2009-10 Class Schedule & Registration
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Children’s Division
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In Milwaukee Ballet School’s Creative Movement program, children as young as 3 years of age begin to experience the joy and physical benefits of a dance class. Elements of dance are taught through guided, creative, age appropriate activities. Activities to develop coordination, body awareness, and ballet class discipline are part of each class.
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The Children’s Division introduces students to their first years of dance training. Coordination, rhythm, body awareness, and ballet class discipline are emphasized through guided, creative, age-appropriate activities. In addition, Pre-Ballet students are introduced to elementary ballet terminology, positions and movements. Placement in the Children’s Division classes is based on the age of the student as of September 1, 2009.
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Student Division
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Students age seven or older on or before September 1, 2009 are accepted into Ballet I. The emphasis in the beginning level of study is on posture and the fundamentals of ballet training. Upon completion of Ballet III, students will understand the structure of ballet training as well as have begun to develop the necessary strength and posture that will enable them to progress into the Intermediate Level.
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The Intermediate Level begins with Ballet IV. Students continue to learn ballet techniques and are introduced to character dance in Ballet IV and Ballet V. Jazz dance is introduced in Ballet VI and Ballet VII. Ladies are introduced to pointe work in Ballet VI, and Ballet VII is the progression into the second year of pointe training. Training in the Intermediate Level becomes more demanding of the dance student. It is not unusual for students to remain in a class level for a number of years. Students training on pointe must attend class 3 times per week.
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pre-professional Division
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Milwaukee Ballet School’s Pre-Professional program is designed for the serious dance student interested in and willing to commit to intensive study in a variety of dance styles. Students are invited into the program by audition, upon the completion of Ballet VII. Classes include Ballet, Pointe, Partnering, Variations, Jazz, Modern, and Pilates. Students are challenged technically as these levels prepare them for performance and further progress in dance training. Attention to detail and artistry is of the utmost importance.
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Open Division
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Classes in the Open Division are offered for teens and adults at all levels of experience. Whether just becoming acquainted with the art of dance or continuing previous training, students will find a class level to suit their needs. No placement class is required for the Open Division.
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