Continental Ballet Studios

Adult Classes

2011-02-21T13:06:00.000-06:00

We have had a number of requests for an evening adult ballet class.   We are taking names of interested students and when we have a minimum of six students, we will start an Adult Ballet class on Mondays at 6:30 pm.

Taking ballet classes as an adult will improve flexibility and posture. It is a graceful and gentle form of exercise.   Studying ballet will also enhance your understanding and enjoyment of ballet performances.

To sign up for this Monday evening class, please leave your name, phone number and email with our registration office.

Phone 952-563-8562 or email cbcinfo@continentalballet.com

Early Recital Information

2011-01-20T19:25:00.000-06:00

Dear Parents:

This year’s recital dress rehearsal will be on Wednesday, June 15th, with the recital on Thursday, June 16th at 7:00 P.M.

We anticipate photo day to be on the same day as dress rehearsal— we are waiting to hear back from Ford Studios for confirmation.

Recital tickets will be available beginning May 1st.

Recital information booklets will be handed out at the end of April. These will contain specific details, such as the dress rehearsal class order.

Teachers will be measuring students for costumes in the next couple weeks. If you know your child will not be performing in the recital, please notify their teacher and office staff.

Thank you!

CBC Staff

Happy New Year

2011-01-09T18:59:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year!

Classes are now back in session. New students are welcome to join us. If your new year's resolution was to be more physically active, why not try our adult ballet class or our yoga class?

Students of all ages are welcome to register throughout the year.
952-563-8562

Holiday Break

2010-12-09T14:54:00.000-06:00

Our studio classes will be on a holiday break from December 24 until January 3. We will have limited office hours during this break but will check emails and voicemails daily. Have a wonderful holiday and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Volunteer Ushers

2010-11-27T19:54:00.000-06:00

Student families have an opportunity to volunteer to usher at Company performances this December. It is a great chance to support the Company and enjoy a holiday performance. High school students may use this event to fill community service hours required. If you are interested, please call Sharon in our office at 952-563-8562

New Fall Classes

2010-10-10T19:34:00.000-05:00

We have started a pre-ballet class on Wednesday afternoons at 3:30 PM. This class is for young students who are interested in dance but not quite ready for the discipline of Ballet I classical ballet technique. There is room for additional students in this new class.

In addition, we are offering a Yoga class on Wednesdays at 4:45 PM. This gentle introduction to yoga is open to adults of all ages and abilities. We are promoting this to adults to take after work but the class is open to anyone.

To register for these or any of our other classes, please call 952-563-8562. You may also download a registration form of our web site.

New Policy

2010-09-23T18:22:00.000-05:00

Policy – No Student Left Behind!

• All students waiting for a ride home should wait inside the Bloomington Center for the Arts until their ride is here.

• Parents not wanting to come inside might want to pick up their students at the east entrance so the student can see them pull up to the door.

• Students may use our registration office phone to call if their ride has not shown up.

• Please keep in mind that our registration office hours are 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. After that time there is no one in the office and your student’s teacher may be busy with another class.

• We will ask our instructors to stay until all students are picked up but they may have an obligation they have to get to after class

• No Continental Ballet Company students should be waiting outside for their ride to come.

Fall Classes Have Begun!

2010-09-10T20:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to our new and returning students! Classes began on Tuesday, September 7th and we are very happy to be back in session. If you have not yet registered, you can still sign up for classes. Just give us a call so we can assist you with placement. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

952-563-8562

Class Placements

2010-07-26T17:37:00.000-05:00

Friday, July 23 class recommendation letters were sent, along with 2010-2011 registration information. If you have not received your letter, please call the office to update your contact information.

Congrats!

2010-06-18T16:20:00.000-05:00

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

2010-06-18T16:18:00.002-05:00

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.

2010-2011 Season Classes and Info

2010-06-15T15:45:00.001-05:00

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.

Recital Packet Information

2010-06-11T18:22:00.000-05:00

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.

Studio Evaluations

2010-06-11T18:08:00.001-05:00

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

Friday Ballet I

2010-06-07T17:22:00.000-05:00

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.

Dress Rehearsal Schedule Wednesday, June 16

2010-06-04T17:22:00.000-05:00

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

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

2010-06-04T17:18:00.001-05:00

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

Costumes are here!

2010-06-04T16:42:00.000-05:00

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!

June Tuition

2010-06-01T19:17:00.000-05:00

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!

Costumes

2010-05-24T15:53:00.002-05:00

I know everybody's excited about costumes arriving because I've gotten a lot of questions about the ETA this past week. They should arrive sometime the first week in June, and we'll distribute them to individuals provided they have no outstanding balance on their accounts; you have to pay for June tuition before you get your costume!

Memorial Day Weekend

2010-05-21T16:50:00.001-05:00

We will be having class on Friday, May 28 (before Memorial Day) but we will not be having class Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day). Thanks for all your questions!

Video

2010-05-21T16:48:00.001-05:00

This video was filmed over the course of the 2009-2010 season, so it's not exactly new, but it is fun to watch! Take a peek if you haven't already CBC's video on Youtube.

Attendance

2010-04-15T17:12:00.002-05:00

As a reminder, please notify the office when you will not be in class. Attendance is important all year, but particularly during recital season. Your teachers (aka choreographers!) and classmates are counting on you to be present!

You may call or email to notify us of absences.

Updated Attendance and Make Up Policy

2010-04-08T18:58:00.002-05:00

Attendance is expected at every class. All students must fill out a registration form to be considered enrolled in class. Please call or email if you are unable to attend. Only absences communicated to the registrar in a timely fashion will be eligible for make-up classes. Students must make-up classes within the month the absence occurred. Students are allowed 2 make-ups per month. Make-ups must be scheduled and approved by the registrar.

Ballet IV Schedule Change

2010-03-30T19:13:00.001-05:00

There are some minor changes to the Ballet IV students' schedules that will begin starting the week of April 5, 2010 continuing through the end of the school year.

-Ballet IV on Tuesdays will be a 90-minute class from 5:30-7:00
-There is no longer rehearsal on Thursdays
-Ballet IV on Thursdays will now be from 4:30-6:00

Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your flexibility.

Easter Weekend Schedule

2010-03-23T19:08:00.002-05:00

We will not be having classes from Thursday April 1 through Sunday April 4. Classes will resume on Monday April 5.

Friday March 12 Classes

2010-03-08T18:02:00.003-06:00

Friday March 12, 2010 Ballet IV/Advanced and Modern Ballet will not be meeting. There is a dress rehearsal that interferes with classes. This dress rehearsal does NOT affect the Ballet I class that meets from 4:30-5:30 on Fridays. Ballet I will be meeting as usual.

Costume Recital

2010-02-17T16:50:00.001-06:00

By the beginning of next week (February 22) you all should have received information on recital costumes for the Thursday June 17, 2010 recital. We ask that you pay for your costume as soon as possible so we are able to place the order as soon as possible. A few quick notes:

-we are not able to provide any financial assistance for purchasing costumes

-we are not able to offer refunds on costumes

-we will not order a costume for your child without payment

-every effort was made to keep the cost of costumes reasonable

-we will distribute costumes shortly before the recital, and only after June tuition has been paid in full

More information about the recital is forthcoming. Please call or email if you have not received information about the cost of your child’s costume. Of course don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions or concerns.

Spring Break Schedule

2010-02-11T17:07:00.003-06:00

Continental Ballet Company does not have a Spring Break because all our kids come from different schools with different break schedules. However, we will be closed Thursday-Sunday, April 1-4, 2010 in observance of the Easter holiday. We will resume our normal class schedule on Monday April 5, 2010.

Presidents' Day--NO CLASSES

2010-02-09T19:05:00.002-06:00

Just a reminder that there will be no classes on Monday February 15, 2010 in observance of Presidents' Day.

February Movement Mosaic--CANCELLED

2010-02-09T19:04:00.001-06:00

February's Movement Mosaic classes featuring Francis Kofi teaching West African Drum and Dance will not be meeting. I apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding. Please call if you have questions (952) 563-8562.

Parent Observation Days

2010-01-26T19:13:00.001-06:00

Parent Observation Days are February 22-26 this Spring. As always, grandparents, siblings, etc. are invited to come watch class as well.

Even More February Movement Mosaic Info

2010-01-19T17:26:00.000-06:00

February Movement Mosaic Info

2010-01-19T17:24:00.000-06:00

Rehearsal January 14 at 4:00pm

2010-01-13T16:42:00.002-06:00

We will be having rehearsal on January 14 at 4:00pm. Ballet IV and Advanced students, take note!

Thursday January 7 Ballet IV Cancelled

2010-01-07T16:25:00.002-06:00

I apologize for the short notice--the instructor was unable to teach at the last minute and we were not able to get a sub in time. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

Adapted Ballet Class Spring

2010-01-06T16:55:00.002-06:00

We are still finalizing the schedule for Adapted Ballet Class for Spring 2010. Thank you for your patience and we'll post info as soon as we've got it!

Important Dates for Spring 2010

2009-12-15T16:36:00.004-06:00

Here are some dates to keep in mind for the spring:

Monday January 4-Classes Resume
Monday January 18-No Class, Martin Luther King Day
Monday February 15-No class, Presidents' Day
Monday May 31-No class, Memorial Day
Thursday June 17-Spring Recital

There are a few items to be determined, which I'll add to the list as they are decided. Please don't hesitate to let me know if I forgot something.

Last Week of Classes

2009-12-15T16:32:00.003-06:00

Just a reminder that this week-December 14 through 18- is the last week of fall classes. Classes resume on January 4, 2010. The holiday schedule for the spring is posted both online and on the bulletin board outside the studio. Happy holidays--we'll see you next year!

December Adult Ballet Classes

2009-12-10T17:13:00.003-06:00

The adult ballet class on Monday Dec 14 at 7:00pm has been cancelled. Classes will resume on Monday January 4. Happy Holidays!

December 9 Classes Cancelled!

2009-12-09T16:04:00.001-06:00

All classes on Wednesday December 9 are cancelled. We generally take our cues from Bloomington School District, which cancelled all of its afterschool activities today due to the weather. Thanks for understanding the short notice!

Tuesday December 8 2009

2009-12-08T16:56:00.002-06:00

Sorry everybody--we are cancelling the 5:30-7:30 advanced ballet class today. The weather is getting too dangerous. Thanks for understanding the short notice!

Tuesday December 8 2009

2009-12-08T15:51:00.001-06:00

We ARE having classes today--drive safely!

Volunteer Ushers Needed

2009-11-24T20:51:00.001-06:00

Continental Ballet Company needs volunteer ushers to assist us with our performances of the Nutcracker Ballet at the Bloomington Center for the Arts. We especially need help for Sunday, November 29th at 3:00 pm.

Please call if you are able to help us out. Other dates are December 3 at 6:30 pm, December 4 at 7:30 pm, December 5 at 3:00 and 7:30 pm and December 6 at 3:00 pm.

Please call Riet or Jenny at 952-563-8561. Thank you!

Nutcracker Participation & Schedule

2009-11-18T19:34:00.001-06:00

Hi-
Several of you have already picked up the new schedule for Nutcracker. Please disregard the dates in the booklet of information about the Nutcracker as those are no longer current. Here are the correct dates, times and locations:

Thurs. Nov 12 8:00-8:30 in the Studio
Sat. Nov 14 1:30-3:00 in the Rehearsal Hall
Sun. Nov 15 1:00-3:00 Run through
Mon. Nov 16 4:00-4:30 in the Studio
Thurs. Nov 19 8:00-8:30 in the Studio
Sat. Nov 21 10:00-noon in the Studio
Mon. Nov 23 4:00-4:30 in the Studio

Dress Rehearsal and Performances will be announced.

Thanksgiving Week

2009-11-18T19:33:00.001-06:00

Just a reminder to all that classes will be held Thanksgiving week Monday through Wedesday. Thursday and Friday classes will not meet. Happy Turkey Day!

December Class Cancellation

2009-11-17T18:05:00.002-06:00

Due to this year’s Nutcracker schedule, we will not be holding Friday’s Modern Dance class in December. Modern Dance will resume the week of January 4, 2010.

Nutcracker Participation & Schedule

2009-10-21T17:44:00.004-05:00

If your teacher has talked to you about being in the Nutcracker, please be sure to stop by the office for more information. Please note there will be rehearsals on Thursday directly after class for a half hour and on Mondays immediately before class for a half hour. The extra rehearsal time only pertains to the students Riet, Alexandra and Nicole have spoken with.

Monday Director's Class Change

2009-10-21T17:44:00.001-05:00

The Monday 4:30-6:00 Ballet III class will no longer be the Director’s Class. Riet will not be teaching on Mondays due to the strenuous schedule of our upcoming productions. Alexandra will take over her class starting next week, October 26th.

Parent Observation Days

2009-10-09T18:06:00.001-05:00

Parent Observation Week this semester is

October 24th-30th

Feel welcome to sit in on your child's class this week.

MEA Schedule

2009-10-06T17:18:00.003-05:00

We had gotten a number of questions about next week's classes due to MEA. CBC will be holding classes as usual next week, October 12th-16th. Thanks for your questions!

-Kate.

Monday October 5th

2009-09-30T19:12:00.003-05:00

I hope you all are enjoying the sudden fall weather as much as I am!

I will usually be in my office the first Monday of every month to assist with tuition payments and questions. However, this Monday (October 5th) I will be out of town visiting family. You may leave your checks with the teacher and she will lock them in my office, or you may give your checks to Riet or Jenny (in the adjacent office).

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to call or email:
(952) 563-8562
cbcinfo@continentalballet.com

-Kate
Studio Office Manager

Flu Season Precautions

2009-09-25T17:18:00.006-05:00

As I'm sure you are all aware that flu season is fast approaching and, this year in particular, hard-hitting with concern for the H1N1 virus. As a result, we feel it is particularly necessary to be vigilant in keeping our studio as safe and sanitary as possible. We ask you the following:

Have students use anti-bacterial hand gel before and after class. (CBC will provide.)
Encourage your kids to wash their hands frequently.
If your child is sick--KEEP THEM AT HOME!!

The CBC office and teaching staff will also be taking measures to help ensure that our facilities remain as sanitary as possible. We will be wiping surfaces at the end of each day including the barre, door handles, light switches, etc.

Cancelled Class-Friday September 18th

2009-09-17T19:05:00.004-05:00

Ballet IV/Advanced Ballet will be cancelled for Friday September 18th.

Ballet I and Modern dance WILL meet on Friday September 18th at the usual times.

Fall Holiday Schedule

2009-09-14T12:44:00.002-05:00

These are the dates we will not be having classes this semester:

November 11th-Wednesday-Veterans Day, Building closed

November 26 & 27^th –Thursday, Friday-Thanksgiving Holiday

December 18^th -Friday–Last Class for the fall

Welcome!

2009-09-10T18:33:00.003-05:00

Welcome back! It's been great seeing everybody again and we all hope your school year is starting off well!

Alexandra will be substituting for Nicole's Thursdays classes on September 17th.

You should receive an email confirmation from Paypal (not from CBC) when you pay online. Please let us know if you do not receive your confirmation!

Pay Online!

2009-09-03T15:10:00.004-05:00

We're excited about a new feature on our website this fall--the ability to pay tuition online!

To make a payment, click on "Class Schedule" (under the Studio section on the left). Scroll to the bottom and use the drop-down menu to select the appropriate tuition rate for the number of classes you take each week. Click "Add to Cart" to continue to the check out through the secure server.

Please let us know if you run into any problems with the online tuition payments! We appreciate your feedback!

Summer Adult Ballet

2009-08-24T15:53:00.003-05:00

Just a reminder that adult classes are done for the summer and will start back up the week of September 8th. Fall classes will be held:

Mondays from 7:00-8:00 starting September 14th (week after Labor Day)
Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 starting September 8th

If you haven't already registered, please come 5-10 minutes early to your first class so you can fill out the necessary paperwork.

Adapted Ballet Classes

2009-08-18T16:09:00.003-05:00

We now have the dates for our fall Adapted Ballet Classes:

September 14th, 28th
October 12th, 26th
November 9th, 23rd

Fall tuition is $57.00. Please be sure to fill out both the standard registration form and the Adapted Ballet registration form to sign up for this class.

Creative Movement Tuition

2009-08-17T12:31:00.003-05:00

We failed to include the cost of Creative Movement classes in our tuition grid-sorry! Here's the info:

Creative Movement-1 class per week-45 minutes
2009-2010 Monthly installments: $34
2009-2010 tuition (10 month year): $340
2009 4-month Fall Semester: $136
2010 6-month Spring Semester: $204

Year paid in full* 5% off: $323
Fall paid in full* 3% off: $131.92
Spring paid in full* 3% off: $197.88

*Must be paid by cash or check to receive discount.

Please let us know if you have any questions, and thank you for drawing our attention to the missing information!

Open House!

2009-08-10T16:23:00.004-05:00

Fall Schedule Waiting List

2009-07-28T18:36:00.005-05:00

If you don't see a class time that works for you, please let us know! With enough interest, we can add more classes to the schedule. Please email cbcinfo@continentalballet.com with the following information:

1. Student's Name & Age
2. Your name (parent or guardian's name)
3. Phone number, email address, or postal address--whichever is the best way to contact you
4. Date, Time and Class Level you want to see added to the schedule

2009-2010 Updated Schedule

2009-07-20T14:06:00.001-05:00

Hey all!

We've got our updated registration info for 2009-2010 up on the website now under "class schedule." I've also posted it below for easy reference. As in years past, we will be starting a waiting list for the classes TBD. If that time works for you, let us know and with enough interest we'll add the class. Of course, we'll let you know the level and teacher as soon as we've got a full class. Our classes begin September 8th, 2009.

Monday
9:30-10:30		Pre Ballet
10:30-11:30		Ballet I
4:30-6:00		Ballet III Director's Class
6:00-7:00		Adapted Ballet
7:00-8:00		Adult Ballet

Tuesday
9:15-10:00		Creative Movement
10:00-11:30		Company Class
4:30-5:30		Ballet II
5:30-7:30		Ballet IV & Advanced
7:30-8:30		Adult Ballet

Wednesday
10:00-11:30		Company Class
4:30-5:30		Ballet II
5:30-7:00		Ballet III-first year
7:00-8:00		TBA

Thursday
10:00-11:30		Company Class
4:00-5:00		TBA
5:00-6:30		Level IV & Advanced
6:30-8:00		Ballet III
8:00-9:00		Yoga/Pilates

Friday
4:30-5:30		Ballet I
5:30-7:00		Ballet IV & Advanced
7:00-8:00		Modern

Saturday
10:15-11:45		Company Class

Recital DVDs

2009-07-18T12:12:00.002-05:00

The City of Bloomington is still working on finishing the DVDs of this year's recital. Word is that they'll be out in the next 10 business days. Thanks for your patience!

Beginning Pointe Intensive

2009-07-18T12:10:00.001-05:00

Just a reminder that the beginning pointe summer intensive begins on Monday from 2:30-5:00pm. We're looking forward to seeing you all again!

Summer Adult Ballet

2009-07-07T19:31:00.002-05:00

We will be having classes on Monday and Wednesday this July. Both evenings begin at 6:00pm.

Recital Follow Up

2009-07-07T19:27:00.004-05:00

First off-congrats to all our students who participated in the recital this year! Thank you to all the volunteers to helped put it together and contributed to our Ten Table Scholarship Fundraiser.
Thank you to every parent and student who filled out an evaluation form--we are in the process of reviewing your comments and appreciate so much the time and thought you put into their completion.

DVDs of the recital are not quite done yet. We're hoping they'll be out in the mail in the next two weeks. We still have some programs available if anyone would like a paper copy for scrapbooking, etc.

Summer Adult Ballet

2009-06-12T18:36:00.002-05:00

The summer intensive brochure is incorrect! Adult classes will be from 6:00-7:30 on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Recital Pictures and Dress Rehearsal Schedule

2009-06-11T16:34:00.000-05:00

Pictures and dress rehearsal will be on Wednesday, June 17th. All pictures will be in the studio, all dress rehearsals will be on stage.

Monday 4:30 Ballet IV
Pictures- 6:55-7:10
Rehearsal-7:40-8:00

Monday 6:00pm Adapted Ballet
Pictures- 5:00-5:20
Rehearsal- 5:40-6:00

Tuesday 4:30pm Ballet II
Pictures- 6:30-6:40
Rehearsal-7:00-7:20

Tuesday 5:30 Ballet III
Pictures-6:40-6:55
Rehearsal: 7:20-7:40

Wednesday 2:30 Ballet I
Picturs-4:30-4:40
Rehearsal-5:00-5:20

Wednesday 3:30 Ballet II/III
Pictures-4:40-5:00
Rehearsal 5:20-5:40

Wednesday 4:30 Pre-Ballet
Pictures-4:00-4:15
Rehearsal-4:20-4:40

Thursday 5:00 Advanced Ballet
Pictures-7:10-7:20
Rehearsal-8:00

Thursday 6:30 Ballet III
Pictures-6:10-6:20
Rehearsal 6:40-7:00

Friday 4:00 Pre-Ballet
Pictures-4:15-4:30
Rehearsal-4:40-5:00

Friday 5:00 Ballet IV
Pictures-5:20-5:40
Rehearsal-6:00-6:20

Friday 6:30 Modern Ballet
Pictures-5:40-6:00
Rehearsal-6:20-6:30

Saturday 9:15 Ballet I
Pictures-6:00-6:10
Rehearsal-6:30-6:40

Recital Info Packet

2009-06-01T19:00:00.003-05:00

I've gotten quite a few questions recently regarding recital logistics. You should be getting a packet in the mail in the next couple of days that goes over a lot of the nitty-gritty details. I've included the letter below. The picture schedule I have already posted--you can search "pictures" or "dress rehearsal" for the schedule.

Dear Students and Families,

Our annual student recital is fast approaching, and there are number of details that need addressing to ensure this year’s recital goes smoothly. There are a few changes from last year, namely that photos and the dress rehearsal are on the same day. Hopefully this packet provides all the vital information, but please do not hesitate to call or stop by our offices for more specific questions and concerns. We can be reached at (952) 563-8562.

Sincerely,

The CBC Directors and Staff

General Info

Dress Rehearsal/Photos: Wednesday, June 17^th. The photo and rehearsal schedule is attached.

Recital: Thursday, June 18^th, 7:00 pm in the Schneider Theater (in the same building as the studio)

Tickets

Tickets are $8.00. They can be ordered either by calling our box office at (952) 563-8562, or by stopping in at our registration office. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 3:30-7:30. We accept cash, check, Visa and Mastercard.

Dress Rehearsal and Photo Day

Students must arrive and check-in at the office at least 15 minutes before their scheduled rehearsal and photo times.

Students in Pre-Ballet, Ballet I, Ballet II and Ballet IIIa 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. Students in Levels IIIb and up may change backstage, in the women’s dressing room.

Ford Studios will provide information on photo packages available to order.

Recital

Arrival times:

Pre-Ballet/Ballet I/Ballet II/Ballet IIIa Check in by 6:30

Ballet IIIb/Ballet IV/Advanced Check in by 5:15 (there will be class from 5:30-6:30.)

Parents of Pre-Ballet and Ballet I: This year your students will be sitting with you in the theater for the second half of the recital. There will be a brief pause, during which the students will be led down to the side aisles for you to take them back to your seats.

After the recital, Ballet I, II, and IIIa students may be picked up in the studio.

Recording

Dress rehearsal is the only time that you may videotape or photograph your child on stage. PLEASE: NO VIDEO OR PHOTOGRAPHY DURING THE RECITAL. Videos of the recital will be available for purchase for $10.00. Payment is due at the time of purchase, and checks must be made out to the City of Bloomington.

Attire, Hair, and Make-up

Attire:

Students must wear pink, non-shiny ballet tights without seams, and pink ballet slippers. When costumes arrive, teachers will distribute and go over any adjustments, headpieces, etc. On picture/rehearsal day and for the recital, Pre-Ballet, Ballet I, and Ballet II students should arrive in their costumes and ready to go. Tuition, including June, must be paid in full before students receive their costumes.

Hair:

All female students need to wear their hair in a low (at the nape of the neck) bun. Bangs must be slicked back, no stray hairs, and no clips or other decorations. Parents, if you have questions on how to fix your child’s hair, please talk to their instructor.

Make-up:

Parents of students in Pre-Ballet, or Ballet I, II, and IIIa should apply light make-up prior to their student arriving at the studio—a little blush and lipstick is fine.

Students in Level IIIb and higher should consult their teacher or those students who have performed in CBC’s professional productions in the past to determine what make-up they need and how to apply it.

For More Info:

□ Stop by the office

□ Call: (952) 563-8562

□ Email: cbcinfo@continentalballet.com

□ Click the “What’s New!” link on our website: www.continentalballet.com

Summer Intensive

2009-05-26T16:14:00.004-05:00

We have extended the deadline to register for the summer intensives. All applications are now due Friday June 26th to reserve your place in class. Please try to get in your materials as soon as you can, as it helps us to plan. Thanks!

Absences

2009-05-19T19:17:00.003-05:00

Please call if you are going to be absent. Our teachers really appreciate it, especially as it gets closer to recital time! The phone number to call is (952) 563-8562. thanks!

Saturday Class

2009-05-18T11:42:00.002-05:00

Nicole's Saturday class will not be meeting on May 23rd due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Why We Like "What's New!"

2009-05-14T17:07:00.008-05:00

When we launched "What's New" in blog format, we had one basic goal: make information more accessible.

We wanted you (parents, students and friends) to be able to get information when you want. We didn't want to limit your access to information just because it was after hours. Or a weekend. Or a holiday. We didn't want you to feel like you couldn't get information from us because your child drove herself to class and every important note that goes home with your daughter mysteriously disappears before it gets to you, or because when you pick your child up after class you have one kid waiting in the car and another waiting to be picked up from soccer practice. We want you to be able to get important information about your CBC when it's convenient for YOU.

Along with getting information, we wanted to make it easy to find information. Using the "search" feature, you can find information quickly. Each post has a series of searchable words listed underneath it. These words are related to the content and audience of the post. If you are looking for information that just pertains to your class, you can type in the class name (pre-ballet, ballet i, ballet ii, ballet iii, advanced ballet, adult ballet, adaptive ballet, modern). Or, if you are looking for recital information, type in "recital" and see all of the posts relating to recital news.

We also liked the idea of an interactive format. Afterall, if you are confused or wondering about something, chances are you're not alone. Post questions! Maybe you were wondering what your daughter means when she said she was doing "battement tendus" in class this week. (Or maybe your French is a lot better than most of ours!) Maybe we made a mistake that needs correcting--at least one of you has already pointed out an error on a make-up schedule that was posted. I and your fellow classmates thank you! All you have to do is click on the number of comments (ie "0 comment" or "6 comments") at the bottom of the post. Then click post a comment. It's easy; Google blogs will help.

We hope you find this format informative and user-friendly. Love it or hate it, let us know what you think.

Memorial Day

2009-05-14T16:52:00.004-05:00

Hi!
Just a reminder that we will not be having classes on Memorial Day, Monday May 25th. Our offices will also be closed. Enjoy what will hopefully be a beautiful day!

Adult Ballet Class Schedule

2009-05-07T19:10:00.003-05:00

To those in Monday's adult ballet class:

Class will be held through the end of June.

Nicole's Saturday Class

2009-05-07T19:04:00.004-05:00

To Nicole's Saturday morning Ballet I class:

Due to a cancellation of a class in February, your child is allowed to take one make-up class. If you are interested, the options are as follows:

Wednesday at 2:30
Wednesday at 4:30

Please let the teacher know that your child is a part of the Saturday class and that she is taking the Wednesday class for a "make-up."

Thanks!

Dress Rehearsal and Picture Schedule

2009-05-04T11:15:00.007-05:00

Pictures and dress rehearsal will be on Wednesday, June 17th. All pictures will be in the studio, all dress rehearsals will be on stage.

Costumes for Adapted Ballet Class

2009-05-01T15:58:00.004-05:00

The Adapted Ballet class will not be ordering costumes for this year's recital. However, we would still like for the girls to have costumes--what's a recital without costumes, after all! We were hoping to work together to come up with 5 costumes to lend the girls. They can be costumes we have used in the past. The challenge will be finding 5 matching costumes of the right sizes. The sooner we can organize this, the better!

If you have an idea, post it here or talk to Christie, Rebekah or Abbie. Email suggestions also welcome at cbcinfo@continentalballet.com .

Thanks for your help!

Tuition Policy

2009-04-30T17:12:00.007-05:00

With May tuition due right around the corner (May 4th-9th) I thought I'd take a moment to reiterate CBC's tuition policies. I've gotten some questions recently and I want to clarify a few points:

1. Tuition is due the first class of the month. Tuition paid after the first week of class will be considered late.

2. A late fee of $10 will be charged to late payments not discussed with the registrar.

3. We accept: cash, checks, Visa and Mastercard.
(We prefer cash or check. We are charged a percentage of the sale each time we process a credit card. Please include your child's first and last name as well as the month you are paying for in the memo line of your checks.)

4. Payments can be made in person, over the phone (credit card) or mailed in (checks only).

I hope that helps! I encourage you to post further questions--if you aren't sure about something, chances are another parent feels the same way!

-Kate, registrar

Recital Ticket Correction

2009-04-30T16:02:00.004-05:00

We found an error in our spring newsletter. We stated that spring recital tickets were $7; they are in fact $8. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Melissa's Friday Classes

2009-04-28T18:03:00.005-05:00

Reminder to Melissa's Friday evening advanced and modern classes:

Saturday May 2nd at 10:30am

is your scheduled make-up. Ballet will meet first, the modern.

Thanks to the annonymous error-checker! :)

Summer Schedule

2009-04-27T16:50:00.006-05:00

Our summer class intensive schedule is available! Click on the link "Summer Schedule-New!!" to view/download a pdf of our brochure. To receive a hard copy of our brochure, call our offices at (952) 563-8562.

The Beginning Pointe class is for students with less than 3 years experience on pointe. The class is also appropriate for students with no pointe experience who have taken ballet for at least a year and are over 10 years old. This class will be taught primarily by CBC's artistic director Riet Velthuisen.

Students in our Advanced Class are expected to have over 3 years experience on pointe, or obtain director's approval to enroll. To request approval from the director, please call (952) 563-8562 or email cbcinfo@continentalballet.com .

Evening Teen/Adult Ballet classes are designed for students of ballet who are looking to learn classical ballet or improve their overall dance technique. The class is structured to be challenging for students with various levels of experience.

We encourage dance team memebers, gymnasts, musical theater dancers, etc. to consider honing their technical skills over the summer with our summer intensives.

Spring Recital

2009-04-22T20:01:00.004-05:00

It's that time of year again--the grass is greening, the birds are chirping and the sun is shining! (Well, sometimes...) But most importantly, it's time for CBC's annual Spring Recital!

Every year, CBC showcases our students in a short-and-sweet evening performance. Tickets for this year's performance went on sale April 20th and will be available through the day of the show.

June 18th, 2009
7:00pm
Schneider Theater
Tickets $8 each

Please call our box office at (952) 563-8562 or stop in the office to reserve your tickets.

Welcome!

2009-04-21T19:10:00.002-05:00

Thanks for visiting the Continental Ballet Company's news and information blog!

We're hoping that this will serve as an easy way to communicate with students, parents, teachers and friends of CBC. Here, we will post information about what's going on at CBC--upcoming events, recital dates, cancelled classes, newsletter items, etc.

We welcome your suggestions as we get used to this new format, so leave us comments!

Thank you!

~CBC Staff