Ballet Espressivo Class Schedule: Fall 2015
The School of Ballet Espressivo specializes in adult dance education and is expanding its offering to include not only classes in ballet, modern dance and improvisation, and ballet floor-barre but also public performance opportunities for its students. The school’s bright and beautiful studio, with a 800 square foot sprung floor, is located in the heart of the city at Yonge and Bloor.
Early registration is highly recommended!!!
A FANTASTIC WORKOUT & A GREAT STRESS RELIEVER!
Tired of backaches, sore shoulders, general stiffness! Put that spring back into your step!
Benefits:
prevents injury; improves alignment, balance, posture, flexibility, co-ordination, and circulation; tones and elongates; develops core strength; engages the body and mind, increasing one’s powers of concentration.
Our approach to dance educationis unique!
The Ballet Espressivo School, founded in 2006, offers courses in classical ballet, modern dance, dance improvisation, ballet floor-barre (stretching and strengthening), and our latest addition – performance opportunities for its students, led by its instructor Donna Greenberg, who has over twenty-five years of teaching experience, and a background in both music and a variety of dance-styles. Throughout the lessons, thorough and constructive feedback is given, feedback needed for students to progress, to avoid injuries, and to prevent the development of bad habits. The student-teacher ratio is kept low in order to maximize time for addressing individual student needs. Much emphasis is placed on not only correctness of form but also musicality, line, and artistry. The courses are designed for adults, for those seeking recreation, or wishing to improve bodily alignment and overall physical condition, or those aspiring to a more serious study of dance. The Ballet Espressivo School has an international reputation, attracting students from Toronto and its environs and even abroad.
Adult Ballet for the Absolute Beginner I*No previous dance experience is needed!
Tuesday evenings from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. September 15, 2015 – December 15, 2015 14 classes for $ 253.12 (HST included)
Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. September 17, 2015 – December 17, 2015 14 classes for $ 253.12 (HST included)
Adult Ballet for the Advancing Beginner I* For students who have taken the Adult Ballet for Absolute Beginner I for at least two semesters. This is the next level before Adult Ballet for Absolute Beginner II.
Monday evenings from 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. September 21, 2015 to December 14, 2015 (No class on October 12, 2015) - 12 classes for $ 216.96 (HST incl.)
Saturday afternoons from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. September 19, 2015 to December 19, 2015 (No classes on October 10 & 17, 2015 ) - 12 classes for $ 216.96 (HST incl.)
Adult Ballet for the Absolute Beginner II *For students who have taken the Adult Ballet for Advancing Absolute Beginner I or who have had some recent training in ballet as an adult student (at least two years).
Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. September 21, 2015 to December 14, 2015 (No class on October 12, 2015) - 12 classes for $ 216.96 (HST incl.)
Saturday afternoons from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. September 19, 2015 to December 19, 2015 (No classes on October 10 & 17,, 2015 ) - 12 classes for $ 216.96 (HST incl.)
Adult Ballet for the Advancing Beginner II *For students who have taken the Absolute Beginner’s Class II for at least one year, or who have had some recent previous training in ballet as an adult student (at least three years).
Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. September 16, 2015 – December 16, 2015 14 classes for $ 253.12 (HST incl.)
Adult Ballet for the Intermediate*Ideal for those with previous ballet training experience as an adult student for at least four years!
Tuesday evenings from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. September 15, 2015 – December 15, 2015 14 classes for $ 253.12 (HST included)
NEW CLASS: Adult Ballet for the Advancing Intermediate*Ideal for those with previous ballet training experience for at least five years or more!
Friday evenings from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m September 18, 2015 – December 18 , 2015 -14 classes for $ 253.12 (HST incl.)
Ballet Floor Barre – Stretching & Strengthening
Reap the benefits of a low stress, low impact and highly rewarding form of exercise that tones the body, burns calories, increases core strength, improves flexibility, alignment, posture and boosts self-image. Students will be guided through a systematic and thorough approach to stretching and strengthening including extensive wall work. Through this ballet floor barre, students will gain greater knowledge of core support and control while studying classical ballet techniquei.e. how to work efficiently, according to the laws of the body, as well receiving plenty of individualized attention. An excellent preparation and/or complement to our regular ballet classes as well all other forms of dance, sports and physical activities.
Monday evenings from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. September 21, 2015 to December 14, 2015 (No class on October 12, 2015) - 12 classes for $176.28 (HST incl.)
Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. September 16, 2015 – December 16, 2015 14 classes for $ 205.66 (HST incl.)
Saturday afternoons from 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. September 19, 2015 to December 19, 2015 (No classes on October 10 & 17,, 2015 ) - 12 classes for $ 176.28 (HST incl.)
Modern Dance & Improvisation
No previous dance experience is needed! An eclectic approach to modern dance.
Our approach to Modern Dance is to instruct the student in a freer and less structured type of dance that focuses on movement from the torso, an expanded movement vocabulary, and individual expression. All classes include barre work, centre work, and the learning of short choreographic pieces designed to get the student moving fluidly, confidently, and musically, as well as a short section of dance improvisation to allow students to explore, experiment, and create movements based on what they have learned during the lesson. This is a fun way for the students to liberate themselves as dancers and develop personal expression with a strong emphasis on musicality.
Modern Dance & Improvisation is now a mixed level class open to both absolute beginners through to more advanced students. Technical levels will be adjusted to suit the level of the individual student. This is a great opportunity for students to learn from each other.
Students will be working on a piece of choreography by Donna Greenberg, to be presented at our second student recital on Sunday December 13, 2015 (times TBA) and at the U of T Dance Festival in March (see performance opportunities).
Thursday evenings from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. September 17, 2015 – December 17, 2015 14 classes for $ 253.12 (HST included)
New Class: Performance Opportunities for Ballet Espressivo Students
Due to the great success of our first student recital in Spring 2015 and student performance at the University of Toronto Festival of Dance at Hart House Theatre on March 2015 and at Youth Day Toronto, August 2015, Ballet Espressivo will be presenting our second student recital on Sunday December 13, 2015 (times TBA). Again, students will be performing works choreographed by Donna Greenberg at the University of Toronto Festival of Dance 2016 at Hart House Theatre on the last weekend of March 2016.
This is a wonderful opportunity for Ballet Espressivo students to participate in public dance performances in a more intimate setting as well as in an established theatre and dance festival.
Students will learn how to study, prepare, and perform a choreographic work. They will have the opportunity to work on various technical and aesthetic aspects as well as develop their individual expressive abilities within the framework of an ensemble piece.
This year we are expanding to two performance classes:
Absolute Beginners’ Ballet Dance:
Open to all Ballet Espressivo students registered in the following courses:
Adult Ballet for the Absolute Beginner I, Advancing Absolute Beginner I, and Adult Ballet for the Beginner II
All students must be registered in either one or more of the above classes for both Fall 2015 and Winter 2016 sessions.
Fall Session: Wednesday October 7 – December 16, 2015: 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 11 classes for $161.59
Payment due September 15, 2015.
Winter Session: Wednesday January 6 – March 23, 2016: 8:30p.m. - 9:30 p.m. + one tech rehearsal between the March 24 -26 p.m. between 5- 10 p.m. (exact time and date t.b.a.) + performance: 12 classes/rehearsals/performance for $176.28
Payment due December 31, 2015
Advanced Students’ Ballet Dance:
Open to all Ballet Espressivo students registered in the following courses:
Advancing Adult Ballet for the Beginner II, Adult Ballet for the Intermediate, and Advancing Adult Ballet for the Intermediate
All students must be registered in either one or more of the above classes for both Fall 2015 and Winter 2016 sessions.
Fall Session: Friday October 7 – December 18, 2015: 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 11 classes for $198.88
Payment due September 15, 2015.
Winter Session: Friday January 9 – March 27, 2016: 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. + one tech rehearsal between the March 27 -28 p.m. between 5- 10 p.m. (exact time and date t.b.a.) + performance: 12 classes/rehearsals/performance for $216.76
Payment due December 31, 2015
This year, students in the modern dance class will also be presenting at both the Ballet Espressivo School recital and the University of Toronto Dance Festival 2016.
Any student who is enrolled in a ballet or modern dance class is invited to present a choreographic work of their own making (not exceeding three minutes in length), subject to the Director’s approval. Such works will be presented at the Ballet Espressivo School recital on December 13, 2015 (but not at the University of Toronto festival).
Interested students should email Donna directly at .
Requirements:
1. Number of Students: Not more than 10 students per class, with enrollment on a first-come-first-serve basis. Students must email Donna Greenberg at to register.
2. Attendance: All students must be willing to commit to ALL rehearsals in both the Fall and Winter Sessions, as well as to ALL dress and technical rehearsals and performances. Students must arrive on time at each rehearsal, be warmed up by the beginning of the class, and be ready to work. Students who miss more than two rehearsals will be required to withdraw from the project without refund of tuition fees.
3. Waiver: All students must be willing to sign a permission form granting Ballet Espressivo permission to take and use any photos or videos of the classes/rehearsals/performance for promotional purposes.
4. Students must pay for their own costume or footwear required for the performance.
Individual Coaching/Personal Training
Individual instruction is available for individuals who are unable to attend scheduled classes or who simply prefer exclusive private sessions. Available as well are “trouble-shooting” consultations for the professional dancer wishing to target problem areas, stand-out at auditions, or develop uniqueness andartistry.Private classes are arranged on an individual basis at a mutually agreeable time.
Instructor: Donna Greenberg:Teacher, choreographer, dance filmmaker, singer/songwriter/composer and artistic director ofBallet Espressivo, has been teaching for over twenty-five years. Benefit from her vast knowledge of techniques, rich musical and performance background and artistic flair.
Important Information:
All students must pre-register to ensure a place in the class. Our courses are very popular and are kept small, providing much individual attention, and so early registration is encouraged. There are no drop-in classes.
Please register by:
Email:or phone:647.294.0784 All classes are held atBallet Espressivo The Charles Promenade 730 Yonge Street Suite 228, Toronto M4Y 2B7 (one block south of Bloor St. on the west side. Enter through the front entrance of the Charles Promenade, Bloor/Yonge subway stop). Paid underground parking is available entrance off Charles Street.
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