The Contra Costa Ballet Centre’s program serves the development of its students from their first encounter with music and movement to their emergence as young dancers. The curriculum is carefully designed to introduce the correct technique and instruction at the appropriate age and physical development of the student, as well as bringing out the joy and fun of ballet. While many students may go on to pursue professional careers, the focus of training is on the excellence and joy of dance at each level of achievement. Classes are offered at eight progressive levels of achievement. With each level, as the young dancers gain proficiency and confidence, greater emphasis is placed on artistry and performance quality.

DRESS CODE
Ladies:
Hair must be pulled back into a neat bun.

Ballet I through 2
Black Motion Wear tank leotard style #2100
Ballet Pink tights
Pink ballet slippers

Ballet 3 through 8
Black leotard
Ballet Pink tights
Pink ballet slippers
Ballet skirts, bulky sweaters and leg warmers are not allowed in class.

Gentlemen:

Black tights
White T-shirt
White shoes
White socks

SCHOLARSHIPS
In order to encourage young men to learn of the benefit of dance, the Contra Costa Ballet Centre offers one half tuition scholarships to its male students. Ballet is the ultimate form of exercise, and the male dancer, the ultimate athlete. The Contra Costa Ballet Foundation awards scholarships to students in Classes 7 and 8 who demonstrate a high potential for ballet as well as financial need. Further information can be obtained at the school office.

RULES AND REGULATIONS
Every student of the school is expected to conform to its rules and regulations and to behave throughout the facility in a disciplined, responsible and courteous manner. The school reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any student whose attitude, attendance or conduct is found unsatisfactory.

First year ballet for ages 7 through 10. No placement class required.
Level	Class	Day	Time	Cost	Instructor
BALLET 1A	Technique	W	4:00 - 5:15 pm	$65	Ashley Flaner
BALLET IB	Technique	Th	5:45 - 7:00 pm	$65	Ashley Flaner

 

Second year ballet for ages eight through eleven. Placement class required
Level	Class	Day	Time	Cost	Instructor
BALLET 2	Technique	M	6:00 - 7:30 pm	$140	Emily Borthwick
	Technique/ Character	F	5:30 - 7:30 pm		Emily Borthwick

 

Third year ballet for ages 9 through 12. Placement class required
Level	Class	Day	Time	Cost	Instructor
BALLET 3	Technique/ Character	M	4:00 - 6:00 pm	$200	Katarina Wester
	Technique	W	5:30 - 7:00 pm		Katarina Wester
	Technique	F	4:00- 5:30 pm		Katarina Wester

 

Fourth to eighth year ballet for ages 10 through 19. Placement class required
Level	Class	Day	Time	Cost	Instructor
BALLET 4	Technique	M	5:30 - 7:00 pm	$250	Diane de Freitas
	Technique	T	7:00 - 8:30 pm		Emily Borthwick
	Technique	Th	4:00 - 5:30 pm		Emily Borthwick
	Technique/ Character	S	9:30 - 12:00 am		Emily Borthwick

 

Fourth to eighth year ballet for ages 10 through 19. Placement class required
Level	Class	Day	Time	Cost	Instructor
BALLET 5	Technique	M	4:00 - 5:30 pm	$270	Diane de Freitas
	Technique/Pointe	Th	5:30 - 8:00 pm		Dishong/Flaner
	Technique	F	4:00 - 5:30 pm		Diane de Freitas
	Technique/Pointe	S	9:30 - 12:00 am		de Freitas/Flaner