2010-2011
Creative Movement: Age 3-5. An introduction to dance and movement. The class emphasizes creativity, basic dance positions and steps, rhythm, coordination, and discipline in a fun environment. Class meets once per week for 30 minutes. Times include Tuesday 5:15pm, Wednesday 11:15 am, Thursday 3:15 pm, and Saturday 10:30am. Monthly tuition is $38.
Pre-Ballet I: Age 4-6. An introduction to dance and movement. The class emphasizes creativity, basic dance positions and steps, rhythm, coordination, and discipline in a fun, supportive environment. Class encourages participation, autonomy, and confidence development which are needed for future classes. Class meets once per week for 45 minutes. Times include Tuesday 3pm, Wednesday 10:30am, Wednesday 3:45, Thursday 5:15pm and Saturday 10:15am. Monthly tuition is $42.
Pre-Ballet II: Age 6-8. Pre-ballet II continues the creative movement of dance while transitioning to a true ballet-format class. Students further explore positions, dance steps, rhythm and coordination in a disciplined, yet fun environment. Continues to build autonomy and confidence. Class meets once per week for 45 minutes. Times include Monday 3:30pm, Tuesday at 5:45pm, Thursday 6:15pm and Saturday at 9:30am. Monthly tuition is $42.
Ballet I: Age 7-11. Ballet I is the first class completely in the traditional ballet format. The class emphasizes further mastering ballet positions, learning more steps, finding proper body placement as well as continuing development of rhythm, coordination, flexibility, style, and discipline in a fun, supportive environment. The one hour class is required once per week; two classes per week are highly encouraged. Times include Tuesday at 3:45pm, Tuesday 5:45pm, Thursday 6:00pm, and Saturday at 9:30am. Two days a week highly recommended. Monthly tuition is $80; $46 if only one class per week is attended.
Ballet II: Age 9-13. Ballet II builds upon the movements, steps, and positions taught in Ballet Level I while continuing to develop strength for proper body alignment and positioning. Further emphasis is put on coordination, flexibility, and style while still realizing the need for enjoyment so students can continue to progress. Ballet II meets two days per week for one hour at a time; Monday 4:15pm and Wednesday 4:30pm or Tuesday 6:30pm and Thursday 7:00pm. Third class may be added and is recommended for the more serious/older dance. Monthly tuition is $80 for 2 classes per week; $110 for 3 classes per week.
Ballet III: Age 11+. Ballet III continues to strive toward perfection of more complicated ballet steps and positions while expanding on movement knowledge. Class emphasizes strength, placement, coordination, flexibility and, style in a fun, supportive environment. Student may begin pointe work as advised by the instructor. Class meets Monday 5:15pm, Wednesday 5:30pm, and Friday at 4:00pm. For the more serious/older dancer "Open" Ballet III/IV/Community Ballet class may be added Tuesday at 6:45pm. Monthly tuition is $110 for 3 classes per week; $140 for 4 classes per week.
Ballet IV: Age 13+. Ballet IV requires an understanding of ballet principles and technique. It continues to strive towards perfection of movement and positions with personal style and interpretation as well as further develops strength, flexibility, and coordination. Much focus is put on more advanced, detailed pointe work. Class meets four days a week; 5-6 classes a week is recommended for the serious dancer. Class meets Monday at 6:15pm, Thursday at 4:45pm, Friday at 5:00pm, and Saturday at 11:00am. "Open" Ballet III/IV/Community Ballet meets Tuesday at 6:45pm. 6th additional class can be added Wednesday at 5:15pm. Monthly tuition is $140 for 4 days per week; $170 for 5 days per week; $195 for 6 classes per week.
Community Ballet: Class is designed for high school and adult students of beginning and intermediate experience levels. The class works on fitness while teaching and perfecting ballet movements and positions in a relaxed, fun environment. Class meets Monday at 7:30pm, Wednesday at 1:30pm, or Saturday at 8:30 am. More experienced dancer may take "Open" Ballet III/IV/Community Ballet class Tuesday at 6:45pm. Monthly tuition is $46 for one class per week; $80 for 2 classes per week.
Jazz: Beginning Jazz age range is 7 - 12, Intermediate/Advanced Jazz age range is 11 +. The class emphasizes strength, flexibility, coordination, and expression in a fun, energetic setting. This class is designed to be a wonderful supplement to any serious ballet student, while also teaching fundamental jazz steps. Beginning Jazz meets Tuesday at 4:45pm, Intermediate/Advanced Jazz meets Thursday at 3:45pm. Monthly tuition of $46 (Discount to $35 if enrolled in additional dance class!).
Privates: Recommended for the serious dance student. Allows for individual attention and training catered to the student's specific needs. $25 for the first half-hour of any one sitting; $20/an hour for further instruction. Call ABA at (503)364-4738 to schedule.
Class Schedule is subject to change. For class schedule verification, help with class placement, or other questions and concerns please call (503) 364 - 4738 or email here .
