Next Semester Classes & Schedule — 2011 Fall
“The first step in becoming a dancer is to love to dance.”
First Division
Creative Ballet is an age-appropriate introduction to classical dance using rhythmic games, simple steps and positions, imagery, props, and improvisation. The gently structured curriculum is based on the innovative “Leap ’N Learn™” syllabus which was developed by a former dancer in collaboration with a child psychologist.
Dress code, Girls: pink leotard, tights, and slippers, skirt optional, hair secured away from the face. Boys: white t-shirt, socks and slippers, black shorts or sweatpants.
| Creative Ballet: Age 3 | ||
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| DAY | TIME | TEACHER |
| Mon | 1:30-2:15 | Posey |
| Sat | 9:15-10:00 | Posey |
| Creative Ballet: Age 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| DAY | TIME | TEACHER |
| Wed | 4:10-5:00 | Posey |
| Thur | 1:15-2:05 | Posey |
| Sat | 9:20-10:10 | Giannelli |
| Creative Ballet: Age 5 | ||
|---|---|---|
| DAY | TIME | TEACHER |
| Mon | 4:05-5:00 | Posey |
| Tues | 4:00-4:55 | Posey |
| Thur | 4:15-5:10 | Saur |
| Sat | 9:30-10:25 | Kawalek |
“Ballet is important and significant, yes, but first of all, it is a pleasure.” — George Balanchine
Second Division
Basic Classical Ballet Technique,
beginning with an Introductory Level for 6-year-olds
Second Division classes are meant to inspire a love of ballet in a traditionally structured, yet nurturing environment. Ballet is still considered to be the foundation of most dance styles and is strongly recommended for gymnasts, skaters, and competitive dancers. Classes include barre-work, basic vocabulary and positions, and simple combinations of steps in the center. Correct alignment, port de bras, turn-out, and footwork are taught as goals to reach for. We encourage all our dancers in Level A and above to take at least two classes per week. Though we understand that this is not possible for everyone, those who do will progress more quickly. Level B dancers are encouraged to take Character Dance, which is integral to the classical repertoire and is based on folk or national dances such as the Mazurka, Tarantella, and Polonaise.
Dress code, Girls: black leotard, pink tights and slippers, long hair in a neat bun, short hair in a headband away from the face. No legwarmers, t-shirts or sweatshirts. Character shoes and character skirt if appropriate. Boys: White t-shirt, socks, and shoes, black tights or shorts. Jazz shoes or character boots if appropriate
| Intro Ballet Technique: Age 6 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 classes per week are recommended | ||
| DAY | TIME | TEACHER |
| Tues | 5:00-6:00 | Kawalek |
| Wed | 4:15-5:15 | Saur |
| Fri | 4:30-5:30 | Posey |
| Sat | 10:15-11:15 | Saur |
| Level A: Ages 7-8 | ||
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| 1-3 classes per week are recommended | ||
| DAY | TIME | TEACHER |
| Mon | 4:00-5:00 | Giannelli |
| Tues | 4:00-5:00 | Kawalek |
| Sat | 10:15-11:15 | Posey |
| Level B: Ages 8-9 | |||
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| 2-4 classes per week are recommended | |||
| DAY | TIME | CLASS | TEACHER |
| Tues | 5:00-6:00 | Ballet Tech. | Shea |
| Wed | 4:00-5:00 | Ballet Tech. | Kazantsev |
| Thur | 4:00-5:00 | Ballet Tech. | Kazantsev |
| Thur | 5:15-6:15 | Character | Banu |
| Sat | 11:15-12:15 | Ballet Tech. | Kawalek |
“Plié is the first thing you learn and the last thing you master.” — Suzanne Farrell
Third Division
In Levels C through E, dancers continue to work on the fundamentals of classical Ballet Technique while learning steps and combinations of increasing difficulty. Character, Pointe, Variations, Partnering, and Choreography are part of the curriculum. Elements of Balanchine Style® and excerpts of his ballets are introduced to advanced dancers. Our Conservatory Program is designed for dancers who wish to make the study of ballet their primary after-school activity.
To be eligible for Pointe, Level C/Conservatory I dancers must be at least 10 years old and taking at least 2 technique classes per week. At this level, dancers who aspire to Conservatory II should attend at least 3 ballet technique classes per week. Conservatory II dancers are required to take a minimum of 3 ballet technique classes per week. Conservatory III must take at least 4 ballet technique classes.
Level D offers Intermediate Ballet classes for dancers, aged 12 and up, who have had previous training. There is no minimum weekly class requirement, but 2-3 technique classes are recommended.
Conservatory II and III dancers must attend the required minimum of ballet technique classes per week at SBS, unless special permission has been obtained from the Artistic Director. The faculty of SBS will not accept new private students who are not full-time SBS students.
Level E is a very challenging course for dancers, aged 15 and up, who have had at least four years of training at SBS or the equivalent. There is no weekly class requirement.
Well-rounded Third Division ballet dancers should consider taking classes in Pointe, Partnering, Character, Modern, Contemporary Ballet, and Choreography.
Dress Code: Female dancers: black leotard, pink tights, pink shoes. Level E women may wear any color leotard. Male dancers, any color t-shirt, no graphics, black tights, white or flesh- colored shoes.
| Level C/Conservatory I: Ages 10-12 | |||
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| Minimum 2-5 Ballet Technique classes per week recommended | |||
| DAY | TIME | CLASS | TEACHER |
| Mon | 5:15-6:30 | Ballet Tech. | Kazantsev |
| Mon | 6:30-7:15 | Beg. Pointe | Giannelli |
| Wed | 5:00-6:15 | Ballet Tech. | Kazantsev |
| Wed | 6:45-7:30 | Beg. Pointe | Shea |
| Thur | 4:00-5:15 | Ballet Tech. | Banu |
| Thur | 5:15-6:15 | Character | Banu |
| Fri | 6:30-7:45 | Ballet Tech. | Kazantsev |
| Sat | 1:30-2:45 | Ballet Tech | Shea |
| Conservatory II: Ages 11-13 | |||
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| Must attend minimum 3 Ballet Technique classes per week | |||
| DAY | TIME | CLASS | TEACHER |
| Mon | 6:30-7:45 | Ballet Tech. | Shea |
| Mon | 7:45-8:30 | Int. Pointe | Shea |
| Tues | 4:30-6:00 | Ballet Tech. | Banu |
| Wed | 6:15-7:45 | Ballet Tech. | Kazantsev |
| Wed | 7:45-8:45 | Int. Pointe | Kazantsev |
| Thur | 5:00-6:30 | Ballet Tech. | Kazantsev |
| Fri | 4:00-5:30 | Ballet Tech. | Fernandez |
| Fri | 5:30-6:30 | Int. Pointe | Kazantsev |
| Fri | 7:00-8:00 | Choreography | Fernandez |
| Sat | 12:15-1:30 | Ballet Tech. | White |
| Sat | 3:00-4:00 | Pointe/Variations | Shea |
| Conservatory III: Ages 12-14 | |||
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| Must attend minimum 4 Ballet Technique classes per week | |||
| DAY | TIME | CLASS | TEACHER |
| Mon | 5:00-6:30 | Ballet Tech. | Stafford |
| Mon | 6:30-7:30 | Adv. Pointe | Kazantsev |
| Tues | 6:00-7:30 | Ballet Tech. | Shea |
| Tues | 7:30-8:30 | Adv. Pointe/Variations | Banu |
| Wed | 5:00-6:30 | Ballet Tech. | White |
| Thur | 6:30-8:00 | Ballet Tech. | Kazantsev |
| Thur Semester 1 |
8:00-9:00 | Adv. Pointe | Banu |
| Thur Semester 2 |
8:00-9:00 | Partnering | Kazantsev |
| Fri | 5:30-7:00 | Ballet Tech. | Fernandez |
| Fri | 7:00-8:30 | Choreography | Fernandez |
| Sat | 12:15-1:30 | Ballet Tech. | White |
| Sat | 1:30-2:45 | Stretch/Tone/Character | Banu |
| Sat | 2:45-3:45 | Pointe/Variations | Banu/White |
| Level D: Ages 12-17 | |||
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| 3 Ballet Technique classes per week highly recommended | |||
| DAY | TIME | CLASS | TEACHER |
| Mon | 6:30-7:15 | Be. Pointe | Giannelli |
| Tue | 4:30-6:00 | Cons. II and D | Banu |
| Wed | 5:15-6:45 | Ballet Tech. | Shea |
| Wed | 6:45-7:30 | Beg. Pointe | Shea |
| Wed | 8:00-9:15 | Teen Modern | Boyle |
| Fri | 5:30-7:00 | Ballet Tech. | Fernandez |
| Fri | 7:00-8:30 | Choreography | Fernandez |
| Sat | 12:15-1:30 | Cont. Ballet, ages 15-17 | Ruiz |
| Sat | 1:30-2:45 | Stretch/Tone/Character, ages 11-14 | Banu |
| Level E: Ages 15-18 | |||
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| No minimum number of classes is required, but a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary is necessary for these challenging classes. Pointe, Variations, and Partnering include excerpts from the Classical and Balanchine repertoires. It is highly recommended to take a ballet technique class before any of these in order to be thoroughly warmed up. | |||
| DAY | TIME | CLASS | TEACHER |
| Mon | 7:30-9:00 | Ballet Tech. | Kazantsev |
| Tues | 6:00-7:30 | Ballet Tech. | Banu |
| Tues | 7:30-8:30 | Adv. Pointe/Variations | Banu |
| Wed | 6:30-8:00 | Ballet Tech. | White |
| Wed | 8:00-9:15 | Teen Modern | Boyle |
| Thur | 6:30-8:00 | Ballet Tech. | Banu |
| Thur Semester 1 |
8:00-9:00 | Partnering | Kazantsev |
| Thur Semester 2 |
8:00-9:00 | Adv. Pointe | Banu |
| Fri | 5:30-7:00 | Ballet Tech. | Fernandez |
| Fri | 7:00-8:30 | Choreography | Fernandez |
| Sat | 10:30-12:00 | Ballet Tech. | Ruiz |
| Sat | 12:15-1:30 | Cont. Ballet, ages 15-17 | Ruiz |
| Sat | 2:45-3:45 | Pointe/Variatioins | White/Banu |
“Dance is for the people. I believe it came from the people and should always be delivered back to the people.” — Alvin Ailey
Concertdance # 9
“When you perform, you are out of yourself. Larger and more potent, more beautiful. You are, for minutes, heroic. This is power. This is glory on earth. And it is yours for the taking.” — Agnes de Mille
Rehearsals are on Saturdays from four to seven o’clock. Information will be posted in October.
Adult Classes
“You don’t stop dancing because you grow old; you grow old because you stop dancing.” — Anon
| Open Ballet Classes | |||
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| DAY | TIME | CLASS | TEACHER |
| Tues | 7:30-9:00pm | Adult Int. Ballet | Sobel |
| Tues | 10:00-11:30am | Adult Int. Ballet | Laverdiere |
| Wed & Thurs | 10:00-11:30am | Adult Beg. Ballet | Honneus/Saur |
| Fri | 10:00-11:30am | Adult Int. Ballet | White |
| Sat | 10:30am-12:00pm | Adv. Int. Ballet | Ruiz |
“The only way to do it is to do it.” — Merce Cunningham
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