class leotard, black tights, pink tights or black leggings, bare feet or socks
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Jazz (levels 3A and 3B)
Once per week for 1 hour - 1.25 hours
Class leotard, black tights, pink tights or black leggings, and black jazz shoes
Conditioning (levels 3A and 3B)
Class leotard, pink tights, hair prepared for class. Tight fitting warmups are allowed at teacher's discretion.
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Studio Performance Group (levels 1-3B)
Class leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Hair should be in a bun.
Students may wear pink or flesh colored tights and ballet shoes (shoes must match tights)​
​Students wear their class leotard at the End of Year Demonstration, so class color must be exact.
(Visit the Sock Basket for IB's designated class leotards - they have options that match all of our levels.
NEW TO IB?
Please fill out the New Student Interest Form and Academy Director will reach out to you about a free placement class.
For questions regarding account balances or payments please email Liz Acker Liz@internationalballetsc.org
