RSB Children's Divisions:
Ballet I
Age 5-7 : This program is designed to introduce the student to
dance through creative movement concepts. Students will learn to pointe
their toes and have fun. This class meets once weekly for 1 hour.
Ballet II
Ages 6-8 : A continuation of the above program with introduction to
the standard ballet syllabus. This class meets once weekly for 1 hour.
Pre-Professional Divisions:
RSB offers a Professional Division
geared toward the more
serious student, beginning at age eight. Lessons are offered in Ballet
Technique, Pointe, Floor Barre, Classcial Variations, Modern,
Choreography and our annual Summer Ballet Program. This program
is
designed to train the student for a versatile career in dance, as well
as providing those not seeking careers in dance a quality dance
education.
RSB Senior student photo by Marc Romo of Marc Anthony photography.
Placement in the Pre-Professional Division program is by audition
only.
Ballet III / IV
Ages 8 and above: This is when serious ballet training begins.
Careful
attention to proper feet, arms and body placement is very important.
This class will consist of Ballet Technique, Floor Barre and
Choreography and will meet two-three times per week for 1 ½
hours per session. It takes approximately 2 years in this Level
before the student is ready for the next division.
Junior A/B/C Program
Ages 10 and above. A pre-professional program consisting of Floor
Barre, Ballet Technique, Pre-Pointe, Pointe Technique, Modern,
Classical Variations and Repertory. This program meets three to four
times per week
for approximately 6 - 8 hours per week.
Senior A/B/C Program
Age 12 and (with a minimum of 2 years on pointe). A
pre-professional
program consisting of Floor Barre, Ballet, Pointe Technique,
Classical Variations, Modern, and Repertory. This program meets
daily.
Other:
Open Classes
Any student is welcome to study at RSB in the class level
that is appropriate for their level of training. This will be
determined
through a placement class and priced accordingly.
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e-mail: rsb@morscher.com