<p>Two years ago, there was not a serious ballet program at the Claremont Colleges. This was confirmed by dancers, by direct observation of the “most advanced” ballet class offered–low intermediate level–and by the dance faculty at Pomona. We were told the Claremont College program emphasized modern dance and did not have daily technique classes, and that a serious dancer would need to take class at Inland Pacific Ballet. (Transportation would be needed.)</p>