PHOTO BY: MICHAEL J. MOORE 19 ROGER VANFLETEREN | ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 20 TRACEY ALVEY |ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ALABAMA ALABAMA SCHOOL ALABAMA BALLET SCHOOL THE OFFICIAL SCHOOL OF THE ALABAMA BALLET, THE STATE’S PREMIERE PROFESSIONAL .

TRACEY ALVEY | ARAD T DIP. PDTC RTS | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ROGER VAN FLETEREN | ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR LIBBA OWEN | SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

Registration for the 2019|2020 school year begins April 1, 2019.

Classes begin August 19, 2019.

School Open House and Performance Course auditions are on August 11, 2019.

Community Cast auditions for Alabama Ballet’s production of ’s ® are TBD. Please see website for details.

Dear Students and Families,

We at the Alabama Ballet School are pleased and excited to begin our twelfth year instructing students using the esteemed Royal Academy of Dance syllabus.

Both the Company and the School have seen a tremendous amount of growth over the past few years and we feel that in continuing with this syllabus, we shall go from strength to strength. We have worked hard to ensure that the Alabama Ballet School provides highest quality training to aspiring artists of all ages that is developmentally appropriate, physically and artistically, and we feel confident that our continued association with the Royal Academy of Dance will help cement our already well-established program.

We are extremely excited to be able to provide high-quality training, with a positive emphasis on technique and artistry, to the community.

Thank you again for all of the support you have shown the Alabama Ballet and for your interest in the Alabama Ballet School.

Sincerely,

Tracey Alvey, ARAD T Dip. PDTC RTS (Royal Academy of Dance, London), Artistic Director and the staff of the Alabama Ballet School REGISTRATION Registration begins April 1 for the 2019|2020 school year. There is a $30 non-refundable registration fee per family per school year due with the registration form. RAD exam and class award fees are included in tuition. PLACEMENT Students will be placed in a level appropriate for both their age and level of physical and/or technical development. Our instructors are trained professionals providing age appropriate dance training for all young artists. Placement within a level is subject to change solely at the discretion of the Artistic Director. ATTIRE Ladies Leotard Styles Ladies Tights PreBallet/Tap- Advanced II | Corps PreBallet/Tap, Dance to your own Tune, Dancewear Pre-primary, Primary | Pink socks Adult/Children Style | L922 RAD Levels I-Advanced II | Pink tights Adult | No color requirements Ladies Leotard Colors PreBallet/Tap | Pink Ladies Shoes Dance to your own Tune | White PreBallet/Tap, Dance to your own Tune, Pre-Primary | Pink Pre-primary, Primary | Pink satin Primary | Baby blue RAD Levels I-V | Pink technique full-sole RAD Level I | Lemon yellow w/ yellow waist ballet and character style shoes R042 or elastic R00Z by SoDanca RAD Level II | Lilac w/ lilac waist elastic Intermediate Foundation-Advanced II | RAD Level III | Wine w/ black waist elastic Pink pre-pointe and pointe RAD Level IV | Hunter green w/ hunter Tap | Tap any color green waist elastic Adult | Pink or black technique RAD Level V | Cherry w/ red waist elastic Jazz | Slip-on tan jazz shoes preferred Intermediate Foundation | Navy w/ navy waist elastic Gentlemen Intermediate | Royal blue w/ royal blue Fitted white T-shirt or leotards, black tights waist elastic held in place by a belt rolled with the tights Advanced Foundation | Grey w/ grey waist at the waist, dance belt and black elastic technique ballet shoes Advanced I & II | Black w/ black waist elastic Young Boys Adult | No color requirement Dance to your own Tune, PreBallet/Tap, Pre-primary, Primary, RAD Levels I & II may wear black bike shorts in place of tights TUITION PER: CLASS LEVEL MIN. AGE DAYS & TIMES MONTH SEMESTER YEAR PreBallet/Tap* 3-4 yrs. M | 2:00-3:00pm $85 $330 $650 (1 class per week) pink leotard, pink satin shoes, pink socks, tap shoes Dance to your 4 yrs. W | 4:00-4:45pm or $80 $310 $610 own Tune F | 4:00-4:45pm or (1 class per week) white leotard, pink satin shoes, pink socks S | 9:45-10:30am Pre-Primary* 5 yrs. M | 3:45-4:30pm or $80 $310 $610 (1 class per week) pink leotard, T | 4:00-4:45pm or pink satin shoes, pink socks W | 4:00-4:45pm or S | 9:45-10:30am Primary* 6 yrs. M | 3:45-4:45pm or $85 $330 $650 (1 class per week) baby blue T | 4:00-5:00 pm or leotard, pink satin shoes, pink TH | 4:00-5:00pm or socks S | 10:30-11:30am RAD Level I* 7 yrs. M | 3:45-4:45pm or $95 $370 $725 (1 class per week) yellow leotard TH | 4:00-5:00pm or w/ yellow elastic, pink tights, S | 10:30-11:30am pink shoes RAD Level II* 8 yrs. T, TH | 4:00-5:15pm $150 $585 $1140 (2 classes per week) lilac leotard w/ lilac waist elastic RAD Level III 9 yrs. M, W | 4:00-5:30pm $155 $600 $1178 (2 classes per week) wine leotard w/ black waist elastic RAD Level IV 10 yrs. Technique | T, TH | 4:00-5:30pm $195 $756 $1482 (2 technique, 1 jazz class per Jazz | T | 5:30-6:30pm week) hunter leotard w/ hunter waist elastic RAD Level V 11 yrs. Technique | M, W, F | 4:00-5:30pm $255 $990 $1950 (3 technique, 2 pre-pointe, 1 Pre-pointe | M, F | 5:30-6:30pm modern class per week) cherry Modern | W | 5:30-6:30pm leotard w/ red waist elastic

Intermediate 12 yrs. Technique | M | 5:30-7:00pm $260 $1010 $1990 Foundation | T, TH | 5:15-6:45pm (3 technique, 2 pointe, 1 Modern/Jazz | T |7:00-8:00pm jazz/modern class per week) Pointe | M |7:00-8:00pm | TH | navy leotard w/ navy waist 6:45-7:45pm elastic Intermediate 13 yrs. Technique | M, T | 5:30-7:00pm $320 $1242 $2432 (4 technique, 2 pointe, 1 | W |5:15-6:45pm | F | 4:00-5:30pm jazz/modern, 1 variation class Pointe |M | 7:00-8:00pm | W | 6:45-7:45pm per week) royal blue leotard w/ royal blue waist elastic Modern/Jazz |T | 7:00-8:00pm Variations | F | 5:30-6:30pm

Advanced 13 yrs. Technique | T, W | 5:30-7:00pm $320 $1242 $2432 Foundation | F | 4:00-5:30pm | S | 10:00-11:30am (4 technique, 2 pointe, 1 Pointe | W | 7:00-8:00pm jazz/modern, 1 variation class | S | 11:30-12:30am per week) grey leotard w/ grey Modern/Jazz | T | 7:00-8:00pm waist elastic Variations | F | 5:30-6:30pm Advanced 14 yrs. Technique | M | 5:30-7:00pm $370 $1435 $2812 (5 technique, 2 pointe, 1 | T | 5:15-7:00pm| W | Advanced I or II jazz/modern, 1 variation, 1 | TH |5:30-7:00pm | S |10:00-11:30am partnering class per week) black Partnering | M | 7:15-8:15pm leotard w/ black waist elastic Pointe | T | 7:00-8:00pm Advanced I RAD Pointe | W | 7:15-8:15pm Advanced Variations | TH | 7:15-8:15pm Modern/Jazz | S | 11:30am-12:30pm Performance Course- Technique | M,T,TH,S | with Advanced $485 $1882 $3686 by audition only** Advanced Partnering | M | 7:15-8:15pm (weekly classes to include Advanced II RAD | W | 5:30-7:00pm advanced technique, virtuosity, Virtuosity | T | 7:15-8:15pm variations and modern) black Advanced II RAD Pointe | W | 7:15-8:15pm leotard w/ black waist elastic Perf. Course Variations | TH | 7:15-8:15pm Advanced Jazz | S | 11:30am-12:30pm Tap I 6 yrs. TH | 5:00-6:00pm $85 $330 $650 Tap II 8 yrs. T | 5:15-6:15pm $85 $330 $650 * Minimum age by Sept. 1 | **Dancers auditioning for & accepted into the Performance Course must be committed to performing with the Alabama Ballet Company when needed. Once accepted into the Performance Course, you will be required to sign a contract agreeing to these terms. FUN & FIT AT THE ALABAMA BALLET CLASS MIN. AGE DAYS & TIMES BY CLASS BY CLASS CARD Beginner Ballet 16 years Th 6:45-8:15pm $18 $160 Beginner/Intermediate M/W 6:30-8:00pm Intermediate/Advanced T 6:45-8:15pm T/Th/S 10-11:30am All Tap classes are on Tap 16 years Monday $60/month Advanced – 4:30pm Intermediate/Advanced – 5:15pm Intermediate – 6:00pm Beginner I – 6:15pm Technique Only - 6:45pm Beginner II - 7:30pm PAYMENT & REGISTRATION • Registration and payment must be completed prior to beginning classes.

• Classes are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• Students registered at the Alabama Ballet School are registered for the entire school year and are responsible for payment through the end of the school year, unless written notification is received the month prior to withdrawal.

• Tuition is non-refundable beyond the first day of class, except in the case of serious illness or injury, verified by a doctor’s written confirmation.

• Class size is limited to insure quality instruction.

• Scholarship/financial aid form deadline is September 7th to be considered for the current year.

• Classes which do not meet quota will be canceled.

For additional information, please contact the School Administrator, Libba Owen: 205.322.1847 or [email protected]

Registration forms are also available at the Alabama Ballet Center for Dance or online at www.alabamaballet.org. ALABAMA BALLET SCHOOL STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM

Name of Student ______

Address ______City ______St. ______Zip ______

DOB _____/_____/_____ Home Phone ______

Academic School ______School Phone ______

*If parents have seperate addresses, please include both Parent/Guardian 1 Name ______

Address ______City ______St. ______Zip ______

Cell ______Home ______Work ______

Email ______

Parent/Guardian 2 Name ______

Address ______City ______St. ______Zip ______

Cell ______Home ______Work ______

Email ______

Family Physician ______Phone ______

Any known medical problems, allergies or medications being taken: (so that we can take better care of our students in case of emergency)

______

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Class Applying for ______

Previous Dance Training (school, teacher, subject, years of training, # of classes per week)

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______Release/authorization made on ______by ______Date Parent/Guardian for ______. Student I am aware that dancing, and the exercises associated with it, place unusual stresses on the body, and carry with them the risk of physical injury. On behalf of my child and myself (and if I am no longer a minor, on my own behalf), I assume the risk and agree that the Alabama Ballet shall not be liable in any way for injuries sustained during attendance at the Alabama Ballet School or any of its related functions. I grant my child, or ward, permission to participate in the Alabama Ballet School session. I hereby release and discharge the Alabama Ballet, Alabama Ballet School, its agents, employees, and and officers from all claims, demands, actions, judgements and executions which the undersigned’s heirs, executors, administrators or assigns may have, or claim to have against the Alabama Ballet, its successors, or assigns, for all personal injuries caused by, or arising from, the above described activities, or any activities related thereto. Further, I grant Alabama Ballet, the Alabama Ballet School, its agents and employees, permission to authorize any emergency medical treatment that may be required for my child, or ward, during the school session.

My medical insurance is offered through:

______Insurance Company Policy Number Coverage Dates

As a representative of the Alabama Ballet School, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Alabama Ballet School.

______Signature of Student Date

I, the undersigned, have read this release/authorization and understand all of its terms. I execute it voluntarily and with the full knowledge of its significance.

______Signature of Student Date

______Signature of Parent/Guardian *if student is a minor Date

Photo Release Form I hereby give permission for the Alabama Ballet and/or Alabama Ballet School to use photographs/videos of my likeness in Alabama Ballet and/or Alabama Ballet School sponsored publications and for promotional purposes.

______Signature of Student Date

______Signature of Parent/Guardian *if student is a minor Date

Please mail completed registration form and $30 registration fee to: Alabama Ballet School, 2726 1st Ave South, Birmingham, AL, 35233 THE OFFICIAL SCHOOL OF THE ALABAMA BALLET, THE STATE’S PREMIERE PROFESSIONAL BALLET COMPANY.

NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID BIRMINGHAM, A L PERMIT NO. 2162 Many thanks to our education sponsors:

Hugh Kaul Foundation Mike and Gillian Goodrich Charitable Foundation Alabama State Council on the Arts Daniel Foundation of Alabama The Caring Foundation Comer Foundation Wells Fargo The Joseph S. Bruno Foundation City of Birmingham Burr & Forman LLP

2726 1ST AVE S. | BIRMINGHAM, AL | 35233 205.322.1874 | ALABAMABALLET.ORG