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We offer a variety of dance classes for children and adults. Click on the link to view our class schedule and read explainations of our levels. For information about registration, dress code, and other policies and procedures, please scroll down.
Toddler and Pre-School Program
Children and Youth Program
Homeschool Program
Adult Classes and Professional Program
Procedures and General Information
Registration and Tuition
In order to register for a class in the Performing Arts Program, please fill out a registration form for each student. With your registration you will need to include a $20 administrative fee per student, plus tuition for the first month of class(es). Class sizes are limited to 10 for Preschool and Fundamental level classes, and 17 to classes for level I and up. Registration will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Enrollment is not complete until the registration form in completed and signed, and the registration fee and first month's tuition is received. The administrative fee is non-refundable. Tuition for dance classes is based on approximately 35 weeks of instruction broken into 9 1/2 monthly installments. Tuition is paid the first of each month. All tuition is paid through automated payment with debit or credit card. The administrative fee is non-refundable.
To register for a class in our Recreational Program, please fill out a registration form for each student. With your registration you will need to include a $10 administrative fee per student, plus tuition for the session. Class sizes are limited to 17, but must have at least 6 students to occur. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Enrollment is not complete until the rgistration form is completed and signed, and the administrative fee and session tuition is paid. The administrative fee is non-refundable. Once classes have begun, there are no refunds for recreational class tuition.
To register for an Adult Class, please fill out a registration form and purchase a class card. You may also drop in, if you don't want to purchase a card. If you choose to drop in, please call ahead to make sure the class is happening. The information listed below are 'guidelines' for adults. Adults do not need to adhere to the dress code requirements. We want you to be comfortable taking class here. Appropriate shoes are a good idea, but no one is going to be kicked out of class for not wearing a black leotard and pink tights!
Class cards are good for 10 classes and expire 12 weeks from the purchase date. There are no refunds for class cards. Once you register and purchase a class card, you may use it for any class!
Attendance
As in most learning situations, you get out of it what you put into it. You need to be present to learn. Absenteeism slows down the learning process for everyone. Please make every effort to avoid conflicts with other activities.
If a student must miss class, please inform the instructor well in advance, so the instructor may plan accordingly. If a student is too ill to come to class, please call and leave a message at the studio (612-721-8619), or e-mail us at ann@ballareteatro.com. . Students may not miss classes for eight weeks prior to performances, except in the case of illness, graded class events, or by special permission of the instructor.
Late admittance is not allowed ten minutes after class has begun. If a student is late, he/she should enter class and watch, and, in the case of the older students, take notes.
Placement
Enrollment is limited to 17 students in each class, with the exception of Creative Dance and Fundamental Levels, which are limited to 10 students. Class placement is made with the ability of the individual student in mind. If a student shows unusual progress during the year, he/she will be transferred to a more appropriate class. Likewise, if we feel a student is not meeting the ability of the class, he/she will be moved to a class more suitable for their ability. Activities are planned to meet the needs of each class as a whole.
Class Conduct
All students are expected to respect the studio, other students and the instructors. Students must willingly abide by all studio regulations and to conduct themselves in a courteous manner.
No gum, candy or pop is allowed in the studio
No talking during class. Raise your hand to ask questions.
No street shoes allowed in studio spaces.
If a student is misbehaving, we have a three-step procedure
The first time the student will be asked to pay better attention.
The second time, she/he will be asked to sit down and observe until they are ready to act appropriately.
The third time the student will be asked to exit the classroom and the parent will be notified as to the situation.
If the misbehaving is a repeated problem, the student will be asked not to return to the studio.
Discontinuing class
In order to discontinue taking classes, you must inform BALLAREteatro dance theatre in writing by the 15th of the month prior to when you will be dropping. Students will continue to be charged for classes until the studio is notified of a students desire to discontinue.
Liability
Students and/or observers cannot hold BALLAREteatro or its instructors responsible for any personal injuries or property damage or loss while attending school, or coming or leaving any class or program.
Dress Code
Please note - Dancers in the Performing Arts Program must have the required dancewear. Recreational dancers should come with appropriate shoes and look ready to dance (NO STREET CLOTHES ALLOWED). Adult/professional dancers may use this as a guideline, but need not adhere exactly to the dress code. STREET SHOES ARE NEVER ALLOWED IN DANCE STUDIO SPACES! NO EXCEPTIONS!! Creative Dance: Creative Dancers should wear pink leather ballet shoes, and any color leotard and tights.Boys should wear black leather ballet shoes, sweats and a t-shirt.
Ballet: All ballet levels are required to wear pink ballet shoes, pink tights and a black leotard. Fundamental and Level I students should wear full soled, pink leather ballet shoes. Students in level II and above need pink,split sole, leather ballet shoes. No turtlenecks. No skirts. Tight-fitting leg warmers or tight-fitting sweaters are allowed if room temperature is cool. Hair must be up, if length permits, and/or out of your face. No jewelry. Boys may wear close-fitting t-shirts, black shorts, sweats, or cotton/lycra dance pants, and black ballet shoes.
Jazz: Jazz students may wear jazz pants or leggings and a leotard or bra top. No shorts, please, as we do lots of floor work and long pants will protect your legs and enable you to do more on the floor. Please wear black, split sole jazz shoes. T-shirts must be tighter fitting or tied at the waist. No baggy t-shirts allowed. No jeans. No gauchos. Hair must be up, out of your face. No jewelry. Boys may wear t-shirts and sweats.
Tap:All tap dancers must have a black leotard and black cotton/lycra jazz pants (like yoga pants). Boys must have black cotton/lycra dance pants, but may wear close fitting t-shirts and black shorts, sweats or cotton/lycra dance pants. Girls may wear tight fitting t-shirts or tanks may be worn, but please dress in layers as you may want to take off some of the layers once you warm up. Fundamental and Level I students need matte black tap shoes with a buckle, Students Level II and III need black tap oxfords. Level IV and higher need to order special shoes, please speak to Ann. Hari should be worn out of your face. No jewelry. No jeans.
Modern: Modern dancers may wear sweats, dance pants, leotard, tights and t-shirts, but please dress in layers as you may want to take some of the layers off once you warm up. No jewelry. No gauchos. No jeans. No shoes required.
Hip Hop: Hip hop dancers may any loose fitting clothing that they can move in. Please wear tennis shoes that aren't worn outside. These shoes must be reserved for dance class. NO STREET SHOES ALLOWED IN STUDIO SPACES. Hip Hop does have a great deal of floorwork as part of the class. Therefore, knee pads are required. They should be brought to every class, but may not be used every class. No jewelry.
Acting: No special attire required. On days that involve movement, students will be informed in advance if particular clothing is necessary.
Classes begin September 8, 2008.
Holidays and Recesses (2008/09 season)
Halloween: October 31
Thanksgiving Break: November 24-30
Winter Break: December 22-January 4
Spring Break: April 6-April 12
Memorial Weekend: May 23-25
PLEASE NOTE: We do have classes on all other days. We do not take off for Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, MEA, etc. The only other time we won't have class is in the case of bad weather (see section on bad weather closing).
Bad Weather Closing
We will close if Minneapolis Public Schools closed due to bad weather. Please call the studio to find out whether classes will be held, as there will be a message on voice mail if we are closed. Make-up classes will be offered when a class is cancelled.
Performances
Creative Dance and Music and Movement classes are not part of the formal year-end recital.Their performance will be Saturday, June 6, 2009. This performance is FREE! This is intended to be a low-key introduction to performing. There are no costume costs incurred by the students family for this performance. BALLAREteatro provides all costuming for this show. Classes will continue after the performance.
Isabella Workshop September 2-7, 2008 - look for more details forthcoming!!
Monthly Newsletter
Bravo! is BALLAREteatro's monthly newsletter. Each month it will be handed out in class. You can also pick one up in the studio or receive it via email.
Fundraising Opportunities for YOU
We offer a frozen food fundraiser every October and February to help you pay for tuition, costumes, shoes, whatever! Participation is completely voluntary, and all of the profits will go directly into your account. Check out the September issue of Bravo! for more details.
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