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OUR FALL AND SPRING 2015-2016 SCHEDULE DETAILS!
CLASSES AND PRIVATE LESSONS BEGIN MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
AGES 18 MONTHS TO ADULT AT EVERY SKILL LEVEL!
Offering over sixty classes per week in
Ballet with Piano Accompaniment
Pointe, Partnering and Technique • Lyrical • Irish Step • Jazz • Tap
Hip Hop • Ballroom • Musical Theater • Latin/Salsa • Zumba® • Fitness
Story Time Dance & Creative Movement for 2-3 Year Olds
Flexible Schedule & Summer Camps
Summer Dance Intensive & Group Classes
Performing Arts Camps are held for one week in February and for six weeks
during the summer, July through August. You can sign up for as little as 2 half
days or all day every day.
PRIVATE VOICE DANCE & INSTRUMENT LESSONS
CONTENTS
MUSIC AND DANCE
Children’s Classes................2-4
A COMPLETE PROGRAM OF DANCE, MUSIC AND
INSTRUMENT EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES
Private Lessons/Parties..........4
Adult Classes............................5
Dress Code................................6
Dedicated to teaching
a Love of Dance and
an Advanced Appreciation
of the Performing Arts
Registration...............................7
— Established in 1977 —
Camps........................................5
www.ballet-arts.net
Ballet II - Ages 9-15
2015 – 2016 Program
*Minimum 2 years experience with Ballet Arts; older students
with no ballet experience by audition.
MON 4:15pm-5:30 and/or WED-5:15pm-6:30pm
and/or SAT 1:00pm-2:15pm
Tuition: 3 x $335 for 1 class per week, 3 x $660 for 2 classes per week
Sheran Daniele, Founder &
Artistic Director enters her 38th
year in dance education, joined by
her highly qualified professional
staff of 30, whose resumes range
from Broadway to American Ballet
Theater, Julliard to Joffrey, Moscow
Conservatory to The Metropolitan
Opera. Ballet Arts offers an
extensive range of education and exercise including Ballet
with piano accompaniment, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Irish
Step, Hip-Hop, Boy’s Hip-Hop, Creative Movement, Story
Time Dance, Musical Theater, Zumba, Latin/Salsa and
Fitness. Classes are available for students age 2 to Adult in
every skill level, beginner to advanced.
Ballet III - Ages 10-16
*Min. 3 years experience. Take any combination of classes below.
Monday, Wed. and Sat. is technique and pointe. Students will be
invited to join pointe I on Mon from 7-8pm. Additional tutition for
point I is $650 for the school year.
MON 5:30pm-7:00pm and WED 6:30pm-8:00pm Tuition: 3 x $770
MON 5:30pm-7:00pm and SAT 2:15pm-3:45pm Tuition: 3 x $770
WED 6:30pm-8:00pm and SAT 2:15pm-3:45pm Tuition: 3 x $770
MON 5:30pm-7:00pm, WED 6:30pm-8:00pm and
SAT 2:15pm-3:45pm Tuition: 3 x $1120
CHILDREN’S BALLET IV, V, VI
A dynamic schedule for our more advanced students. We strongly
encourage cross discipline training for the dedicated dancer. Each
additional class will be $650 for the year when all your ballet
classes are taken. Otherwise, normal tuition applies. No additional
discounts.
Enrollment in our program is for the full school year; September to
the Recital (typically the first or second weekend in June)
Tuition Payment Schedule: Tuition is due in three parts; one third
at registration, one third by November 15th and one third by
January 15th. Tuition is non-refundable.
Ballet IV - Ages 11-16
*Minimum 4 years experience required. All classes required.
Students will be invited to attend pointe II on Thurs. from 7:45 8:45pm. Additional tuition for pointe II, $650 for the school year.*
MON - pointe I - 7:00-8:00pm
TUE 4:15pm-5:30pm-technique, Pointe I - 5:30pm-6:15pm,
THU 6:15pm-7:45pm; Pointe II - 7:45pm-8:45pm (invite only)*
Tuition: 3 x $1100
*Ask about an automated recurring billing plan.
CHILDREN’S BALLET
We are specialists in youth ballet. Our teaching methods emphasize
the basics of movement and the language of dance following the
Russian Vaganova training system, emphasizing precision and
control. Children acquire poise, grace, confidence and self esteem
while developing musicality, socialization and performance skills,
all delivered in a loving, nurturing and supportive environment.
Ballet V, VI - Ages 13-18
*Minimum 6 years experience required. All classes required.
TUE 7:15pm-8:45pm
THU 7:45pm-8:45pm-pointe II,
SUN 2:30pm-4:30pm-technique
Tuition: 3 x $1040
Pre-School - Ages 3 & 4 - Level 1
THU 1:15pm-2:00pm, FRI 1:15pm-2:00pm,
or SAT 9:45am-10:30am
Tuition: 3 x $260
Pre-School - Age 4 - Level 2
*1 year at Ballet Arts required
THU 2:00pm-2:45pm, FRI 2:00pm-2:45pm,
or SAT 10:30am-11:15am
Tuition: 3 x $260
Pre-School 4’s - IA - Ages 4-6
*1 year at Ballet Arts required for 4 year olds
MON 3:30pm-4:15pm
Tuition: 3 x $260
Company Class
By invitation of the director. Our most accomplished students
rehearse and perform by demand in community venues throughout
the year. Choreographic principles and advanced technique are at
the core of this class curriculum.
SUN 4:30pm-5:30pm
Tuition: $650
Lyrical
The Lyrical dance style has its primary basis in ballet, combining
the many technical elements of classical ballet with the freedom,
fluidity, and expressiveness aspects of jazz, contemporary and
modern dance. Lyrical dance is expressive, simultaneously subtle
and dynamic, focused on conveying musicality and emotion
through movement.
Kindergarten and IA - Ages 5-8
*Students in Kindergarten who have been with Ballet Arts for
one year and first or second graders with no experience
WED 4:30pm-5:15pm or SAT 11:15am-12:00pm
Tuition: 3 x $260
Lyrical I - Ages 8-11
A background in Ballet is encouraged.
TUE 3:30pm-4:15pm
Tuition: 3 x $260
Ballet I - Ages 6-9
Lyrical II - Ages 13-up
*Students with minimum 1 year experience
WED 3:30pm-4:30pm, FRI 4:15pm-5:15pm or
SAT 12:00pm-1:00pm
Tuition: 3 x $280
Must have 3 years of ballet background.
TUE 6:15pm-7:15pm
Tuition: 3 x $280
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Creative Movement
(ages 2-3)
Boys and girls learn musicality through movement in a new creative
environment while developing their skills and working together. The
course teaches shapes, tempo, posture and group dynamics using
imagination and play, against a backdrop of exciting music promoting
a life long joy of dance. (3 10-week semesters from September through
June). Classes begin the week of Oct. 5th.
MON 2:00pm-2:45pm, WED 10:45am-11:30am,
THU 9:00am-9:45am
Tuition: $280 (10 consecutive weeks)
HIP-HOP
High energy, urban style dancing taught in a structured method
builds coordination and strength.
Story Time Dance
Hip-Hop Beginner and IA - Ages 6-10
(ages 2-3)
Boys and girls learn classic and new fairy tales through movement and
dance. Incorporating creative movement, coloring, storytelling, acting,
and dress up in exciting costumes to fully involve the child in each
story line/fairytale. Pictures of your child in costume can be emailed
to you after each class at your request. (3 8-week semesters from
September through June) Classes begin the week of Oct. 5th.
MON 1:15pm-2:00pm, WED 10:00am-10:45am,
THU 9:45am-10:30am
THU 3:30pm-4:15pm Hip-Hop II - Ages 10-15
THU 4:15pm-5:15pm FRI 5:15pm-6:15pm Tuition: 3 x $280
Street Hip-Hop - Ages 12-18
SAT 4:00pm-5:00pm or
SUN 1:30pm-2:30pm
Tuition: 3 x $280
CHILDREN’S BROADWAY TAP
Musical Theater
Traditional tap technique with a Broadway style.
The study of all aspects of performing in Musical Theatre – from
Auditioning, Depointment, Character Study, Scene Study, Improv,
Singing and Dancing. Leading to performances on stage.
Tap Beginner - Ages 5-8
FRI 3:30pm-4:15pm or
SAT 9:00am-9:45am
Tuition: 3 x $280
Tuition: 3 x $260
Tap I - Ages 7-12
*younger students with 1 year background, older beginner students
FRI 5:15-6:15pm
Tuition: 3 x $280
IRISH STEP
Soft Shoe and Hard Shoe
Traditional Irish Step. Learn your jigs and reels!
Tap II - Ages 12-18
*minimum 3 years experience
FRI 6:15pm-7:15pm
Tuition: 3 x $280
Irish Step Beginner - Ages 5-8 (Colonial School)
MON 5:15pm-6:00pm
Tuition: 3 x $280
Boy’s Hip-Hop - Ages 6-10
Tuition: $240 (8 consecutive weeks)
SUN 5:30-6:30pm (ages 7-12)
Tuition: 3 x $260
Tuition: 3 x $260
Irish Step Advanced Beginner - Ages 7-9 (Colonial School)
CHILDREN’S JAZZ
*students with 1 year experience or older students with no experience
MON 6:00pm-7:00pm
Tuition: 3 x $280
The Jack Cole School of Technique,
Teacher of Luigi and Mat Mattox.
Irish Step Novice - Ages 10-12
* 2 years experience
MON 7:00pm-7:45pm (soft shoe at Colonial)
MON 8:00pm-8:45pm (hard shoe at Ballet Arts) Tuition: 3 x $370
Jazz Beginner
Irish Step Prize Winner - Ages 12 & Up
FRI 3:30pm-4:15pm
SAT 9:00am-9:45am
Tuition: 3 x $260
Jazz IA & 1 - Ages 5-8
*3 years experience, both classes required
MON 7:00pm-7:45pm (soft shoe at Colonial)
MON 8:00pm-8:45pm (hard shoe at Ballet Arts) Tuition: 3 x $370
Tuition: 3 x $260
Jazz II - Ages 7-12 *2 years jazz prior experience required
THU 5:15pm-6:15pm Tuition: 3 x $280
Jazz III - Ages 13-18 *3 years jazz prior experience required
FRI 7:15pm-8:15pm Tuition: 3 x $280
LATIN / RHYTHMS
Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Buchata, Merengue, and all Caribbean rhythms.
Ages 7-11
SAT 4:00pm-5:00pm
Tuition: 3 x $280
Teens
SAT 6:15pm-7:15pm
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Tuition: 3 x $280
PRIVATE VOICE AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT LESSONS
— 8 Dynamic Instructors! —
Voice - Pop, Broadway Shows, Classical, Gospel and Opera
Piano, String, Percussion, Reed, Horns
Private lessons are in increments of 10 lessons.
AT THE STUDIO
AT YOUR HOME
(In our soundproof music room)
30 min lesson – 10 lessons: $550
30 min lesson – 10 lessons: $450
45 min lesson – 10 lessons: $720
45 min lesson – 10 lessons: $620
60 min lesson – 10 lessons: $860
60 min lesson – 10 lessons: $760
*24 hour notice of cancellation, otherwise we must charge you for the lesson.
BIRTHDAY
PARTIES!
FOR ALL AGES! BOYS AND GIRLS! CALL 738-8300
Party of your choice…Mix n’ Match!
Alice In Wonderland Tea party, Irish Step, Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs, Ballet, Musical Theater, Singing, Creative Movement, Limbo, Conga
Line, Jazz, Karaoke, Cheerleading, Hip-Hop, Marching Band, Musical
Instruments and more!
Face Painting –add $125 per hour to your package
Arts N’ Crafts-extra $6 per Child
Package A
Package B
For 1½ hours, 15 children or less - $325
For 1½ hours, 15 children or less - $525
Includes a teacher to teach or play with the children for
the first 45 minutes. You come ½ hour before your party
begins and decorate to your own taste. Bring your own
food and drinks and we clean up. A deposit of $175 is
non-refundable and the balance is due the day of the
party. After 15 children there is an additional charge of
$10 per child.
Package C
Includes entertainment for the children for the first
45 minutes, a meal and birthday cake and additional
entertainment, time permitting. We decorate, supply pizza
or sandwiches and drinks for the children along with a
balloon and party bag for each child. (Ask about food and
beverage for attending adults) We also clean up - You don’t
have to do anything! A deposit of $275 is non-refundable
and the balance is due the day of the party. After 15 children
there is an additional charge of $15 per child.
For 1½ hours, 15 children or less - $500
Includes set up, decoration, birthday cake and entertainment for the children for the first
45 minutes, followed by the meal service of your choice and additional entertainment, time
permitting. Your meal choice is from the De Cicco catering menu and the meal cost is paid
directly to De Cicco’s markets. Each child receives a balloon and party bag. We clean up; you
don’t have to do anything! A deposit of $250 to Ballet Arts is non-refundable and the balance
is due the day of the party. After 15 children there is an additional charge of $15 per child.
We also host Baby Showers, Bridal Showers and Rent-A-Room
The studio can be rented on an hourly basis for $125 per hour up to 3 hours, then $100 per hour from the 4th hour on.
We supply 5 tables and 30 chairs.
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ADULT CLASSES
Flexible Schedule
February and Summer Camps
NOTE: We can have a sitter for all Adult classes
$8 for 1 child, $10 for 2 children, and $12 for 3 children.
Advanced notice required.
BALLET
Vagonova Russian technique. Stretch, tone and relax.
Beginner Ballet
MON 9:30am-10:30am
10 consecutive weeks is $230
SAT 5:00pm-6:15pm
10 consecutive weeks is $280
Intermediate Ballet
SUN- 2:30pm-4:30pm; walk-in: $35;
Yearly Tuition is 3 x $380
TAP
FEBRUARY MINI-CAMP – February 16-19, 2016
Learn the technique of Broadway Tap; a great workout.
SUMMER INTENSIVE – June 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30
Ages 11-18
Beginner Tap
THU 10:30am-11:30am
10 consecutive weeks is $230
GROUP CLASSES – June 27 - August 8, 2016
SUMMER CAMP – July 5 - August 12, 2016
LATIN / RHYTHMS
Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Buchata, Merengue, and all Caribbean rhythms.
SAT- 7:15pm-8:15pm
10 consecutive weeks is $230
Ages 5 - 15 Boys and Girls Welcome!
Our affordable Flex Schedule Performing Arts Camp offers a
Half-Day Program and an All-Day Program. Extended hours for
the working parent are available; early drop-off and late pick up
are by arrangement in advance.
ADULT FITNESS
The morning session is from 9:00am-12:30pm; afternoons from
1:30pm-5:00pm and All-Day from 9:00am-5:00pm. For students
ages 5 through 15, at all skill levels. Instruction is designed to be
responsive to each age group and skill level.
ZUMBA
®
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music - dance themes
that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system.
WED 7:30pm-8:30pm
6 consecutive weeks $90
The program is an open curriculum and is completely flexible,
with content scheduled on a rotating basis so each child always
feels engaged and included.
SAT- 8:00am-9:00am
10 class card for $120 with expiration in 10 weeks. Walk-in $20.
For intermediate to advanced dancers age 11 to 18
The Performing Arts instruction segments include dance, such
as Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop and Lyrical Dance. Fitness includes
Yoga, Zumba, Stretching and Toning and Outdoor Activities.
The Cultural Dance components include African Dance, Latin
Dance, Chinese Dance and Irish Step. The Theater Arts segments
include Voice, Choreography and Musical Theater.
Featured Guest Instructors
An educational and fun way to keep your child busy and learning!
SUMMER MASTER WORKSHOPS
Including
JENNIFER TINSLEY-WILLIAMS
New York City Ballet 1990 to 2008, as soloist 1999 to 2008.
Master Classes will include content emphasizing Ballet and
Variation from New York City Ballet, as well as Jazz, Lyrical,
Hip-Hop, Tap, Modern and Theater Dance. Master Class
Intensives are conducted by our staff and guest instructors
for six days only and offer the dancer a high level intensive
experience in intermediate and advanced technique.
June 23rd and 24th; June 27th through June 30th
10AM to 3:30PM Daily
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DRESS CODE
Unadorned traditional attire from recognized specialty dance manufacturers
is required for class. No shimmery tights or pantyhose
Girls’ Ballet, Pre-School, Kindergarten & IA: Ballet pink, longsleeved scoop-neck leotard, ballet pink tights and ballet pink
slippers. Hair in a ballet bun. No skirts or designs on the leotard.
Girls’ Ballet I, II, III: Black long-sleeved scoop-neck leotard, ballet
pink tights and ballet pink slippers. All hair must be pulled back in
a ballet bun. No skirts or design on the leotard.
Girls’ Ballet IV: A specific black So Danca camisole leotard, ballet
pink tights and ballet pink slippers. All hair must be pulled back in
a ballet bun. No skirts or legwarmers. Dance sweaters are allowed.
Girls’ Ballet V, VI: Black camisole leotard, ballet pink tights and
ballet pink slippers. All hair must be pulled back in a ballet bun.
No skirts or design on the leotard.
Boys’ Ballet, all levels: White short-sleeved T-shirt, black tights or
shorts and black ballet slippers.
Girls’ Jazz and Tap Beginner, IA and I: Black long-sleeved
scoopneck leotard, black tights, and black jazz shoes/black tap
shoes with double taps. All hair in a pony tail.
Jazz II & III & Tap II: Black jazz pants and black long-sleeved
leotard with appropriate shoes. All hair in a pony tail.
Boys’ Jazz and Tap: Black shorts, solid color T-shirt, black jazz
shoes or black tap shoes with double taps.
Girls’ Irish Step: Black shorts, white shirt. Beginner–black ballet
slippers, Advanced Beginner–gillies, Novice–gillies and hard shoes.
Prize Winner–gillies and hard shoes. All hair tied in a pony tail.
Boys’ Irish Step: Black shorts, white shirt. Beginner–black jazz
shoes, Novice–Jazz shoes and hard shoes. Prize Winner–jazz shoes
and hard shoes.
Hip-Hop: Hip-Hop pants and shoes through Centre Stage.
Boy’s Hip-Hop: Hip-Hop pants and shoes through Centre Stage.
Creative Movement: For girls, ballet pink, long-sleeve, tank or
camisole leotard, ballet pink tights and ballet pink slippers. Pink
skirt or tutu. All hair must be pulled back in a ballet bun.
For boys, black shorts, white T-shirt and black ballet slippers.
Story Time: For girls, ballet pink, long-sleeve, tank or camisole
leotard, ballet pink tights and ballet pink slippers. All hair must be
pulled back in a ballet bun.
For boys, black shorts, white T-shirt and black ballet slippers.
Adult Zumba: Work out clothes, sneakers and bring water.
Adult Tap: Comfortable clothes and tap shoes.
Lyrical: Black long-sleeved scoop-neck leotard, ballet pink footless
tights and footundezz. All hair must be pulled back in a pony tail.
No skirts or design on the leotard.
Latin/Rhythms: Comfortable clothes and Jazz shoes for both males
and females.
CENTRE STAGE BOUTIQUE
504 Fifth Avenue, Pelham • 914.738.9600
1875 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont • 914.834.4160
Special orders welcome. For personal fittings, please
make an appointment, no extra charge. Our unique
gifts include music boxes, fine porcelain dolls, dance
books and snow globes. Seasonal gifts and Halloween
costumes. No fitting charges ever.
Your source for all the finest in dance, gymnastics, ice
skating, yoga and fitness apparel and accessories, including
an extensive inventory of specialty shoes. Choose from the
latest designs by Body Wrappers, Sansha, Danskin, Capezio,
Dasha, Mondor, So Danca, Grishko, Gaynor Minden and
many more!
PELHAM & LARCHMONT
September thru December we are open 6 Days a Week
January thru August we are open Monday – Saturday in Pelham
and Wed - Sat in Larchmont. We have over 150 suppliers
— Visit www.centrestagestore.com —
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EMERGENCY CONTACT
REGISTRATION FORM 2015-2016 Program
The Performing Arts Center
of Southern Westchester
Name______________________________________________
504 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803
Phone #____________________________________________
Sheran Daniele, Director
(914) 738-8300
Relationship__________________________________________
Ballet Arts
** Does your child have any special disabilities, allergies, health
needs or problems that we should know about?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, please explain:
Form must be completed for each registrant
Student’s Name___________________________________________
Age______ Grade as of 9/15______________________
Address_________________________________________
City________________State____Zip Code_____________
___________________________________________________
I give permission to take my child to the hospital for any
emergency medical treatment:
Signature_________________________________ Date______
Name of Class/es
Day & Time
Cost
Parent/Guardian’s Name___________________________
Home Phone #___________________________________
Work Phone #____________________________________
Cell #___________________________________________
Email___________________________________________
The following person (s), in addition to parent/guardian, are
authorized to pick up my child at the end of his/her class:
Name__________________________________________
Total Cost $
Signature
To register by mail: Please send registration with your check
or money order made out to “Ballet Arts”, and mail to Ballet
Arts, 504 Fifth Ave., Pelham, NY 10803.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Classes run September thru to the year end recital in June.
2. Enrollment in our program is for the full school year;
September to the Recital (typically the first or second
weekend in June). Tuition is due in three parts; one third
at registration, one third by November 15th and one third
by January 15th. All tuition fees include registration and
administrative fee. All tuitions are not refundable.
3. Please make checks payable to Centre Stage at Ballet Arts.
A processing fee for credit card payments will be applied.
After 15 days a late payment penalty of 5% of the outstanding
balance will automatically accrue every 30 days.
4. If 3 or more disciplines are taken per week per family, a 10%
discount will be given off the total amount upon completed
registration. Excludes-Private Lessons, Pilates, Yoga, Zumba,
Company Class and extra pointe class for Ballet III & IV.
5. Most classes are limited to 16 students.
6. Classes are open for registration until the end of January
unless the class is filled.
7. The Ballet Arts Program follows the Pelham Public School
System for closings and bad weather conditions*.
8. The end-of-year-performance will be the beginning of June.
9. All dance, gymnastics, ice skating, fitness, yoga, pilates and
cheerleading essentials are available thru Centre Stage.
10. Class Make-ups: to be eligible for a make-up notice must
be given. Only 4 make-ups are permitted; no make-ups
after January 31st, 2016.
11. Private Lessons: Any cancellation requires 24 hour notice
or you will be charged in full.
12. Mrs. Daniele reserves the right to dismiss a student for nonpayment, tardiness, excessive absences or inappropriate
behavior.
13.Pro-Rating will take place for the classes which are not
filled after October 19, 2015.
14. All rehearsals are mandatory for the June Recital. Chronic
absences during recital preparation (after January 31st)
will result in the student being dismissed from recital or
will require private lesson make-up at an additional fee.
15. Schedule and staff subject to change.
* No makeups for snow days. The schedule includes
an allowance for unplanned closings.
* Note penalty elapse for late payments
* Registration or attendence in any of our programs
constitutes a general release of your image or likeness.
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BALLET ARTS
The Performing Arts Center
of Southern Westchester
504 Fifth Avenue
Pelham, NY 10803
2015-2016 Program
Ballet Arts
The Performing Arts Center
of Southern Westchester
Sheran Daniele, Director
914-738-8300
www.ballet-arts.net
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Classes start:
MONDAY September 21, 2015
PRIVATE VOICE and MUSICAL INSTRUMENT LESSONS
Our students are taught the traditions and etiquette of the performing
arts from a classic perspective, a practice which makes them
welcome in any program they aspire to throughout the world. We take
great pride in our emphasis on a caring and nurturing environment,
emphasizing achievement and fostering self-respect, characteristics
essential to the student’s success, both in class and in life.