| Creative Movement |
For three-year-olds who love music and movement. Each
45-minute class focuses on connecting movement with music,
allowing children to freely express joy through movement
games and age-appropriate exercises. Open to children at
least 3 years old as of September 1.
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| Split-session Pre-Ballet |
We have added Pre-Ballet classes on Friday morning and
afternoon for Acton kindergarten students who are in the
split-session program. Students in these classes may
switch their class times from morning to afternoon (or
vice-versa) when the public school classes switch.
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| Acting for Dancers |
An opportunity for the developing dancer to work on
expression, pantomime and stage presence through
individual exercises, improvisation and collaborative
scene work. Once a week, two sections are offered. For
Levels 3, 4 & 5.
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| Ballet Conditioning |
Patricia Estorino conducts her popular Ballet
Conditioning class on Mondays from 4:15 - 5:30 pm, open
to all students in Level 4 or higher. This class is
specifically designed to improve student's flexibility and
extensions, strengthen abdominal and back muscles and to
build stamina as required for ballet technique. Each
student will receive individual instruction appropriate to
her/his age and experience.
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| Beginning Ballet |
For teens and adults new to ballet or dancers who wish to
prepare for entry into the syllabus program. Meeting twice
a week, the class concentrates on fundamentals of
placement, foot and leg development, carriage of the upper
body and arms.
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| Intermediate Ballet |
For students working at an intermediate level who are not
on pointe but wish to continue rigorous technique training
two days per week. Students may enter this class after
Level 4 or 5. Students in Levels 4, 5 and 6 may also take
one or both classes of this level as a supplementary
class.
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| Advanced Ballet |
For students working at a high intermediate or advanced
level but who do not wish to make the time commitment of
Levels 7, 8 or 9. Meeting two days per week, classes
include optional pointe work. One or both classes may also
be used by students in Level 6a and above as a
supplementary class.
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| Choreography |
An introduction to the craft of choreography featuring a
combination of reading, discussion and studio
work. Students study choreographic theory, use of music,
structure and step making. Students also have the
opportunity to show their work in a studio performance at
the end of the term. For dancers ages 12 and above.
Offered every other year (not in 2009-10).
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| Variations |
Concentrated work on the variations of the classical
ballet repertory, emphasizing performance presence,
endurance and pointe technique. Dancers also may study
variations in technique shoes (not on pointe). For
dancers at Level 4 and above. Once a week, two sections
are offered.
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