56 Mount Street
Bay Head, NJ 08742
ph: 732-714-0577
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Classes are offered to children ages 5 and older. All classes are taught by the Director. Class size is limited and personal attention is emphasized.
The Russian, or Vaganova, syllabus is followed.
ELEMENTARY BALLET--for all beginning students ages five to nine. Elementary Ballet introduces the student to the world of dance and music and establishes the foundation necessary for a worthwhile study of classical ballet. The elementary grade includes study of basic foot, arm and body positions; careful attention to correct body placement and posture; an elementary barre, centre, port de bras, adage and allegro; basic dances such as the waltz and polka; and beginning study of the classical ballet repertoire. (Class: one hour)
INTERMEDIATE BALLET--for students ages ten and older. Intermediate Ballet includes an intermediate barre, centre, port de bras, adage and allegro; and continuing study of the classical ballet repertoire. Students begin pointe work in the second year of Intermediate Ballet. Intermediate Ballet usually requires three years to complete. (Class: one hour and thirty minutes)
ADVANCED BALLET--for students who have completed Intermediate Ballet. Advanced Ballet includes emphasis on refinement of technique, pointe work and performance and study of the classical ballet repertoire. (Class: one hour and thirty minutes)
Girls: Black leotard, pink tights or white ankle socks and pink ballet slippers. Hair must be neatly arranged in a bun, if possible.
Boys: Black tights, white tee shirt, black ballet slippers and white socks.
Ballet is first and foremost a performing art and recitals are an integral part of the program at the Bay Head School of Ballet & Violin. Students study and perform selections from the classical ballet repertoire. There are three recitals each year and all students participate. The annual "Nutcracker in the Sky" performance is held during the Bay Head Christmas Walk in December. The students perform in the School's large picture windows during the festivities. The second recital is always the classic ballet "The Sleeping Beauty," performed in the more intimate setting within the School. The third recital is different each year. This year it will be "La Bayadere." There are no extra fees for recitals. Costumes are provided by the School.
The Bay Head Ballet Company performs at local community events. All performances are free to the public.
Rehearsal for the "Nutcracker in the Sky"
"Les Sylphides"
"Lilac Fairies" from The Sleeping Beauty
"Garland Dance" from The Sleeping Beauty
"Princess Aurora" from The Sleeping Beauty
Peasant Dance from "Giselle"
56 Mount Street
Bay Head, NJ 08742
ph: 732-714-0577
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