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Children and Pre-Professional ProgramEffective Tuesday, September 8, 2009 to Saturday, September 4, 2010 School QuartersFirst Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Class SchedulesPre-Ballet (3-4 years old)Select one class per week Mondays, 4:15pm to 5:00pm -- or -- Saturdays, 9:00am to 9:45am Kinder-BalletSelect one class per week Tuesdays, 4:15pm to 5:00pm -- or -- Saturdays, 9:45am to 10:30am Ballet 1Two classes per week Tuesdays, 4:00pm to 5:00pm Saturdays, 10:30am to 11:30am Ballet 2Three classes per week -- or -- Four classes per week, including optional Jazz class Mondays, 4:00pm to 5:00pm Thursdays, 4:00pm to 5:00pm Thursdays, 5:00pm to 6:00pm (Optional) Saturdays, 11:30am to 12:30pm Ballet 3Four classes per week Tuesdays, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Thursdays, 4:00pm to 5:00pm Thursdays, 5:00pm to 6:00pm Ballet 4Five classes per week Wednesdays, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Thursdays, 5:00pm to 6:00pm Thursdays, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Saturdays, 9:00am to 11:00am Ballet 5Six classes per week Mondays, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesdays, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Fridays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm Fridays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm Saturdays, 12:30pm to 1:30pm Ballet 6 (Pre-Professional)Up to nine classes per week Mondays, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesdays, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesdays, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Thursdays, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Fridays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm Fridays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm Saturdays, 11:00am to 12:30pm Saturdays, 12:30pm to 1:30pm CurriculumPre-Ballet and Kinder-BalletChildren 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. 45-minute class for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten age children. Technique and PointeGraded classes in classical ballet to meet the needs of students at each stage of their development. Technique is built upon learning solid placement and work habits. Students are challenged with increased complexity as they advance through the higher levels. 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. Turns / AllegroAdditional studies in the area of ballet turns, exploring complex turning combinations including diagonals and menege The allegro studies focus on learning how to move quickly through clean technical habits and clarity. VariationsInstruction and analysis of classical pointe variations from famous ballet repertoire. ContemporaryInstruction on contemporary ballet, a dance form influenced by both classical ballet and modern dance. Explores the greater range of movement beyond classical ballet, based on 20th century concepts. Hip-HopInstruction and study of the ever-evolving street-inspired dance, from hip-hop's 1970s funk-style roots to today's krumping. JazzThe class is geared for ballet students to explore the percussive and lyrical movements of jazz. Students learn how the whole body in involved in performing. Dress CodeGirlsAll levels must wear pink tights with feet and pink ballet shoes. Hair must be pulled back off face and tightly secured. No jewelry. Pink leg warmers, ballet sweaters and City Ballet jackets may be worn at the barre when necessary. No T-shirts or baggy outer garments. Pre-Ballet: Mirella camisole leotard - pale-pink (Mirella #M201C or #M207C); no skirt Ballet 1: Mirella camisole leotard - white (Mirella #M201C, #M207C, #M201L or #M207L); no skirt Ballet 2: Mirella camisole leotard - buttercup (Mirella #M201C, #M207C, #M201L or #M207L); no skirt Ballet 3: Mirella camisole leotard - seafoam (Mirella #M201C, #M207C, #M201L or #M207L); optional seafoam short Georgette skirt (Mirella #MS12) Ballet 4: Mirella camisole leotard - periwinkle (Mirella #M201C, #M207C, #M201L or #M207L); optional periwinkle short Georgette skirt (Mirella #MS12) Ballet 5: Mirella camisole leotard - navy (Mirella #M201C, #M207C, #M201L or #M207L); optional navy short Georgette skirt (Mirella #MS12) Ballet 6: Mirella camisole leotard - black (dancer's choice); optional short Georgette skirt (dancer's choice) Contemporary and Jazz: Jazz or ballet shoes, and choice of apparel BoysBallet: Black tights, white T-shirt, white socks and white ballet shoes Contemporary and Jazz: Jazz shoes, black pants and choice of shirt Registration and TuitionYearly Registration Fee: $15 Quarterly Tuition: Listed above based on class level Quarterly Tuition Installment Fee: $30 Single Class / Placement Class: $15 Returned Check Fee: $20 Terms and ConditionsTuition is due at the first week of the quarter. If tuition is paid after the first week, a 10% late fee will be added to the tuition cost. A payment plan may be arranged for tuition over $450 per quarter. There are no refunds. Missed classes due to vacation or illness may be made up in an appropriate class within the same quarter. Missed classes may not be applied to subsequent quarters. Classes may not be transferred to another person. Notify the City Ballet School office if a class will be missed, if the student is changing a class schedule or is discontinuing the class. The office may be reached at: E-Mail: City Ballet School Office |
