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The Harid Conservatory

2285 Potomac Road, Boca Raton, FL, 33431-0334 -

School Notes Overview:

The Harid Conservatory, in Boca Raton, Florida, was established in 1987 to provide superior professional training for gifted young dancers. Students from across the United States and from other countries are selected for enrollment through a stringent audition process. Artistic talent and ability are the primary criteria for admission. All successful candidates receive full-tuition scholarships for study during the academic year. Harid offers high-school-age students comprehensive ballet training and an enriched academic education within a carefully supervised boarding-school environment. The four-year curriculum includes ballet and related dance courses; character, modern, and Spanish dance; music studies; dance and music history; nutrition; kinesiology; career-related seminars; and dance performance. Academic studies are undertaken at Spanish River Community High School in Boca Raton. Graduates receive a high school diploma and, for those who qualify, a Harid Conservatory Certificate of Completion. Each year, a four-week introductory Summer School is offered for students 13-16 years of age. Harid is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance and is recognized as a high school by the State of Florida....

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School Overview:

	The Harid Conservatory
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Palm Beach County, FL
Student Body
Total Students	40 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	15%	25%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 5 students
	Grade 10 - 10 students
	Grade 11 - 20 students
	Grade 12 - 5 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	6 teachers
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The Harid Conservatory, in Boca Raton, Florida, was established in 1987 to provide superior professional training for gifted young dancers. Students from across the United States and from other countries are selected for enrollment through a stringent audition process. Artistic talent and ability are the primary criteria for admission. All successful candidates receive full-tuition scholarships for study during the academic year. Harid offers high-school-age students comprehensive ballet training and an enriched academic education within a carefully supervised boarding-school environment. The four-year curriculum includes ballet and related dance courses; character, modern, and Spanish dance; music studies; dance and music history; nutrition; kinesiology; career-related seminars; and dance performance. Academic studies are undertaken at Spanish River Community High School in Boca Raton. Graduates receive a high school diploma and, for those who qualify, a Harid Conservatory Certificate of Completion. Each year, a four-week introductory Summer School is offered for students 13-16 years of age. Harid is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance and is recognized as a high school by the State of Florida.
Profile last updated: 02/11/2009

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'Nutcracker' performed over Thanksgiving weekend Staff Writer Staff Reports Pinkerton Ballet Theatre presents their 21st annual production of "The Nutcracker" ballet on Thanksgiving weekend at the Carson City Community Center. Performances are 7 p.m. Nov. 27 and 28, and 2 p.m. Nov. 29. Tickets are $23.50 general admission and $19.50 for seniors and children, available at the Brewery Arts Center ...
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posted on November 5, 2009 at 11:04:46 am
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‘Kings of the dance’ coming to Tallinn! (Baltic Times)
posted on July 22, 2009 at 11:22:12 pm
Early this November all of you ballet admirers will have the opportunity to experience a unique international dance project in Tallinn.
Harid Conservatory alum planning reunion concert (Sun-Sentinel)
posted on June 11, 2009 at 01:41:31 am
Musicians from the Harid Conservatory's former school of music in Boca Raton are flying back into town from around the country for an "Early Nineties Reunion Concert."

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (33431)	School Zip (33431)	(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	17,386 people	15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	49%	27%
Population Average Age	40 years old	38 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$56,381	$40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.1 rooms	4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	33 years old	33 years old
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