SUMMER PROGRAM AT COLUMBUS BALLET

The Columbus Ballet Conservatory (TCBC) at CSU's Rankin Arts Center is also the home of the Columbus Ballet company. The summer instructors include the Columbus Ballet's Artistic and Executive Director, David Herriott, former principal soloist with Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the North Carolina Dance Theatre, and instructors Bridget Adams, Joanna Ahlman, Alison Cox, Jessica Durham, Maria Hirsch, Pam Walden, Melissa Williams.

All levels will be taught and it is highly reccomended that all dancers continue their dance training during the summer. Summer study allows the dancers to concentrate on dance without academic concerns. Vast improvements can be seen in dancers who study during the summer. Early registration is advised. Registration is now available and should be completed at least 5 days before classes begin. Late registrations will be accepted if classes are not full.

All new students, except for 3,4 & 5 year olds, will be evaluated and placed in their appropriate levels. Three, four and five year olds should register for Mommy and Me or Creative Movement. Continuing Conservatory students will not need to pay another registration fee. New summer students will be required to pay a $10 summer registration fee per family.

Watch for more information about Columbus Ballet's "The Nutcracker". Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, August 22nd. Company auditions are scheduled for Saturday, August 15th.

The Columbus Ballet Conservatory offers summer classes in 2 separate sessions.

INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS June 1-6 and June 8-13 Daily classes will offer intensive study on advanced levels (current conservatory students would be levels 3 - 6). In addition, there will be technique classes in Modern dance, Beginning/Intermediate Pointe, and Advanced Pointe & Variation, along with classes focusing on physical well-being. Master teacher for the 1st week of ballet is Luba Gulyaeva, former Soloist with the Kirov Ballet, currently Ballet Mistress of the New Jersey Ballet. Week 2 will be taught by Armando Luna,principal teacher at the Atlanta Ballet Center for Dance Education and former principal dancer with Ballet Austin, Ballet Met, Pittsburgh Ballet and Atlanta Ballet. Also, Pam Walden will teach modern, Jessica Durham will teach Pilates and Isiah Harper will teach Theatre and Pantomime. Dance videos will be shown during lunch time(bring lunch). Participation in both weeks is recommended.

Intensive Fees Week 1 Week 2 Both Weeks

Intermediate (MWF 9 am-1 pm; TTh 9 am-3 pm) $215 $190 $372

Advanced (MWF 10:30 am-3:30 pm, TTh 11 am-3:30 pm) $245 $21 $419

A Saturday, (June 6 and/or June 13) class may be added from 10:00-11:30 am for an extra $15 w/workshop or $20 as a single class (Space is Limited).

WEEK LONG DANCE WORKSHOPS (for Ages 5-12)

MAY 26-29: Tutus and Tiaras Ages 5-8 (Tuesday-Friday) 1:15-4:15 pm
This course will be taught by Columbus Ballet principal dancers Alyssa Gantner and Kelsey Hirsch with Katie Herriott teaching how to make a take home tiara. The young dancers will be taught the basic movements in ballet and put dance sequences together which will be demonstrated to parents and friends on Friday at 4:00. Students must bring their own snack. This class will be split into two groups if registration numbers permit. - Fee: $65 includes take home tiaras.
Broadway Dance Week - Three Workshops Available
This workshop will use Broadway themes and music, such as Lion King, Cats, Sound of Music, Oklahoma, and others-a new one each day to create dances, characters, and learn music and steps.
Instructor: Bridget Adams for May 26-29 and Pam Walden for June 1-12 - Fee: $65
MAY 26-29: Ages 8-12 (Tuesday-Friday) 1:15-4:15 pm
JUNE 1-5: Ages 5-8 (Monday-Friday) 9-11am
JUNE 8-12: Ages 7-10 (Monday-Friday) 9-11am

SECOND SESSION June 15-July 24. (Choose any four weeks or all six weeks)

The Columbus Ballet - Mommy and Me (Age 3)
Monday 6:00-6:45 pm or Thursday 10:00-10:45 am
Explore dance and have fun! Mommy & Me is a 45-minute class of basic dance and improvisation for a mother and child together. The class incorporates easy basic dance moves along with song to build coordination, movement, imagination, and a sense of rhythm, while strengthening the bond between mother and child.

The Columbus Ballet - Creative Movement (Ages 4-5)
For the new dancer in your family. This course will teach children basic movements they learn to repeat. The course will emphasize left and right, simple patterns, how each body part moves, and will allow children to be creative within certain guidelines. Stretching and musicality will also be included. (45 minutes per week, indicate day of choice.)
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays • 9:15-10:00 am or Mondays • 4:15-5:00 pm

The Columbus Ballet - Pre-Ballet (Ages 6-7)
For children with little or no ballet training. Foot and arm positions, French terminology for basic exercises, stretching, and creative movement are covered. Discipline and class etiquette are emphasized. (45 minutes per week, indicate day of choice.)
Mondays and/or Wednesdays • 9:15-10:00 am or Mondays • 5:00-5:45 pm

Other ballet classes are progressive (ability based) from Level 1 to Level 6 with 6 being the most advanced. Level 1 begins with basic exercises at the barre and in the centre. The combination of exercises and vocabulary increases through the levels. Emphasis is on proper technique, stretching, posture and proper body alignment. The student will learn the French terms for the ballet movements. Musicality and performance qualities are also stressed and developed.

See Class Schedule below for days and times.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:15-10:00 am
Pre Ballet-JA

10:30 am- noon
Level 4,5,6-DH

4:15-5:00 pm
Creative
Movement-MW

5:00-5:45 pm
Pre Ballet-MW

5:00-6:15 pm
Liturgical Dance-JA

5:45-6:15pm
Pilates for Dancers-JD

6:00-6:45pm
Mommy & Me-MW

6:15-7:30pm
Partnering-DH
9:15-10:00 am
Creative Movement-JD

10:00-10:30 am
Pilates for Dancers-JD

10:30 am-Noon
Level 4,5,6-DH

12:00-12:45 pm
Advanced Jazz-JD

3:15-4:15 pm
Level 1-DH/AC

4:15-5:15 pm
Level 2 & 3-DH/AC/JA

5:30-6:15 pm
Modern I(Ages 7-12)-JA

5:15-6:45 pm
Level 3 & 4-DH/AC

6:45-8:00 pm
Modern II(Level 3-Adult)-JA

9:15-10:00 am
Pre Ballet-JA

10:00-11:30 am
Level 4,5,6-DH

11:45-1:00 pm
Choreography-DH

4:15-5:00 pm
Boys Class
(Age 7-12)-DH

4:00-5:15 pm
Broadway Ballet
(Age 10+)-MW

5:15-6:00 pm
Beg Tap (Age 7-12)-MW

6:00-6:45 pm
Beg Adult/Teen Tap-MW

6:45-8:00 pm
Beg Adult Ballet-DH 9:15-10:00 am
Creative Movement-MW

10:00-10:45 am
Mommy & Me-MW

10:00-11:30 am
Level 4,5,6-DH/MH

11:45 am-1:00 pm
Variations-DH/MH

3:15-4:15 pm
Level 1-DH/BA

4:15-5:15 pm
Level 2 & 3-DH/JA/MH

4:30-5:15 pm
Jazz I-BA

5:15-6:45pm
Level 3 & 4-DH/JA/MH

5:30-6:15pm
Jazz 2-BA

6:45-8:00pm
Int Adult Ballet-BA

6:45-7:30pm
Inter Jazz-JD

8:00-8:45pm
Adult Jazz-BA 12:00-1:15 pm
Adult Ballet II-DH

Tuition Fees: By Class 4 week /6 weeks

Boys Class and Pilates for Dancers $ 20/$25
Mommy and Me, Creative Movement, Pre-ballet - one 45 minute class per week $ 41/$60
Optional- 2 classes per week $74/$110
Level 1- one 1 hour class per week $46/$ 68
Optional- 2 classes per week $75/$112
Level 2- two 1 hour classes per week $75/$112
Level 3 & 4- two 1-1/2 hr classes a wk $96/$142
Optional- 3 classes per week $109/$160
Optional- 4 classes per week $130/$190
Level 4 - 6- four 1-1/2 hr classes week $130/$190
Optional- 5 classes per week $150/$225
Optional- 6 classes per week $160/$240
Optional- 7 classes per week $170/$250
Adult - one 1-1/4 hour class per week $50/$72
Optional classes as individual classes(Liturgical, Partnering, Modern II, Variations, Choreography and Broadway Ballet)
One Optional Class -one 1-1/4 hour class per wk $50/$72
Two Optional Classes $85/$127
Three Optional Classes $105/$149

ADDITIONAL DANCE CLASSES
Jazz, Tap and Modern I classes
One 45 minute class per week $41/$60
Optional- 2 classes per week $74/$110
As additional with two classes or more $20/$29