Children learn the joy of movement with the emphasis on rhythm, coordination and flexibility. Basic ballet positions and terminology are introduced. Interacting with other children in a positive environment adds to the child's sense of self-awareness.

Ballet Technique

Graded classes in Classical Ballet to meet the needs of students at each stage of their development. Technique will be built upon learning solid placement and work habits. Students will be challenged with increased complexity as they advance through the higher levels.

Pointe/Variations

Each student is carefully evaluated before starting study on pointe. Sufficient understanding of correct placement and alignment must be demonstrated before pointe instruction begins thus decreasing the possible risk of injury. Advanced pointe students will also learn and analyize classical pointe variations from famous ballet repertoire.

Turns and Allegro

Students will have additional studies in the area of ballet turns, exploring complex turning combinations including diagonals and menège. The allegro studies will focus on learning how to move quickly through clean technical habits and clarity.

Creative Dance

Children experience expression through dance. Dance movement is created by the students inspired by age-appropriate music, stories and props through encouragement by the instructor.

Class Schedules

Pre-Ballet (Ages 4-5)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:30am:	Technique
10:30am:	Workshop (stage make-up, dance-related crafts, demonstrations and rehearsals)
11:15am:	Creative Dance
Class Ends at 12:15pm
End-of-Session Performance Presentations
Session I: Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 11:45am Session II: Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 11:45am

Ballet I (Ages 6-10)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
9:30am:	Technique
10:30am:	Workshop (stage make-up, dance-related crafts, demonstrations and rehearsals)
11:15am:	Creative Dance
Class Ends at 12:15pm
End-of-Session Performance Presentations
Session I: Friday, July 11, 2008 at 11:45am Session II: Friday, July 25, 2008 at 11:45am

Ballet IB (Ages 8-11)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
2:30pm:	Jazz (Optional; Fridays Only)
3:30pm:	Technique
4:30pm:	Workshop (stage make-up, dance-related crafts, demonstrations and rehearsals)
5:15pm:	Turns / Allegro / Optional Jazz
Class Ends at 6:15pm
End-of-Session Performance Presentations
Session I: Friday, July 11, 2008 at 5:45pm Session II: Friday, July 25, 2008 at 5:45pm

Ballet II/IIB (Ages 10-13)
Mondays through Fridays
1:00pm:	Technique
2:15pm:	Break
2:30pm:	Turns / Allegro / Pointe / Jazz
Class Ends at 3:30pm

Ballet III (Ages 11 and Above)
Mondays through Fridays
4:00pm:	Technique
5:30pm:	Turns / Allegro / Pointe / Jazz
Class Ends at 6:30pm

Ballet IV/V (Ages 14 - 18)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
9:30am:	Technique
11:00am:	Pointe
Class Ends at 12:00 Noon
Saturdays
11:00am:	Technique
12:30pm:	Pointe
Class Ends at 1:30pm

Dress Code

Girls

All levels must wear pink tights with feet and pink ballet shoes. Hair must be pulled back off face and tightly secured. No jewelry. Pink legwarmers may be worn at the barre when necessary. No T-shirts or baggy outer garments.

Pre-Ballet: Pink leotard; no skirt.

Ballet I: White leotard; no skirt.

Ballet IB: Light blue leotard; no skirt.

Ballet II: Burgundy leotard and optional short, burgundy chiffon skirt.

Ballet IIB: Hunter green leotard and optional short, hunter green chiffon skirt.

Ballet III: Royal blue leotard and optional short, royal blue chiffon skirt.

Ballet IV/V: Black leotard and optional short, black chiffon skirt.

Jazz: Jazz shoes optional; choice of dance apparel.

Boys

All levels must wear black tights, white T-shirt, white socks and ballet shoes.

Registration and Tuition

Students must register for Summer Dance Camp by June 15, 2008. To reserve a space, a 25% non-refundable deposit is due by June 15, 2008.

Class	Session I	Session II	Both Sessions
Pre-Ballet	$115	$115	$200 Save $30
Ballet I/IB	$165	$165	$300 Save $30
Ballet II/IIB	$225	$225	$400 Save $50
Ballet III	$225	$225	$400 Save $50
Ballet IV/V	$195	$195	$350 Save $40

To register for Summer Dance Camp, telephone the City Ballet School Office at 858.274.6058.

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