PRE-BALLET
ages: 4-6
Pre-Ballet is designed
to teach the joy of movement to young children. Formal classical
ballet training begins with level 1. Movements are taught based
on natural body rhythms and steps. Ballet is introduced, but
only as a point of introduction to some of the terms and steps. Registration Form
*** Maryann Johnson, director
of the Pre-Ballet division. Maryann has studied classical ballet
and performed professionally throughout the twin cities. Also,
Maryann is a registered physical therapist and has taught physical
therapy for dancers at the Minnesota DanceCamp.
Pre-Ballet
Pre-Ballet (age 4) Saturday 10:00
- 11:00am
Pre-Ballet (age 5) Saturday 11:00
- 12:00am
Pre-Ballet (age 6) Saturday 12:00
- 1:00pm
Tuition:
Pre-Ballet (all
ages) $110.00 / session*
* 3 sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring) in the school year (September 8, 2003
- May 22, 2004)
Fees: There are 2 fees, each paid once yearly.
Registration Fee: $35.00
(one time yearly due at registration)
Organiation Fee: $40.00
($20.00 will be credited back to tuition if parents volunteer)
NOTE: There are
no costume or performance fees.
Sessions: Each session is 11 weeks long.
Fall.............Monday,
September 8, 2003 - Saturday, November 22, 2003
Winter.........Monday,
November 24, 2003 - Saturday, February 28, 2004
Spring.........Monday,
March 1, 2004 - Saturday, May 22, 2004
Placement/Auditions are not required for pre-ballet. These
classes are based on age. There is a 4-year old class, a 5-year
old class and a 6-year old class. Each class is one hour long.
Performances: Pre-Ballet students have the oppourtunity to perform
in two productions produced by Ballet Minnesota. Please note.
a student must be registered as a CBA student at the time of
the production in order to perform.
Nutcraker.........................................December
10-14, 2003, The O'Shaughnessy, St Paul
16th Minnesota
Dance Festival .......April 27 - May 2, 2004, Fitzgerald
Theter, St Paul
Clothing: Pre-Ballet are allowed to wear any color combination
in class. However, if a child is 6 years old, we sugget all pink
(pink tights, leotard and ballet slippers), since that is the
dress code for Ballet 1.
Registraion:. There is a two page registration form which the
parent / guardian is required to fill out and sign in order to
hold a place in class. The first page is general information
(name, addrees, etc) and the second page covers CBA rules and
regulations.
Registration Form
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Questions:. You can call us at 651-290-0513 or e-mail you concerns or questions.