The Academic Training Programme of the “Méthode Russe de Monte-Carlo de Lorena Baricalla” (“The Lorena Baricalla Monte Carlo Russian Method”) is based on international criteria. 

It is a unique evaluation system which allows for the pupil’s positioning in the international panorama of ballet according to 14 levels of study.

For each level there are goals which must be reached and there is a precise list of theclassical ballet steps to be studied.

Fundamental to the programme are the annual Exams, original choreographies with academic steps expressly created by Lorena Baricalla. They contain for each level of study all the technical and artistic difficulties, the quality and speed of execution according to established standards.
They consist of a succession of regular stages which allow for effective progression.

Thanks to the use of the “Method”, the affiliated schools can take their pupils to a much higher ballet level even when school studies limit the time the pupils can dedicate to training.

The “Method” takes pupils to a professional level or an advanced amateur level, with the learning of quality ballet contributing to each individual’s psycho-physical development and his-her future  professional possibilities.

Moreover the didactic approach of the “Method” is based on a body-mind-soul Full Development Training, useful to the emotional balance and the well-being of each athlete-artist.
The main points are:analysis of the mechanics of the body, memory development, muscular dynamics, ability to self-manage, concentration and awareness of the body, visualization of movement, projection of energy, development of the athlete-performer, growth in individual artistic expressiveness and the ability to use the body in diverse styles of dance.

A School’s Affiliation allows access to the “Method” Academic Training Programme for the study of Classical Ballet.
This requests the participation in the Training and Refresher Course for Ballet Teachers, validated with Certificates of Qualification in Teaching the “Method”according the level achieved. The course provides teachers with the best understanding and use of the Academic Training Programme including the Exam Steps. (See chapter relating to Courses for Ballet Teachers)

Affiliation to the School is entered in the Register of Affiliated Schools on the official “Method” website. (See the chapter dedicated to Affiliated Schools)

Each year, pupils from Affiliated Schools can participate in the International Exams of Monte Carlo which bring together the Affiliated Schools and which take place before a prestigious judging panel of ballet stars and the attendance of well-known people.
On passing the exams, pupils receive a Certificate according to the level achieved.
These certificates are recorded in the Register of Dancers on the official “Method” website in the categories of “Pupil in Professional Training with Study Record Book”or “Pupil in Amateur Training”.
Study Bursaries are offered at the time of the exams.
During the year the “Method” organises Training Booster Master Classes with prima ballerina Lorena Baricalla.  These sessions bring together pupils from a number of schools, or on request, may take place in the Schools themselves.
As well, pupils can apply for admission to the Course for Professional Training with Study Record Book.
This course consists of 4 training sessions a year aimed at the profession or at a more in-depth study providing higher qualification, and allows pupils to benefit from the teaching and experience of the ballet star Lorena Baricalla. (See the chapter entitled Professional and Amateur Training for Dancers)

  • Dance schools affiliation to the "Method"

    A School’s affiliation grants access to the “Method” Academic Training Programme for the study of Classical Ballet.This requests the participation in the Training and Refresher [...]

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    Dance schools affiliation to the "Method"

    A School’s affiliation grants access to the “Method” Academic Training Programme for the study of Classical Ballet.
    This requests the participation in the Training and Refresher Course for Ballet Teachers, with Certificates of Qualification in Teaching the “Method”according the level achieved.
    The Course provides teachers with the best understanding and use of the Academic Training Programme including the Exam Steps.

    The annual affiliation of the School to the “Method” includes:

    • The validation of the Affiliation for the current study year
    • The Certificate of the School’s Affiliation for the current study year
    • The registration of the School on the Official “Method” Website in the Official Register of the Affiliated Schools
    • The use of the “Method” logo in the School’s advertising material
    • The use of the informative material about the “Method” in information about the School.
    • The use, accordingly to the level of Abilitation, of the Academic Training Programme including the Exams steps (music and original choreography) for all the pupils of the school, with the possibility to use the Exams steps as an End of year internal exam of the School.
    • The School’s Enrolment in the current Annual Session of International Exams in April
    • The issue of the “Method” Certificates which validate the pupils’ Exam of Monte Carlo.
    • One Study Bursary for the Summer Master Classes. The bursary is granted to a deserving student at the time of the International Exams in April.
    • The opportunity for Teachers to attend their pupils’ booster Master Classes.

     

  • Professional and Amateur Training for Classical Ballet Dancers

    The Academic Programme of the “Lorena Baricalla Monte-Carlo Russian Method” for the Study of Classical Ballet consists of 14 levels subdivided as Introductory Training, Preparatory, [...]

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    Professional and Amateur Training for Classical Ballet Dancers

    The Academic Programme of the “Lorena Baricalla Monte-Carlo Russian Method” for the Study of Classical Ballet consists of 14 levels subdivided as Introductory Training, Preparatory, Intermediate, Superior and Professional.

    The “Method” carries to a professional level or to a top quality amateur level.
    Dancers are trained from 4 years of age to 18/20 years.

    The Academic Training Programmeis based on international criteria.
    For each level there are goals which must be reached and there is a precise list of theclassical ballet steps to be studied.
    Fundamental to the programme are the annual Exams, original choreographies with academic steps expressly created by Lorena Baricalla.
    They contain for each level of study all the technical and artistic difficulties, the quality and speed of execution according to established standards. They consist of a succession of regular stages which allow for effective progression.
    Each exam is aimed at a specific age group. As a rule, the complete programme is planned to finish when the pupil reaches 18/20 years, but it can also be carried out according to an individual pupil’s ability.
    To calculate the appropriate age in relation to each level, we advise that a pupil’s actual age is evaluated at the time of the exam session in April.

    The Academic Training Programme and the Exam Steps can only be followed at Amateur Level as a quality training which contributes to the psycho-physical development and the future of each pupil. Dance’s formative benefits at a disciplinary, mnemonic, physical, mental, cultural and artistic level are well known.

    Having finished the complete programme of Professional studies, the pupil is a professional dancer.
    Therefore the “Method” prepares them for auditions for annual or “single show” contracts in ballet companies.
    We emphasise that the best training in Classical Ballet is the base for every style of dance practised nowadays in ballet companies, international shows and events with programmes that span classical, contemporary, modern, jazz, musical, etc.
    Professional dancers can also apply to work in entertainment sectors in general.
    The “Method” will advise pupils of their best professional direction, according the results achieved.

    He or she may also choose to become a teacher by following the “Method” courses for Ballet Teachers.

    The 14 levels of Study are subdivided as follows:

    2 Introductory levelsfor Professional and Amateur Training:
    Initiation 1, Initiation 2 
    (Introductory 1, Introductory 2)

    4 Preparatory levels for Professional and Amateur Training:
    Préparatoire 1, Préparatoire 2, Préparatoire 3, Préparatoire 4 
    (Preparatory 1, Preparatory 2, Preparatory 3, Preparatory 4)

    2 Intermediate levels for Professional and Amateur Training:
    1° Degré, 2° Degré
    (1stGrade, 2ndGrade)

    2 Superior levels for Professional and Amateur Training:
    3° Degré, 4° Degré
    (3rdGrade, 4thGrade)

    4 Excellence levels for Professional Training:
    Excellence 1, Excellence 2, Excellence 3, Excellence 4
    (Excellence 1, Excellence 2, Excellence 3, Excellence 4)

    Complementary Superior levels for Amateur Training: 
    Complémentaire 1, Complémentaire 2 (Complementary 1, Complementary 2)
    As an alternative to the 4° Degré (4thGrade) and Excellence exams, the Complementary Superior levels allow for a technically simplified Exams while maintaining the stages of progression.

    Exams

    Pupils may enter the International Classical Ballet Exams which take place every year in Monte Carlo for 2 days in April, with an Improvement Booster Master Class and ending with a Show.

    The exams are part of an international event of dance, art and culture, with the participation of a prestigious jury made up of ballet starsand an Honorary Committee composed by artists and figures of renown.

    Upon passing the exam, the candidate is presented with a Certificate which is registered on the official “Method” site in theOfficial Register of Dancers in the categories:

    • “Pupil in Professional Training with Study Record Book”
    • “Pupil in Amateur Training”
    • “Professional Ballet Dancer”

    This allows for the recognition of the pupil’s study achievements.

    The judges give the "Method" International Exam marks in French, the language of ballet.

    The Certificates will show the following marks:

    Ajourné(e) A (fail)
    Reçu(e) R (pass)

     Those who receive a "Pass" may also have a possible Mention:

    Reçu(e) avec Mention + + (pass +)
    Reçu(e) aver Mention Assez Bien AB (pass 60-70%)
     Reçu(e) avec Mention Assez Bien + AB+ (pass 60-70% +)
     Reçu(e) avec Mention Bien B (pass with merit 70-80%)
    Reçu(e) avec Mention Bien + B+ (pass with merit +)
     Reçu(e) avec Mention Très Bien  TB (pass with distinction)

    General Rules:

    • Only pupils who are studying at an Affiliated School may take the “Method” exams.
    • Once a pupil has begun the Academic Training Programme at a particular level, allthe successive levels are obligatory.
    • When a pupil joins the Academic Training Programme other than at its beginning, Lorena Baricalla will advise the teacher at the Affiliated School how to place the pupil at the correct level based on his/her age and technical ability. Participation in a preparatory “Method” course is advised to ensure the pupil’s best insertion in the School programme.
    • The exam judges will take into account that the pupil is taking the exam at the correct age bracket or at an older or younger age than advised.
    • The pupil’s age in relation to the exam level is calculated using their actual age at the time of the exams in April.
    • If necessary, the 1st Degré (Grade), 2nd Degré (Grade) and 4th Degré (Grade) can be spread over two years of study, with only the Demi Certificat (Half Certificate) taken in the first year to allow the pupil to build up her or his strength. We emphasize that the Demi Certificats (Half Certificates) are not obligatory exams.
    • A pupil may enter two consecutive levels at the same exam session. This is for pupils who need to do two years in one to make up for missed studies or on the advice of the “Method” Director to boost his or her progression.
    • The “Méthode Russe de Monte-Carlo de Lorena Baricalla” – “The Lorena Baricalla Monte Carlo Russian Method” Study Certificates/Diplomas are issued following the Official Exams in Monte Carlo.
    • The Affiliated Schools may use the “Method” exam steps as an end-of-year internal exam of the School for all their pupils. In this case no certificates will be issued by the “Method”.

    The Scholarships

    To support young dancers, Scholarshipsare donated for the Summer Master Classesof the current year, at the time of the Annual Session of International Exams in Monte Carlo in April.
    A deserving pupil is chosen from each Affiliated School.

    The Scholarships are offered by PromoArt Monte Carlo and by the companies, organisations and firms associated with the annual Session.

    General Rules:
    The Scholarships are strictly non-transferable and can only be used within the dates indicated of the Summer Master Classes of the current year of affiliation.

    The Training booster Master Classes for Pupils

    During the year the “Method” organises Training Booster Master Classeswith prima ballerina Lorena Baricalla.
    These sessions bring together pupils from a number of schools, or on request, may take place in the Schools themselves.
    Pupils are advised to participate fully so that they can achieve the best results in the complete programme at all levels.

    • From July to March: Booster Master Classes (1-2-3 days) which include Exam Preparation
    • April: Booster Master Classes and International Exams in Monte Carlo, terminating with a Show (2 days).
    • Summer: Final Master Classes for the Academic Year (4 days). Complete programme with ballet, modern dance, choreography workshop, repertoire variations, history of dance, theory of ballet, body-mind-soul Full Development Training of the athlete-performer.

    As well, individual lessons are available on request.

     

    Professional Training – Study Record Book for Professional Training

    The Study Record Book for Professional Training can be requested from 1° Degré (1stGrade) onwards.
    This applies whether for professional training or more in-depth and booster studies.
    From the Excellence levels onwards, as these are the levels for professional study, the Record Book is obligatory for taking the exams. Alternatively, pupils may take the Complementary exams (Complementary 1, Complementary 2) which remain at an amateur level.

    The request for the Record Book depends at all levels on the enrolment of the pupil.
    We underline that all the pupils can submit the request for the Record Book.

    This requires attendance at the Professional Training Course which is held during the year with 4 Training Master Classes Sessions, and at Quarterly “Method” Assessments, thus benefiting from the teaching and experience of prima ballerina Lorena Baricalla.

    Attendance at the Professional Training Course:
    For 1°, 2°, 3°, 4° Degré: Frequency 8 - 10 days per year
    For the Excellences 1, 2, 3, 4: Frequency12 days per year

    Following each Training Master Classes Sessions, the pupil’s participation will be recorded in the Study Record Book, and an individual assessment of their performance with analysis of their work and counsels to be practiced with their Teachers of the Affiliated Schools will be given.
    This in-depth work allows the pupil to progress very fast.

    Every year the pupil must take the International Exams in Monte Carlo, validated by a Certificate according to the level passed.
    The Official “Method” web site will register the Certificates of Exams passed in Monte Carlo in the Official Register of Dancers, indicating “Pupil in Professional Training”(instead of “Pupil in Amateur Training”).   Those who have completed the Professional training will be registered as “Professional Ballet Dancer”.

    Training Booster Master Classes and verification of 1stTerm
    For 1°, 2°, 3°, 4° Degré(Grades 1,2,3 and 4): 1-2 day in November/December which includes studying the exam steps.
    For Excellence 1,2,3 and 4: 3 days in November/December which includes studying the exam steps and variations.

    Training Booster Master Classes of 2ndTerm
    For 1°, 2°, 3°, 4° Degré(Grades 1,2,3 and 4): 1-2 day in February/March which includes studying the exam steps.
    For Excellence 1,2,3 and 4: 3 days in February/March which includes studying the exam steps and variations.

    Training Booster Master Classes and International Exams at Monte Carlo– All levels: 2 days in April

    Final Training Master Class for the Academic Year– All levels: 4 days in July.Complete programme with ballet, modern dance, choreography workshop, repertoire variations, history of dance, theory of ballet, body-mind-soul Full Development Training of the athlete-performer.

    Individual lessons are also available on request for those who wish to enter the dancing profession and need to boost or intensify their studies.

    On completion of their Professional Training studies, pupils become Professional Dancers (Excellence 4)
    Therefore the “Method” prepares them for auditions for annual or “single show” contracts in ballet companies.
    We emphasise that the best training in Classical Ballet is the base for every style of dance practised nowadays in ballet companies, international shows and events with programmes that span classical, contemporary, modern, jazz, musical, etc.
    Professional dancers can also apply to work in entertainment sectors in general.
    The “Method” will advise pupils of their best professional direction, according the results achieved.

    He or she may also choose to become a teacher by following the “Method” courses for Ballet Teachers.

  • Training and Qualification for Ballet Teachers

    Qualification for Teaching the Method Group courses (minimum 3 participants) from July to March Training and refresher Courses are aimed at ballet teachers to develop and revitalise the teaching [...]

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    Training and Qualification for Ballet Teachers

    Qualification for Teaching the Method

    Group courses (minimum 3 participants) from July to March

    Training and refresher Courses are aimed at ballet teachers to develop and revitalise the teaching process.
    The complete Course provides and in-depth programme of analysis and explanation of how to carry pupils to the highest level.
    It is the approach to teaching dance that makes all the difference.

    A “Certificate of Qualification as a Method teacher” is granted at the end of each course, according to the level reached.

    The Basic Course teaches the Vision, the Standards and “Method” teaching techniques. On completion of the course, a Certificate of Basic Training in “Method” Teaching is issued.
    The course is open to everyone and does not require the School’s affilliation.

    The Training and Refresher Courses for Qualification in “Method” Teaching at the various levels can be accessed only through the School’s Affiliation. This to obtain the Academic Training Programme of the “Method” for the different levels.
    They are based on an in-depth study aimed at the best understanding and use of the Academic Training Programme including the Exam Steps.
    The courses are validated by Qualification in “Method” Teaching Certificates according to the level achieved.

    The School’s affiliation is recorded in the Register of Affiliated Schools on the official “Method” website.

    For the transparency of the training programme, the courses must be followed in order and without omitting any of the levels.
    All the levels can be followed separately.

    For an in-depth study of the “Method” Exam Steps, Teachers can take individual lessons.

    Basic Training Level

    Basic training course for Ballet Teachers for Qualification in the Standards of the “Method”.
    Validated with: Certificat d’Habilitation de Base à l’Enseignement de la «Méthode»
    (Certificate of Basic training Qualification in “Method”Teaching)
    -  2 days, total 12 hours with final exam

    Courses for affiliated teachers only to obtain the Academic Training Programme:

         Level 1:

    Courses for Ballet Teachers for Qualification in Teaching the "Method" at the Introductory and Preparatory levels (Introductory 1 and 2, Preparatory 1,2,3 and 4)
    Study of the teaching programme and the goals for the Introductory and Preparatory levels and the Exam Steps.
    Validated with: Certificat d’Habilitation à l’enseignement des Niveaux Propédeutiques et Préparatoires de la «Méthode» (Certificate of Qualification in "Method" Teaching at Introductory and Preparatory Levels)
    - 1 day, total 6 hours with final exam

          Level 2:

    Courses for Ballet Teachers for Qualification in Teaching the "Method" at the Intermediate level (Grades 1 and 2)
    Study of the teaching Programme and goals for the Intermediate Level and Exam Steps.
    Validated with: Certificat d’Habilitation à l’enseignement des Niveaux Intermédiaires de la «Méthode» (Certificate of Qualification in "Method" Teaching at Intermediate Level)
    - 1 day, total 6 hours with final exam

    Level 3:

    Courses for Ballet Teachers for Qualification in Teaching the "Method" at the Superior level (Grades 3 and 4)
    Study of the teaching Programme and goals for the Superior Level and Exam Steps.
    Validated with: Certificat d’Habilitation à l’enseignement des Niveaux Supérieurs de la «Méthode» (Certificate of Qualification in "Method" Teaching at Superior Level)
    - 1 day, total 6 hours with final exam

    Courses which can be attended following an admission exam and meeting specific requisites:

    Level 4:

    Courses for Ballet Teachers for Qualification in Teaching the “Method” at the Excellence 1 level  
    Study of the teaching Programme and goals for the Excellence 1 Level and Exam Steps.
    Validated with: Certificat d’Habilitation à l’enseignement du Niveaux d’Excellence 1 de la «Méthode» (Certificate of Qualification in “Method”Teaching at Excellence 1 Level)
    -       1 day, total 6 hours with final exam

    Courses for Ballet Teachers for Qualification in Teaching the “Method” at the Excellence 2 level  
    Study of the teaching Programme and goals for the Excellence 2 Level and Exam Steps.
    Validated with: Certificat d’Habilitation à l’enseignement du Niveaux d’Excellence 2 de la «Méthode» (Certificate of Qualification in “Method”Teaching at Excellence 2 Level)
    -       1 day, total 6 hours with final exam

    Courses for Ballet Teachers for Qualification in Teaching the “Method” at the Excellence 3 level  
    Study of the teaching Programme and goals for the Excellence 3 Level and Exam Steps.
    Validated with: Certificat d’Habilitation à l’enseignement du Niveaux d’Excellence 3 de la «Méthode» (Certificate of Qualification in “Method”Teaching at Excellence 3 Level)
    -       1 day, total 6 hours with final exam

    Courses for Ballet Teachers for Qualification in Teaching the “Method” at the Excellence 4 level  
    Study of the teaching Programme and goals for the Excellence 4 Level and Exam Steps.
    Validated with: Certificat d’Habilitation à l’enseignement du Niveaux d’Excellence 4 de la «Méthode» (Certificate of Qualification in “Method”Teaching at Excellence 4 Level)
    -       1 day, total 6 hours with final exam        

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    COURSES FOR BALLET TEACHERS FOR THE IN-DEPTH STUDY OF EXAM STEPS
    Individual courses from July to March on demand
    For an in-depth study of the “Method” Exam Steps, Teachers can take individual lessons.

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