2019-2020 Academy Handbook CBA 2019-2020 Academic Year CONTENTS 1885 Seminole Trail, Suite 203 434.973.2555 Charlottesville, VA 22901 www.cb.academy Please click on the links below to visit each section. Charlottesville Administrative team Sara Clayborne, Co-Director & CBA Principal [email protected] Emily Hartka, Co-Director [email protected] About CBA ...... 4 Caitlin Lennon, Associate Director [email protected] Ali Brent, Finance Manager [email protected] Curriculum ...... 5 Lori Jablonski, Academy Manager [email protected] Heather Rogers, Costume Manager & [email protected] Divisions & Classes ...... 6-11 Lead CBA Faculty Cassidy Burk, Communications Coordinator [email protected] First Steps ...... 6 Kathryn Tokar, Patron Services Coordinator [email protected] Feleacia Quezergue, Chance to Coordinator [email protected] hildren s ivision Taylor Horne, Administrative Assistant [email protected] C ’ D ...... 6-7 Annabel Duggan, Adminstrative Assistant [email protected] Margaret Ennen, Administrative Assistant [email protected] Student Division ...... 7-9

Charlottesville Ballet Academy Faculty 2019-2020 Pre-Professional Program ...... 9-10 Kate Arnson Abigail Brent Cassidy Burk Maria Chee Adult Classes ...... 10-11 Sara Clayborne Anna Finan Danielle Garza Isabelly Gleed Trainee Program ...... 11 Jessica Grant Emily Hartka Mary Hein Olivia Hill Dress Codes ...... 12-13 Derek Lauer Tabitha Newman Feleacia Quezergue Heather Rogers Policies & Guidelines ...... 14-17 Anna Sides Desmin Taylor Kathryn Tokar Casey Turner Outreach & Community Partners ...... 18 Sherry Whaley Katherine Nies, Accompanist Volunteer Opportunities ...... 19

For full faculty list and bios, visit http://charlottesvilleballet.org/academy/about/faculty/ Giving ...... 20 FAQ ...... 21-25 enrich communitiesenrich throughout theCentral Virginia area ~ Affordable ofdance -will access -both as apatron andaparticipant to theart to ensure for itssustainability futurethe art generations (regardless ofage, physical ability, oreconomic andwillinstillalove privilege) of dance education quality shouldbeaccessible~ High to allthosewillingto learn audiences andwillinspire~ Innovative showcase performances theversatility ofourartists effective training andsupport ~ Lifelong physical healthandmental wellness isachieved through safe and At Charlottesville Ballet, we believe that... theatre, enabling CBAto offer more dance andmovement classes for allages. new firstfloorfacility. Thelocation now boasts five spacious studioswithastudio “Building The Future” campaign andaddedanadditional2,500square feet ina Summer 2015,theCharlottesville Ballettook onanotherexpansion through its fundraising events to create atotal ofthree studiosintheupstairsspace. In Trail. beganwithjustonelargeThe studioandcontinued facility to hold Charlottesville Balletrelocated at to 1885Seminole anewCharlottesville facility CBA originally openedinGreene July2013, County intheSummerof2011.In excellent young. training andanemphasisonwellness started and wellness, Charlottesville Balletwould needto create atraining schoolwhere many years inunhealthy environments. order In to trulyfulfillthe missionofhealth were notableto fullygrasp themissionofwellness becausetheyhadtrained for that many oftheprofessional artists company, realized theCo-Directors three years ofleadingtheprofessional About After Clayborne andEmilyHartka. created in2011by Sara Co-Directors Charlottesville BalletAcademy was education, outreach. andcommunity through wellness, performance, ofdancemission isto elevate theart professional balletcompany whose Ballet, Central Virginia’s nonprofit training schoolofCharlottesville 2 through adult. CBAistheofficial CBAa center for dance education for ages Charlottesville BalletAcademy (CBA) is About Charlottesville BalletAcademy: 4

training. The Curriculum isstandard at allof ABT’s pre-professional training Curriculum incorporate elements oftheFrench, andRussianschoolsof Italian The teaching methodsofABT’s National Training development, andnutrition. psychology,fields ofsports child/adolescent is designed to inthe includebestpractices levels.of allagesandskill The curriculum ballettraining tohighest quality dance students guidelinesto provideoutcome-based the of acomprehensive setofage-appropriate, The ABT National Training Curriculum consists Curriculumand childdevelopment. training withthebasicsofdancer health artistic eight-level program that combines highquality National Training Curriculum, abreakthrough CBA follows Ballet theAmerican Theatre’s 5 www.abt.org. Training Curriculum, pleasevisit: http:// For more information aboutthe ABT Curriculum. Level 7oftheABT National Training Training through Intensive in Primary successfully completed theABT Teacher Ballet Theatre Certified Teacher whohas Principal Sara Clayborne, an American isoverseenThe curriculum by CBA ABT BalletPedagogy. programs andNYU Mastersprogram in Company, SummerIntensives, outreach programs, includingthe ABT Studio training! with excellence indance a love ofdance begins Academy believes that Charlottesville Ballet magic ofdance! structured, yet funandimaginative environment—a introduction to the perfect Princess Balletclassesemphasize creative expression through movement ina children willenhance theirbalance, poise, coordination, awareness. andkinesthetic gaining awareness ofmusic, rhythm, andmovement. Through basicballetskills, portion ofclass. portion awareness. The students willbegin withtapshoesandthentransition to theballet ballet and tap to the young child, emphasizing body placement and basic rhythmic dancers willwork towards buildingflexibility, strength, musicality, coordination, etiquette while increasing to work their ability ontheirown andin groups. All techniques ofdance. Ballet classesalsoteach students disciplineandclassroom ofclassical balletterminology,variety enablingthemto and adaptto allstyles guided by CBAPrincipal Sara Jansen Clayborne. Students willexplore alarge National Training Curriculum Ballet oftheAmerican Theatre andallclassesare ofdance education at CBA. backbone The Academy’s isbasedonthe curriculum The Children’s Divisionoffers dance classes for ages6through 10, the forming CHILDREN’ P C B P Ballet (3-4yrs, 3-5yrs, 4-6yrs) Ballet/Tap (4-6yrs),Creative Dance (4-6yrs),Princess First (1.5-4yrs), Steps &Me DivisionClasses:Mom that are appropriate for theirageanddance experience. ofaballetclass,structure butchildren may enroll inany classes classes are designed to progress toward thedisciplineand asolidfoundationensuring ofdance technique. First Steps promotesunique curriculum creativity andimagination while each childto reach hisorherhighestpotential. The Academy’s Steps Divisionare divided into levels by age, whichencourages forinstruction students ages1.5through 6.ClassesintheFirst First Steps program isanopen-enrollment that offers dance FIRST STEPS|A skills. skills. The classisopento any child/guardian relationship (Nodress code required). ofaparentthe comfort intheroom. Students basicrhythmic willlearn anddance that allows thechildto ofadance understandthestructure classwhilestillhaving young child, whilefocusing onbasicmovement andbodyplacement skills. rincess arent reative Divisionsallet & Classes /T &M D B ap allet ance ( e ages S DIVISION|A isanexploration ofdance through simplemusicandmovement

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classes allow children to explore multipledance genres ina ges 9-18 7 ABT’s curricular levels that combine the classical French, Russian, supplement their training. Students are able to revisit ballet’s and Italian schools. Students will explore a large variety of core basics before moving on to more challenging concepts. terminology, enabling them to adapt to all styles tretch class is perfect for the dancer looking to increase and techniques of dance. All dancers will work towards building S overall flexibility with an emphasis on the hamstrings, gluteal flexibility, strength, musicality, coordination, concentration and muscles, neck, and spine, while simultaneously building communication of expression through movement. Additional strength. Instructors use the active-static technique to classes in Hip-Hop, Jazz, Modern, Tap, and Musical Theatre increase flexibility and strength in order to help students find round out the curriculum, providing creative outlet to students their most anatomically useable classical lines. interested in multiple styles of dance. Pointe technique is the part of classical ballet that concerns Ballet for Boys classes allow young males to explore their pointe work, wherein a supports all body weight creative and physical dimensions in an all-boys environment. on the tips of fully extended feet in pointe shoes. Pointe Leaving out the tutus and tiaras, participants will gain knowledge Class is by recommendation only, usually once a student of music, rhythm, and kinesthetic awareness. Ballet for Boys is has progressed through Ballet 3 in the ABT National Training designed to develop creative thinking, expression, strength, agility, and coordination. Curriculum and has successfully completed the pointe exam. Students begin by building Improvisational skills are challenged as students learn how to design strength at the and successively progress to center work and longer enchainements. movement phrases and develop these phrases to create their own choreography. Partnering class is for the advanced dancer in Ballet 3 or higher. Partnering is the study of Contemporary dance combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, (“step of two”), in which two dancers (typically one male and one female) dance lyrical and classical ballet. Students learn floorwork, traditional modern core contractions, together. Students begin by learning the basic foundations of partnering: lifts, pirouettes, and center exercises that find their root in classical ballet and modern. The curriculum and supported positions, and then progress to learning full portions of classical pas de emphasizes core strength, flexibility, and fluidity of movement. deuxs. Hip Hop is a high-energy genre that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, Variations class is for the advanced dancer popping, and locking. Class warm-up concentrates on increasing stamina, improving in Ballet 3 or higher. Students learn the flexibility, and building core strength. The curriculum emphasizes a foundation of basic female solos from the classical repertoire hiphop movements, across the floor exercises, and longer center combinations. of traditional full-length ballets. The class Jazz emphasizes Broadway and contemporary styles in a fun, energetic atmosphere. Classes focuses on building students’ theatrical skills begin with a cardio warm-up and conditioning exercises to improve flexibility, core stability, and stage presence in addition to working on and strength. Across-the-floor combinations focus on jumps and turns, and emphasize the refinement of the technique required for coordination and musical dynamics. Improvisational movement is incorporated into dramatic roles in classical full-length ballets. combinations to challenge the dancer’s kinesthetic awareness and increase creativity. Tap classes develop rhythm, musicality, and Musical Theatre is rooted in jazz and with an emphasis on exploring coordination. Exercises focus on building the various dance styles used in Broadway shows. Class includes a warm-up, stretches to flexibility of the knee and ankles, and the increase overall flexibility, across-the-floor progressions, and set theatrical combinations. The dancer’s speed of movement. The curriculum curriculum emphasizes dance as a performing art, and students work on telling stories and emphasizes clean technique, producing expressing different emotions through set , facial expressions, and exploring their clear tap sounds, and the joy of movement. own creative improvisations. Footwork and set combinations become increasingly complex and intricate with Open Teen Ballet & Open Pre-Teen Ballet classes are designed for teens and increased level. pre-teens who want to learn how to dance but with a more recreational focus. The Teen Division is perfect for individuals who are just beginning their dance training at a later stage, revisiting dance after a long absence, or for students in sports or theatre looking to 8 9 PRE-PROFESSIONAL Adult Ballet classes are designed for adults of all levels and abilities. Ballet is a great PROGRAM way of improving posture, grace, flexibility, and strength through barre exercises, allegro, adagio, and progressions. Students are able to learn ballet’s core basics before moving on The Pre-Professional Program to more challenging concepts. (Adult 40+ Ballet is open to any adults age 40 and up. This is is a rigorous training program the perfect class for those adults that feel more comfortable learning with others of a similar designed to prepare students for age). a professional career within the ballet industry. CBA students are Adult Tap develops rhythm, musicality, and coordination. Exercises focus on building accepted by invitation and audition flexibility of the knee and ankles, and the dancer’s speed of movement. Instructors provide only. In addition to classes in ballet exercises with different options to accommodate all tap levels. technique, students are required Adult Hip Hop to train in other genres such as Get your heart rate up with this aerobic class set to the upbeat rhythms. Move and groove contemporary, hip hop, jazz, and tap with the latest hip hop steps in this exciting class. in order to enrich and diversify their dance experience. In addition to the CBA faculty, guest Adult Contemporary is for adults who are interested in style that works teachers and choreographers will be brought in throughout the year. Although the primary to increase versatility and movement awareness. This class emphasizes the importance of focus is on classical ballet repertoire, new works will also be created for Pre-Professional floorwork and allows adults to experience improvisational movement. students each year. The process of working with a choreographer and the opportunity to experience different styles of movement are integral to training today’s students to Adult Zena Rommett Floor-Barre ® is a technique created by Zena Rommett that become tomorrow’s professional dancers. In addition to their rigorous schedule of dance uses the floor to correct and refine body alignment. This technique includes gentle exercises instruction, these students will act as ambassadors for CBA, traveling to local schools and to strengthen joints, increase vitality, and help rehabilitate injuries without the pressure of community centers to perform and demonstrate as part of Charlottesville Ballet’s outreach gravity. To learn more, visit: https://www.floor-barre.org. programs. These talented students will have opportunities to perform on stage alongside the professional dancers of Charlottesville Ballet with several added performance opportunities. TRAINEE PROGRAM Students are evaluated for placement at the start of every academic year and placed in a The Academy’s Trainee Program offers advanced instruction for students planning a level according to technical advancement and skill. CBA Principal Sara Clayborne designs professional dance career. Building on their training in the Student Division, dancers each student’s class schedule tailored to his or her strengths and needs. Please note that in the Trainee Program will continue to develop technical and artistic skills with unique invitations to join the Pre-Professional program will be included with selected students’ end performance opportunities alongside the professional company dancers of Charlottesville of year evaluation & placement letter. An invitation is solely at the discretion of CBA Principal Ballet. At this advanced level, the healthy, holistic environment of the Academy is Sara Clayborne. Financial assistance is also available through an application process for all paramount; dancers need the highest level of training to prepare them for a career in the students. competitive dance world. Charlottesville Ballet’s focus on dancer health and well-being nurtures talented young artists, arming them with the tools to have long, healthy careers in ADULT CLASSES any dance field. Charlottesville Ballet’s adult classes are for adults of any age. We offer classes for all For more information about the Trainee Program, please click here: experience levels and physical abilities. Our adult classes are perfect for adults who danced www.CharlottesvilleBallet.org/academy/trainee in their youth and want to enjoy movement again, college students wishing to continue their training, or even adults that have never danced before. Adult Classes: Adult Ballet Basics, Adult Beg. Ballet, Adult Beg./Int. Ballet, Adult Int. Ballet, Adult 40+ Ballet, Adult Tap, Adult Hip Hop, Adult Contemporary, Adult Zena Rommett Floor-Barre ® Adult Ballet Basics is designed for adults with little to no previous ballet experience. This class will focus on learning or refreshing the basics of ballet with a focus on terminology and technique to prepare you to take any of our Adult Ballet classes. 10 11 First Steps (1.5-6 yrs) Student & By Placement Divisions (9-18 yrs) Princess Ballet, Creative Dance, Ballet/Tap Ballet 1-5, Open Teen Ballet, Ballet for Boys, Variations, Pointe, Partnering, Pre-Prof (ages 4-6), Mom & Me Technique • Girls: Eurotard 44285 Short Sleeve Dress in Pink; • Girls: black (any style – must be at least 95% black); pink convertible w/ pink tights (optional); pink full-sole ballet slippers seam (ex: Capezio #18C); pink ballet slippers • Boys: white t-shirt; black shorts or tights; black • Boys: white t-shirt; black tights with ; black ballet slippers full-sole ballet slippers (boys) Jazz, Tap, Contemporary • Creative Dance and Ballet/Tap: ballet shoes • Black leotard (any style – must be at least 95% black) and black tap shoes • Jazz: Convertible skin toned tights; black jazz shoes; black dance shorts or jazz pants may • Parent & Me: no dress code required! be worn (optional) Children’s Division (Unit 1) • Tap: Convertible skin toned tights; black tap shoes; black dance shorts or jazz pants may Storybook Ballet, Hip Hop Dance Mix, Ballet/ be worn (optional) • Contemporary: Convertible skin toned tights; bare feet; black dance shorts or jazz pants Dress Codes Dress Tap (ages 6-8) may be worn (optional) • Girls: Eurotard 44285 Short Sleeve Dress in Lilac; pink, seamed, convertible tights (optional); pink Hip Hop 1-5 (Does not include Hip Hop Dance Mix) full-sole ballet slippers • Moveable clothing, no buttons/zippers on pants • Boys: white t-shirt; black shorts or tights; black • No tights required full-sole ballet slippers (boys), white socks • Any indoor sneaker that will not be used outside (not necessarily a jazz sneaker) • Hip Hop Dance Mix and Ballet/Tap Shoes: ballet shoes and black tap shoes Adult Classes • No dress code required! Children’s Division (Unit 2) Pre-Ballet 1 & 2, Musical Theatre, Tap/Jazz 1A & 1B, Contemporary 1, Hip Hop 1 • Girls (all classes except Hip Hop): black leotard (any style – must be at least ALL CLASSES 95% black) HAIR: Hair is to be secured in a bun for all ballet classes; for all other classes, hair should be • Boys (all classes except Hip Hop): white t-shirt; black tights with dance belt pulled back and secured above the neck. No jewelry is permitted in class; only small stud • Pre-Ballet Tights & Shoes: pink convertible tights w/ seam (ex: Capezio #18C); earrings may be worn. Students are not permitted outside of the CBA building without street pink ballet slippers shoes on and clothes over dancewear. • Musical Theatre tights & shoes: Convertible skin toned tights; black dance TIGHTS: CBA does not require a specific brand of tights for any of the classes, however we shorts or fitted black jazz pants may be worn (optional); black jazz shoes prefer students to wear convertible pink tights with a seam for ballet. First Steps/Storybook Ballet students are NOT required to wear tights for class, however they will need tights for • Tap/Jazz tights & shoes: Convertible skin toned tights; black dance shorts or the First Steps Division Showcase and the CBA Spring Performance. fitted black jazz pants may be worn (optional); black tap shoes, black jazz shoes • Contemporary tights & shoes: Convertible skin toned tights; black dance Uniforms are available from The Hip Joint downtown. Please visit your local shorts or fitted black jazz pants may be worn (optional); bare feet dance store on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall: 110 Second Street NE, • Hip Hop: Any moveable clothing (no buttons or zippers on pants); no tights Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902 • 434-971-6888. required; any clean pair of sneakers that will not be worn outside 12 13 • • • • • • • 10% offthetuitionofhisorherclass(ofequallesser value). 2) For familieswithmultipleCBAstudents, eachadditionalfamilymemberreceives 1) For multipleclasses, eachadditionalclassis10%off CBAstudents taking CBAOffers Two Types of Tuition Discounts:

calculated basedonthelengthofeachclassasfollows: Tuition for Charlottesville BalletAcademy classesispaidmonthly. Tuition is P include your preferred emailaddress onyour CBAregistration form! form ofcommunication. Please ensure astheprimary that you CBA usese-mail student willbenefitthemost. experience. Students are placed staff inthelevelfeels the where theartistic of levels isbasedonage, strength, physical development andprevious dance Placement ofstudents issolely at thediscretion oftheCBAPrincipal. The division Charlottesville BalletAcademy 3,2019-May classesrunSeptember 30,2020. ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020: YEAR ACADEMIC

Policies & Guidelinesayment charlottesvilleballet.org by the 15th ofthemonth orthe card onfile willbe to abrent@May 2020). Notice ofdropping aclassmust bee-mailed All students register for thefullacademicyear at CBA(September2019- fee of$25.00. afeeAny a of$10and any declinedcards returned willcarry checkswill carry or alternate credit card) isnotreceived by thetuition duedate. The credit card onfilewillbecharged ifanother ofpaymentform (cash,check, Please note that you willNOT receive aninvoice eachmonth. tuition. January for the following month’s tuition.November payments willbeappliedto Tuition ischarged month (except automatically onthe15thofevery December) Registration fees are charged once peracademicyear. student perfamily(includesadults), $10for eachadditionalstudent perfamily. Registration Fee (Assessed at timeofregistration): $20charged for thefirst month’s tuitionandregistration fees willbecharged at thetimeofenrollment. your credit card onfile. Acredit card is required upon registering; thefirst For your convenience, CBAusesmonthly billingthat automatically from drafts 90 Minute Class 90 Minute 75 Minute Class 75 Minute 60 Minute Class 60 Minute 45 Minute Class 45 Minute 30 Minute Class 30 Minute Class Length P olic y &I nformation $85 $79 $74 $68 $62 Monthly PaymentMonthly 14 • • • • • [email protected]. For more information orto scheduleaprivate thestudioat lesson,pleasecontact

• • P F P D Please Finance contact Manager, Ali Brent: [email protected] backgrounds. Financial Assistance for tuitionto Charlottesville BalletAcademy isavailable. is dedicated to providing dance training to students andfamiliesfrom allfinancial imbalances, andespeciallyfor students wishingto advance at anaccelerated pace. terminology oftheABT for curriculum classplacement, analyzingalignment orstrength Private lessons are agreat optionfor many reasons: reviewing thebasics, learning schedule! for theAdult packages Division,allowing you to fitdance intoand multiple-class your busy inancial erformances rivate rop drop fee of$100willbecharged for eachclassdropped thisdate. after Children’s DivisionandUp:December 15,2019isthelastday to drop ortransfer classes. A First Steps 1stisthelastday Division:April to enroll ortransfer classes. Enrollment Deadlines heldinJune.will beFREEfor theperformances Performance intheSpring student at (dueMarch CBAthat 1,2020). participates Tickets PerformanceA Spring Fee of$50perstudent ($25persibling)willbeassessedfor each Division andup(dueNovember 1,2019). A costume rental fee classfor of$35willbeassessedfor Children’s eachperforming charged withoutrefund. costume fee willbeassessedfor thesestudents. Showcase onSaturday, May 16,2020intheCBAStudio Theatre (schedule TBA). No Children &Student Students Division First Steps Students Division used towards thestudent’s costumes intheCBAfinal performance. rental fee of $35.00for eachclassat CBA.Costume fees are dueNovember 1andwillbe Performance onSunday, May 31,2020.Accounts willbebilled a non-refundable costume 60-Minute Private60-Minute Private45-Minute $45.00 30-Minute Private30-Minute 4-Class Pass4-Class =$80.00(60minclasses),$90.00(90classes) ClassDiscount forDrop-In UVA/PVCC Students &Parents of CBAStudents =$2.00off Class:$21.00per60minclass, $23.00 per90minclass Drop-In -I n L R essons A ates ssistanc e :

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are expected to participate inCBA’sare to expected participate Spring Class Etiquette • Gum and food are not allowed in the studios at any time. • Only clear liquids or water are permitted during classes. • Hanging on the barres is not allowed. • Students under the age of 8 are not permitted in the studio without a teacher present. Students 8+ may be granted permission to stretch or practice in the studio, but playing is Attendance Policy not permitted at anytime. Students are urged to make up any classes that are missed in another age-appropriate class • No cell phones, tablets, or other devices are permitted in the studio, unless they are being of the same level. Make-up classes must be completed within 30 days of the missed class. used for educational purposes (videotaping corrections). Students doing a make-up class should check in at the front desk prior to the class. No refund or credit is given for missed classes. Parents/Guardians must report all absences to the front • Please use the restroom prior to the start of class to help with fewer interruptions during desk staff prior to class time by emailing [email protected] or calling the studio at class. 434-973-2555. • Arriving and entering late to class: Please wait for the current combination to end and Weather Policy then join the class (unless the teacher instructs otherwise). Students in Level 2+ may be required to observe if they are more than 10 minutes late to class. In the event of inclement weather, the Charlottesville Ballet website will give information regarding any changes in class schedules and the Academy telephone message (434-973- • Talking during class is not permitted unless asking a question or the teacher engages the 2555) will be changed to reflect any changes in class schedules due to weather. students in an educational conversation. We encourage students to make friends and use the time before and after class to build these relationships. Time during class should be Security used for learning and not socializing. First Steps & Children’s Division: All children under age 11 must be accompanied by a parent • Bullying Policy: Bullying of any kind will not be tolerated. If a student experiences or sees or guardian in and out of the building at all times. bullying, please report this behavior immediately to a faculty member. Student Division: Dancers over age 11 may be dropped off at the elevator. During pick up • In alignment with the organization’s mission, Charlottesville Ballet has a zero-tolerance after class, students age 11 & up may wait in the first floor lobby for a parent or guardian. policy on promoting eating disorders. We ask all faculty, parents, and students to agree It is very important that parent/guardians pick up children in a timely manner. Students must to uphold a healthy, nurturing environment during all classes and rehearsals at CBA. All be picked-up within 15 minutes after their last class. If you are running late, please call the students and parents shall agree to refrain from negative discussions of the body and/or studio immediately. body image at any Charlottesville Ballet rehearsals, performances, or events. Dress Code & Uniform If you have any questions about CBA policies, please contact [email protected]. During the Academic Year, Charlottesville Ballet Academy has specific uniforms and dress code requirements. This reduces distraction in the classroom and allows for a disciplined and professional appearance of our students. CLICK HERE for Divisions, Classes & Dress Codes pages for the Academic Year specific classes. • Hair is to be secured in a bun for all ballet classes; for all other classes, hair should be pulled back and secured above the neck. No jewelry is permitted in class; only small stud earrings may be worn. • Students are not permitted outside of the CBA building without street shoes on and clothes over dancewear. • Dance shoes should not be worn outside. This increases the longevity of their wear and protects the studio floors from damage! • All shoes, attire and other items should be labeled with the student’s name. CBA is not responsible for lost or stolen items. 16 17 Outreach & CommunityAt theendofprogram, students Charlottesville Balletwillidentify select themselves to bothmental andphysical challenges. throughout theprogram.these skills Students seethebenefitofapplying Participants arecurriculum. introduced to basicmovements andthenhone oftheChance the backbone To Dance Tap, Hop, Hip andAfrican dance form The dance genres ofBallet, Modern, orpreviousability dance experience. regardlessparticipating ofphysical all-inclusive with students actively the Charlottesville Balletandare taught by from professional artists week school. after These classesare of dance classes heldonce per inasession Students participate County. both Charlottesville andAlbemarle withlocalpublicschoolsin partners Partners on experience withthearts. The Ballet gives children ahands- underserved outreach program for grades K-5 that Charlottesville Ballet’s after-school Chance To Dance (C2D) is C hance

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All students in Pre-Ballet and up A Spring Performance Fee will be assessed for each student at CBA that should have their hair in a bun and students should be able to make their bun participates in the Spring Performance. Tickets will be FREE for the performances themselves by Ballet 1. Students with hair too short for a bun may secure it back and families can invite as many guests to participate in this special day to in a ponytail or with a headband. celebrate our dancers. When can I make up a missed class? As a non-profit organization, we try to keep costs as low as possible for CBA You are welcome to make up a missed class in any age-level appropriate class families. The Spring Performance is not a profitable event for Charlottesville Ballet within 30-days of the missed class. Make-ups may be taken in the same genre due to the high costs associated with putting on a large scale dance production. as a student’s scheduled class, but students are also welcome to explore other These expenses include staffing, lighting, sound, rental of backdrops, equipment, genres. as well as the hourly rate to rent the theater for several days (dress rehearsals and performance day). The Spring Performance fees help to cover these costs. We What do I do if I have to miss class or I’m going to be late? continually strive to keep fee increases to a minimum, despite increases in costs E-mail [email protected] or give us a ring at 434.973.2555 and we’ll let each year. your teacher know! Does CBA offer scholarships? My family can’t afford dance classes – do you have a program for this? CBA’s outreach program: Chance To Dance gives students the opportunity Charlottesville Ballet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and part of our mission to receive a lifetime scholarship to CBA. These students are selected after is to provide access to dance education. If you are interested in applying for completing the academic year session of “C2D” at their participating elementary Financial Aid, please click this link to submit an application: FA Application school. Students are selected based on their interest, motivation, and talent in the class. I don’t want my credit card kept on file. CBA offers very few talent-based scholarships and only at the discretion of CBA requires a credit card to be kept on file by all families. If you would like to pay the Academy Principal. However, CBA partners with several other Virginia monthly tuition with cash or check you may do so, however it will be due by the nonprofits to offer scholarships to at-need students. Please contact info@ 15th of each month. If tuition is not paid with cash or check, then the credit card charlottesvilleballet.org if you’d like more information. on file will be charged on the 15th of every month. We will be out of town for the CBA Spring Performance. What do we do? Please e-mail CBA Academy Manager at [email protected] as soon as you know that your student will be unable to participate in the annual Spring Performance (Children’s Division classes and up). You will not be charged the costume rental fee of $35 in November if you inform CBA prior to November 1. CBA offers no refunds for costume rental fees once they are paid, even if students are unable to participate in the Spring Performance. Classes begin practicing for the Spring Performance towards the end of January; teachers spend no more than 15 minutes of class rehearsing. Students unable to perform will be asked to understudy, learn, and practice the choreography with the rest of the class.

22 23 What is Chance To Dance? How do I join the Pre-Professional Program? Chance To Dance is an after-school dance education outreach program that The Pre-Professional Program is a rigorous training program for a select group of gives children a hands-on experience with the arts. It is fully funded by individual students that have the desire to become professional dancers and or performing donors and grants. Students participate in a session of dance classes held once artists. The program is by invitation only at the discretion of the Academy’s per week after school. These classes are taught by professional artists from the Principal, Sara Clayborne. Charlottesville Ballet and are all-inclusive with students actively participating regardless of physical ability or previous dance experience. Ballet, Modern, When can my child start pointe class? Tap, and Hip Hop form the backbone of the Chance To Dance curriculum. All students at CBA must pass a pointe examination before beginning pointe Participants are introduced to basic movements and then hone these skills work. The examination is taken only at the recommendation of CBA Principal Sara throughout the eleven-week program. Students develop confidence and Clayborne. To be considered for the pointe exam, students must be in Ballet Level motivation as they apply themselves to mental and physical challenges. If you’d 3 or higher, at least 12 years old, and currently taking at least three 90-minute like more information about C2D and how to support it, please e-mail c2d@ ballet classes per week. charlottesvilleballet.org. In the exam, students will be asked to perform certain exercises to ensure they have the required strength and technical development to begin pointe What is the Dancers for Dancers fundraiser? work. Students must also present the 8 positions of the body, both written Dancers for Dancers (“D4D”) is a fundraising initiative launched in fall of 2015 to and demonstrated. Students will be required to sew their own pointe shoes; raise funds for CBA’s scholarship and financial aid students. The D4D fundraising CBA staff members are always happy to assist with teaching this skill. Once drive encourages CBA students to go into their communities and ask for support students have passed CBA’s pointe exam, they will have to undergo a medical from their families and friends (similar to the American Heart Association’s screening to ensure their bones have finished developing and there will be little Jump Rope for Heart drive). This funding then goes towards supporting CBA risk for injury. For more information on the pointe exam, please e-mail info@ scholarships (including Chance To Dance) and financial aid. charlottesvilleballet.org. Why is there a dress code? And what do I do if I can’t afford the attire and shoes? Is Charlottesville Ballet a nonprofit? And if so, how can I support it? CBA’s dress code ensures that all students have a professional appearance and Charlottesville Ballet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and public charity, meaning it mitigates the distraction of different attire styles. If you cannot afford the dress relies on its many families, friends, and supporters to keep its doors open. code uniform, please contact [email protected]. CBA has a Donation Tuition for the Academy and ticket sales for the Professional Company only Bin where you can donate gently used uniforms and shoes that are then cover a portion of the costs to present our high quality dance education and distributed to those in-need. Please drop off any donations at the front desk. professional performances. You can help keep dance alive in Central Virginia by CBA also has a “borrow bin” of tap, jazz, and ballet shoes that can be used during visiting CharlottesvilleBallet.org/Contribute. Donations are tax-deductible. If you your child’s class each week. Because numerous students use the same pairs of would like to make a donation to a specific aspect of the ballet (dancers’ pointe shoes, students may not take borrowed shoes home. Please secure the pair of shoes, Sponsor-a-Dancer fund, C2D, etc) you can do so by notating in the online shoes together (place inside each other, rubberband, or tie laces) and place all donation form, or by e-mailing [email protected]. Gifts of any borrowed footwear back in the borrow bin after use. size are appreciated, ensure the longevity of our educational outreach programs, and enable Charlottesville Ballet to produce professional dance productions for citizens throughout the Central Virginia area!

24 25 www.CharlottesvilleBallet.org 434.973.2555 | [email protected] 1885 Seminole Trail, Suite 203, Charlottesville, VA 22901 *Information in this handbook is subject to change. Photos by Liindsey Garrett, Thomas Giroir, Liz Knutsen, Andrea Shirey