Schedule of Classes    

2011 - 2012 season

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Scheduled Faculty: Donna Muzio (DM), Nancy Page (NP), Tim Early (TE),

Cherie Noble (CN), Martha Chamberlain (MC), Donna Marino (DMarino),

Alexa Valentine (AV), Cameron Cavuto (CC), Lauren Quattrone (LQ),

Caitlin Ennis (CE), Caitlin Oeste (CO), Sabrina Manno (SM)

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Curriculum Divisions:
PRE SCHOOL DIVISION -  Ages 3 and 4     Ballet and Jazz Combination
PRE BALLET DIVISION -    Ages 5 and 6     Ballet and Tap Combination   
ELEMENTARY DIVISION - Ages 7 to 12      Graded by Age and Previous Experience
REGULAR DIVISION * -    Ages 12 and up  Graded by Age and Previous Experience

BRANDYWINE BALLET THEATRE PROFESSIONAL CLASSES and BRANDYWINE BALLET COMPANY CLASSES  -  Not listed; call for audition.

  (*All include Pointe)                                

Pre-School ~ Ages 3 & 4

Ballet and Jazz Combination

•  Tuesday 1:00 - 1:45 (NP)

•  Saturday 9:30 - 10:15 (DMarino)

This class gives the student a combination of ballet and modern jazz. All ballet instruction is taught with classical music emphasizing Russian ballet technique concepts taught with age appropriate lessons.

Pre-Ballet ~ Ages 5 & 6

Ballet and Tap Combination

• Thursday 5:00 - 5:45 (DMarino)
• Saturday 10:15 - 11:00 (DMarino)

This class gives the student a combination of ballet and tap.  All ballet instruction is taught with classical music emphasizing Russian ballet technique concepts taught with age appropriate lessons. This class is an excellent, yet fun introduction to the Elementary Division of the school.

Pee-Wee Hip Hop ~ Ages 5 & 6

Pee Wee Hip Hop

•  Wednesday 5:15 - 6:00 (SM)   

Elementary 1 ~ Ages 7-8

Ballet & Tap Combination

• Monday 5:15 - 6:15 (NP)
• Wednesday 5:00 - 6:00 (NP)

This level is graded by age and experience. The classical ballet portion emphasizes feet and arm positions, correct terminology, stretching, and introduction to proper Russian technique.

Jazz Hip Hop

• Wednesday 6:00 - 6:45 (SM)

This class is graded strictly by age and previous experience.  Ballet is not required in order to take jazz, but it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Elementary 2/3 ~ Graded By Age & Previous Experience

Ballet

• Tuesday 5:00-5:45 (DM)
• Wednesday 6:00-6:45 (NP)

This level is graded by age and previous experience. At this level, a performing opporunity with Brandywine Ballet Company is available for those students who qualify. Details are handed out in September.

Modern Dance

• Wednesday 6:45-7:30 (SM)

This class gives the dancer an opportunity to reach beyond his/her technical ballet training into a more abstract, yet very structured form of dance.  Ballet is not required to take Modern Dance, but it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Elementary 4/5 ~ Graded By Age & Previous Experience

Ballet and Pointe Combination (2 Classes per week required for pointe) 

• Monday 5:30 - 6:45 (DM/NP)
• Wednesday 6:00-7:15 (DM/NP)
• Friday 5:00 - 6:00 (NP) (Technique only, no recital)

This level is graded by age and previous experience.   Pointe is introduced in level 4 and is included in the syllabus and class instuction for level 5.  Because of pointe instruction, students must attend class at least two times per week.  Students may perform with The Brandywine Ballet Company if they qualify - details are handed out in September.

Hip Hop

• Monday 6:45 - 7:45 (CC)

Modern Dance  

• Wednesday 7:15 - 8:00 (AV)

This class gives the dancer an opportunity to reach beyond his/her technical ballet training into a more abstract, yet very structured form of dance.  Ballet is not required to take Modern Dance, but it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Elementary 6 ~ Graded By Age & Previous Experience

Ballet and Point Combination (2 Classes per week required)

• Monday 5:30-6:45 (DM)
• Wednesday 6:00-7:15 (DM)
• Friday 5:00-6:00 (NP) (Technique Only, no recital)

• Thursday 6:00-6:45 Pointe B/C (DM) **This class can only be taken as an additional class - student must attend all other 3 classes listed above in order to attend.

This level is graded by age and previous experience. Pointe is included in the syllabus and in the class instruction for Level 6.  Students must attend class at least two times per week.  Students may perform with The Brandywine Ballet Company if they qualify - details will be handed out in September.

Hip Hop

• Monday 6:45-7:45  (CC)

Modern Dance 

• Wednesday 7:15 - 8:00 (AV)

This class gives the dancer an opportunity to reach beyond his/her technical ballet training into a more abstract, yet very structured form of dance.  Ballet is not required to take Modern Dance, but it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Ballet B, C & D ~ Ages 12 & up

Graded By Age & Previous Experience

Ballet B

• Monday 6:15-7:45 (MC)

• Tuesday 6:00-7:30 (NP)

• Wednesday 9:45-11:15 a.m. (DM)

• Saturday 10:00-11:30 (CN)

Ballet C

• Tuesday 4:30-6:00 (NP)
• Wednesday 4:00-6:00 – includes pointe (DM)
• Saturday 11:30-1:00 (CN)

Ballet D - All with Pointe Included

• Monday 4:30-6:15 (MC)
• Tuesday 4:30-6:00 (NP)
• Wednesday 4:00-6:00 (DM)

Pointe Technique - B/C Level

    *  Thursday 5:45-6:30  (DM) - B Level

• Thursday 6:00 - 6:45 (AV) - C Level

Modern B/C/D ~ Ages 12 & up

Modern B   

• Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 (AV)

Modern D

Jazz & Hip Hop B, C & D ~ Ages 12 & up

Jazz B

• Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30 (LQ)  

Jazz C/D

• Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 (LQ)

Hip Hop B/C

• Monday 7:45 - 8:45 (CC)

Adult/Teen Division

NEW!!!   ZUMBA!!   - Teens and Adults

Saturday mornings  -  9:00-10:00 a.m.  ~  $5 per class  ~  Drop in anytime!

ADULT  INTERMEDIATE BALLET  CLASSES 

*      Monday 6:l5-7:45 p.m.           -   with Martha Chamberlain

*      Tuesday 6:00-7:30 p.m.         -  with Nancy Page

*      Wednesday 9:45-11:15 a.m.    -  with Donna Muzio

*      Saturday 10-11:30 a.m.          -  with Cherie Noble

Stretch & Conditioning

Stretch and Conditioning B

• Wednesday 7:15 - 8:00 (CO)

Stretch and Conditioning C

• Friday 6:00 - 6:45 (NP)

Stretch and Conditioning D

• Monday 6:45 - 7:30 (NP)