2011-2012 School Year Calendar

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1st Semester

School Orientation Wednesday, Sept. 7, 6:30pm

Sept 12 Classes Begin

Sept 17 Nutcracker Orientation

Sept 24 Nutcracker Auditions

Nov 7-12 Parents Watch Week

Nov 24 - 27 Thanksgiving Break

Dec 9-11 Nutcracker Sweets Performance at the ARC Dance Space

Dec 17 Nutcracker Sweets Performance at the Leo Kreielsheimer Theatre

Dec 19 -Jan 1 Winter Break

Jan 23-28 Student Progress Reports & Teacher Conferences

Jan 27 ASB Picture Day

Jan 28 End of First Semester

2nd Semester

Jan 30 Classes Begin

Feb 20-26 Mid-Winter Break

April 2 - 7 Parents Watch Week

April 16 - 22 Spring Break

May 5  ASB School Demonstration Performance

June 16 Last day of School

ARC SUMMERDANCE 2012

June 25 - July 27     5 week Intensive  Level 1 & 2

June 25 - July 14     3 week Children's program

August 6 - August 17  Open Maintenance Classes

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Creative Movement 9 Week Quarters

1st/Sept 12 - Nov 12    2nd/Nov 14 - Jan 28     3rd/Jan 30 - April 7    4th/April 9-June 16

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Arc School of Ballet's mission is to provide unparalleled classical ballet training in an encouraging atmosphere, thus promoting personal growth and artistic self–expression. Contributing a wealth of knowledge to the school, the professional faculty at Arc are dedicated to dance education and instilling invaluable qualities in their students that extend beyond their dance training: self–confidence and discipline, respect, work ethic and a sense of tradition. Arc School of Ballet shares common goals with its resident professional dance company, ARC Dance Productions, to provide opportunities for the public to explore the joy and beauty of dance.

Arc School of Ballet and ARC Dance Company occupy over 12,000 square feet of the former Crown Hill School in the Ballard/Crown Hill neighborhood of Seattle. Abundant parking surrounding the building is free and many Seattle Metro bus routes pass within walking distance.

Coordinated Programs

Arc School of Ballet offers comprehensive programs of exceptional quality to dancers of all ages and backgrounds. Focusing on elements of both classical and contemporary ballet technique, the core curriculum is complimented by other dance forms such as Modern, Jazz, and African, along with Pilates, Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis TM conditioning. The variety of classes works to meet students' varying interests in dance, ranging from beginning to adult education/fitness to the professional career bound.

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The Children's Program

The Children's Program introduces children, three to six years old, to dance through a carefully designed syllabus with an emphasis on musicality and creative movement in an enthusiastic and nurturing environment.

NEW CLASS  Mother-Baby Dance

Sessions and Curriculum

 NEW  Mother-Baby Dance

 Creative Movement

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The Student Program

The Student Program is an after school program designed for dance students aged 6–18 years old who wish to train for high achievement, enjoyment and possible careers in dance. With an emphasis on both artistry, musicality, and discipline, the program provides a unique environment for students to expand their skills and creative expression.

Sessions and Curriculum

Classes in Beginning – Advanced Ballet, Pointe, Jazz and Character

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The Pre–Professional Mentor/Apprentice Program

The Pre–Professional Mentor/Apprentice Program offers intensive training for dedicated students interested in pursuing professional dance careers, between 18 and 23 years old. Personal attention to each Mentor/Apprentice is assured through small class sizes and private coaching sessions with an individual faculty mentor. Apprentices participate in technique classes, rehearsals and performances with their peers in the Arc School of Ballet in addition to having the special privilege to take class, rehearse, understudy and perform alongside the ARC Dance Company. Acceptance to the program is by audition only.

Sessions and Curriculum

Classes in Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Pas de deux, Men's technique, Jazz, African, Anatomy, Nutrition, Job field preparation, Music Theory, and Dance History.

Private classes on Technique, Répertoire, Style, Musicality, Movement Connection, Gyrotonic®, Gyrokinesis ®, Pilates, and other supplemental movement modules.

Summer and Full-Year committment Two 18–week semesters (Fall and Spring)
Intensive summer training program
Ages 18 – 23
Number of classes per week: 16+

Performance opportunity: ASB and ARC Dance Company's performance season

Dress Code Requirements

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The Open Adult & Teen Program

Welcoming teens and adults, the Progressive Open Program offers intermediate and advanced level dance classes in Ballet along with various other styles and conditioning techniques. Classed that have been available in the program are Social Dance, Master Classes, Workshops, Pilates and Gyrokinesis ® held throughout the year.

Beginning Ballet

This class explores the basic positions and structure of a ballet class. Students begin at the barre and move to center work that includes stretches and rhythmic exercises that dance across the floor. The perfect introduction to the beginning dancer.

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet

For the experienced dancer and/or professional that is familiar with the progression and structure of a ballet class. This class moves quickly through the barre, center work (adagio and pirouettes), and jumps (petit allegro and grande allegro).

Sessions & Schedule

 Recommended Open class attire:

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