Summer Dance
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| Ballet Caliente 2010 Summer Dance June 21-August 12 |
Ballet Caliente
Classical School of Dance
Classical School of Dance
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| Summer Registration begins in May 2010 Revised 2010 Summer Class Schedule coming soon. |
Summer Dance Levels
Pre-Ballet A and Pre-Ballet B classes are designed to introduce
our youngest dancers to many of the dance concepts including
terminology, movements and musicality in a fun and safe environment.
Much of their learning is done through the use of imaginative play and
games that develop skills such as core strength, balance and flexibility.
Pre-ballet levels are 45 minutes in duration once per week. This class is
for current Pre-Ballet 1 through Pre-Ballet 4 students and new students
3-5 years old or starting kindergarten in the fall. Students must be able to
use the bathroom independently.
Ballet A introduces ballet movements, terminology and combinations;
includes barre and center work. Ballet A students may also enroll in Jazz
A to expand their dance horizons. Ballet A is a 1 hour class that meets
once per week. This class is for current Kinderballet, first year Ballet 1 or
Ballet 1J students, and new students entering first grade or higher.
Ballet A Plus includes Ballet A and adds an additional 1 hour
technique class totaling two 1 hour classes per week. This class is for
current Ballet 2, second year Ballet 1 or Ballet 1J, or by invitation. Ballet A
Plus students may also enroll in Jazz A to expand their dance horizons.
Ballet B introduces more advanced dance concepts and
combinations for the intermediate level dancer. Ballet B meets for two
1.5 hour classes per week. This class is for current Ballet 3 students; or
by invitation, new students by placement. Students in Ballet B may also
enroll in Jazz B and Acting.
Ballet B Pointe is designed for advanced intermediate level
students preparing for or in their first year of pointe work. Students will
practice fundamental skills in Ballet B classes while developing Pointe
technique in Pointe B. Ballet B Pointe includes all level B classes and
Pointe B; for current Ballet 4 students, or by invitation, new students by
placement. Ballet B Pointe students may also enroll in Jazz B, Modern
and/or Acting.
Level C Intensive is designed to increase the stamina, strength
and versatility of the advanced dancer. Ballet and pointe technique
classes are offered and the curriculum includes Jazz C, Modern C and
Acting class to develop a well-rounded dancer; for students currently
enrolled in Ballet 5 and Ballet 6; new students by placement. First year
pointe students should substitute Pointe B for Pointe C.
Adult Ballet is a 1 hour class that meets once per week. Students
learn proper technique at the barre and work to develop flexibility,
balance and core body strength; for enthusiastic adults of all ages and
abilities.
Optional Classes
Jazz A is an optional 1 hour class once per week for students
enrolled in Ballet A.
Jazz B is an optional 1 hour class that meets once per week; for
students enrolled in Ballet B or Ballet B Pointe.
Modern is a 1 hour class that meets once per week. This class is
included in the Level C Intensive, optional for others; for current students
in Ballet 4, Ballet 5 or Ballet 6, or by placement.
Acting is a 1 hour class that meets once per week. This class is
designed to help dancers improve their stage acting skills with
emphasis on mime and theater techniques appropriate for story ballets.
This class is included in the Level C Intensive, optional for Level B
students.
Pre-Ballet A and Pre-Ballet B classes are designed to introduce
our youngest dancers to many of the dance concepts including
terminology, movements and musicality in a fun and safe environment.
Much of their learning is done through the use of imaginative play and
games that develop skills such as core strength, balance and flexibility.
Pre-ballet levels are 45 minutes in duration once per week. This class is
for current Pre-Ballet 1 through Pre-Ballet 4 students and new students
3-5 years old or starting kindergarten in the fall. Students must be able to
use the bathroom independently.
Ballet A introduces ballet movements, terminology and combinations;
includes barre and center work. Ballet A students may also enroll in Jazz
A to expand their dance horizons. Ballet A is a 1 hour class that meets
once per week. This class is for current Kinderballet, first year Ballet 1 or
Ballet 1J students, and new students entering first grade or higher.
Ballet A Plus includes Ballet A and adds an additional 1 hour
technique class totaling two 1 hour classes per week. This class is for
current Ballet 2, second year Ballet 1 or Ballet 1J, or by invitation. Ballet A
Plus students may also enroll in Jazz A to expand their dance horizons.
Ballet B introduces more advanced dance concepts and
combinations for the intermediate level dancer. Ballet B meets for two
1.5 hour classes per week. This class is for current Ballet 3 students; or
by invitation, new students by placement. Students in Ballet B may also
enroll in Jazz B and Acting.
Ballet B Pointe is designed for advanced intermediate level
students preparing for or in their first year of pointe work. Students will
practice fundamental skills in Ballet B classes while developing Pointe
technique in Pointe B. Ballet B Pointe includes all level B classes and
Pointe B; for current Ballet 4 students, or by invitation, new students by
placement. Ballet B Pointe students may also enroll in Jazz B, Modern
and/or Acting.
Level C Intensive is designed to increase the stamina, strength
and versatility of the advanced dancer. Ballet and pointe technique
classes are offered and the curriculum includes Jazz C, Modern C and
Acting class to develop a well-rounded dancer; for students currently
enrolled in Ballet 5 and Ballet 6; new students by placement. First year
pointe students should substitute Pointe B for Pointe C.
Adult Ballet is a 1 hour class that meets once per week. Students
learn proper technique at the barre and work to develop flexibility,
balance and core body strength; for enthusiastic adults of all ages and
abilities.
Optional Classes
Jazz A is an optional 1 hour class once per week for students
enrolled in Ballet A.
Jazz B is an optional 1 hour class that meets once per week; for
students enrolled in Ballet B or Ballet B Pointe.
Modern is a 1 hour class that meets once per week. This class is
included in the Level C Intensive, optional for others; for current students
in Ballet 4, Ballet 5 or Ballet 6, or by placement.
Acting is a 1 hour class that meets once per week. This class is
designed to help dancers improve their stage acting skills with
emphasis on mime and theater techniques appropriate for story ballets.
This class is included in the Level C Intensive, optional for Level B
students.
