Curriculum
Pre-Ballet (4-5 yrs): Young children explore the joy of movement and learn to work together.
Ballet One, Two (5-7 yrs): The foundation for a lifelong love of dance, good fitness, grace, and poise.
Ballet Three (7-10 yrs): Introduction of formal barre and center training in the classical technique.
Ballet Four (10-12 yrs): Continuation of work in barre and center with introduction to pointe.
Intermediate (by placement): Continuation of work in barre, center and pointe with 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.
Zamuel Ballet School
WEEKLY SCHEDULE 2007-2008
Monday
3:00-5:00 Advanced
4:15-5:45 Ballet Two
5:00-7:00 Intermediate
5:45-6:45 Ballet Three
5:45-6:45 Ballet Four
6:45-7:45 Character - Ballet Three
6:45-7:45 Character - Ballet Four
7:00-8:00 Adult
Tuesday
3:00-5:00 Advanced
3:15-4:00 Pre-Ballet
4:00-5:30 Ballet One
5:00-7:00 Intermediate
Wednesday
3:00-5:00 Advanced
4:15-5:45 Ballet Two
5:00-7:00 Intermediate
5:45-7:15 Ballet Three
5:45-7:45 Ballet Four
Thursday
3:15-4:00 Pre-Ballet
4:00-5:30 Ballet One
4:00-6:00 Intermediate
4:00-6:00 Advanced
6:00-7:00 Jazz - Intermediate
6:00-7:00 Jazz - Advanced
Friday
3:00-5:00 Advanced
5:00-6:30 Ballet Four
5:00-7:00 Intermediate
Saturday morning
9:00-9:45 Pre-Ballet
9:00-10:30 Ballet Three
9:00-10:30 Ballet Four
9:45-10:45 Ballet One
10:30-1:30 Intermediate
10:30-1:30 Advanced
10:45-11:45 Ballet Two
Tuition and Fees
Pre-Ballet 2 1/4 hrs per week $120/month
Ballet One 4 hrs per week $185 /month
Ballet Two 4 hrs per week $185 /month
Ballet Three 5 hrs per week $215 /month
Ballet Four 7 hrs per week $250 /month
Intermediate 14 hrs per week $300/month
Advanced 14 hrs per week $300/month
Adult Ballet 1 hr per week $60/month
Registration and Insurance $60/year
Any single class $15/hour
Private ballet lessons $100/hour
New choreography 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.
