5-Week Summer Ballet Program: Preschool & Beginning Ballet
Introduce your child to the world of dance and music with Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet’s 5-Week Summer Ballet Program.
PRESCHOOL
Classes begin June 25 and run through July 27, 2012.
Creative Movement (Ages 3 to 4)
5:45-6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday
A special class designed for children three to five years of age who are ready to separate from their parent and dance independently. Children are introduced to the wonderful world of dance through a combination of classical, folk and traditional music. Exercises promote early childhood development with a focus on body awareness, gross motor skills and individual expression through creative movement. Class begins with warm-up exercises and stretches that develop flexibility and posture. It moves on to center floor exercises which develop balance, rhythm and coordination.
Mommy & Me (Ages 2 to 4)
5:00-5:45 p.m. Monday
An introduction to the art of dance in a nurturing environment ideal for children ages two to four years of age who are toilet trained. Parents or caregivers participate with the child. Imaginative exercises present an outlet for an active mind and satisfy a child’s natural instinct for movement, introducing dance to the youngest of dancers. Classical, folk and traditional music are used to inspire song and movement.
Pre-Ballet (Ages 5 to 6)
6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday
A prelude to formal ballet instruction, students will develop a foundation for ballet technique in a learning environment that fosters a love for dance and music. Exercises will introduce students to the "ballet barre" to develop correct posture and technique. Center floor includes stretches to develop flexibility, standing exercises to gain balance and strength, and traveling steps to encourage development of gross motor skills. Students begin to learn French vocabulary, movement expression, and proper ballet etiquette in a non-competitive atmosphere.
Pre-Tap (Ages 4 to 6)
5-5:45 p.m. Monday and 5:45-6:30 p.m. Wednesday
Tap class helps the student improve posture and develop rhythm and coordination. As students learn to put dance steps together in a variety of ways they improve cognitive thinking skills. Precise musicality and classroom etiquette are emphasized.
BEGINNING BALLET
Classes begin June 25 and run through July 27, 2012.
Beginning Ballet Level A
10:30-11:30 a.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Students of all ages begin in Level A, learning the basic ballet positions, the progression of a standard ballet barre, and learning the French vocabulary that defines all the steps in ballet. These students also move into beginning center work, away from the support of the ballet barre. Level A students are required to take five classes per week, but may take additional classes if desired. Classes are held at CPYB Barn Studios.
Tuition:
Application fee: $25
Pre-Ballet and/or Pre-Tap (two or more classes per week):
If tuition is paid in full by May 31, 2012: $100
If tuition is paid AFTER June 1, 2012: $135*
Tuition for Creative Movement (one class per week):
If tuition is paid in full by May 31, 2012: $70
If tuition is paid AFTER June 1, 2012: $105*
Tuition for Beginning Ballet Level A (requirement of five classes per week):
If tuition is paid in full by May 31, 2012: $250
If tuition is paid AFTER June 1, 2012: $285*
*These totals include a $35 tuition late fee.
Registration:
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Click on the following link to open the 2012 5-Week Summer Ballet Program Application
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Complete the application by clicking on each field and typing the required information
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Print* the completed application, sign where noted, and mail along with required materials and registration fee to:
School Registrar
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet
5 North Orange Street, Suite 3
Carlisle, PA 17013-2727
*Be sure to print a copy of the completed application for your records.
Students may request a paper application by phone or e-mail: 717.245.1190 or info@cpyb.org.