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Brighton Ballet Theater participates only in high-level professional competitions. We do not participate in any commercial competitions. At professional competitions, Brighton Ballet Theater is judged as a school, not merely as a group of individual student competitors. The judges at professional competitions are directors from schools and dance companies around the world, and they are responsible in part for forming Brighton Ballet Theater's reputation, as well as the potential dance careers of our students. Thus we can only choose students from the Advanced Division for competitions, who must be exceptionally motivated and well-prepared. Parents should be advised that children preparing for competitions must also take private and boutique classes that are in addition to and priced separately from regular tuition. We do not have time to prepare everyone for competition at this level.

After our students, the teachers are the same pride and joy of Brighton Ballet Theater. They have all graduated from choreographic schools and have extensive professional experience dancing and teaching dance. In contrast to many other local schools, we never use students as teachers. We believe that the teachers for our youngest students are the most important because when a child has the correct foundation in dance and has been taught the right ways from the beginning, they will be ready to advance much sooner. For more information, please see

Brighton Ballet Theater is very selective in hiring comfortable and experienced teachers working with children. Before teaching a class alone, instructors undergo a three-month training process and then work as an assistant or second teachers in another class at Brighton Ballet Theater.

Teachers gently and respectfully touch children to correct postures, improve alignment, and adequately place feet, arms, and shoulders. It is crucial for preventing injuries and for teaching proper techniques. We expect children to follow directions, pay attention to instructors, and behave respectfully within Brighton Ballet Theater facilities because this is a learning environment, not a playground. If a child is sensitive or prefers not to be touched, it is vital to alert Brighton Ballet Theater before the first class.

Private classes are specially arranged times for an individual student to meet with an instructor and practice something of particular interest or need for that specific student. These classes are paid separately from tuition. Often private classes are designed to help students prepare for a competition or audition. Other students may request private classes to work on a specific aspect of their technique.