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Connecticut Ballet Center is the official school of Connecticut Ballet, offering children's ballet classes for beginner through pre-professional levels. Taught by a professional faculty, Connecticut Ballet Center's classes includes a ballet training syllabus for boys and girls year-round. Connecticut Ballet Center offers a full range of ballet and creative movement classes for children and teenagers ages 3-18.

In addition, Connecticut Ballet Center offers introductory and recreational dance classes for children and adults in ballet, tap, and modern dance. Connecticut Ballet Center is home to other program offerings, including capoeira, tai chi, and Zumba classes. For info, call Lisa Monte, School Manager, at 203-978-0771.

Distinguished faculty: Larisa Akinicheva, Cierra Cotton, Marie Fichaux, Nicole Gaston, Annie Mayer, Danette Meigel-Cahr, Brett Raphael, Nancy Spence, Therese Wendler.

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teen & adult classes This Week at CBC:

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2012:
ADULT/TEEN INT BALLET - 10:30-12N0ON (Note new time!) - MARIE
FICHAUX SUBBING FOR BRETT RAPHAEL

Monday, February 6, 2012:
adult/teen beginner ballet - 7:00-8:30pm - therese Wendler

TUESDAY, february 7, 2012:
ADULT/tEEN INT BALLET - 7:00-8:30PM - therese wendler subbing for BRETT RAPHAEL

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012:
ADULT/tEEN BEG BALLET - 6:30-8:00PM - brett raphael

SATURDAY, FEBruary 11, 2012:
ADULT/tEEN BEG BALLET - 9:00-10:30AM - NANCY SPENCE
ADULT/TEEN INT BALLET- 10:30-12NOON - NANCY SPENCE

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012:
NOTE: nO MORNING BALLET CLASS

special master class with karina elver - 1:00-3:00pm

$25/person - intermediate/advanced level dancers welcome.

In the event of snowy conditions on a Saturday or Sunday morning, please call us at 203-978-0771 or visit this website page to check that we are open. On normal school days, we follow Stamford Public Schools in regard to early dismissal or cancellation of classes. For that info, visit
www.stamfordpublicschools.org.

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NEW: ZUMBA classes continue on Tuesdays at 7:45pm. Call Shaira at 203-559-7226. $10/class. A great workout!

See below for CAPOEIRA, TAI CHI SCHEDULES...

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OUR CLASSES ARE AFFORDABLE!

Single class = $18.00
10-class flex card = $150 (valid for six-months from date of issue)
Annual registration fee = $20
We accept checks, Visa/Mastercard & American Express charge cards.
No refunds or exchanges.

Download our 2011-2012 REGISTRATION FORM. Click here.

Download our 2011-2012 CLASS SCHEDULE. Click here.

Connecticut Ballet Center follows the Stamford Public School system with
regard to early dismissal or cancellation due to inclement weather. Listen
to WSTC/WNLK (1350AM & 1400AM) for up-to-date info.

For interesting commentary on arts and theater across the state of Connecticut, check out Frank Rizzo's Curtain blog at: www.blogs.courant.com/curtain

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Please call 203-978-0771 to schedule a placement class for your child.

Class schedule is subject to change and/or cancellation due to insufficient registration. Please click on your category of interest below:

Children Teens & Adults Dress Code Policy Tuition Information

CONNECTICUT BALLET CENTER CLASS SCHEDULE 2011-2012 (Thru June 2, 2012)
MONDAY			TUESDAY





CREATIVE & PRE-BALLET	TAP 1/2		BALLET 1B/1C
4:45-5:30	4:30-5:30		5:00-6:00
Cahr	Mayer		Raphael


	TAP 3
	5:30-6:30
	Mayer

		ADULT BEG			ADULT INT BALLET
		BALLET			7:00-8:30
		7:00-8:30			Raphael
		Wendler





WEDNESDAY			THURSDAY

					BALLET 2A/2B
					4:15-5:30
					Akinicheva

	CHARACTER		PRIMARY 2	MODERN 1
	5:30-6:00		5:30-6:20	5:30-6:30
	Akinicheva		Akinicheva	Cotton

	BALLET 2C
	6:00-7:30
	Akinicheva

					ADULT BEG
					BALLET
					6:30-8:00
					Raphael

FRIDAY	SATURDAY			SUNDAY

	CREATIVE	BALLET 1A/1B	TEEN/ADULT	ADULT INT BALLET
	9:00-9:45	8:30-9:30	BEG BALLET	9:30-11:00
	Hamilton	Raphael	9:00-10:30	Raphael
			Spence
	PRE-BALLET	BALLET 2/3
	9:45-10:30	11:30-1:00	ADULT INT
	Hamilton	Gaston	BALLET
			10:30-12:00
	PRIMARY 1	BALLET 2 POINTE	Spence
	10:30-11:20	1:00-1:45
	Gaston	Raphael
BALLET 3
5:00-6:30
Raphael

BALLET 3 POINTE
6:30-7:00
Raphael

CLASS LISTINGS & TUITION BY LEVEL:

Children's Classes (with tuition amounts)

Creative & Pre-Ballet

Creative - (ages 3-4)
Monday 4:00-4:45pm, Saturday 9:00-9:45am
Dress for Creative:
Girls = Light Blue tank-top leotard
Boys= White t-shirt & bike shorts, socks & black ballet slippers

Tuition: $528.00 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $132.00)
+ $20 registration fee

Pre-Ballet - (ages 4-5)
Monday 4:45-5:30pm, Saturday 9:45-10:30am
Dress for Pre-Ballet:
Girls = Navy Blue tank-top leotard
Boys= White t-shirt & bike shorts, socks & black ballet slippers

Tuition: $528.00 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $132.00)
+ $20 registration fee

Ballet

Primary 1 & Primary 2 - (ages 6-7) - one class per week
Saturday 10:30-11:20am (Primary 1) and Thursday 5:30-6:20pm (Primary 2)

Tuition: $528.00 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $132.00)
+ $20 registration fee

Ballet 1A - (ages 8-10) - one class per week
Saturday 8:30-9:30am

Tuition (one class per week): $528.00 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $132.00) + $20 registration fee)

Ballet 1B - (ages 8-10) - one or two ballet classes per week
Option to take the following additional classes: Children's Tap 1/2
Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm, Saturday 8:30-9:30am

Tuition (one ballet class per week): $528.00 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $128.00) + $20 registration fee)
Tuition (two classes per week): $1056.00 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $264.00) + $20 registration fee

Boys Ballet - (ages 9-11) - not offered this semester
Wednesday 5:00-6:15pm

Ballet 1C - (ages 10-11) - one or two ballet classes per week
Option to take the following additional classes: Children's Tap 2
Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm

Tuition (one ballet class per week): $528.00 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $132.00) + $20 registration fee

Ballet 2A - (ages 10-12) - two ballet classes per week, Character Dance & first-year Pointe* in 2nd semester
Option to take the following additional classes: Modern 1/2
Thursday 4:15-5:30pm, Saturday 11:30-1:00pm, Wednesday 5:30-6:15pm (Character) + Saturdays 1:00-1:30pm beg. Feb. 25th (Pre-Pointe)

Tuition: $1056.00 for 33 weeks + Character Dance ($10/class x 33 weeks) + Pointe ($10/class x 17 weeks) = $1551.00 total (quarterly payments of $388.00) + $20 registration fee

Ballet 2B/2C - (ages 12-14) - two or three ballet classes per week, Character Dance & Pointe class
Option to take the following additional classes: Modern 1/2 or Teen/Adult Jazz
Wednesday 6:15-7:30pm, Wednesday 5:30-6:15pm (Character), Thursday 4:15-5:30pm, Saturday 11:30-1:00pm + Saturday 1:00-1:30pm beg. Feb. 25th (Pointe)

Tuition (two ballet classes per week + Character & Pointe): $1056.00 for 33 weeks + Character ($10/class x 33 weeks) + Pointe ($10/class x 33 weeks) = $1716 total (quarterly payments of $429.00) + $20 registration fee

Tuition (three ballet classes per week + Character & Pointe): $1534.50 for 33 weeks + Character ($10/class x 33 weeks) + Pointe ($10/class x 33 weeks) =
$2195 total (quarterly payments of $549.00) + $20 registration fee

Ballet 3 - (ages 14-17) - three technique classes per week
Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm*, Friday 5:00-6:30pm + Pointe 6:30-7:00pm,
Saturday 11:30-1:00pm
Tuition: $1534.50 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $384.00) + $20 registration fee
*Teen/Adult Intermediate Ballet class

NOTE: 25% discount for second and third siblings

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PARENTS TAKE NOTE:

REQUIRED BALLET & DANCE ATTIRE BY GROUP:

Dress for Creative:
Girls = Light blue tank-top leotard, pink tights, pink shoes.
Boys = White t-shirt, black bike shorts, white socks, black ballet slippers.

Dress for Pre-Ballet:
Girls = Navy blue tank-top leotard.
Boys = White t-shirt, bike shorts, white socks, black ballet slippers.

Dress for Primary Ballet:
Girls = Pink tank-top leotard.
Boys = White white t-shirt, bike shorts, white socks, black shoes.

Dress for Ballet 1A/1B/1C:
Girls = White tank-top leotard.
Boys = White tank-top leotard, black tights, black shoes, white socks.

Dress for Ballet 2A/2B/2C:
Girls = Burgundy tank-top leotard.
Boys = White tank-top leotard, black tights, black shoes, white socks.

Dress for Ballet 3A:
Girls = Royal Blue camisole leotard.
Boys = White tank-top leotard, black tights, black shoes, white socks.

GIRLS WEAR SEAMED PINK BALLET TIGHTS AND PINK BALLET
SLIPPERS WITH ELASTICS.
GIRLS MAY WEAR A NUDE-COLOR BRA FOR SUPPORT AS NEEDED.

BOYS WEAR BLACK BIKE SHORTS (Ballet 1 & Ballet 2), WHITE SOCKS WITH BLACK BALLET SLIPPERS. BEGINNING WITH BALLET 2, BOYS SHOULD
BEGIN WEARING A DANCE BELT FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT.

Dress for Jazz, Tap & Modern:
Girls = Black tank-top leotards with choice of pink or black tights, barefoot or black jazz/tap shoes as needed.
Boys = White short-sleeved or tank-top leotard with bike shorts, barefoot or white socks with black jazz/tap shoes as needed.

Dress for Character:
Each girl requires black character shoes and a knee-length black circle skirt.
Boys were white leotard, black tights, white socks, and jazz shoes.

Please consult the office if you have any questions about the required dance attire or a recommended source to acquire the items.

JAZZ, TAP & MODERN CLASSES (with tuition amounts)

Jazz 1/2 (ages 8-10) - Not offered this semester
Monday 6:30-7:30pm
Tuition: $528.00 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $132.00)
+ $20 registration fee

Jazz 3/4 (ages 11-15) - Not offered this semester
Monday 4:00-5:00pm
Tuition: $528.00 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $132.00)
+ $20 registration fee

Teen/Adult Intermediate Jazz - Not offered this semester
Monday 8:00-9:30pm
Tuition: $528.00 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $132.00)
+ $20 registration fee

Teen/Adult Beginner Jazz - Not offered this semester
Monday: 7:30-8:30pm
Tuition: $528.00 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $132.00)
+ $20 registration fee

Children's Tap 1/2 (ages 8-11)
Monday 4:30-5:30pm
Tuition: $528.00 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $132.00)
+ $20 registration fee

Tap 3 (ages 10-13)
Monday 5:30-6:30pm
Tuition: $528.00 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $132.00)
+ $20 registration fee

Modern 1 (ages 8-12)
Thursday 5:30-6:30pm
Tuition: $528.00 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $132.00)
+ $20 registration fee

Modern 2 (ages 12-15) - Not offered this semester
Thursday 6:30-7:30pm
Tuition: $528.00 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $132.00)
+ $20 registration fee

Teen/Adult Modern (ages 16 & up) - Not offered this semester
Thursday 7:30-8:30pm
Tuition: $528.00 for 33 weeks (quarterly payments of $132.00)
+ $20 registration fee

Dress for Jazz, Tap & Modern:
Girls = Black tank-top leotards with choice of pink or black tights, barefoot or black jazz/tap shoes as needed.
Boys = White short-sleeved or tank-top leotard with bike shorts, barefoot or white socks with black jazz/tap shoes as needed.

NOTE: 25% discount for second and third siblings.

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Teen & Adult ballet Classes

Advanced Beginner Ballet with Therese Wendler
Monday 7:00-8:30pm
An additional class per week for those with prior experience who want
to solidify their basic technique as they move toward intermediate-level work.
A solid workout.
No required attire except tights and leotards.

Adult Beginner Ballet with Brett Raphael
Thursday 6:30-8:00pm
A CBC tradition - a floor stretch to world music, basic ballet barre, and
elementary cross-the-floor combinations. Some prior experience helpful.
No required attire except tights and leotards, ballet slippers necessary.
An introductory class for ages 13 & up.

Adult Beginner Ballet with Nancy Spence
Saturday 9:00-10:30am
A basic introductory class taught by a former Connecticut Ballet and
Zig Zag Ballet ballerina. A solid workout.
No required attire except tights and leotards.

Adult Intermediate Ballet with Brett Raphael
Tuesday 7:00-8:30pm, Sunday 9:30-11:00am
A solid workout with plenty of technical challenges along the way.
Two to three years prior experience necessary.
No required attire except tights and leotards.

Adult Intermediate Ballet with Nancy Spence
Saturday 10:30-12:00pm
A solid workout with plenty of technical challenges along the way.
Two to three years prior experience necessary.
No required attire except tights and leotards.

Pre-Professional Trainee Program (ages 14-19)
Four days per week, entrance by audition only.
Black tank top leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Black skirts allowed.

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General Dress Code Policy

Proper classroom attire, as designated for each class level, must be worn by all students. Hair must be securely fastened off the face and neck. No jewelry, large earrings or accessories are allowed. In the event of unreasonably cold conditions or at the discretion of the instructor, students may wear form-fitting warm-ups. Bulky shirts, leg-warmers and dance skirts are not allowed in class. Girls' hair should be in a "ballet bun" style-no pony tails. Students with short hair must effect a smooth, close-to-the-head hairstyle. Braids or rolls must be pinned up.

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Tuition Information

Adult single-class rate: $18 per class.
Adult 10-class flex card : $150
Expires six months after issue.

$20 annual registration fee per student.

Make-up classes are not applicable to future semesters.

Quarterly payments subject to automatic $25 late payment fee.
Returned check charge: $15

25% discount for second and third siblings.

We accept payment by VISA, MASTERCARD or AMERICAN EXPRESS.

Tuition is non-refundable after second week of attendance.

Work/Study and Financial Aid Scholarships are available.
Call or drop by to request a financial aid application.

Classes cancelled due to insufficient registration result in tuition refunds through the date of the final class.

All rates subject to change.

NOTE: CBC follows the Stamford public school system with regard to school cancellation policy or early dismissal due to snow conditions. Please contact your child's school and/or listen to announcements on WNLK/WSTC (1350 or 1400 AM) for details.

Additional Class Opportunities at CBC

Connecticut Ballet Center is host to other training programs. We also schedule private classes by appointment.

CAPOIERA - Brazilian Martial Arts & Dance, 6:00-7:00pm on Tuesdays (combined Adults & Children's class). Taught by Zumbi, Master teacher from Brazil. First class is free! Visit www.capoeiracdozumbi.com.

TAI-CHI/SELF DEFENSE with Jason Perri. Tuesdays 6:00-8:00pm. Please call 203-524-5804 or visit www.yunmukwan.com for information.

ZUMBA classes on Tuesdays at 7:30pm. Call Shaira at 203-559-7226 or Franci at 203-667-6126.

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