Program for
Children and Pre-Professionals

Effective Sunday, August 31, 2008 to Saturday, September 5, 2009

School Quarters

First Quarter
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 to Saturday, November 8, 2008

Second Quarter
Monday, November 10, 2008 to Saturday, December 20, 2008
Monday, January 5, 2009 to Saturday, January 31, 2009

Third Quarter
Monday, February 2, 2009 to Saturday, April 11, 2009

Fourth Quarter
Monday, April 13, 2009 to Saturday, June 20, 2009

Curriculum

Pre-Ballet

Children learn the joy of movement with the emphasis on rhythm, coordination and flexibility.  Basic ballet positions and terminology are introduced.  Interacting with other children in a positive environment adds to the child's sense of self-awareness.  45-minute class for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten age children.

Technique and Pointe

Graded classes in classical ballet to meet the needs of students at each stage of their development.  Technique is built upon learning solid placement and work habits.  Students are challenged with increased complexity as they advance through the higher levels.

Each student is carefully evaluated before starting study on pointe.  Sufficient understanding of correct placement and alignment must be demonstrated before pointe instruction begins thus decreasing the possible risk of injury.

Turns / Allegro

Additional studies in the area of ballet turns, exploring complex turning combinations including diagonals and menège.  The allegro studies focus on learning how to move quickly through clean technical habits and clarity.

Variations

Instruction and analysis of classical pointe variations from famous ballet repertoire.

Contemporary

Instruction on contemporary ballet, a dance form influenced by both classical ballet and modern dance.  Explores the greater range of movement beyond classical ballet, based on 20th century concepts.

Flamenco

Study of the traditional Spanish dance genre known for its intricate hand and footwork.

Jazz

The class is geared for ballet students to explore the percussive and lyrical movements of jazz.  Students learn how the whole body in involved in performing.

Class Schedules

Pre-Ballet - Pre-Kindergarten (3-4 years old)

Select one class per week
$130 per quarter

Tuesdays, 4:15pm to 5:00pm
Pre-Ballet
Instructor: Natalie Test

Saturdays, 9:00am to 9:45am
Pre-Ballet
Instructor: Grace Fearn

Pre-Ballet - Kindergarten

Select one class per week
$130 per quarter

Thursdays, 4:15pm to 5:00pm
Pre-Ballet
Instructor: Grace Fearn

Saturdays, 9:45am to 10:30am
Pre-Ballet
Instructor: Grace Fearn

Ballet 1

Select two classes per week
$225 per quarter - save $25 per quarter

Mondays, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Technique
Instructor: Natalie Test

Thursdays, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Technique
Instructor: Grace Fearn

Saturdays, 10:30am to 11:30am
Technique
Instructor: Grace Fearn

Ballet 2

Select two classes per week
$330 per quarter - save $30 per quarter

Tuesdays, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Technique
Instructor: Ellen Davis

Thursdays, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Technique
Instructor: Grace Fearn

Thursdays, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Jazz (Optional) - add $75 per quarter
Instructor: Daniel Salvador

Saturdays, 11:30am to 12:30pm
Technique
Instructor: Grace Fearn

Ballet 3

6.0 hours per week
$570 per quarter - save $60 per quarter

Tuesdays, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Technique and Pointe
Instructor: Ellen Davis

Wednesdays, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Technique and Pointe
Instructor: Steven Wistrich

Thursdays, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Jazz (Optional) - add $75 per quarter
Instructor: Daniel Salvador

Saturdays, 9:00am to 11:00am
Technique; Turns and Allegro
Instructor: Ellen Davis

Ballet 4

7.0 hours per week
$650 per quarter - save $70 per quarter

Mondays, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Technique and Pointe
Instructor: Elizabeth Wistrich

Wednesdays, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Technique and Pointe
Instructor: Steven Wistrich

Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Flamenco

Saturdays, 9:00am to 11:00am
Technique; Turns and Allegro
Instructor: Ellen Davis

Ballet 5

8.5 hours per week
$700 per quarter - save $95 per quarter

Mondays, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Technique and Pointe
Instructor: Elizabeth Wistrich

Wednesdays, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Technique and Pointe
Instructor: Emily Kirn

Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Flamenco

Fridays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Technique and Pointe
Instructor: Tara Formanek

Fridays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Jazz
Instructor: Tara Formanek

Saturdays, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Variations
Instructor: Emily Kirn

Ballet 6 (Pre-Professional)

11.0 hours per week
$800 per quarter - save $135 per quarter

Mondays, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Technique and Pointe; Variations
Instructor: Gerardo Gil

Tuesdays, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Technique and Pointe
Instructor: Elizabeth Wistrich

Wednesdays, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Technique and Pointe
Instructor: Emily Kirn

Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Flamenco

Thursdays, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Technique and Pointe
Instructor: Steven Wistrich

Fridays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Technique and Pointe
Instructor: Emily Kirn

Fridays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Contemporary
Instructor: Daniel Salvador

Saturdays, 11:00am to 12:30pm
Technique
Instructor: Steven Wistrich

Saturdays, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Variations
Instructor: Emily Kirn

Dress Code

Girls

All levels must wear pink tights with feet and pink ballet shoes.  Hair must be pulled back off face and tightly secured.  No jewelry.  Pink legwarmers, ballet sweaters and City Ballet jackets may be worn at the barre when necessary.  No T-shirts or baggy outer garments.

Pre-Ballet through Ballet 5: Mirella camisole leotard #M201L (adult) or #M201C (child)

Pre-Ballet: Pale pink leotard (Mirella #M201C); no skirt

Ballet 1: White leotard (Mirella #M201C); no skirt

Ballet 2: Buttercup leotard (Mirella #M201C); no skirt

Ballet 3: Seafoam leotard (Mirella #M201C or #M201L); optional Seaform skirt (Mirella #MS12)

Ballet 4: Periwinkle leotard (Mirella #M201C or #M201L); optional Periwinkle skirt (Mirella #MS12)

Ballet 5: Navy leotard (Mirella #M201C or #M201L); optional Navy skirt (Mirella #MS12)

Ballet 6: Black leotard (dancer's choice); optional short Georgette skirt

Contemporary and Jazz: Jazz or ballet shoes, and choice of apparel

Flamenco: Class leotard and black, below knee-length character skirt (Natalie N8108); only Capezio Academy black character shoe #456/457C

Boys

Ballet: Black tights, white T-shirt, white socks and white ballet shoes

Contemporary, Flamenco and Jazz: Jazz shoes, black pants and choice of shirt

Registration and Tuition

Yearly Registration Fee: $15

Quarterly Tuition: Listed above based on class level

Quarterly Tuition Installment Fee: $30

Single Class / Placement Class: $15

Returned Check Fee: $20

Terms and Conditions

Tuition is due at the first week of the quarter.  If tuition is paid after the first week, a 10% late fee will be added to the tuition cost.  A payment plan may be arranged for tuitions over $450 per quarter.

There are no refunds.

Missed classes due to vacation or illness may be made up in an appropriate class within the same quarter.  Missed classes may not be applied to subsequent quarters.

Classes may not be transferred to another person.

Notify the City Ballet School office if a class will be missed, if the student is changing a class schedule or is discontinuing the class.  The office may be reached at:

  E-Mail: school@cityballet.org
  Phone: 858.274.6058
  Fax: 858.272.8375
  US Mail: PO Box 99072 · San Diego, CA · 92169