The Morning Training Program at Quenedit Ballet School is designed for dancers who demonstrate readiness for a more focused, structured, and accelerated training pathway.
This program provides a conservatory-style environment where students receive consistent, high-level instruction while developing discipline, artistry, and strong technical foundations.
Enrollment is limited and faculty-approved to ensure individualized attention and careful development within a small cohort setting.
What to Expect
Our rigorous daily schedule combines core classical training with specialized, comprehensive development:
- Rigorous Daily Ballet Classes: Refine your classical technique and performance skills under professional guidance.
- Pointe/Pre-Pointe: Intensive focus on developing the strength and artistry of pointe work.
- Character Dance: Master the European folk dances and stylistic techniques essential for major classical works (e.g., Swan Lake, Giselle). This unique, career-focused training is a rare and invaluable asset in the U.S.
- Contemporary Dance: Expand your versatility, range of motion, and expressive capabilities.
- Targeted Conditioning: Build strength, flexibility, and endurance through supplementary classes like Stretch/Strength and Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT).
Weekly Structure
Monday – Friday
3 hours per day (9:00-12:00PM) 15 hours per week
Training is designed as a cohesive program—not supplemental training—allowing dancers to progress with clarity, consistency, and purpose.
Disciplines Included
- Daily Ballet Technique
- Pointe / Pre-Pointe
- PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique) & Conditioning
- Character
- Jazz
- Contemporary
- Gymnastics / Strength Training
Summer Training Policy
Consistency during foundational years is essential for technical development.
Morning Training Program dancers are expected to participate in the QBS Summer Intensive each year through age 15.
At age 15, dancers may be guided toward select outside summer intensives based on readiness and individual goals.
Performance Integration
Students in the Morning Training Program participate in Quenedit Ballet School’s major performance opportunities, including:
- The Nutcracker
- San Antonio Dance Festival
Saturday rehearsals are required during production periods.
Long-Term Development Path
- Ages 8–10
- Foundation and vocabulary
- Strength and musicality
- Performance discipline
Ages 11–13
- Stronger pointe work
- Variations introduction
- Increased artistic refinement
- Internal Summer Intensive focus
- Pre-professional refinement
- Advanced repertoire
- Competition and festival preparation
Guided introduction to external opportunities (age 15+)
Ballet BTP
Monday: 10:00-11:30 AM
Tuesday: 10:00-11:30 AM
Wednesday: 10:00-11:30 AM
Friday: 10:00-11:30 AM
Pointe/Var. BTP
Monday: 11:30-12:30 AM
Tuesday: 11:30-12:30 AM
Wednesday: 11:30-12:30 AM
Friday: 11:30-12:30 AM
Stretch BTP
Monday: 9:00-10:00 AM
Wednesday: 9:00-10:00 AM
Acro BTP
Tuesday: 9:00-10:00 AM
Admission to the Day Program is by audition only, ensuring a focused community of highly motivated and goal-oriented dancers.
Join us to train in a supportive yet demanding environment where passion meets professional discipline.
Elevate your artistry. Commit to excellence. Experience the Quenedit difference.
Get in touch
Contact us
Location
San Antonio, TX 78259
Phone
(210) 535-4165
Hours
Mon-Thur: 2:00pm–9:00pm
Fri: 2:00pm-7:00pm
Sat: 9:00am–2:00pm