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OUR PHILOSOPHY:
Young people benefit from encountering a variety of types of dance, whether their aim is to acquire an appreciation for the art form, to become a professional, or to enjoy themselves – now and in their future. We are committed to providing expert dance training in a nurturing and social environment.
OUR PURPOSES:
1) to provide the recreational dancer with rewarding, challenging classes; 2) to train the aspiring professional; and 3) to increase community awareness and appreciation of dance as an art form.
OUR STUDENTS:
Dancers who have passed through our studio have gone on to study and/or perform with Alvin Ailey, Kirov Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Forth Worth Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Colorado Ballet, Hartford Ballet, Boston Ballet, Geneva Ballet, National Ballet of Cuba, and the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes. ABG dancers have appeared in Broadway musicals, Hollywood films, and have won titles all the way up to Miss America. They have also been accepted at the schools of the New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Juilliard, Boston Ballet, Jose Limon, Paul Taylor, Martha Graham (company apprenticeship), Robert Joffrey (company apprenticeship), and The Dance Conservatory at Purchase. The 2009 reigning Mrs. America trained with us. We currently have ex-students on Broadway in Mary Poppins, travelling internationally with the Shen Wei Company, and in professional ballet and modern companies around the world.
OUR PRE-PROFESSIOAL PROGRAM:
Designed to provide the training and experience necessary for a potential career or advanced college/conservatory experience, while living in a normal home and school environment. Plans of study are tailored to individual desires and needs.
OUR FACULTY:
We combine unparalleled expertise with sincere love of young people. We have performed professionally with ballet and modern companies all over the world. We have received advanced degrees from universities. We understand, from personal experience, the Broadway, Hollywood and Television experience. We are STILL DANCING!! Passing on our love of dance to generation after generation has been our joy for over 50 years.
2008-2009 CLASS SCHEDULE
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Time |
Class |
Instructor |
Length |
| Monday |
4:15-5:45 |
Modern |
Amy S. |
1.5 hours |
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5:45-7:15 |
Ballet III |
Valerie |
1.5 hours |
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7:15-8:15 |
Pointe III w/Men |
Valerie/Fernando |
1 hour |
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| Tuesday |
3:00-3:30 |
Creative Ballet (3-4 yr. olds) |
Allison |
30 minutes |
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3:30-4:15 |
Pre Ballet (5-6 yr. olds) |
Allison |
45 minutes |
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4:15-5:15 |
Ballet I (7+) |
Allison |
1 hour |
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5:15-6:15 |
Ballet II (10+) |
Allison |
1 hour, |
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6:15-6:45 |
Beginner Pointe |
Allison |
30 minutes |
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6:45-8:00 |
Ballet II (teen-adult) |
Allison |
1 hour, 15 minutes |
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8:00-8:30 |
Beginner Pointe |
Allison |
30 minutes |
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| Wednesday |
4:45-5:45 |
Jazz Technique |
Amy S. |
1 hours |
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5:45-7:15 |
Ballet II/III |
Allison/Gypsy |
1.5 hours |
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7:15-8:15 |
Pointe II w/Men |
Allison/Gypsy |
1 hour |
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| Thursday |
5:00-6:30 |
Ballet IV (by invitation) |
Valerie |
1.5 hour |
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6:30-7:30 |
Beginner Adult Ballet w/Men |
Valerie/Fernando |
1 hour |
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7:30-8:30 |
Modern |
Amy D. |
1 hour |
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| Saturday |
8:30-9:15 |
Pre Ballet 5-6 yr. Olds |
Allison |
45 minutes |
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9:15-10:15 |
Ballet I (7+) |
Allison |
1 hour |
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10:15-11:15 |
Ballet II (10+) |
Allison |
1 hour |
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11:15-11:45 |
Pointe I |
Allison |
30 minutes |
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11:45-1:00 |
Ballet III (teen/adult) |
Allison |
1 hour, 15 minutes |
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1:00-1:30 |
Pointe I |
Allison |
30 minutes |
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| Please note: Schedule and Faculty subject to change |
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| FEES: |
| 30-45 min = $51/mo., $16 trial, $147 Tri. |
| 1hr+ = $53/mo., $17 individual, $153 Tri. |
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| DISCOUNTS: |
| 2 classes/wk. |
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5% |
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| 3 classes/wk. |
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10% |
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| 4 classes/wk. |
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15% |
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| 5 classes/wk. |
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20% |
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| PRE-PROFESSIONAL: |
| $3,000 due September 1st |
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| REGISTRATION: |
| $30 due with 1st payment |
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| OTHER: |
| Late Fee (after 7th of month) = $15 |
| Recital Fee = $25 |
| (Recital tickets are purchased at the box office = $9 adult, $5 children) |
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| Fees are not based on the number of classes per calendar month. Thus, you are not paying for number of classes/month. Fees are based on our annual costs, payable monthly for your convenience - like a gym. If you drop out for a month, please understand that you are responsible for the registration fee again, before you may re-enter. |
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| Three snow days are figured into costs. After that, we will schedule make-up classes. | |
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| Missed classes may be made up in other disciplines. We encourage exploration of unfamiliar dance forms. |
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There is a vitality, a life-force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. Keep the channel open.
-Martha Graham to Agnes De Mille |
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Directions to The Asheville Ballet (blue sign may still say McMahan MONUMENTS)
From South: Merrimon Ave. away from downtown Asheville. Pass McDonalds on right, Ingles on right, Beaver Lake on left, a CITGO gas station on left. Asheville Ballet is second building on left after intersection. Or take 19 & 23 (future I26) north. Take the exit after UNCA (Elk Mountain, Woodfin). At top of ramp turn right. At stop light turn left. At stop light turn left. Asheville Ballet is second building on left.
From North: Take 19 & 23 (future I26) south to the Newbridge exit, take Weaverville Hwy/US25 south ½ mile. Asheville Ballet is on your right across from entrance to Food Lion and Pizza Hut. |
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