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Children's and Young Dancer Programs |
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Children's Program Ages 2.5 - 7 | Young Dancer Program Ages 8 - 18 | Class Schedules | Fees | Register | Children's Camps Ages 3 - 6 | Young Dancer Summer Intensive Ages 10 - 13
Classes start on September 14, 2009 and end June 4, 2010
Online registration is now available. Please visit the Registration Forms page in the Children's Division menu.
Children's Program, Ages 2 ½ - 7
The Children’s Department at the Joffrey Ballet School offers classes based on a syllabus designed to develop the very young dancer. It emphasizes development of body strength, coordination and the discipline necessary for the learning of classical ballet. Although we take our training seriously, we strive to create a nurturing, comfortable, and fun atmosphere in the classroom. The children’s classes are divided into 3 categories: Dance with Me and Creative Movement (2 ½ – 4 years old), Pre-Ballet (5 – 6 years old), & Ballet Foundation (7 years old).Please see under course description for detailed information of each classes including the schedule.
Young Dancer Program - Open and Graded Divisions including Junior Trainee , Ages 8+
In our effort to provide the best dance education for your child, YDP (for ages 8-18) now has two divisions, open and graded, for you to choose from, based on your young dancer’s interests and needs.
Open Classes
The first division is the exact same as has always been provided to you, which is our Open Classes option. Open Classes will continue as recreational/enrichment dance classes. Students taking Open Classes must audition to be placed in an appropriate level. There is no minimum amount of classes required for the student.
Open class students are not subject to minimum class requirements.
Graded Training Program
The second division is the new Graded Training Program, providing education for students interested in a more rigorous dance track. Admission to Graded Training will be by audition only, and the student’s level will be determined by both age and ability. Graded Training students must take a minimum amount of classes to ensure specific growth in technique and artistry, and also will have the opportunity to take an unlimited amount of classes, if desired.
In addition, both performance opportunities and exams are available for Graded Training students. Graded Training students will have an exam at the end of each year, at which time the dancer will be evaluated and, upon passing the test, graduated to the next level. Students who do not pass the exam will have to repeat the same level until they have mastered the syllabus.
Graded Training Program Minimum Class Requirements:
(Both divisions in YDP will have three levels: Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced. There will be two groups in each level.)
Introductory Group A and B: Meets a minimum of two days per week.
Intermediate Group C and D: Meets a minimum of three days per week, or five classes.
Advanced Group E and Junior Trainee: Meets a minimum of five days per week, or eight classes.
At the end of each semester the Young Dancer Program participates in our school performances. These performances include our annual Nutcracker at NYU’s Skirball Center and our Spring Workshop. We also have an open house just for parents once a semester, when parents come to watch class and see a specially choreographed performance for them in one of our studios.
To register please use our online registration service. Links for Children's and Boys classes and the Young Dancer Program can be found on the Registration Forms page. You may also download proper registration forms and return them to the school. If your child is age 8 and above, he or she must attend a placement class on Saturday, September 12.
FALL HOLIDAYS
Friday, September 18 & Saturday, September 19
No Classes-Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 28
No Classes-Yom Kippur
Thursday, November 26 to Sunday, November 29
Thanksgiving Recess
Monday, December 21 to Sunday, January 3
Holiday Recess
SPRING HOLIDAYS
Friday, March 29 to Sunday, April 4th
Spring Recess
Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31
Memorial Day Recess
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