Age 11-18
Intermediate Division classes begin September 10, 2012 and conclude with the Children’s and Festival Spring Performances June 7-9, 2013. Students in this division also have the opportunity to audition to perform with North Carolina Dance Theatre in Nutcracker.
A placement class is required for enrollment in all Intermediate Division classes. Youth Ballet is recommended for students ages 10-13 with little or no prior ballet experience (see Children's Division). Students ages 14 and up who are new to ballet are encouraged to begin their dance training in the School’s Open Division.
Students in the Intermediate Division are eligible to participate in the Student Ensemble performing companies. Members of the Student Ensembles are able to take their training outside the classroom through a variety of performance opportunities including North Carolina Dance Theatre sponsored events and educational outreach presentations in the community. Annual participation dues help cover choreography expenses and the cost of costume construction and maintenance.
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2012-2013 Class Schedule 
|
Day |
Time |
Location |
Monthly Installment |
|
Ballet 3
Required four days/wk |
Mon/Wed/Fri
Sat |
4:45-6:15 PM
11:00 AM-12:30 PM |
Center for Dance |
$245 |
|
| Pointe 3 |
Mon/Wed/Fri |
6:15-7:15 PM |
Center for Dance |
$95 |
|
| Jazz 3 |
Friday |
7:30-8:30 PM |
Center for Dance |
$60 |
|
| Modern 3 |
Saturday |
1:00-2:30 PM |
Center for Dance |
$60 |
|
Student Ensemble 3
Annual dues $200 |
Saturday |
3:00-4:00 PM |
Center for Dance |
$35 |
|
Ballet 4
Five days/wk required for second-year B4 |
Mon/Tu/Th
Wed
Sat |
4:30-6:00 PM
5:30-7:00 PM
12:00-1:30 PM |
Center for Dance |
$245 (4 days)
$295 (5 days) |
|
| Pointe 4 |
Mon/Tu/Th |
6:00-7:00 PM |
Center for Dance |
$95 |
|
Pas de Deux 4
Second-year B4 only |
Wednesday |
7:15-8:15 PM |
Center for Dance |
$35 |
|
| Jazz 4 |
Thursday |
7:15-8:15 PM |
Center for Dance |
$60 |
|
| Modern 4 |
Saturday |
2:30-4:00 PM |
Center for Dance |
$60 |
|
Student Ensemble 4
Annual dues $250 |
Tuesday
Saturday |
7:15-8:15 PM
4:15-5:45 PM |
Center for Dance |
$35 |
Class Descriptions
Ballet 3 Ages 11-14
Required four days per week
A more intense level of study in the classical ballet syllabus with an increased emphasis on the use of demi-pointe exercises at the barre and more challenging combinations in center work. Pointe work is required for the female students.
Pointe 3 Ages 11-14
Required three days per week for Ballet 3 girls
Students continue to develop strength and placement for dancing on pointe. Instruction focuses on developing proper use of the feet, ankles, legs and center for gradual progression to center work.
Modern 3 Ages 11-14
Students learn warm up and core exercises from the major modern techniques with an emphasis on differentiating various movement qualities. Students also begin incorporating more intricate choreography.
Jazz 3 Ages 11-14
More difficult movement vocabulary offers students the opportunity to explore a higher level of jazz expression.
Student Ensemble 3 Ages 11-14
Rehearsals are not always held weekly
Members of the Student Ensembles are able to take their training outside the classroom through a variety of performance opportunities including North Carolina Dance Theatre sponsored events and educational outreach presentations in the community. Annual participation dues help cover choreography expenses and the cost of costume construction and maintenance.
Ballet 4 Ages 13-18
Required four days per week; required five days per week for 2nd year Ballet 4 students
A more intensive level of training with advanced movement vocabulary and a focus on technical and artistic development.
Pointe 4 Ages 13-18
Continued study of pointe work skills, preparing students to dance and perform on pointe with increased strength and artistry.
Modern 4 Ages 13-18
This class continues developing more advanced modern movement vocabulary with emphasis on expansive use of combinations and space.
Jazz 4 Ages 13-18
Developing advanced jazz movement sequencing, style and expression.
Student Ensemble 4 Ages 13-18
Rehearsals are not always held weekly
Members of the Student Ensembles are able to take their training outside the classroom through a variety of performance opportunities including North Carolina Dance Theatre sponsored events and educational outreach presentations in the community. Annual participation dues help cover choreography expenses and the cost of costume construction and maintenance.
Dress Code
In the proud tradition of classical ballet and in encouragement of each dancer’s positive self-image, we strive to have a clean, uniformed appearance for all our students. Please help us achieve this goal by purchasing leotards, tights and ballet shoes that match our dress code requirements and by fixing your child’s hair for class in the appropriate manner as listed.
School of Dance dress code attire may be purchased at 25% off the retail price by calling
tutu.com at 704.542.2433 or by visiting their website. Morris Costumes (4300 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28205) also carries School of Dance dress code attire.
Girl's Ballet Attire
| Item |
Brand |
Style |
Color |
| Leotard – Ballet 3 |
Mirella |
#MR207LM |
Lavender |
| Leotard – Ballet 4 |
Mirella |
#MR207LM |
Marine |
| Skirt |
No skirts |
| Tights |
Capezio |
#CP9C (child)
#CP9 (adult) |
Classic (ballet) Pink |
| Shoes |
Bloch |
#BL258G (child)
#BL208L (youth & adult) |
Pink Leather |
| Shoe Ribbons |
Freed |
#FR702 |
Freed Pink |
| Shoe Elastics |
Freed |
#FR6034 |
Freed Pink |
Girl’s Hair – Click here to learn how to make a ballet bun
All Ballet 1, Ballet 2, Ballet 3, Ballet 4 and Pre-Professional Division female students are required to wear a high bun on the crown of the head for class. No bangs, loose ends, ponytails or ornamentation is allowed. Please use a hair net to keep fly away ends in place.
Boy's Ballet Class Attire
| Item |
Brand |
Style |
Color |
| Shirt |
M. Stevens |
#MS1441 (child)
#MS1442 (adult) |
White |
| Footed Tights |
M. Stevens |
#MS1097 (child)
#MS1099 (adult) |
Black (milliskin) |
| Dance belt |
Capezio |
#CPN5930 |
Nude |
| or Dance belt |
Bloch |
#BLB3914 |
Nude |
| or Dance trunks |
JBB |
#JB8110 (child)
#JB8710 (adult) |
Black |
| Shoes |
Bloch |
#BL205G (child)
#BL208L or #BL208M (youth & adult) |
Black Leather |
Boys Hair
Hair should be neat and tidy. Hair longer than chin length must be pulled away from the face in either a ponytail or headband.
Modern Class Attire
Solid colored leotard, footless black tights, or unitard, bare feet. Boys shirt same as ballet class attire. bare feet and Danskin 1098 footless tights.
Jazz Class Attire
Solid colored leotard, black jazz pants, black jazz shoes. Boys shirt same as ballet class attire.
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