Course Description:  This class will combine new student instruction with returning student instruction in the Vaganova (Russian) style of ballet technique. Students will continue developing ballet fundamentals and move towards simple combination work. Review starts out the school year with the remaining year covering the continuation of instruction from the Vaganova Syllabus Levels IA and IB; possible introduction to Level II concepts.

Course Viewpoint:  Mixed

Course Length:  Open

Time:  Tuesdays; 1:00 – 1:45 PM

Cost:  $260/year; invoices will be sent; annual payment due August 27 and November 5, 2024; CASH or CHECK ONLY; checks can be mailed to the address on the invoice

Supply Fee:  N/A

Class Prerequisite:  The student must be able to follow verbal instructions independently without a parent’s assistance and respond accordingly. Students must also be well-behaved for the structure of the class, demonstrate appropriate participation with the the activities and with others, the ability to keep appropriate distance from others, and to self-correct when instructed to do so.

Materials Teacher Will Provide:  Interactive props for the creative movement process and stickers for recognition.

Materials Students Must Provide:  Appropriate dance class dress (modest workout type clothing, 2 pairs of cotton socks or ballet slippers, NO JEANS) and all hair of any length that can be placed into a braid or pony tail.

Minimum Enrollment:  5

Maximum Enrollment:  20

Parent Requirements:  Parents must ensure their student is ready for class attendance which includes having their child’s hair placed into a braid or pony tail. Parents are also expected to share the class rules of participation with their child(ren) as often as is required. The class rules will be sent out via email before the first class of the year.

Teacher:  Jerelyn Sandtner

Contact:  jwsandtner@gmail.com