"First Steps" and "Pre-Ballet" are based on classical ballet. "First Steps" introduces students ages 2 1/2 - 4 1/2, the fundamentals of dance class such as counting rythm, stretching, lining up, taking turns, teamwork, learning names of steps, as well as dancing many fun musical actitivites. There are no make-up lessons in the First Steps and Pre-Ballet lessons.
"Pre-Ballet" ages 4 1/2-7, further develops skills by introducing dance students to the ballet barre, primary dance positions, and techniques that are the foundation for promotion to the Ballet I class.
Make-up Lessons: Students may participate in make-up classes within two weeks of the missed class, with teacher approval. There are no make-up classes March-June and/or for the "First Steps" and Pre-Ballet and Ballet I levels.
Payment Policy: Tuition is due and payable the first week of the quarter to avoid a $10.00 late fee. Fees are based on 10 weekly classes per quarter. An installment payment schedule is available for tuitions over $250.00 per quarter. Missed classes due to holidays, illness or vacations may be made up in an appropriate class within a quarter. There are no refunds, transfer from student to student, nor may classes be applied to new sessions. It is necessary to notify the office if a class must be missed, change in schedule or when discontinuing.
Schedule: as of September 1, 2011 (schedule and prices subject to change)
Tuition/fees 10- Week Quarter
Level I -1 Class per week: First Steps, Pre-Ballet, Ballet I, Modern - $187.50 per quarter, July-August $75 per month
Level II- 2 Classes per week: Ballet I, I/II, Modern - $275.00 per quarter
Level IV - 4 Classes per week: Ballet II/III, III/IV Pointe, Modern - $450.00 per quarter. Add Pointe for $55.00
Level III - 3 Classes per week: Ballet II, III, Modern - $362.50 per quarter
Single/Placement Class - $18.00
You may register your child on the first day of class. When registering, please plan to attend at least 15 minutes early. Classes are on-going and you may register at any time.
Annual Registration Fee: $30.00 for all new registrations. A registration fee is due for each student annually, by September 6th. Re-registration is required should a student leave the studio for one or more sessions. Re-registration is $15.00 per child. The re-registration for current students will not be imposed during the months of July and August. To qualify for this you must have been at the studio during the year up until the end of the June session.
Monday
4:30-6:00 Ballet III
6:00-6:30 Beg. Pointe *
Wednesday
4:00-5:00 Ballet I/II
5:00-6:00 Modern Dance
6:00-7:00 Ballet III/IV
Thursday
4:30-6:00 Ballet III
6:00-6:30 Beg. Pointe *
Saturday
9:30-10:00 First Steps
10:00-10:45 Pre-Ballet
11:00-12:00 Ballet I
* Participation in Pointe class must be discussed with teacher prior to enrollment.
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Studio IV, Located Within the Performing Arts Center
340 North Escondido Blvd., Studio IV
760 580-2000
Quarterly Tuition Installment Fee for tution over $250.00 - $30.00 per quarter.
Annual Registration Fee Due September - $30.00
Late Fee: $10.00
Returned Check Fee: $30.00
10- Week Quarters:
July and August
1st Quarter - September 6- Nov. 13
2nd Quarter - Quarter – Nov.15 – Dec. 23,
Jan. 3 – Jan. 29, 2011
3rd Quarter - Jan 31 - April 9
4th Quarter - April 11 - June 25
Summer Intensive - July 11-22, 2011
August 6, 13, 20, 27 (Saturdays) $75.00
July 9,16,23,30, 2011 (Saturdays) $75.00
Choreography Workshop, August 15-26, 2011
