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 Malta Ballet Company
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Dance Curriculum:
Placement for the following classes is based on the child's age at the beginning of the year. If a student is close to the maximum age range for the class, please discuss this with one of our instructors. We can help determine the best placement for your child. Fun For Tots (2 ½ - 3 ½ years, 45 minute class) – A creative approach to pre-ballet, exercise, tumbling that creates the opportunity to explore the basic elements of movement, rhythm and music. We design our program to help strengthen and coordinate muscles in very young children. Kinderdance (3 ½ - 4 ½ yrs, 45 minute class) – Introduction to ballet and tap movements. Focusing on coordination and dance movements relating to characters and animals instead of defined dance terms. Ballet/Tap I & II (4 ½ - 6 ½ yrs, 1 hour class) - Basic fundamentals are begun. Strengthing and development of muscle tissue is of great importance as this time for correct body placement. Expression, creativity, and imagination are encouraged as students become familiar with music, develop flexibility and coordination, and, most of all, experience the joy of dance. Placement for the following courses is based primarily on a student's prior training. Please note that some divisions require multiple classes to be taken in order to be accepted into the division level. Further, some of the classes have specific restrictions and requirements that must be strictly adhered to in order to maintain balance within classes. Advancement of students is done at the discretion of the teacher. Classes are structured on a graded syllabus and students will be considered for advancement once they have passed each level within the grading system.
BEGINNING BALLET(students 8 years and up are encouraged to enroll in 2 classes per week)
Ballet III (A) (Beginning Ballet Technique) (6-10 years, 1 hour class) Classical ballet technique focusing on proper ballet positions, balance, turn out from hips, while incorporating steps into combinations. Exercises start at the barre then students continue to center to work on balance and coordination.
Ballet III (B)(Beyond Beginner) (8-12 years, 1 ½ hour class) Student must be enrolled in Beginning Ballet class in order to be accepted into the Beyond Beginner class.
BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE BALLET (students at this level must enroll in at least 2 ballet classes per week )
Ballet IV(a) (Beginner Intermediate Technique) (minimum age 9 years, minimum of 2 years prior ballet training, 1 ½ hour class) Adage is very important for balance and demi-pointe, these are the slow sustained movements. Turns called “pirouettes” are learned, followed by small and big jumps known as “allegro;” and then beating the legs in the air, called “batterie.” This prepares the student for the strength they will need for pre-pointe.
Ballet IV(b) (Pre-Pointe) (1 ½ hour class) - Student must be enrolled in a Ballet Technique class in order to be accepted into Pre-Pointe. Class will consist of students who are working to obtain pre-Pointe shoes, students working with pre-Pointe shoes and students who have recently received their Pointe shoes.
Ballet IV (c) (Beginning Pointe) (1 ½ hour class) - Student must be enrolled in Ballet Technique class in order to be accepted into Beginning Pointe. Students must have experience working with Pointe shoes to move to this level. Must also have permission from instructor to move from Ballet IV (b) to the Ballet IV (c) level.
INTERMEDIATE BALLET(students must enroll in at least 2 ballet classes per week in order to be accepted into the intermediate level)
Ballet V (A)(Intermediate Technique) (minimum age 9 years, minimum of 5 years prior ballet training, see additional requirements, 1 ½ hour class). A continuation on the Beginner Intermediate Technique class with additional focus on a more advanced allegro and batterie work. Requirements for acceptance into class : Student must be able to execute a single pirouette, petite and grande jettes and maintain a 90 degree extension for all required exercises. These requirements must be done on a consistent basis in order to be accepted, and remain, in this level.
Ballet V (B)(Intermediate Pointe) (1 ½ hour class). Student must be enrolled in Intermediate Technique and have at least 1 year prior training Sur Les Pointes.
*see additional ballet courses below.
ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE BALLET(Classes are conducted at a professional level. Students must be enrolled in 3 ballet classes per week in order to be invited into this level. We strongly suggest 2 of these classes being Sur Les Pointes.)
Ballet VI (A)(Advanced Intermediate Technique & Repertory) (minimum of 7 years ballet training, 1 ½ hour class) Student must be able to execute the Intermediate Technique requirements as well as: double pirouette, cabriole, brise and execute a 90 degree and above extension for all required exercises. Students must also demonstrate endurance, control and execute clean lines in all exercises. These requirements must be done on a consistant basis in order for acceptance and to remain in the class.
Ballet VI (B)(Advanced Intermediate Pointe & Repertory) – (minimum of 4 years prior training sur les pointes, 1 ½ hour class) Student must be enrolled in the Advanced Intermediate Technique and Repertory class.
* see additional ballet courses below.
ADDITIONAL BALLET COURSESOpen Pointe - ( 1 ¼ hour class) Open to all levels of students currently enrolled in any other pointe class. Class will focus on strength and agility including turns and a variety of floor work.
Partnering & Variations (minimum of 7 year prior ballet training, 1 ¼ hour class) – Student must be enrolled in at least one Technique Class and one Pointe Class to participate. Class is performed on Pointe.
Open Teen/Adult Ballet – (1 and 1 ½ hour classes) Designed for beginning Teens and Adults as well as the non-serious dancer looking to take one technique class per week.
TAP and JAZZ/HIP-HOPTap/Jazz I (4-6 years, 45 minute class) No prior experience required. Students learn basic technique in Tap and Jazz mixed with lots of fun.
Tap II (Beginner Tap) (8 years- Adult, 45 minute class) No prior experience required, however this class will encompass a variety of levels. Basic fundamentals and proper execution will be taught.
Tap III (Intermediate Tap) (9 years- Adult, 1 hour class). See beginner description, class is designed for the more mature student.
Tap IV (Advanced Intermediate Tap) (minimum of 5 years prior Tap training, 1 hour class) Students must be able to execute the following movements in order to be accepted into the class: pull-backs, toe stands, riffs, and turns.
Jazz II (Beginning Jazz/Hip-Hop Level I ) (6-10 years, 45 minute class) No experience required, however this class will encompass a variety of levels. Basic Jazz fundamentals as well as contemporary Hip-Hop moves will be taught. Jazz III (Beginning Jazz/Hip-Hop Level II) (6-10 years, 45 minute class) Some experience required, this class will encompass a variety of levels. Basic Jazz fundamentals as well as contemporary Hip-Hop moves will be taught. Instructor permission required to enter this level. Jazz IV (Young Teen/Adult Beginner-Intermediate Jazz/Hip-Hop) (1 hour class) – see beginning Jazz/Hip-Hop description. Class is designed for the young student (with prior experience) or the more mature student (who is just beginning) and will advance more rapidly.
Jazz V (Advanced Intermediate Jazz/Hip-Hop) (minimum age 14years, minimum of 4 years prior jazz/hip-hop training, 1 ½ hour class). Class will focus on intermediate and advanced movements, complex combinations and syncopated rythyms. See also Guest Instruction.
BELLYDANCE
Bellydance (ages 12 and up) – Students will learn the history of bellydancing as well as the techniques to perform basic dance, veil, drum solos and zils. Mostly Egyptian style. Students will learn how make their own performance costume.
MODERNModern I & II (minimum age 11 years, minimum of 2 years prior dance training, Modern I: 1 ¼ hour class, Modern II: 1 ½ hour class) – Based on the Horton Technique.Warm up exercises, to stretch and strengthen, are done on the floor and standing. Movement combinations are performed to enhance the use of space and musical phrasing. Class is intensive and requires a high level of strength and stamina. Instructor permission required to enter level II.
GYMNASTICSGymnastics Floor Work I & II (ages 3-6, 45 minute class; ages 7 and up, 1 hour class) – Warm-up and stretching helps strengthen and coordinate muscles. This enhances flexibility and good balance. Also, jumping, leaping, and tumbling are taught and practiced. Personal attention is given to each student. More advanced skills are taught to students as they are ready to progress. Great for cheerleading skill development. Age guidelines must be followed regardless of prior experience.
TRADITIONAL IRISH STEP
Traditional Irish Step I (ages 5 through Adult, 45 minute class) Students will learn traditional and original steps in all categories of Irish Step dance including jigs, reels, hornpipes and slip jigs. In addition students will learn both traditional and original group choreography.
Traditional Irish Step II ( all ages, 45 minute class) See description under Irish I. Students will be moved to this level at the discretion of the teacher.
Hardshoe (must be enrolled in Irish II, 30 minute class added to above Irish II class) students need to be able to execute jigs, reels and slip jigs in order to enroll in this class. Must have hardshoes in order to participate.
BALLROOMBallroom – (young teen through adults, 1 hour class, group, private or semi-private available) Learn the basic technique of Ballroom dancing and the proper way to lead and follow with any partner. Smooth dances such as the Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango will be taught along with some rhythm dances such as Rumba, Cha Cha, Mambo, Meringue and Salsa
MUSICAL THEATERMusical Theater - ( ages 8 and up, 1 hour) Exploring the worlds of both musical theater and straight plays, getting hands on experience in different aspects of performance. Critiquing scenes and gaining an understanding of all aspects of theater including the opportunities in performing. Use standard pricing for classes of 5 or more. Enrollment of 2-4 students will be considered a semi-private class and length of class may be adjusted accordingly.
PRIVATE LESSONS OFFERED IN THE FOLLOWING:
DANCE COMPETITION TEAM - Ginger's Academy of Dance will be holding auditions for students who are interested in Dance Competition Class. Competition Class will include Jazz/Hip-Hop, Classical Ballet, Pointe, Tap and Bellydancing.
Auditions will be held on Saturday February 2 nd from 10:30am – 12:30pm . Students must be at least 9 year old to audition. All dance students must be taking at least two classes per week to be eligible for the dance competition team. Skills that will be required include turns (such as pirouettes), splits and various leaps. Stage presence is a must. Serious applicants only need apply. Attendance at all practices is mandatory in order to compete.
All dancers chosen must continue to take dance technique classes in addition to dance competition class. All team practices will be held on Saturdays beginning February 9, 2008 . There may be additional evening practices. We will not have practiced during the following school breaks: Feb 16-23 and April 12- 19. You must be available for the following competition dates: April 25- 27, 2008 in Albany at the Palace Theater and July 31- August 3 rd , 2008 in Boston , for Nationals. Pre-registration is requested. Auditions will be held at the home of MBC located in the Studio of Ginger's Academy of Dance , Suite 25 , Malta Commons (Northway Exit 12). Audition fee - $10.00. For information call (518) 899-6664.
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