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IN-SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS

One of Connecticut Ballet's principal missions is the education of young people in the many aspects of dance, exposing students and teachers to the entire gamut of traditional and contemporary dance forms. Narrated by Artistic Director Brett Raphael, the programs have been enthusiastically received by 250,000 youngsters and adults throughout Connecticut and Westchester County, New York since 1981.

Under the aegis of individual school districts or PTO Councils, Connecticut Ballet performs a variety of 50-minute lecture/demonstrations for grade K-12 students. Artistic Director Brett Raphael is joined by the company ballet mistress and six professional dancers to give a close-up look at ballet, modern, jazz or ethnic repertoire.

Since 1990, the company has performed at more than 550 public, private and parochial schools. Programs we offer:

• BACKSTAGE AT THE BALLET

• THE WORLD OF DANCE

• LET'S GET FIT!

• THE SCIENCE OF DANCE

• PIONEERS OF AMERICAN DANCE

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Assembly programs range in cost from $100/workshop class to $1350 for two performances in a single day at one or more schools in a geographic area.

Upcoming shows:

PIONEERS OF AMERICAN DANCE
    January 12, 2011 - Harrison Ave. School, Harrison, NY

NOTE: See below for a recent letter from an elementary school principal about the 'Pioneers' program

WORLD OF DANCE
    January 25, 2011- Tomaso Elementary School, Warren Township, NJ
    January 26, 2011 - Kellogg School & Sharon Center School, Falls Village, CT
    April 15, 2011 - Cornwall, CT
    May 18, 2011 - Friendship School, Waterford, CT

LET'S GET FIT!
    January 20, 2011 - Clintonville Elementary School, North Haven, CT
                                   Montowese Elementary School, North Haven, CT

CELEBRATION OF DANCE!
    February 22, 2011 - Riverside Elementary School, Greenwich
                                    New Lebanon Elementary School, Greenwich

THE SCIENCE OF DANCE*

           
     Photos by Scott Mullen

    
     February 3-16 - Danbury Public Schools
     March 30, 31, April 1 - New London Public Schools*
     April 8 - Plymouth Public Schools*
     April 18 - Fairfield Public Schools*
   
 *The program follows the Connecticut's Core Science Framework for K-8 students.

Feedback on THE WORLD OF DANCE:

"My class was completely fascinated by the different accents, costumes, dances, music, instruments and languages you showed us. Some chose to write letters to the dancers." --- 2nd grade teacher, Sharon Center School, Sharon, CT

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Feedback on PIONEERS OF AMERICAN DANCE:

"On behalf of the Squadron Line School community, we are writing to thank you for your information and engaging live dance performance at our school in late October (2010).

Your presentation of five distinctive dance styles in one performance was unique and memorable for our students and staff. The involvement of students with movement sequences engaged them in the performance and the final "montage" showcased your talent - such a well-crafted and executive performance and presentation!"

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Here's what one 2nd grade teacher wrote following a recent assembly program:

I suspect many of my 7-year-old male students will be less likely to thumb their noses at everything associated with ballet; they were highly impressed with the athletic ability the dancers demonstrated and couldn't help talking about it with enthusiasm.

Here's a recent response from an educator at Columbus Magnet School in Norwalk following our April 2009 'World of Dance' presentation:

Your performance was quite amazing. I was impressed with the amazing talents of your dancers as well as their ability to explain and engage the students with their cultural lesson. Every student in our class (and I am guessing in the school) was awed, amazed, and inspired by your dancers. It was a stellar performance that bridged all cultural gaps and made our entire class passionate about something."

A fourth grade boy named William, wrote the following after seeing 'Pioneers of American Dance' in February 2010:

"When I first heard that we were having a ballet assembly, I moaned and groaned thinking that ballet was a slow sport that only girls like to do. You proved me wrong. Ballet is really interesting now that I have seen you perform. I am inspired by how healthy and strong you need to be to do dance. I thought you were great."

Alexa, a fourth grader, wrote:

"I am going to tell my dance teacher how phenomenal it was. I especially liked the Isadora Dance one. I wish I got it on tape so I can just keep watching it over and over again."

As a member of CONNTOURS roster, Connecticut school presenters are eligible for partial fee support.  For application information, call Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, 860-256-2800 or visit www.cultureandtourism.org
 

Please contact Michelle Bauman, Director of Education, for availability, fees, and residency information, or to arrange to preview one of our programs: 203-964-1211 or 860-293-1039.

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