Dance Fusion III VIRTUAL

Details
Room
Online
Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC School of Ballet
Begins
Ends
Time
Wednesdays from 6:00-7:15 PM.
Age Range

-

Grade Range
6th grade - 12th grade
Member tuition
$165.00
Non-member tuition

$185.00 (become a member)

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Description

Virtual Spring Session: April 6 - June 19, 2021
 

This class is geared toward dancers ages 12 years and older, or by permission from an instructor. Dance Fusion students explore a variety of dance styles including modern and jazz with music from classic to Broadway show tunes. Students learn the skills to create their own work and have the opportunity to share their original choreography with the class.

Please note: This is an online class that will be taught via Zoom.  Following registration, you will receive an email with Zoom meeting information.

* Students enrolling in more than one School of Ballet Class during the same session of classes, (i.e. Intermediate Ballet and Dance Fusion) may enroll in additional School of Ballet classes at half off the tuition rate. The first class is full price, each additional class is half off. 

**Boys may be eligible for a 100% merit scholarship. Please contact the Front Desk for more details at (231)347-4337.

SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
Supplies provided
No
Art Area
Ballet
Instructor(s)

Karrie Benedict

Dance Instructor
CTAC Petoskey

Karrie Benedict began her Ballet training at age 5. Her first 7 years focused on learning the syllabus and passing the examinations of the British Royal Academy of Dance. She was a founding member and soloist with The Kalamazoo Ballet, then under the Direction of Advanced Royal Academy member Theresa Bullard. She completed a BFA Honors Degree with a double major in Ballet and Modern Dance from York University, Toronto Ontario Canada.  She began working at The Crooked Tree Arts Center in 2009 and is currently teaching Beginning, Beginning Intermediate, and Adult Ballet, Dance Fusion and Advanced Modern Dance.

Cancellation & Class Policies

School of Ballet Class Policies

 

  • If Petoskey Schools are closed due to snow, there will be no classes.
  • If a student is out due to Covid-19, they may still participate in class via Zoom. Please contact the Assistant to the Artistic Director for a Zoom link.
  • If a student misses class, they may make it up any time during the current session by taking an additional class offered at their level during the week.
  • If a student has an injury, they are encouraged to watch class and take notes.
  • Dancers must arrive to class on time prepared and ready to dance.
  • There is absolutely NO talking during class, unless it is a question or comment to the instructor.
  • No gum or food may be brought into the studio for ANY reason.
  • Students must follow the School of Ballet dress code.*
  • More serious students are encouraged to attend more than one class per week, as regular study ensures more rapid progress.
  • Upper Level dance classes are by audition/invitation only. Upper Level Ballet students are required to attend at least 5 classes per week.

 

*School of Ballet Dress Code

Attire for Ballet

  • Ladies
    Solid colored leotard, full-footed pink tights, and pink leather or canvas ballet slippers. Ballet skirts are optional. Long hair must be in a secure, slicked-back bun. Short hair must be pulled back, out of the face.
  • Gentlemen
  • White tee or tank, black tights or shorts, dance belt or dance briefs underneath tights, and white or black ballet slippers. Long hair must be pulled into a ponytail. 
  • Pointe Shoes
    Students must receive permission from the Artistic Director in order to wear or be fitted for pointe shoes.
     

Attire for Dance Fusion

  • Form-fitting top, athletic bottoms such as leggings, joggers or athletic shorts and bare feet. Hair secured out of the face.

 

We recommend purchasing dance wear at:

Cancellation Policy for Petoskey Classes (In-Person)

Student Withdrawal
Requests for cancellation by the student at least seven (7) days prior to the first day of class will be honored (minus a $20 processing fee).  NO REFUNDS will be given for a student cancellation made less than seven (7) days in advance of the first day of the class.

Class Cancellations (Weather)
When Public Schools of Petoskey are closed due to inclement weather, CTAC-Petoskey classes are canceled. We will do our best to provide a make-up opportunity for the missed class. Refunds will not be given if the student is unable to attend the rescheduled session of class. Workshops and one-time classes will be handled on a per-class basis. School of Ballet students are asked to make up the missed class in an alternate session approved by their instructor.

Student Absence
We are unable to offer refunds or make-up sessions for classes missed due to student absence.

Minimum Enrollment
Crooked Tree Arts Center reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet its minimum student enrollment prior to the first class session. If a class is cancelled by CTAC for lack of enrollment, CTAC will offer a full refund to the student in the manner in which tuition was paid. (Cash payments will be refunded by check.)