At Impact Dance Center, we are committed to offering the highest quality ballet training through the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum. This groundbreaking 8-level program integrates high-quality artistic training with the fundamentals of dancer health and child development.

About the ABT® National Training Curriculum

The ABT® National Training Curriculum provides age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to ensure exceptional ballet training for students of all ages and skill levels. Our ABT Examination classes are by placement only and are taught by certified instructors:

  • Mychelle Pérez Gray: ABT Affiliate Teacher certified in Pre-Primary through Level Five.

  • Annie Von Heydenreich: Certified in Pre-Primary through Level Three.

Benefits of ABT® Student Examinations

ABT Student Examinations offer a valuable opportunity for skill assessment, confidence building, and training improvement. Each student receives:

  • An individual rubric with comments from the Examiner.

  • An official certificate for those who pass the exam.

  • Four levels of distinction: Pass, Pass with Merit, Pass with Honors, and Pass with High Honors.

  • A master class with an ABT Examiner.

CURRENT ABT® OPPORTUNITIES

Students who have passed the ABT Exam Level 2A are encouraged to register in the Wednesday 5:30 PM class. Students who have passed the ABT Exam Level 3A are encouraged to register to the Saturday waitlist.

ABT Preparatory Class for Ages 12+

We are excited to offer an ABT Exam Preparatory class in our Season 53 (24/25) schedule:

  • Class: Ballet 2B 12-18 Wed 5:30 PM LOS AL

  • Ages: 12-18

  • Day & Time: Wednesdays, 5:30 PM

  • Location: LOS AL

  • Instructor: Mychelle Perez Gray

This class is available for enrollment during Season 53 registration. Note: Enrollment does not guarantee an invitation to participate in exams. Additional fees* apply for those selected for exams.

*Additional Fees for ABT Exams: These include examination and master class fees, an IDC logo embroidered leotard and skirt for the exam, and a 4-week exam class workshop in April/May for final preparations. Only students selected for the exam will be required to pay these additional fees.

Interest List for Saturday ABT Exam Preparatory Class

We are also accepting an interest list for a potential Saturday ABT Exam Preparatory class.

  • Day & Time: Saturdays, 1:15 PM

  • Location: LOS AL

  • Instructor: Mychelle Perez Gray

  • Requirements: Students aged 11+, placed in a minimum ballet Level 3, and in Pointe IB or higher.

If there is sufficient interest, this class may be added to the Season 53 schedule.