Presented in partnership with Johns Hopkins Peabody Preparatory
Ages: 7-12
Time: Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Session: 32 weeks, September 7, 2023 - May 18, 2024
Location: Edward St. John Student Center Dance Studio
Instructor: Adrienne Duckett
Cost: $1,748.00 plus a $50 registration fee
Level 1 is the introductory level to the Primary Ballet Program and provides an important foundation for students who wish to progress to higher levels. All students are required to take two 60-minute Level 1 ballet classes per week for at least one year before moving forward in the program, even those with previous training as a young child. To maintain classroom consistency and build a cohort of students that are working on the same concepts, it is important that the student attends both of their classes at the same campus. Students work on fundamental vocabulary at the barre and begin to concentrate on body alignment, rotation from the hip sockets, traveling across the floor with coordination, and expressive port de bras with the arms. They continue to build on exercises and activities designed to increase flexibility, develop core strength, and improve rhythmic awareness.
In the spring, Level 1 class material will be transformed into choreography for a performance opportunity at the end of the school year. Additional production fee required; eligible students will be notified in February of casting and rehearsal dates and will receive instructions to pay the production fee and sign the commitment contract. CONSISTENT ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PERFORM. Although performing is strongly encouraged, it is not required. Any student who chooses not to perform will continue to take two classes per week and practice choreography with their classmates.
For a detailed description of the Primary Program class offerings and levels, visit http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/dance. Contact Preparatory Dance to schedule a placement class: prepdance@jhu.edu, 667-208-6648.
Dress code and uniform requirements for this level can be found at Peabody Prep Dance Dress Code or contact Preparatory Dance for more details: prepdance@jhu.edu, 667-208-6648. Tuition fees are listed for the complete 32-week semester. Payment plan available. Minimum of 8 students, maximum of 12 students.
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