Inspiring Children to Dance for the
last 20 years....


New England Ballet School & Company is committed to the belief that the performing arts is a vital element in the education of our children.  Working under the initiative:  DANCE:  Developing Appreciation and Nurturance in Cultural arts Education.  We exist to promote arts education and to serve the community by giving performing opportunities to dancers of all ages and levels, children through adult. 
                                       
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    Faculty:
   Kenneth Hopkins
   Karen T. Goodman
   Linda Giancaspro

                     Chelsie Davis
                     Royse Maiocco
                     Jessica Morrow
                     Sandy Beach
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School Registration:

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - 5:30-7:30 pm
Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:00am-2:00 pm

or call for Registration Information
(203) 799-7950

 
CLASS SCHEDULE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Monday:
Studio #1  4:00 - 5:00 PM - Tech II/III Ballet (7-9)
                5:00 - 5:45 PM - Tech II/III Tap
                5:45 - 6:30 PM - Tech II/III Jazz

                 6:30 - 7:15 PM - Teen Ballet (12 & Up)
                 7:15 - 8:00 PM - Teen Jazz
                 8:00 - 8:30 PM - Teen Tap

Studio #2   4:00 - 5:00 PM - Tech IV Jazz (10-12)
                 5:00 - 6:30 PM - Tech IVA/IVB Ballet
                 6:30 - 8:30 PM - Tech VI Ballet

Tuesday:
Studio #1   4:00 - 5:00 PM - Primary Ballet/Tap (4&5)
                 5:00 - 5:45 PM - Tech IV Tap (10-12)
                 6:00 - 7:30 PM - Tech IVA/B Ballet
                 7:30 - 8:00 PM - Tech IVB Pointe
                 8:00 - 9:00 PM - Available for Privates  
                                                (Kenneth Hopkins)

Studio #2   4:00 - 6:00 PM - Tech V Ballet/Pointe
                 6:00 - 6:45 PM - * Advanced Jazz
                 6:45 - 7:30 PM - * Advanced Tap
|                7:30 - 8:30 PM - Available for Privates
                                                (Karen Goodman)
*Must be enrolled in at least one Ballet class to take this level

Wednesday:
Studio #1   4:15 - 5:00 PM - Tech I Ballet (6 & 7)
                 5:00 - 5:30 PM - Tech I Tap
                 5:30 - 6:00 PM - Tech I Jazz
                 6:00 - 7:30 PM - Children's Dance Ensemble
Ages 7-10 By Audition Only - Focus on strengthening Technique, learning advanced choreography and exploring dance styles, must be in addition to your regular class schedule,
extra fees apply


Studio #2   4:00 - 5:00 PM - Teen Hip Hop (11 & up)
                 5:00 - 6:30 PM - Tech IVB & V Ballet                
                 6:30 - 7:00 PM - Tech V Pointe
                 7:30 - 9:00 PM - Adult Party Scene


Thursday:
Studio #1   4:00 - 4:45 PM - Tech III Jazz (9-11)
                 4:45 - 5:30 PM - Tech III Tap
                 5:30 - 7:00 PM - Tech III Ballet
                 7:00 - 9:00 PM - Available for Privates
                                                (Linda Giancaspro)

Studio #2   4:00 - 5:30 PM - Tech VI Ballet
                 5:30 - 6:30 PM - *Adv/Pro Jazz
                 6:30 - 7:30 PM - *Adv/Pro Tap
                 7:30 - 8:30 PM - Available for Privates
                                                (Karen Goodman)
*Must be professional level dancer or enrolled at least one Tech V or higher Ballet class
             

Friday:

Studio #1   4:00 - 6:00 PM - Tech V Ballet
                 6:00 - 6:45 PM - Hip-Hop Kids (7-10)
                
Studio #2  3:00 - 4:00 PM - Available for Privates
                                            (Kenneth or Linda)
                4:00 - 6:00 PM - Tech VI Ballet
                6:00 - 9:00 PM - Company Rehearsals

Saturday:
Studio #1   9:15 - 10:00 - Pre-School Ballet/Tap (3&4 yrs)
               10:00 - 11:00 - Primary II Ballet/Tap (4-6 yrs)
               11:00 -   1:00 - Tech V Ballet

Studio #2  9:00 -   9:45 - Ballet Kids (6-8)
                9:45 - 10:30 - Jazz Kids (6-8)
              10:30 - 11:00 - Tap Kids (6-8)
              11:00 -   1:00 - Tech VI Ballet
                1:00 -   6:00 - Company Rehearsals

Sunday:

               12:00 - 6:00 - Company Rehearsals





Pre-School & Primary:  The first step for the young dancer in learning movement.  Class consists of tap and pre-ballet combined with age appropriate motor skill games.

Tech I - Continuation of Creative Dance in a more structured class.  Introduction of ballet terminology, barre, and center work.  Tap and Jazz concentrate on age appropriate skills and technique.

Tech II & III- Increased barre work and center work.  Exploration of floor patterns and musicality.  Tap and Jazz concentrate on age appropriate skills and technique.

Tech IVA - An intensive dance training program prepatory to pointe work.  Ballet attendance required twice weekly.  Tap and Jazz concentrate on age appropriate skills and technique.

Tech IVB - An intensive dance training program including point work.  Tap and Jazz concentrate on age appropriate skills and technique.  Eligible for audition for apprenticeship to the Company. 

Tech V - Eligible to audition for Company.  This comprehensive dance training program includes ballet technique & Pointe.  Tap and Jazz concentrate on age appropriate skills and technique.

Tech VI - Eligible to audition for Company.  This comprehensive training and performing program is for the pre-professional advanced dancer. Includes four ballet technique classes, pointe, variations, pas de deux, and conditioning.  Tap and Jazz concentrate on age appropriate skills and technique.




Dress Code:

Tech IV, V & VI -Pink ballet slippers, pink pointe shoes, pink tights, black
                             leotard (hair must be worn in a bun with a hair net)

Pre-School/Primary -
Pink tights, pink leotard - hair must be pulled back from
                                  face

Tech I -
pink tights, light blue leotard - hair must be worn in a bun for ballet

Tech II -
pink tights, maroon leotard - hair must be worn in a a bun for ballet

Tech III -
pink tights, navy blue leotard - hair must be worn in a bun for ballet

Boys: 
White ballet shoes, white socks, plain white t-shirt, black tights
Men: 
White or black ballet shoes, solid color dance clothing

Jazz & Tap -
same tights and leotard for your ballet class with hair pulled back from face

Students should attend all classes and rehearsals dressed according to dress code, this will be strictly enforced.  Clothes should be clean, neat and in good condition

Please put names in all dance shoes!





Class levels differ from school to school.  New England Ballet School reserves the right to determine the proper class level for all entering students, regardless of prior training.

Determination of eligibility for admission in the school's upper division's Technique IV, V, and VI Programs is based upon the applicant's physical qualifications, flexibility, coordination, musicality and motivation.  An audition/placment class will be held each August for programs and Company.

To maintain the high quality of instruction that is possible only in small classes, New England Ballet School may be forced to limit enrollment.  If enrollment in any class is insufficient, New England Ballet School reserves the right to reschedule the class, or to cancel the class and refund deposit and tuition fees already paid.

Classes will begin promptly at scheduled times.  Students who are not properly attired according to the dress code or are tardy more than five minutes will not be admitted into class.

Every student at New England Ballet school is expected to conform to its rules and regulations, and to behave in a responsible and courteous manner.  Emphasis is at all times placed on discipline and professionalism.  New England Ballet School reserves the right to dismiss any student whose attitude or conduct is found unsatisfactory.









2011-2012 Calendar

Registration:

Ongoing

Performances:
November 27, 2011 - Sugar Plum Party
December 16, 17 & 18th, 2011 Nutcracker
May 26, 2012 - Showcase


Holidays:

11/21/11 - 11/27/11 - Thanksgiving
12/11/11 - 12/18/11 - Nutcracker Production Week
12/19/11 - 1/2/12 - Holiday Recess
2/20/12 - 2/26/12 - Winter Recess
4/16/12 - 4/22/12 - Spring Recess
5/21/12 - 5/26/12 - Showcase Production Week
5/28/12 - Memorial Day