Lower School (ages 8-12)
New Student Placement 2011/12
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Starting in Level 1 of the Lower School, students begin formal training in traditional classical ballet. The syllabus progresses at a rate that allows the student to learn the exercises correctly and with full physicality. Repetition and slow careful work is emphasized, with the students learning discipline and control of their bodies. Students progress to the next level when they have mastered the material and physical understanding of the syllabus in their current level. For some students, this may take more than one year. Students may be moved to the next level during the year if they have met the requirements of their level before the end of the year.
- Level 1 meets two times per week for 1 hour.
- Level 2 meets two times per week for 1.25 hours.
- Level 3 meets three times per week for 1.5 hours.
- Lower School students are required to attend all scheduled classes for their level.
Children in the Lower School are encouraged to take as many make up/extra classes as they can in the same or a lower level. For highly motivated students this will help accelerate their progress; the more classes a student is able to take, the quicker the work of each level will be learned. Students receive a written evaluation with the level recommended for the fall in the registration packet sent in June.
All Lower School students are eligible to audition for Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker. At the end of the year, they are encouraged to participate in The Academy Spring Presentation, an informal performance held in our AustinVentures StudioTheater.
Boy's Scholarship Class
No previous dance experience is required to join Ballet Austin Academy’s Boy's Scholarship Class. Students may enroll at any time. The student’s first four classes will be considered a probationary period and will be used to assess the student’s ability to focus and work in a collaborative environment. The student should also demonstrate appropriate social, cognitive and physical development. Although it is recommended, this class does not have to be taken in conjunction with a corresponding Lower School ballet technique class.
Dress Code
Level 1, 2 and 3 Girls: Lavender Bloch, Harmonie or Baltogs leotard, cap-sleeve or short-sleeve style only, clean pink tights with no runs, canvas or leather pink ballet shoes with a snug fit. No skirts. No jewelry or watches. Hair must be secured in a bun. If hair is not put up properly, the student will need to watch class.
Level 1, 2 and 3 Boys: Body Wrappers white fitted t-shirt, black footed tights, black ballet shoes, Body Wrappers dance belt brief.
Butler Community School Kids Classes and Courses
Additional dance classes are offered through the Butler Community School (BCS). Classes include jazz, tap, hip hop, modern and musical theatre. Both the Academy and BCS are housed at the Butler Dance Education Center.
2011/12 Class Schedule
The 2011/12 school year begins August 29, 2011.
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Class |
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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Level 1(A) |
4:00-5:00 pm
L. James |
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4:00-5:00 pm
L. James |
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Level 1(B) |
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4:00-5:00 pm
J. Hart |
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4:00-5:00 pm
J. Hart |
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Level 1(C) |
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5:00-6:00 pm
L. James |
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5:00-6:00 pm
L. James |
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Level 1(D) |
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5:45-6:45 pm
L. del Rosario
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5:45-6:45 pm
L. del Rosario
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Level 1(E) |
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5:00-6:00 pm
L. del Rosario |
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10:45-11:45 am
L. del Rosario |
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Level 2(A) |
5:15-6:30 pm
J. Witts |
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5:15-6:30 pm
J. Witts |
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4:30-5:45 pm
L. Short |
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4:30-5:45 pm
L. Short |
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Level 2(C) |
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5:00-6:15 pm
J. Hart |
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10:30-11:45m
J. Hart |
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Level 3(A) |
5:00-6:30 pm
L. Short |
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5:00-6:30 pm
L. Short |
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5:00-6:30 pm
J. Hart |
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Level 3(B) |
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5:45-7:15 pm
L. Short |
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5:45-7:15 pm
L. Short |
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11:45-1:15 pm
I. Bethany |
Boy's Scholarship Class
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Boy's Scholarship |
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5:00-6:00 pm
T. Bravo |
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All class schedules are subject to change. |
Lower School Tuition Rates for 34-week School-Year
(Tuition rates include all registration fees and deposits) |
| Class |
Early Discount * |
Regular Tuition |
Installment Plan** |
| Level 1 |
$75.00 |
$1,350.00 |
$135.00 |
| Level 2 |
$75.00 |
$1,550.00 |
$155.00 |
| Level 3 |
$75.00 |
$1,900.00 |
$190.00 |
* If paid in full by August
22, 2011.
**Installment Plan: Ten equal payments, with first payment (non-refundable deposit) due at registration. The remaining nine installments are due on the first of each month beginning on September 1, 2011. A late fee of $15.00 will be assessed on the fifth of each month in which payment is delinquent.
Students enrolling after the start of the school year will be prorated accordingly.
Lower School Staff: Ian Bethany, Toni Bravo, Jennifer Hart, Libby James, Lisa del Rosario, Lynne Short, Jaime Lynn Witts
2012 Summer Intensive:
2012 Summer Intensive Registration
Eric Caruthers, Schools Registrar
Phone - 512.476.9051 ext. 138
E-mail - eric.caruthers@balletaustin.org
Fax - 512.472.3073
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