DIVISIONS
COMMUNITY DIVISION
This division is designed with the purpose of introducing ballet fundamentals to the young child. Basic motor skills, elementary ballet vocabulary, creative movement, as well as musical concepts are skillfully developed while instilling discipline and enhancing attention span
PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION
This division is designed to offer its students comprehensive ballet and dance training comprised of vital principles important to the development of today's dance students. The techniques learned are fundamental elements necessary for the development of a multitalented student ready for participation in a professional ballet company.
TRAINEE DIVISION
This division is a unique 2-year program designed to challenge aspiring professional ballet dancers to put the finishing touches on their training while performing with Cleveland Ballet professional dancers.
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CLASSES
Community Division
Little Dancers 1
From ages 2 to 4
Saturdays, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
In this introductory class, basic motor skills are taught as well as an introduction to the coordination of arms, head, legs and feet. In this class, students will start to build on attention span, musicality and rhythm.
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*This level will perform at the Year End Presentation
$85 per month
CLASSES
Pre-Professional Division
Level A
From ages 8 to 10
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
This class will work in both barre and center work. Students will expand on their ballet vocabulary along with an introduction to more detailed combinations, building off of previous experience.
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*This level will be invited to perform at least twice a year
$245 per month
CURRICULUM
BALLET TECHNIQUE
The syllabus for the training of a dancer at the School of Cleveland Ballet is based on Classical and Neo-Classical techniques. Ballet technique is one of the most important disciplines in laying the foundation of lightness and suspension.
POINTE
The technique for females executing ballet movements en pointe make possible a highly effective series of moves in which the tip of the foot is used to create the impression of lightness and suspension in the ballerina.
VARIATIONS
Variations are the widely known solo dances from Classical and Contemporary ballet. The study of variations by intermediate and advanced students helps develop memory and stamina as well as stage presence.
BODY ALIGNMENT & CONDITIONING
This system of structured physical exercises controls, molds, strengthens, aligns and stretches the body as an instrument for movement.
CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Includes the elements of classical distortion, counter balance of weight distribution, asymmetrical shapes and design in conjunction with irregular meter and rhythms.
JAZZ
Designed to acquaint the student with principles of technique and conditioning that develop strength, endurance and coordination necessary to move fully and freely in a number of styles.
CHARACTER
Character dance is a specific subdivision of classical dance. It is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries, and uses movements and music which have been adapted for the theater. Character dance is integral to much of the classical ballet repertoire. A good example of character dance within ballet is the series of national dances which take place at the beginning of Act II of Swan Lake. The ballet Don Quixote also features many character variations based on traditional Spanish dances. Popular character dance adaptations for ballet also include the national dances of Hungary, Russia, Poland, Italy and Spain.
SPANISH DANCE
Focusing on regional folk dances, escuela bolero, and flamenco, students will learn footwork, castaneting, and palmas techniques and gain an understanding of the rhythm (compas).
SEMINARS & CLINICS
Staff from University Hospital's Sports Medicine Department and Children's Hospital introduces students to dance and health related topics. These will include subjects on sports nutrition and detecting, nurturing and preventing common injuries related to the physical activity of dance and its related arts.
YOUNG MEN'S CLASS
The technique to execute physical strength, power and brilliance of male dancing for Beginner to Intermediate levels. Focusing particularly on jumps, turns and beats.
DRESS CODE
Hair
Female students should have their hair up in a high bun with a hairnet
Male students should have their hair above the ears and collar
LITTLE DANCERS 1
LADIES:
Pink Ballet Shoes
Pink Ballet Tights
Light Pink Leotard
School of Cleveland Ballet Skirt in Light Pink
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GENTLEMEN:
White Ballet Shoes & White Socks
Black Men's Tights & White T-Shirt
LITTLE DANCERS 2
LADIES:
Pink Ballet Shoes
Pink Ballet Tights
White Leotard​
School of Cleveland Ballet Skirt in White
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GENTLEMEN:
White Ballet Shoes & White Socks
Black Men Tights & White T-Shirt
PREPARATORY 1
LADIES:
Pink Ballet Shoes
Pink Ballet Tights
Lavender Leotard
School of Cleveland Ballet Skirt in Lavender
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GENTLEMEN:
White Ballet Shoes & White Socks
Black Men Tights & White T-Shirt
PREPARATORY 2
LADIES:
Pink Ballet Shoes
Pink Ballet Tights
Light Pink Leotard
School of Cleveland Ballet Skirt in Light Pink
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GENTLEMEN:
White Ballet Shoes & White Socks
Black Men Tights & White T-Shirt
LEVEL A
Shoe: Bloch 203L Split Sole
Tights: Pink Ballet Tights
Leotard: Capezio CC100C LIGHT BLUE
Skirt: School of Cleveland Ballet Skirt in Light Blue
LEVEL B
Shoe: Bloch 203L Split Sole
Tights: Pink Ballet Tights
Leotard: Capezio CC100C BURGUNDY
Skirt: School of Cleveland Ballet Skirt in Burgundy
LEVEL C
Shoe: Bloch 203L Split Sole
Tights: Pink Ballet Tights
Leotard:
Monday-Friday, any Black Leotard (no lace, chiffon, halter, or one shoulder)
Saturday, any White Leotard (no lace, chiffon, halter, or one shoulder)
Skirt: School of Cleveland Ballet Skirt in Black
TRAINEE
Shoe: Bloch 203L Split Sole
Tights: Pink Ballet Tights
Leotard:
Monday-Friday, any White Leotard (no lace, chiffon, halter, or one shoulder)
Saturday, any Color Leotard (no lace, chiffon, halter, or one shoulder)
Skirt: School of Cleveland Ballet Skirt in White
MEN
Shirt: White Royal Collection T-Shirt
Tights: Capezio Men's Black
Shoe: White Leather Bloch or Capezio
Socks: White Royal Collection
CHARACTER
LADIES:
Capezio 1.5" Heel Black (550)
School of Cleveland Ballet Character Skirt
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GENTLEMEN:
Capezio Black Jazz Shoe (EJ2)
SCHOOL OF CLEVELAND BALLET YOUTH COMPANY
Same as Level C. Occasionally will be asked for specific attire.
ADULT DANCE
Ballet
Workout Attire
MODERN DANCE
Black Ankle-High Socks (no shoes)
Black leggings (no logos)
SPANISH DANCE
Baltogs Girls/Adults Flamenco Skirt in Red (Style number: 9100C/9100)