Class Information
Curriculum
Ballet One (3 yrs 6 mos-5 yrs): Young children explore the joy of movement and learn to work together.
Ballet Two (5-7 yrs): The foundation for a lifelong love of dance, good fitness, grace, and poise.
Ballet Three(7-9 yrs): Introduction of formal barre and center training in the classical technique.
Ballet Four (9-11 yrs): Continuation of formal barre, center training in the classical technique and introduction to pointe.
Intermediate (by placement): Continuation of work in barre, center and with introduction to pointe and introduction of variations.
Advanced (by placement): Continuation of barre, center, pointe and variations, with a goal of preparing the dancer for professional performance.
Pointe work, variations, and partnering are introduced to each student when they are deemed ready.
Adult Ballet: Just the right exercise for adults who love the disciplined workout of careful stretching coupled with the elegance of classical ballet.
Private Lessons by appointment are available to assist the intermediate or advanced student to perfect techniques, learn variations, rehearse choreography and prepare for competitions.
Summer Intensive Workshops
Two Summer Intensive Workshops are offered during the months of July and August. These workshops give serious ballet students a superb opportunity to polish technique and acquire new skills. Information is available on the Summer Intensive Workshops in the late spring of each year.
Performances
Performance is considered a very important part of the student’s training. Two performance opportunities are offered each year for all students. Students are not obligated to participate, but those who do must participate in all rehearsals in a timely and reliable manner.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday
3:30-6:00 Advanced
4:00-5:30 Ballet Three
4:30-6:30 Intermediate
5:30-7:00 Ballet Four
6:00-7:00 Adult
Tuesday
3:30-6:00 Advanced
4:00-5:00 Ballet Two
4:00-6:00 Intermediate
5:00-6:00 Ballet Three
6:00-7:30 Intermediate (Character)
6:00-7:30 Advanced (Jazz)
Wednesday
3:30-6:00 Advanced
4:00-5:00 Ballet One
4:30-6:30 Intermediate
5:00-6:30 Ballet Four
Thursday
3:30-6:00 Advanced
4:00-5:00 Ballet Two
4:00-6:00 Intermediate
5:00-6:00 Ballet Three
6:00-7:30 Intermediate (Jazz)
6:00-7:30 Advanced (Character)
Friday
3:30-6:00 Advanced
4:00-5:00 Ballet One
4:30-6:30 Intermediate
Saturday morning
9:00-10:00 Ballet One
9:00-10:00 Ballet Two
9:00-10:30 Ballet Four
10:00-11:00 Ballet Three
10:30-1:30 Advanced
11:00-12:00 Ballet Four (Character)
12:00-2:00 Intermediate
ZBS now is accepting credit cards for tuition payments at the School's front desk.
TUITION AND FEES
| Ballet One |
3 hrs per week |
$150/month |
| Ballet Two |
3 hrs per week |
$150/month |
| Ballet Three |
4 1/2 hrs per week |
$195 /month |
| Ballet Four |
5 1/2 hrs per week |
$220 /month |
| Intermediate |
15 hrs per week |
$310/month |
| Advanced |
18 1/2 hrs per week |
$335/month |
| Adult Ballet |
1 hr per week |
$60/month |
| Registration and Insurance |
|
$60/year |
| Any single class |
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$15/hour |
| Private ballet lessons |
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$100/hour |
| New choreography |
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by arrangement |
Policies
Attendance
- Students who arrive more than 15 minutes late may not take class, but may observe.
- Please report absences to the school by leaving a message at the studio phone.
- Make-up classes must be taken within a month of the absence. (However, it is not always possible to do so, due to limited class sizes)
- Make-up classes must be taken in the level below the student's regular class unless given permission by the director.
- Consistent tardiness, late payments, or discipline or behavioral problems may cause a student to be counseled and/or terminated.
Tuition
- Tuition is due the first of each month, payable to "Zamuel Ballet School."
- Tuition paid after the 7th day of the month incurs a $10 late fee.
- Monthly tuition is required to hold a place in class, regardless of attendance. The term begins with the last two weeks of August through the first two weeks of June.
- Returned checks incur a $25 service charge.
Dress Code
- Girls: Ballet slippers and/or pointe shoes, character shoes, tights, and leotard. Hair must be neatly secured. Attire must be clean and neat. Leg warmers and fitted sweaters may be worn at first barre exercises.
- Boys: Ballet slippers, character shoes, tights, dance belt, T-shirt. Attire must be clean and neat. Leg warmers may be worn for first barre exercises.
CALENDAR
2010 - 2011
ANNUAL TERM
August 16, 2010 through June 11, 2011
HOLIDAYS
ZBS observes the following holidays:
Labor Day Weekend (Sep. 6, 2010)
Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 25, 2010)
Christmas Break
(Dec. 13, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011)
Spring Break (Mar. 21 -26, 2011)
Memorial Day Weekend (May 30, 2011)
ZBS reserves the right to change schedule or policies at any time.
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