Cem & Elysabeth Catbas, Directors

10534 York Road, Suite 201
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410)-667-7974
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2007 - 08 Calendar:

 
 
Tues. Sep. 4, 2007 Classes Begin
Thurs. Nov. 22 - Sun. Nov. 25, 2007 Thanksgiving Holiday- no classes
Wed. Oct. 31 Halloween - no afternoon or evening classes
Fri. Dec. 7, 2007 No Classes (load in at Goucher)
Sat. Dec. 8 & Sun. Dec. 9, 2007 The Nutcracker
Mon. Dec. 10 - Tues. Jan. 1, 2008 Winter Holiday - no classes
Wed. Jan. 2, 2008 Classes Resume
Mon. Mar. 17 - Sun. Mar. 23, 2008 Spring Holiday - no classes
Mon. Mar. 24, 2008 Classes Resume
Sun. May 18, 2008 Spring Performance at Goucher and End of Session
Vacation  (adult classes will be held by request)
Mon., June 16, 2008 Summer Session Begins
 
 

Class Attire

 
 

Description of Classes

 
     
 

Classes for 3-6 year olds:  These classes use age appropriate music and incorporate basic ballet, creative movement and imagery to develop rhythm and motor skills, coordination, gracefulness, self-confidence, and a love of dance.

Baby Ballerinas: A Creative Movement Class for 3 year olds.

Thurs. 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.              Sat. 9:15 – 10:00 a.m.

 

Basic Dance: An introductory dance class for 4 year olds.

Tues. 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.;       Wed. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.;     Thurs. 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.;      Sat. 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

 

Pre  Ballet A:  A beginning, fun ballet and movement class for 5 year olds.

Mon. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.;         Sat. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

 

Pre Ballet B: A preparatory class for 6 year olds.  After completion of this class students may begin formal ballet study.

Mon. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.;         Sat. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

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Jazz for Children and Teens

Advanced Beginner Jazz:  For 7-10 year olds with one year prior experience.                                                   Wed. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Intermediate Jazz:  A more advanced jazz class for teens.  Must be taken in conjunction with ballet.               Thurs. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

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 Pre-Professional Ballet Classes (8 Levels):  Formal ballet classes based upon the Vaganova Syllabus.  Placement depends on the current technical development of the student.  With each increasing level, students will continue building their technique and artistry while increasing the frequency of study.

Level 1 (1x – 2x weekly)          Mon. 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.;            Wed. 4:30 -5:30 p.m..;            Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Level 2 (2x weekly)                  Mon. 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.;            Wed. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.;           Sat. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Level 2 Advanced (3x weekly)  Two Level 2 classes plus one Level 3 class

Level 3 (3x -4x weekly)            Mon. 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.;            Tues. 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.;         Thurs. 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.; Sat. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Beginner Pointe                        Tues. 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. (After the Level 3 class.  By permission only, and w/3 ballet classes weekly).

Level 3 Pointe                           Thurs. 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. (After the Level 3 class.  By permission only, and w/3 ballet classes weekly).

Level 3 Advanced                     Two – Three Level 3 classes plus One – Two Level 4 classes.                

Level 4 (4x weekly)                  Mon. 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.;            Tues. 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.;          Wed. 5:00 – 6:30  p.m.

                                                 Thurs. 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.;        Sat. 11:30 – 1:00 p.m.

Level 4 Pointe                           Tues. 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.;          Thurs. 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.;         Sat. 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Level 4 Advanced                     Three  Level 4 classes plus One – Two  Level 5 classes

Level 5                                     Mon. 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.;            Tues. 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.;          Wed. 6:30- 8:00 p.m.;

                                                Thurs. 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.;         Sat. 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Level 5 Pointe                           Mon. 8:45 – 9:30 p.m.;            Sat. 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Repertoire                                Wed. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Pas de deux                              Thurs. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.

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Adult Classes

Adult Beginner Jazz:  Thurs. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Adult Beginner Modern:  Thurs.. 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Adult Beginner Tap:  Wed. 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

 Adult Beginner Ballet:  Mon. 7:15 – 8:30 p.m., Thurs. 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

 Adult Advanced Beginner Ballet:  Tues. 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

 Adult Intermediate Ballet (previously called “Advanced Beginner”):  Mon. 6:00 – 7:15 p.m., Wed. 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

 Adult Advanced Ballet (previously called “Intermediate”):  Mon., Wed., Fri., and Sat. 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

 Adult Pointe:  This meets after the Adult Advanced Ballet Classes on Mondays and Saturdays 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

 
 
     
     
  CLASS ATTIRE:

*YOU MAY NOW PURCHASE CLASS ATTIRE AT BALTIMORE BALLET.*

PLEASE EMAIL US YOUR REQUESTS.

 

LEOTARDS:
Pre Ballet: Pink leotards
Level 1: Camisole leotard in Copen
Level 2: Camisole leotard in Red
Level 3: Camisole leotard in Royal
Level 4: Camisole leotard in Black
Level 5: Any solid color leotard

Adults:  Any solid color leotard


TIGHTS:
Capezio seamless tights in ballet pink (fully footed or convertible)

Adults may wear pink or black tights


SHOES:
Pre Ballet thru Level 1: any leather ballet slipper

Levels 2-5:  Sansha No. 1 Pro in Pink, w/ribbons  sewn on.  Only one elastic is necessary.
Adults: Leather or canvas ballet slippers in pink or black.

 

NO JAZZ SHOES ALLOWED IN BALLET CLASSES.

Hair must be worn neatly in a bun; no jewelry allowed.