CLASSES
STORYBOOK BALLET
Ages 3-5
This program is specifically designed to expose children 3-5 years old to ballet in an imaginative and magical setting such that they will anticipate coming to ballet class each week. The use of a story, props, and music in each class is a means of capturing the child's attention and providing them with a framework in which to learn basic ballet steps and creati
ve movement.
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PRE-BALLET
Ages 6 and 7
We know that entering grade school doesn't mean you're ready to put aside the joys and magic of fairy tales, story telling, and twirling through space. Pre-Ballet, for 6- and 7- year olds, is still part of the Storybook program. Beginning ballet instruction is entwined with classical ballet stories and danced to the strains of Tchaikovsky, Chopin, and Bach.
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BALLET TECHNIQUE
Ages 8+
Our specially designed ballet curriculum is an integration of the Ballet Russe training, Bourniville technique, and Russian Vagonova methodology. Each level prepares the dancer for advancement through a carefully developed progression that builds a lyrical upper body, strength, precision, agility, alignment, and musicality. Ballet I
Ballet I is called The Most Important Year; proper placement for muscle memory is a must. An exciting transformation takes place at this stage where the children are ready to comprehend both the more careful and complex concepts of movement. Emphasis is on slow, careful footwork, alignment, and the verticality of the body. To ease them into this new discipline, the joy and freedom of Pre-Ballet is kept alive with creativity and new choreographic challenges. Ballet II
Building on the steps and good habits of Ballet I, strength-building and coordination between arms and legs are emphasized. More allegro is introduced, as well as more complex adagios. Ballet III
As students move up, they begin to understand the subtleties of classical training. Attention is directed to a strong, lengthened balance and a fluidity of the upper body. With dancers preparing for pointe, strong ankles and hip joints are emphasized. Students add to their ballet repertoire pirouettes and batterie. Ballet IV
During this level, the concepts that lead a dancer toward transforming technique into artistic expression are explicitly addressed. The vocabulary of barre work is complete. With progression, pointe class may be added one or two times a week. Combinations, or enchantments, become more complex. Ballet V, VI, VII
During the final years of intensive study, there is an intellectual understanding of the kinetic experience of classical technique and of what makes movement happen. Grand pirouettes are added, center adagios are performed on demi-pointe. The subtle adjustments and an understanding of the body begin to make the dancer a truly expressive artist.
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ADULT/TEEN
Open to adult and teen students who've had no formal ballet training and to those who've studied in the past and wish to resume training. Emphasis is on on correct placement, body alignment, toning, and stretching. Ballet training reshapes body lines, tones muscles, improves balance, strength, grace, and memory, in addition to deepening an appreciation of the art. Adult Beginning Ballet:
Designed for adult students new to ballet class; focused on proper alignment and ballet basics. Beg/Int Ballet and Ballet IV:
For those who have had some ballet training. Adult Time:
A one-hour joyous, after-work dance class for adults. Dance through an invigorating half hour while having fun learning different styles and routines. The second half is focused on slow stretches, increasing your circus flexibility, and aiding relaxation. Learn Theatre Dance, Fan Dancing, Hula, Show Girl Strut, Stiletto Work-Out, Hula Hoop, Waltz, Polka, B***y Boogie, Tap, Belly Dancing, and more. Guest teachers
Wednesdays- 6:30-7:30. No class 1st Wednesday of the month. Cost: $60. for class card of 5. Dress Code:
Ballet: Leotard, tights,T-shirt, ballet slippers No baggy clothes or excessive jewelry. Smile/ Dance/ Stretch: Comfortable clothing, sometimes character shoes, sometimes stilettos.
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Noël Manderville, instructor
Noël Manderville trained under Perry Brunson, Flemming Halby, Sara de Luis, and Jacques d'Amboise. She is an NDI teacher (National Dance Institute), and current Artistic Director of Art in Motion.
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SCHEDULE 2013/2014
See Notes
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RATES
_____________ANNUAL TUITION____PER SESSION (2)_____INSTALLMENTS (9)
Storybook_________$335.________________$168.______________N/A
Pre-Ballet_________$360.________________$180.______________$42. Ballet I____________$400.________________$200.______________$46.50
Ballet II____________$400.________________$200._____________$46.50
Ballet III___________$802._________________$401._____________$91.25
Adult Beginning___$400._________________$200._____________$46.50
2x per week_______$813._________________$407._____________$92.25
3x per week______$1,178.________________$589._____________$133. DROP IN RATE:________15. per class
There is a 10% discount when 2 or more children in the same family are taking classes. There is a $25 per class non-refundable registration fee, applicable toward 1st month's tuition. A costume fee of $10. per student is included in the price of tuition. REDUCED TUITION
In addition to our in-school program, the 11th Avenue Ballet School Foundation is now offering after-school classes, for ages 6-18, on a sliding scale basis! Tuition is based on annual household income and is based on a full school year. Proof of annual income is required to receive tuition assistance. INCOME ________________ ANNUAL TUITION_________________INSTALLMENTS (9)
$45,000 +_____________ $400. per class/year______________$46.50
________________________(Pre-Ballet: 360. per class/year) ___$42.
$35,000 - $44,999_____$302 per class/year_______________$35.50
$25,000 - $34,999_____$205. per class/year_______________$24.75
$15,000 - $24,999_____$138. per class/year_______________$17.25
$0 ------$14,999_______$73. per class/year________________$10.
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CALENDAR
June 16-19, Arts Encounter, Cinderella
July 7-10, Arts Encounter, Le Corsaire
July 21-24, Arts Encounter, Vietnamese Water Theatre
August 4-7, Arts Encounter, Children of the Forest
September 3, Session I begins
October 16, 17, 18- No class, annual fundraiser
November 27-29, Thanksgiving break
December 23- January 3, Christmas break
January 17, Session I ends
January 20, Session II begins
Continuing education- TBA
March 22, Tea Party
March 31-April 4, Spring Break
May 26, Memorial Day
May 30, Session II ends
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DRESS
Boys: White T-shirt, grey tights, white socks, white or black ballet shoes. Girls: Solid color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers
Storybook Ballet, 3-5 yrs. - Pink or Lavender
Pre-Ballet, 6-7 yrs. - White
Ballet I, 8-11 yrs. - Light Blue
Ballet II, 9-13 yrs. - Mint
Ballet III, 10-14 yrs. - Royal Blue
Ballet IV, 11-16 yrs. - Mulberry
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SMMER CAMPS and CLASSES
SUMMER TECHNIQUE
Tue Thurs
5:30-7:00 5:30-7:00
Int/Beg Ballet V
ARTS ENCOUNTER
Dance and Art classes for children ages 3-8
Your young dancers will meet for 4 consecutive days, (Monday-Thursday) to explore, through dance, art, and music - a different theme each week. Sign up for one week or all four. These 4 day sessions are focused around different ballets; Cinderella, Le Corsair, Vietnamese Water Theatre, Children of the Forest. Each Session includes a Pre-Ballet dance class, a break for theme related snacks, and an Art Class. Sessions culminate with an informal mini-performance for friends and family, featuring… scenery, props, and costumes created by your young ones. Ages 3-5: 10:00- 11:45 am
Ages 6-8: 1:00- 3:00 pm
Cost: $75. per session
P.O. Box 2074, Yakima, Wa. 98907
JUNE 17-20: Cinderella
To the music of Prokofiev, your young one will finally get to play the bad guy and learn a little stage fighting. Did I say "Stepsisters?". In this ballet, everyone also gets to be Cinderella! There will be costume making, a magical transformation, and of course, a Grand Waltz. JULY 8-11: Le Corsaire
A classical ballet of pirates, high seas, and high adventure! Set in the Mediterranean to the music of Adolphe Adam, this ballet has the sublime elegance of the bejeweled princess' and the Big Leaps of all those Pirates! JULY 22-25: Vietnamese Water Theatre
Dating back to the 11th century, Water Theatre is an art form many Asian countries use to tell their legends. With the magic of the theatre and the craft of puppetry and ancient Cham dance, we will tell these traditional tales. AUGUST 5-8: Children of the Forest
Explore that world, deep in the forest, of very small people, their animal friends, and the neighboring fairies in this Elsa Beskow classic. In art, this class visits both the world of miniatures and the illusion of miniature.
