The School of Ballet Arizona is proud to offer a program based on the successful Adaptive Dance Program of Boston Ballet for children ages 5 – 14.
The Adaptive Dance Program at Ballet Arizona is designed to create a class environment that is sensitive to the needs of students with Down syndrome, while nurturing their self-expression and developing their movement, social, and rhythmic skills. Please call or email The School of Ballet Arizona for more information at 602.381.0188 or school@balletaz.org.
SESSION A (ages 5-7 yrs) We ask parents to participate in the studio during the class. Saturdays, August 24th – September 21st (5 classes) This creative movement class explores music, rhythms, isolated lower and upper body movement, basic full body stretches, and basic ballet positions. As the program progresses, students are introduced to movement across the floor (ballet walks, marching, skipping, ballet kicks, etc.) and more challenging movement combinations and patterns. Students in this class can learn to become more independent and confident while having lots of fun moving with friends to lively music. Click here for this session’s registration form SESSION B (ages 8+) Saturdays, August 17th – October 5th (8 classes) This class follows a typical pre-ballet class format. Students in this class learn the importance of warming up before rigorous movement and learn exercises that are effective at conditioning the body. Students are introduced to standing barre work and basic ballet combinations (plies, tendus, battement jetes, coupe, rond de jambes, etc.). Students also practice (unassisted) standing center work that builds upon barre combinations and traveling movement across the floor. At the end of class, students have the opportunity to practice creative and emotive movement to different pieces of music, allowing them to practice free expression. This class emphasizes safe and controlled stretching, body awareness, appreciation for different styles of music, basic classical ballet technique, building confidence, the joy of working together on a team and making new friends. This class also has dance helpers from the upper division of SBAZ who help Miss Kay provide a safe, fun, and welcoming class environment. Click here for this session’s registration form SESSION C (Classical) Saturdays, September 28th – November 23rd (8 classes) The students in this class are recommended by their teacher and deemed ready to focus on a more traditional style ballet class. Ballet technique and a regular ballet syllabus will be taught. By invitation only. *There will be no class on October 12th due to Fall Break. Classes meet at Ballet Arizona located at 2835 E Washington St Phoenix, AZ 85034 Email the registration paperwork to school@balletaz.org
Fall 2019
45 mins – 10:00-10:45 a.m.
45 mins – 9:00-9:45 a.m.
1 hour – 10:00-11:00 a.m.
SESSION A (ages 5-7 yrs) We ask parents to participate in the studio during the class. Saturdays, January 11th – February 8th (5 classes) This creative movement class explores music, rhythms, isolated lower and upper body movement, basic full body stretches, and basic ballet positions. As the program progresses, students are introduced to movement across the floor (ballet walks, marching, skipping, ballet kicks, etc.) and more challenging movement combinations and patterns. Students in this class can learn to become more independent and confident while having lots of fun moving with friends to lively music. SESSION B (ages 8+) Saturdays, February 1st – March 7th (6 classes) This class follows a typical pre-ballet class format. Students in this class learn the importance of warming up before rigorous movement and learn exercises that are effective at conditioning the body. Students are introduced to standing barre work and basic ballet combinations (plies, tendus, battement jetes, coupe, rond de jambes, etc.). Students also practice (unassisted) standing center work that builds upon barre combinations and traveling movement across the floor. At the end of class, students have the opportunity to practice creative and emotive movement to different pieces of music, allowing them to practice free expression. This class emphasizes safe and controlled stretching, body awareness, appreciation for different styles of music, basic classical ballet technique, building confidence, the joy of working together on a team and making new friends. This class also has dance helpers from the upper division of SBAZ who help Miss Kay provide a safe, fun, and welcoming class environment. SESSION C (Classical) Saturdays, February 15th – April 4th (7 classes) The students in this class are recommended by their teacher and deemed ready to focus on a more traditional style ballet class. Ballet technique and a regular ballet syllabus will be taught. By invitation only. *There will be no class on March 14th due to Spring Break. Classes meet at Ballet Arizona located at 2835 E Washington St Phoenix, AZ 85034 Email the registration paperwork to school@balletaz.org
Spring 2020
45 mins – 10:00-10:45 a.m.
45 mins – 9:00-9:45 a.m.
1 hour – 10:00-11:00 a.m.
