Summer Dance at the Academy

Saratoga Ballet Academy

Program
The Summer Dance program is for students ages 9-13yrs who are on a beg/inter- intermediate level. The program runs from July 5th- July 16th .The class size will be limited to 20 students.

ClassesBallet Technique
Ballet Technique is a structured classical ballet class where students 9-13 years of age work on proper body alignment, clean execution of steps and enhancing their ballet vocabulary. Work on hip placement, correct arm and leg positions and the use of head placement during each step or combination are stressed.

Jazz
Jazz like Ballet Technique will focus on enhancing the students knowledge of the jazz vocabulary while working to perfect placement and proper technique.
Pointe and strengthening class
This class is designed to strengthen students feet and legs for work on Pointe. If the student is already on Pointe this should be considered a level 1 Pointe class where strength and proper placement are stressed.

Pilates and Yoga
Pilates introduces the students to exercises designed to strengthen their core muscles. Yoga is designed to enhance a student’s line and improve their flexibility.

Performance Hair and Makeup
Students will be taught a proper ballet bun and work on hair styles and performance make-up.

Required DressBallet
All Students will be required to have teal blue MotionWear leotard # (2515) for classes.
Pink tights and clean pink ballet shoes. Pointe shoes are of your choosing if the student is already on Pointe.
 

Jazz
Jazz class will require black jazz pants and tan jazz shoes. Students will wear the same leotard for jazz class.

 Hair
Students should have the full necessities for putting their hair in a bun. This should include a brush, comb, hair net, pins and clips and hair gel or hair spray. This will be important on performance hair style days.
A ponytail may be worn for Jazz class.

Make-upThe student should have full performance make-up for the make-up class. This should include a foundation, neutral brown eye shadows, mascara, black eye pencil, blush, lipstick, powder, sponge’s brushes, fake eyelashes, lash glue and highlighter. 

Pilates and Yoga Students will need a mat.

ProceduresDrop off will be 9:30 Monday -Friday. Students should be picked up promptly at 3:00 each day. 

Lunch and snacks
Students are required to bring a bag lunch and a snack for the afternoon break everyday. Plenty of fluids for the student should also be sent. Water will be available to all students. Please keep lunch simple for easy clean up. A refrigerator will be available to keep things cold.

Cost
The cost for the program is $600.00. One half payments are due by April 30th with the balance due before the first day of classes.

Refunds
Prior to May 15th, should you have to withdraw, we will refund all but 10%. After May 15th there will be no refunds of the down payment.

Equal Opportunity
Notice of nondiscriminatory policy:
The Saratoga Ballet Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school

.For Information:
Plaza 15
30 Gick Rd.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518 587-9500