Resource person: Gwenevere.kaiser@champaignparks.org

Location: Springer Cultural Center - Dance Studio 204 | 301 North Randolph Street, Champaign, IL, 61820

Description:

Students should have 4+ years of continuous training and a teacher recommendation. Further development of strength and control of the trunk and pelvis will be concentrated on in adage work. This control of the body’s core will be further called upon to perform the correct throwing action of the leg for a grand battement and in grand allegro. Double pirouettes should be easily attained at this level.

For late registration inquiries, contact Gwenevere.kaiser@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3920.

Available spots: 10/10

Price: $154.00 - $231.00 Taxes waived

Required age: Over 15 years old on the day of the activity

Notes: Dress Code: Shoes can either be canvas (preferred) or leather. Both full sole and split sole shoes are accepted, though split sole is recommended for more advanced dancers. Students' choice of colors is pink, black, white, or skin tone. Form-fitting attire that is moveable, such as leggings, tank tops, jazz pants, moveable t-shirts, etc., is acceptable for adult students. Traditional attire is not required for adult ballet class, but if you feel inclined, here are the options: Option 1 - skin tone tights, a leotard, and an optional ballet skirt. Option 2 - thick black tights with a form-fitting shirt and dance belt for male students. Hair: All hair must be pulled away from the face regardless of length. These guidelines apply to all core ballet and continuing education ballet classes. Short hair (above chin length or shorter) - Hair should be pulled back off the face with clips, barrettes, bobby pins, or a secured fabric headband. Medium hair (too short for a bun) - Hair should be pulled back in a ponytail or pigtails. Wisps should be secured with bobby pins or barrettes as needed. Long hair - Hair should always be secured in a neat, tidy bun using hair pins, bobby pins, and hair nets. Wisps should be secured with bobby pins or barrettes as needed. Bangs - Bangs must be pinned out of the face or pulled back with a secured headband. For more details on dress code and guidelines, please refer to the Dance Arts Handbook at Dance Arts (champaignparks.org). Adult Pointework will be available to students enrolled in Intermediate and Advanced Adult Ballet classes based on the evaluation and discretion of Dance Arts staff. Please consult your instructor for additional information. Students enrolled in these classes who do not wish to take pointework will continue class on demi pointe and be given additional strengthening exercises.

Prerequisites: 4+ years of continuous ballet training.

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