Children’s Division: Lower Division: INVITATION to the Dance 8½-12 Years of Age The Lower Division features four levels of ballet instruction for students 8½-12 years of age. Advancement through the Lower Division is based on a student’s level of skill and accomplishment, not his or her age. The School’s faculty evaluates and places each student in the appropriate level. Summer Session 2014 Students in the Lower Division attend ballet classes that incorporate barre and center work and have the option of adding Jazz, Modern, Theatre Dance and Character Dance classes. Dear Parents, 3½-5 Years of Age As you begin to consider summer activities for your child, we hope you will keep The School of Richmond Ballet in mind. Summer dance classes are a wonderful way to study the arts of dance and music, and include the benefit of exercise. Dancers are known for their poise and self-discipline. These qualities can be cultivated beginning in the young ages of childhood. The School of Richmond Ballet Invitation to the Dance program for students 3½-5 years of age will introduce your child to ballet through movement and music. Your child’s natural love of dancing will be enhanced through body awareness, listening skills, and rhythm in a structured yet imaginative environment. For our continuing students, summer classes are designed to complement and enhance work started during the school year. For students new to The School of Richmond Ballet, summer classes can provide a look at what our School has to offer, and prepare you for the start of the school year. In this summer ballet experience designed especially for children 5½-8 years of age, students will investigate and experience all facets of the art of ballet. Each week students enjoy a variety of activities which include the ballet syllabus and learning about music and the traditions of ballet. I look forward to having you and your child with The School of Richmond Ballet this summer. Yours truly, Judy Jacob Director, The School of Richmond Ballet 5½-8 Years of Age Class Age Day/Time Tuition Course Inv. to the Dance I 3½-4 M 3:30-4:10 $85.00 601A or S 9:30-10:10 $85.00 601B Inv. to the Dance II 4½-5 Tu 3:30-4:10 $85.00 or S 11:15-11:55 $85.00 602A 602B Inv. to the Dance III 5½-6 M 4:10-5:00 $90.00 or S 10:15-11:05 $90.00 603A 603B Pre-Primary Ballet 6½-7 Tu 4:10-5:00 $90.00 604A Primary Ballet 605A 7½-8 W 3:30-4:30 $90.00 All students must be the required age by May 1st Invitation to the Dance III, Pre-Primary and Primary ballet students of The School of Richmond Ballet should continue in their current level from the 2014 spring semester. Students of The School of Richmond Ballet should continue in their current level from the 2014 spring semester unless otherwise instructed by faculty. New students with previous training need to be placed by The School of Richmond Ballet faculty prior to the start of the summer session. Class Basic Ballet Monday, June 30th through Saturday, August 2nd Please complete a registration form and return to The School of Richmond Ballet as soon as possible to ensure enrollment in your preferred class. Please register by June 2nd* *There is a $25.00 NEW student registration fee Day/Time Tuiton Course W 4:45-6:00 $100.00 610A For Beginning Students age 8½-12 Lower I Ballet T & Th 5:00-6:00 $175.00 611A Lower II Ballet T & Th 5:00-6:00 $175.00 612A Lower III Ballet M, Tu, W, Th 4:45-6:00 Lower III students (2) $205.00 613A may select 2, 3, or 4 classes (3) $290.00 613B (4) $345.00 613C Lower III Mini Intensive: M, Tu, W, Th 4:45-7:00 Ballet, Theatre Dance, Modern, Jazz, and Character Dance $550.00 613D ADDITIONAL LOWER LEVEL SUBJECTS Theatre Dance Character Dance Lower III Jazz Lower I/II Jazz Modern M 6:00-7:00 Tu 6:00-7:00 W 6:00-7:00 Th 6:00-7:00 Th 6:00-7:00 $90.00 $90.00 $90.00 $90.00 $90.00 624A 620A 622A 621A 623A Tuition for Additional Subjects if taken with Ballet: Each additional subject $65.00 *Richmond Ballet will be closed on Friday, July 4th. Please return completed registration form and payment to: Susan Compton The School of Richmond Ballet 407 East Canal Street Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: (804) 344-0906 x 299 Fax: (804) 344-0902 scompton@richmondballet.com www.richmondballet.com Dress Code  Invitation to the Dance I, II, III: Pink short sleeve, scoop neck leotard, pink footed dance tights, or pink or white ankle socks, and pink leather full-sole ballet shoes with elastics 1. Parents are asked to please remain in the lobby during class times, so that the student can focus his/her entire attention on dance. 2. The School is not responsible for lost or stolen personal property. Please leave all valuables at home. Please label dancewear with student’s name. 3. Dance is a strenuous activity. The School suggests a complete physical prior to starting classes. 4. Students are not permitted to participate in a class after entering late without the permission of the instructor. 5. Absences should be reported to the teacher prior to the missed class at (804) 344-0906 ext. 228. Students are urged to make up any classes that are missed if there is another class option (of the same level). Make up classes must be completed within the session. 6. For their safety, students should wear street clothes and shoes when entering and leaving the Richmond Ballet building. 7. Tuition is non-refundable except in the case of serious illness or injury with written verification from a physician. The School of Richmond Ballet does not refund registration fees. 8. Classes are contingent upon meeting required enrollment numbers. The School of Richmond Ballet may cancel any classes not meeting enrollment requirements by June 30, 2014. 9. Students may bring non-breakable water bottles to class. Food and/or other beverages are allowed in designated snack areas only. Gum is not allowed in the Ballet building.  Pre-Primary & Primary Ballet: Eurotard Brand, Lilac short sleeve, scoop neck leotard, and pink footed dance tights with pink leather full-sole ballet shoes with elastics Lower Level Girls: Ballet  Lower I and II: Eurotard Brand, Light Blue short sleeve, scoop neck leotard  Lower III: Eurotard Brand, Burgundy short sleeve, scoop neck leotard  All Levels: Pink footed dance tights and pink leather full-sole ballet shoes with elastics Boys: Ballet  All Children’s Division, and Lower I & II: Black knit shorts and a white fitted t-shirt  Lower III: Black dance tights with feet, worn with dance belt undergarment and a white fitted t-shirt  All Levels: Black or white leather full-sole ballet shoes with elastics, white socks Jazz, Modern & Theatre Dance  Any color leotard, tights, or T-Shirt and Jazz pants (Theatre Dance: students wear red, white, and black only)  Black jazz shoes for Jazz and Theatre Dance; bare feet for Modern Character Dance  Boys & Girls: Ballet Attire  Girls: Black knee-length circular skirt (not chiffon wrap-around)  Boys: black jazz pants optional  Black jazz shoes for all (girls may wear black, 1-inch character dance shoes if they would like to purchase) Additional Information  No split sole or canvas ballet shoes; leather full-sole with elastics across in-step only  No varied necklines, strings, halters, low backs, or decoration on leotards  No skirts, sweats, warmers, jewelry, or watches  No footless or rolled up tights in Ballet classes  Hair should be pulled back neatly from the face in a ballet bun (or ponytail for Children’s Division) The School of Richmond Ballet dress code attire can be purchased from Ellman’s Dancewear in Carytown, 3339 West Cary Street Richmond, Va, 23221 (804) 358-0655 The School of Richmond Ballet 407 East Canal Street Richmond, VA 23219 Children’s Division Girls: General Policies Summer Session 2014 For ages 3½ -12 June 30 - August 2