Saint Paul City Ballet

Adult Ballet

If you danced as a child and would like to begin again, or wanted to dance and never had the chance, this program is for you. Teachers are dedicated to instructing adults in the full Vaganova syllabus, as well as incorporating Russian, Cecchetti, and American styles. This is exercise in its most elegant form…it feeds the soul as well as the body. Adult classes are accompanied by accomplished pianists. Minimum age for adult classes is 18. Classes run on a continuous basis throughout the year. Enrollment is ongoing.

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Adult 1
No previous ballet experience required. Learn the technique and artistry of ballet as well as musicality and terminology accompanied by a pianist. Classes run on a continuous basis throughout the year. Each class provides an introduction to a complete ballet barre and basic centre exercises. Pre-registration is required to reserve a place in class (this class fills quickly).
Wednesday 6:00-7:30pm 1.5 hrs. technique class
Three sessions:
Fall (12 weeks): Sep 14 – Dec 7. Cost is $100 per session. Students must pre-register for Adult 1 class; no drop-ins permitted.
Winter: (8 weeks) Jan 25 -Mar 14. Cost is $65 per session. Students must pre-register for Adult 1 class; no drop-ins permitted.
Spring (8 weeks) April 11 – May 30. Cost is $65 per session. Students must pre-register for Adult 1 class; no drop-ins permitted.

New! Adult 1-2
Classes run on a continuous basis throughout the year and are accompanied by a pianist with a full barre and centre work. Students must have 6 months previous classical ballet training and knowledge of barre and centre work. These classes offer more demanding movement vocabulary and longer combinations.
Wednesday 7:30-9:00pm 1.5 hrs. technique class
Single lesson or class card (see below).

Adult 2
Classes run on a continuous basis throughout the year and are accompanied by a pianist with a full barre and centre work. Students must have previous classical ballet training and knowledge of barre and centre work. These classes offer more demanding movement vocabulary and longer combinations.
Wednesday 9:00-9:30pm .5 hrs. rehearsal
Friday 10:00-11:30am 1.5 hrs. technique class (Adult Open Level)
Saturday 8:30-10:00am 1.5 hrs. technique class
Single lesson or class card (see below).

Adult 3
Classes run on a continuous basis throughout the year and are accompanied by a pianist with a full barre and centre work. Students must have previous classical ballet training and knowledge of barre and centre work. These classes offer more demanding movement vocabulary and longer combinations. Adults design their own schedule and may also attend equivalent classes in the Classical Ballet/Pre-Professional program with permission from the Director.
Monday 7:30-9:00pm 1.5 hrs. technique class (Note this is a Level 3 Classical Ballet technique class)
Tuesday 7:30-8:45pm 1.25 hrs. technique class (Note this is a Level 3 Classical Ballet technique class)
Thursday 7:00-8:15pm 1.25 hrs. technique class (Note this is a Level 3A Classical Ballet technique class)
Friday 10:00-11:30am 1.5 hrs. technique class (Adult Open Level)
Saturday 10:00-11:30am 1.5 hrs. technique class
New! Sunday 12:00-1:30pm 1.5 hrs. technique class
Single lesson or class card (see below).

Adult Pointe
Prerequisite: Must be current Adult 3 student
Tuesday 8:45-9:15pm .5 hrs. pointe class (Must take at least 2 technique classes per week including the preceding Level 3 Classical Ballet class)
Thursday 8:15-9:00pm .75 hrs. pointe class (Must take at least 2 technique classes per week including the preceding Level 3A Classical Ballet class)
New! Sunday 1:30-2:00pm .5 hrs. pointe class (Must take at least 2 technique classes per week including the preceding Adult 3 class)
Single lesson or class card (see below).

DRESS CODE
Women: Black leotard any style, pink tights with pink ballet slippers, black tights with black ballet slippers, black skirt (optional). Knitwear or Saint Paul City Ballet t-shirt for colder weather.
Men: White t-shirt, black tights or pants, dance belt, white socks, black or white ballet slippers recommended.

LOCATION and PARKING
Studios at 1680 Grand Avenue in St. Paul, 2 blocks west of Snelling Avenue. Entrance on Cambridge Avenue.
Free on-street parking.

Tuition and Enrollment Fee

Single class rate: $15
Senior Citizen (62+ with valid ID) Single class rate: $9

Adult Class cards:
2 Class card- $25 and expires the last day of each month.
4 Class card- $45 and expires the last day of each month.
6 Class card- $65 and expires the last day of each month.
8 Class card- $85 and expires the last day of each month.
Carte Blanche (unlimited classes)- $110 and expires the last day of each month. Beginning with the first full month, Oct.

Annual registration fee: $50 individual; $55 family. Non-refundable.
This one-time per year fee covers administrative costs for registering, database management, and processing transactions during the year. This allows us to keep our per class rates down.

Undergraduate Study Break price is $5 per class, from September through May. Annual enrollment fee is reduced to $20. Must present a current student ID from one of the universities in the Twin Cities area. NOTE: Undergraduates must pre-register for the Adult 1 class; no drop-ins permitted.

Expiration exceptions: Class cards do not expire for adults who are away for military service, family care giving, or travel extensively for work. See School Director for prior approval.

Extras for Adult students

Free class: During your birthday month (redeem the birthday card you received at registration)
Complimentary: Annual New Year’s Day class, Ballet and Bubbly! January 1, 11:00am-12:30pm

Performance opportunities: Spring Gala May 20-22, 2011 (All students who are interested in performing may participate). The Enchanted Toy Shop Dec 16-18, 2011 (by invitation only). No performance or costume fees.

Volunteer opportunities: Help support the ballet.
Saint Croix Vineyard fundraiser (Sep-Oct, 2011)
The Enchanted Toy Shop production (Nov-Dec 2011)
Spring Gala production (Apr-May 2012)