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Click
here
to open brochureIN-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 with programs ranging from
BACKSTAGE AT THE
BALLET
to
THE WORLD OF DANCE to
LET'S GET FIT!
to THE
SCIENCE OF DANCE (coming in February 2011).
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.
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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
2009-2010 School Assembly Programs by program
Backstage at the Ballet -
September 11, 2009 - Kinsella Magnet School, Hartford
September 11, 2009 - Scofield Manor, Stamford
The World of Dance -
October 9 - Thornton-Donovan School, New Rochelle, NY
March 11, 2010 - Hackley School, White Plains, NY
March 26, 2010 - Roxbury/Bridgewater Schools, Roxbury, CT
March 30, 2010 - Pleasant Valley School, Groton, CT
May 25, 2010 - Kathleen Goodwin Elementary School, Old Saybrook,
CT
Celebration of Dance -
Stadley Rough: Wed, Jan 27, 10:00 am
Ellsworth Ave: Wed, Jan 27, 1:30 pm
Broadview Middle: Thurs, Jan 28, 9:56 am
Pembroke School: Thurs, Jan 28, 1:00 pm
King St. Primary: Fri, Jan 29, 10:00 am
King St. Intermediate: Fri, Jan 29, 1:00 pm
Great Plain: Mon, Feb 1, 9:30 am
Morris Street: Mon, Feb 1, 1:00 pm
W. CT Acad. of Int'l Studies Magnet: Tues, Feb 2, 10:00 am
Hayestown: Tues, Feb 2, 1:00 pm
Park Avenue: Wed, Feb 3, 10:00 am
Huckleberry Hill School/Brookfield: Wed., Feb 3, 1:30pm & 2:30pm
Feb. 4th : Snow date for Huckleberry Hill/Brookfield
Shelter Rock: Fri, Feb 5, 10:00 am
South Street: Fri, Feb 5, 1:30 pm
Old Greenwich School, Greenwich: Feb. 22, 10:00am
New Lebanon Elementary School, Greenwich: Feb. 22, 1:45pm
Riverside Elementary School, Greenwich: Feb. 23, 9:00am
Pioneers of American Dance -
October 7 - Country School, Guilford, CT
Feb. 3 - Huckleberry Hill School - Brookfield, CT
March 29 - Grace Day School - Massapequa, NY
April 7-8-9 - New London Public Schools - New London, CT
Click
here to open flyer describing
PIONEERS OF AMERICAN DANCE
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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CURRICULAR GUIDES FOR EDUCATORS
Please click on the desired curricular guide below:
Backstage at the Ballet
Tribute to Broadway
The World of Dance
Let's Get Fit
Pioneers of American Dance
