Beginning Ballet-TUESDAYS

Details
Room
CTAC Dance Studio
Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
Begins
Ends
Time
Tuesdays from 3:30-4:10 PM
Age Range

-

Grade Range
Preschool - 1st grade
Member tuition
$300.00
Non-member tuition

$320.00 (become a member)

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Description

Masks are required for all dancers at every class and show.

Winter/Spring Session: January 10 - June 11* (20 weeks)

Designed to be a dancer’s first class, this class will focus on arm placement, pointing of toes, stretching, turnout, poise and classroom etiquette. At the end of the session, students will be able to execute the two dance positions, have a solid basic concept of the way their bodies move and be excited for their next dance class!

This class is offered on:
Tuesdays from 3:30-4:10 PM -OR-
Saturdays from 10:00-10:40 AM

The Winter/Spring Session culminates in a full-length feature performance at the Harbor Spring Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11. Costume fees will be assessed in March and will range from $50 (beginning levels)-$100 (advanced levels) per class.

*No classes on the following dates:
Midwinter Break: Monday, February 14 – Monday, February 21
RADFEST: Thursday, March 3 - Saturday, March 5
Spring Break: Friday, March 25 - Monday, April 3
Memorial Weekend:  Saturday, May 28 – Monday, May 30 
June Show Week: June 6 - June 11 (Rehearsals will be scheduled for all levels this week)

This class will be taught in-person and online via Zoom.  Please select the online or in-person option when checking out. 

 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.)

COVID-19 Policy for Classes (until 03/31/22)

Crooked Tree Arts Center has implemented policies to control the spread of Covid-19 students, staff, and instructors safe. Please note the following policies regarding illness, face coverings, social distancing, room capacity, and sanitation. The following policies are in place for classes beginning before March 31, 2022:

Face Coverings (updated 2/22/22)
Face masks are required for all CTAC classes that begin before March 31, 2022, regardless of vaccination status.

Illness
Students who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or who have recently tested positive should not come to class, and should follow the CDC guidelines on quarantining and masking.

Symptoms of Covid-19 include: Fever or chills; cough; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.

Capacity
Class size will be limited to accommodate social distancing. Classroom setups will be arranged so that each student has 6 feet of working space.

Social Distancing
Students and teachers are expected to remain at least 6 feet apart whenever possible.

Sanitation
Students and instructors should sanitize their hands upon class arrival and departure. Hand sanitizer and surface disinfectant will be available onsite.