Friday, June 18, 2010
Congrats!
Congrats to all our students who participated in the Spring Recital! We look forward to seeing some of you during our summer session and many more of you when you return in the fall. Thank you for all your hard work this year. Have a great summer!
Summer Office Schedule
Our offices will be closed from Monday June 28 through Monday July 5. We will be checking email daily during that time, so please contact us at cbcinfo@continentalballet.com if you need an immediate response.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
2010-2011 Season Classes and Info
We invite you to attend the Invitation to the Dance performance/demonstration on August 5, 2010 at 7:00pm in the Schneier Theater in the Bloomington Center for the Arts. In addition to the performance, we will have an Open House where you can pick up next year's information packet including class placement, schedules, teacher and tuition information.
We will mail this information out on August 6 to anyone who was not able to attend the Invitation to the Dance event. The first day of classes is Tuesday, September 7, 2010 (the day after Labor Day).
Many of you may remember from previous years that this is later than usual. In the past, we have tried to get the upcoming schedule posted by the last day of class. However, some of our teachers have resigned for personal reasons (moving, pursuing a Master's degree, expanding family, etc.) and we find we need some more time to plan on our end. Thank you for understanding.
We will mail this information out on August 6 to anyone who was not able to attend the Invitation to the Dance event. The first day of classes is Tuesday, September 7, 2010 (the day after Labor Day).
Many of you may remember from previous years that this is later than usual. In the past, we have tried to get the upcoming schedule posted by the last day of class. However, some of our teachers have resigned for personal reasons (moving, pursuing a Master's degree, expanding family, etc.) and we find we need some more time to plan on our end. Thank you for understanding.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Recital Packet Information
Photo Day and Dress Rehearsal General Information
Students must arrive and check in 15 minutes prior to their scheduled photo and rehearsal times.
Students in Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet I and Ballet II should arrive in costume, with hair and make-up done. After checking in, they should go into the theater to wait for their class's turn.
Levels III, IV and Advanced (and any students with multiple costumes) may change backstange, in the women's dressing room.
Photo order forms will be available photo day, Saturday June 12. Please make checks payable to Ford Studio.
Recital Day Arrival Times
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Arrival time for Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet I and Ballet II check in by 6:30pm
Ballet III, Ballet IV, Advanced check in by 5:15 (there will be class from 5:30-6:30pm)
After the recital Ballet I, II and III students may be picked up in the studio.
Recording
Dress rehearsal is the only time you may video tape or photograph your child on stage. NO VIDEO OR PHOTOGRAPHY DURING THE RECITAL.
Videos of the recital will be available for $10.73. Please add an additional $2 per DVD for shipping. Payment is due at the time of purchase, and checks must be made out to City of Bloomington.
Attire
Students must wear pink, non-shiny ballet tights without seams, and pink ballet slippers. On picture day, dress rehearsal and recital day, Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet I and Ballet II students should arrive in their costumes with hair and make-up done.
Hair
All students need to wear their hair in a bun at the nape of their neck. Bangs must be slicked back, no stray hairs, clips, or other decorations unless instructed by the teacher as part of the costume. Parents, if you have questions about how to fix your child's hair, please speak with their instructor.
Make-Up
Parents of students in Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet I and Ballet II should apply light make-up prior to their student arriving at the studio--a little blush and lipstick is fine.
Students in Level III and higher should consult their teachers about what make-up is recommended, and how make-up should be applied.
Students must arrive and check in 15 minutes prior to their scheduled photo and rehearsal times.
Students in Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet I and Ballet II should arrive in costume, with hair and make-up done. After checking in, they should go into the theater to wait for their class's turn.
Levels III, IV and Advanced (and any students with multiple costumes) may change backstange, in the women's dressing room.
Photo order forms will be available photo day, Saturday June 12. Please make checks payable to Ford Studio.
Recital Day Arrival Times
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Arrival time for Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet I and Ballet II check in by 6:30pm
Ballet III, Ballet IV, Advanced check in by 5:15 (there will be class from 5:30-6:30pm)
After the recital Ballet I, II and III students may be picked up in the studio.
Recording
Dress rehearsal is the only time you may video tape or photograph your child on stage. NO VIDEO OR PHOTOGRAPHY DURING THE RECITAL.
Videos of the recital will be available for $10.73. Please add an additional $2 per DVD for shipping. Payment is due at the time of purchase, and checks must be made out to City of Bloomington.
Attire
Students must wear pink, non-shiny ballet tights without seams, and pink ballet slippers. On picture day, dress rehearsal and recital day, Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet I and Ballet II students should arrive in their costumes with hair and make-up done.
Hair
All students need to wear their hair in a bun at the nape of their neck. Bangs must be slicked back, no stray hairs, clips, or other decorations unless instructed by the teacher as part of the costume. Parents, if you have questions about how to fix your child's hair, please speak with their instructor.
Make-Up
Parents of students in Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet I and Ballet II should apply light make-up prior to their student arriving at the studio--a little blush and lipstick is fine.
Students in Level III and higher should consult their teachers about what make-up is recommended, and how make-up should be applied.
Studio Evaluations
Every year we ask our parents and families for their feedback. We look at every single (anonymous) response and consider all the suggestions you provide as we continue planning for the upcoming year. Last year we were able to create an online payment option as well as increased communication about holidays and tuition reminders--both suggestions from our end of the year survey.
We appreciate you taking 5 minutes to fill out a survey either at our offices or online:
Click here to take survey
We appreciate you taking 5 minutes to fill out a survey either at our offices or online:
Click here to take survey
Monday, June 7, 2010
Friday Ballet I
Please bring/wear your costumes to class this Friday, June 11. Alexandra would like to have the girls practice in them at least once before the dress rehearsal. This will be a good opportunity to address any fitting issues as well.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Dress Rehearsal Schedule Wednesday, June 16
Rehearsal Time Class Teacher
4:30 Creative Movement Tues 9:15 Natasha
4:50 Pre-Ballet Mon 9:30 Natasha
5:10 Ballet II Tues 4:30 Natasha
5:30 Ballet III Thurs 6:30 Kara
6:10 Ballet II Wed 4:30 Alexandra
6:30 Ballet III Mon 4:30 Alexandra
6:50 Ballet IV/Adv Fri 5:30 Melissa
7:10 Modern Fri 7:00 Melissa
7:30 Ballet IV/Adv Riet
4:30 Creative Movement Tues 9:15 Natasha
4:50 Pre-Ballet Mon 9:30 Natasha
5:10 Ballet II Tues 4:30 Natasha
5:30 Ballet III Thurs 6:30 Kara
5:50 Ballet I Fri 4:30 Alexandra
6:10 Ballet II Wed 4:30 Alexandra
6:30 Ballet III Mon 4:30 Alexandra
6:50 Ballet IV/Adv Fri 5:30 Melissa
7:10 Modern Fri 7:00 Melissa
7:30 Ballet IV/Adv Riet
Photo Schedule Saturday, June 12
Picture Time Class & Time Teacher
2:00 Creative Movement Tues 9:15 Natasha
2:15 Pre-Ballet Mon 9:30 Natasha
2:30 Ballet II Tues 4:30 Natasha
2:50 Ballet III Thurs 6:30 Kara
3:10 Ballet I Fri 4:30 Alexandra
3:30 Ballet II Wed 4:30 Alexandra
3:45 Ballet III Mon 4:30 Alexandra
4:00 Ballet IV/Adv Fri 5:30 Melissa
4:15 Modern Fri 7:00 Melissa
4:30 Ballet IV/Adv Riet
2:00 Creative Movement Tues 9:15 Natasha
2:15 Pre-Ballet Mon 9:30 Natasha
2:30 Ballet II Tues 4:30 Natasha
2:50 Ballet III Thurs 6:30 Kara
3:10 Ballet I Fri 4:30 Alexandra
3:30 Ballet II Wed 4:30 Alexandra
3:45 Ballet III Mon 4:30 Alexandra
4:00 Ballet IV/Adv Fri 5:30 Melissa
4:15 Modern Fri 7:00 Melissa
4:30 Ballet IV/Adv Riet
Costumes are here!
The costumes have arrived! Please be sure to stop by the office to pay any outstanding balance on your account before picking up your costume. Teachers will be instructing students on how to wear their hair, make-up etc. but please contact the office if you have any questions. Thanks!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
June Tuition
Every year we get the same question, so I want to address it before it even comes up:
Why do I have to pay for a full month of classes if there are only 2 full weeks of class?
June's payment is the same amount as every other month because the monthly rate is calculated on the total number of classes from September through June, not the number of classes in each individual month. While there are only 2 weeks of classes in June, we have a number of other activities in the month (pictures, dress rehearsal and recital) that we need to staff.
Hopefully that helps to clarify!
Why do I have to pay for a full month of classes if there are only 2 full weeks of class?
June's payment is the same amount as every other month because the monthly rate is calculated on the total number of classes from September through June, not the number of classes in each individual month. While there are only 2 weeks of classes in June, we have a number of other activities in the month (pictures, dress rehearsal and recital) that we need to staff.
Hopefully that helps to clarify!
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