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Children's Ballet

Does your child have an interest in ballet or dance? For parents searching for ways to interest, engage, stimulate and focus their child's natural energy and expressiveness, the answer might be, “Classical Ballet.” Ballet is a unique synthesis of artistry and technique, of self-expression and discipline. It's challenging and great fun and it provides the basis for all of dance. In our ballet program, children learn so much of great value:

  • That focused effort leads to results
  • That stories can be told by moving to music
  • That stretching, bending, reaching and jumping to the beat is exhilarating
  • That the body can create beautiful shapes and lines

Our world is full of tempting options, from sports to reading to television. Introducing a child to classical ballet is a dazzling gateway to the performing arts - the world of artistic communication, of proud accomplishments in the studio and on stage.

 

About Our Children's Ballet Programs

Classes are given on a yearlong basis and current listings can be found below. Tuition information for our classes is available here. The Community Division Dance Department holds classes at the Hartt Dance and Opera Center, 224 Farmington Avenue in Hartford and at our satellite location at Simsmore Square in Simsbury. Interested parents can contact the Dance Department by email or by calling 860-525-9396 Ext:10 for more information or to register for classes. Registration materials are also available online.

Interest lists are now being formed for ballet classes for homeschooled students in grades K - 2 (Thursday 1:45pm - 2:45pm) and grades 3 - 8 (Wednesday 11:15am - 12:15pm). Please contact the Simsbury Office at 860-651-3570 for more information.

All fees are pro-rated for students starting after September 4th.

Discovery for Ages 3 - 5

This is our introductory level class. It is open to any children ages 3 - 5 regardless of experience level.

Class Day Time Location
Discovery I - 3yrs - 4yrs Saturday 9:45 - 10:30am Hartford
Discovery II - 4yrs - 5yrs Saturday 9:00 - 9:45am Hartford
Discovery I/II - 3yrs - 5yrs Monday 4:00 - 4:45 Hartford
Discorvery I - 3yrs - 4yrs Monday 9:30am - 10:15am Simsbury
Discovery I - 3yrs - 4yrs Thursday 12:15 - 1:00 Simsbury
Discovery I - 3yrs - 4yrs Saturday 9:45am - 10:30am Simsbury
Discovery II - 4yrs - 5yrs Tuesday 10:30am - 11:15am Simsbury
Discovery II - 4yrs - 5yrs Thursday 1:00 - 1:45 Simsbury
Discovery II - 4yrs - 5yrs Saturday 9:00 - 9:45am Simsbury
Discovery I/II - 3yrs - 5yrs Thursday 4:00 - 4:45 Simsbury

Children's Ballet I for Ages 5 - 8 

This program is for children who have completed the Discovery level program and are 5 years old or children new to the program who are between the ages of 5yr - 8yr who have not participated in children's ballet previously. In order to qualify for Children's Ballet I, 5 year olds must be eligible for kindergarten.

Day Time Location
Monday 4:45 - 5:45 Hartford
Wednesday 4:45 - 5:45 Hartford
Saturday 10:30 - 11:30am Hartford
Saturday 11:30am - 12:30pm Hartford
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00 Simsbury
Thursday 4:45 - 5:45 Simsbury
Saturday 10:30am - 11:30am Simsbury

Children's Ballet II for Ages 5 - 8 

This program is for children between the ages of 5yr - 8yr who have previously completed the Children's Ballet I program.

Day Time Location
Monday 5:45 - 6:45 Hartford
Tuesday 5:00 - 6:00 Simsbury

Children's Ballet III for Ages 5 - 8 

This program is for children between the ages of 5yr - 8yrs who have completed the Children's Ballet II program.  Upon completion of Children's Ballet III, children will have the opportunity to enter the Intensive Ballet Program in the Foundation I level or move on to the general program Youth Ballet I. 

Day Time Location
Saturday 12:30pm - 1:30pm Hartford
Tuesday 6:00 - 7:00 Simsbury

** Please note that upon completion of Children's Ballet III, students may continue in the General Program or transfer to the Foundation class to prepare for the Intensive Program.

Summer 2008 Programs to be Announced

 

Dress Code for Children

It is important that students are dressed appropriately for class. Children ages 3 - 8 years old should follow the dress code listed below.

Girls: Bloch CL5462 Light Pink Leotard, Capezio 1417C Pink Skirt, Bloch 205C Pink, and white ankle socks
Boys: Capezio T132 white Leotard, Eurotard 10262 black shorts, Bloch 205C White ballet shoes, and white ankle socks.

 

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