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. 45-minute class for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten age children.

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 / 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.

Jazz and Contemporary

The class is geared for ballet students to explore the percussive and lyrical movements of jazz, and the beats of contemporary music. Students will learn how the whole body in involved in performing.

Class Schedules

Pre-Ballet - Pre-Kindergarten

Thursdays, 3:45pm to 4:30pm
Instructor: Jesse Li

Saturdays, 9:15am to 10:00am
Instructor: Grace Fearn

Pre-Ballet - Kindergarten

Wednesdays, 4:00pm to 4:45pm
Instructor: Caradee Cline

Saturdays, 10:00am to 10:45am
Instructor: Grace Fearn

Ballet I

Tuesdays, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Technique
Instructor: Ellen Davis

Saturdays, 10:45am to 11:45am
Technique
Instructor: Grace Fearn

Ballet IB

Thursdays, 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Technique
Instructor: Jesse Li

Thursdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Beginning Jazz
Instructor: Daniel Salvador

Saturdays, 11:45am to 12:45pm
Technique
Instructor: Grace Fearn

Ballet II

Tuesdays, 5:00pm to 6:15pm
Technique
Instructor: Ellen Davis

Tuesdays, 6:15pm to 7:00pm
Pre-Pointe
Instructor: Ellen Davis

Saturdays, 9:00am to 10:00am
Technique
Instructor: Jesse Li

Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:00am
Pointe / Turns / Allegro
Instructor: Amy Straley

Ballet IIB

Wednesdays, 4:45pm to 6:00pm
Technique
Instructor: Elizabeth Wistrich

Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 6:45pm
Pointe
Instructor: Elizabeth Wistrich

Saturdays, 9:00am to 10:00am
Technique
Instructor: Jesse Li

Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:00am
Pointe / Turns / Allegro
Instructor: Jesse Li

Ballet III

Mondays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Technique
Instructor: Steven Wistrich

Mondays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Pointe / Turns / Allegro
Instructor: Steven Wistrich

Wednesdays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Technique
Instructor: Emily Kirn

Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Pointe
Instructor: Emily Kirn

Fridays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Technique
Instructor: Tara Formanek

Fridays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Jazz
Instructor: Tara Formanek

Ballet IV

Mondays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Technique
Instructor: Tara Formanek

Mondays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Variations
Instructor: Tara Formanek

Tuesdays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Technique
Instructor: Elizabeth Wistrich

Tuesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Pointe
Instructor: Elizabeth Wistrich

Wednesdays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Technique
Instructor: Emily Kirn

Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Pointe
Instructor: Emily Kirn

Fridays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Technique
Instructor: Emily Kirn

Fridays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Contemporary
Instructor: Daniel Salvador

Saturdays, 11:00pm to 12:30pm
Technique
Instructor: Steven Wistrich

Ballet V

Mondays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Technique
Instructor: Tara Formanek

Mondays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Variations
Instructor: Tara Formanek

Tuesdays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Technique
Instructor: Elizabeth Wistrich

Tuesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Pointe
Instructor: Elizabeth Wistrich

Thursdays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Technique
Instructor: Steven Wistrich

Thursdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Pointe
Instructor: Steven Wistrich

Fridays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Technique
Instructor: Emily Kirn

Fridays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Contemporary
Instructor: Daniel Salvador

Saturdays, 11:00pm to 12:30pm
Technique
Instructor: Steven Wistrich

Effective Dates

First Quarter
Tuesday, September 4, 2007 to Saturday, November 10, 2007

Second Quarter
Sunday, November 11, 2007 to Saturday, December 15, 2007
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 to Saturday, February 2, 2008

Third Quarter
Sunday, February 3, 2008 to Saturday, April 12, 2008

Fourth Quarter
Sunday, April 13, 2008 to Saturday, June 21, 2008

School Performance
Saturday, June 14, 2008

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: Black leotard and optional short, black chiffon skirt

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

Jazz / Contemporary: Jazz shoes and choice of apparel

Boys

Ballet: Black tights, white T-shirt, white socks and ballet shoes

Jazz / Contemporary: Jazz shoes and choice of apparel

Registration and Tuition

Class Cards

Single Class / Placement Class: $15

1 class per week: $125 per quarter Save $25!

2 classes per week: $240 per quarter Save $60!

3 classes per week: $345 per quarter Save $105!

4 classes per week: $440 per quarter Save $160!

5 classes per week: $525 per quarter Save $225!

6 classes per week: $600 per quarter Save $300!

7 classes per week: $685 per quarter Save $365!

8 classes per week: $740 per quarter Save $460!

9 classes per week: $765 per quarter Save $585!

10 classes per week: $825 per quarter Save $675!

11 classes per week: $875 per quarter Save $775!

12 classes per week: $925 per quarter Save $875!

Program Plans

Ballet IB Program: $210 per quarter
Technique class 2 times per week
Save $30 each quarter

Ballet II Program: $400 per quarter
Technique class 2 times per week
Turns and Allegro 1 time per week
Pre-Pointe class 2 time per week
Save $40 each quarter

Ballet IIB Program: $400 per quarter
Technique class 2 times per week
Turns and Allegro 1 time per week
Pointe class 2 time per week
Save $40 each quarter

Ballet III Program: $600 per quarter
Technique class 3 times per week
Pointe class 2 times per week
Jazz class 1 time per week
Save $25 each quarter

Ballet IV Program: $750 per quarter
Technique class 5 times per week
Variations class 1 time per week
Pointe class 3 times per week
Contemporary Dance class 1 time per week
Save $75 each quarter

Ballet V Program: $750 per quarter
Technique class 5 times per week
Variations class 1 time per week
Pointe class 3 times per week
Contemporary Danceclass 1 time per week
Save $75 each quarter!

Terms and Conditions

There is a yearly registration fee of $15.

Tuition 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 tuitions over $375 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: school@cityballet.org
Phone: 858.274.6058
Fax: 858.272.8375
US Mail: PO Box 99072 · San Diego, CA · 92169

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