the ballet space, framingham, massachusetts, MA ballet school, school of

2010/2011 Schedule and Tuition

First Steps Program
(Three sessions September - June)

Tiny Steps (age 2-3 with parent/caregiver)
$160.00 per session (fall and spring, 12 week sessions)
$140.00 winter session (10 weeks)
Fridays 10:00-10:30
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Creative Movement 1 (ages 3-4)
$170.00 per session (fall and spring, 12 week sessions)
$150.00 winter session (10 weeks)
Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 or
Thursdays 10:00-10:45 or
Fridays 10:30-11:15 or
Saturdays 9:30-10:15 or
Saturdays 11:45-12:15
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Creative Movement 2 (ages 4-5)
$170.00 per session (fall and spring, 12 week sessions)
$150.00 winter session (10 weeks)
Tuesdays 11:00-11:45 or
Tuesdays 3:30-4:15
Thursdays 11:00-11:45 or
Fridays 11:15-12:00 or
Saturdays 9:00-9:45 or
Saturdays 10:15-11:00

Young Dancer Program
(32 weeks September - May)

Boys Class (ages 6-9) $475.00/year
Tuesdays 4:00-5:00
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Pre-Ballet (Kindergarten) $475.00/year
Tuesdays 1:30-2:15 or
Tuesdays 4:15-5:00
Thursday 4:00-4:45*
Fridays 4:15-5:00 or
Saturdays 11:00-11:45 or
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Primary (ages 6-7 /1st grade)
$800.00/year (full program ~ ballet and modern/jazz)
$500.00/year (ballet only)
Mondays 4:00-5:00 ballet and
Mondays 5:00-5:45 modern/jazz
Thursdays 4:00-5:00 ballet or
Fridays 4:45-5:45 ballet** or
Saturdays 9:00-10:00 ballet
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Level 1 (ages 7-8 /2nd grade)
$800.00/year (full program ~ ballet and modern/jazz)
$500.00/year (ballet only)
Mondays 4:00-5:00 ballet and
Mondays 5:00-5:45 modern/jazz** or
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 ballet and
Wednesdays 5:00-5:45 modern/jazz or
Saturdays 11:30-12:30 ballet and
Saturdays 12:30-1:15 modern/jazz
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Level 2 (ages 8-9 /3rd grade)
$875.00/year (full program ~ ballet and modern/jazz)
$575.00/per year (ballet only)
Thursdays 4:00-5:15 ballet and
Thursdays5:15-6:00 modern/jazz or
Saturdays 9:45-11:00 ballet and
Saturdays 11:00-11:45 modern/jazz
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Young Dancer Program (continued…)

Level 3A(ages 9-11 /4th and 5th grade)
$1395.00/year (full program ~ 2 ballet & 1 modern/jazz)
$875.00/year (½ program ~ 1 ballet & 1 modern/jazz)
$575.00 /year (1 ballet class only)
Mondays 4:15-5:30 ballet and
Mondays 5:45-6:30 modern/jazz and/or
Saturday 11:45-1:00 ballet and
Saturdays 1:00-1:45 modern jazz
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Level 3B(ages 9-11 /5th and 6th grade)
$1395.00/year (full program ~ 2 ballet & 1 modern/jazz)
$875.00/year (½ program ~ 1 ballet & 1 modern/jazz)
$575.00 /year (1 ballet class only)
Mondays 4:15-5:30 ballet and
Mondays 5:45-6:30 modern/jazz * and/or
Thursdays 4:00-5:15 ballet and
Thursdays 5:15-6:00 modern/jazz
Saturdays 1:00-1:45 modern jazz

Dancers in levels Primary and up may choose to add Jazz/Modern class to their schedule. However, no student may take jazz or modern unless they are enrolled in a ballet class. The Modern/Jazz classes are 16 weeks each beginning with Modern dance. Modern/Jazz classes will have an In-Studio performance during the last class of each genre.

Dancers beyond level 3B may continue in the Ballet Extension Program if they would like to take one ballet class a week or the Pre-Professional Program if they would like more intensive training.

Ballet Extension Program
(32 weeks September - May)

Adult/Teen Drop-In Classes (ages 14+)
15 HOUR class card for $135.00
Mondays 7:00-8:30 Beginner/Intermediate Ballet
Drop-In Rate $15
Thursdays 5:45-6:45 Pilates*
Drop-In Rate $10
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Classes for Athletes/Theatre Arts and Beginners (ages 14+)
15 HOUR class card for $135.00
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 Ballet Basics*
Drop-In Rate $10
Ballet Basics w/ Pas de Deux (males only) $15

Male participants are encouraged to participate in the Pas de Deux class with the Level 6/7 dancers immediately following this class. Ballet Basics class must be taken prior to this Pas de Deux class to ensure proper warm-up.

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The Ballet Space hosts many other dance and fitness classes. Though these class fees/schedules are not maintained by The Ballet Space we encourage you to take a look at our community bulletin board and the advertisements in our waiting area.

Notes and Recommendations

Please keep in mind that students in levels 1 and above are placed in levels according to abilities and not age alone.

Note: Classes are subject to change depending on enrollment.

*Class time changed slightly **Class added to the schedule

Pre-Professional Program
(32 weeks September - May)

This program is for dancers who would like to commit to 2 or more ballet classes a week. Dancers who do not wish to commit to this number of classes per week must either receive permission from the Artistic Director to participate in the Pre-Professional Program and may always participate in The Ballet Extension program.

Level 4 Ages 10-12 /5th and 6th grade
Full program w/o Invitation Only Classes
(Minimum requirement 2 Ballet Classes/Week)
(4 hrs/week) $1,700.00
Mondays 5:30--7:00 ballet
Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 ballet
Wednesday 5:45-6:45 modern/jazz (optional)
Fridays 4:00-6:15 ballet w/ pre-pointe (invitation only)
NOTE: Dancers in level 4 who were invited to take the “invite only” class may only enroll in this more advanced class if enrolled in both Monday and Wednesday ballet class.
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Level 5 (ages 13+)
Full Program (UNLIMITED CLASSES) (12+ hrs/week) $3,750.00
(Dancers enrolled in 3+ ballet classes may be eligible for pointe and considered for the Ensemble)
Mondays 7:00-8:30 ballet
Tuesdays 5:15-6:45 ballet
Tuesdays 6:45-7:30 pointe
Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 ballet (invite only)
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 modern
Thursdays 5:15-7:00 ballet w/ pointe
Thursdays 7:00-8:30 jazz*
Fridays 4:00-6:15 ballet w/ pointe
NOTE: Dancers in level 5 who were invited to take the “invite only” class may only enroll in this more advanced class if enrolled n both two ballet and pointe classes per week.

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Levels 6 and 7(ages 15+)
Full Program (UNLIMITED CLASSES) (12+ hrs/week) $3,750.00
(Dancers enrolled in 3+ ballet classes may be eligible for pointe and 4+ ballet classes to be considered for the Ensemble)
Mondays 5:00-7:00 ballet on pointe
Mondays 7:00-8:30 jazz
Tuesdays 5:00-6:30 workshops
Tuesdays 6:45-7:30 warm-up** (Ballet 5 Pointe)
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 pas de Deux/variations
Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 ballet
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 modern
Thursdays 5:45-6:45 pilates
Thursdays 7:00-8:30 ballet on pointe
Saturdays 11:00-12:30 ballet
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NOTE: The tuition increase is only due to the increase in class hours. The Level 5-7 programs grew from 9.25/11.5 hours to having more the 12 hours of classes. Any dancer enrolled in 12+ hours will be allowed to take as many classes as he/she would like in his/her level and the levels below.

Notes and Recommendations

Please keep in mind that students in levels 1 and above are placed in levels according to abilities and not age alone.

Note: Classes are subject to change depending on enrollment.

*Class time changed slightly **Class added to the schedule

Ensemble

The Ballet Space Ensemble is a group of young dancers ages 10-18 who are dedicated to The Ballet Space and their craft beyond their work in the classroom. This select group of dancers is chosen by the faculty based on their talent, enthusiasm, and dedication. These dancers understand and accept that being a member of this ensemble means a commitment to uphold the highest standards of what being a dancer entails. These dancers should exemplify leadership in our school and community in manner, behavior, and work ethic, in addition to striving to further develop personal talents for their own satisfaction as well as the greater good of the ensemble.

As a member of one of the performing ensembles dancers will have the opportunity to perform at local venues such as charity benefits, school demonstrations, and dance gatherings. Most rehearsals will be on Saturday afternoons. We will try to make rehearsals at times that are convenient with the majority of the company members and our staff.

Dancers are considered for this performing group during the placement classes on August 29th. and then evaluated throughout the year.

Workshops

The Ballet Space will be offering a series of Workshops to provide the dancers with a more well-rounded dance education. These workshops will include Conditioning for Dancers, Modern Study, Yoga, Pilates, Feldenkrais Method and more. Dancers who do not enroll in the Workshops may take them as Drop-In classes for $15 a class. Dancers who are UNLIMITED can always take the Tuesday workshops at no additional charge.

Teaching Assistants/Demonstrators

Being a teaching assistant or demonstrator is a wonderful way to connect with younger dancers, build self-esteem, begin early teacher training and earn community service hours. These are volunteer positions with no tuition reimbursement. Dancers who are teaching assistants or demonstrators for a class in the Young Dancers Program will perform on stage with that class.

A teaching assistant is a dancer in the Pre-Professional level who is not only dedicated to his/her own training, but is also willing to make a commitment to excellence in leadership with a desire to learn how to teach young dancers. These dancers are expected to uphold the teachers classroom standards and assist in directing dancers.

A demonstrator is a dancer in the Young Dancer Program who would like to perfect his/her own technique by participating in a class below their current level. These dancers are physically participating in every aspect of the class. as they are role models for behavior and technique. These dancers are expected to be leaders in their own class well.

Dancers who are interested in this opportunity should contact the Artistic Director with their availability.