Upper Level Drop-in Classes Aug 5-16. Fall placement audition and registration Aug 10.
UPPER LEVEL DROP-IN CLASSES ages 13-23
Drop-in classes for upper level ballet students. Technique and pointe class. SPB Level 5 and 6 students and students new to SPB with a minimum of 2 years pointe. Maximum age 23.
AUGUST DROP-IN CLASSES: M-F, August 5-16
• Classical ballet technique and Pointe
Continue training after returning from summer intensives and prepare for fall placement. LIVE accompaniment by our roster of professional musicians!
$15 per drop-in class | Mon-Fri 9:00-11:00am BOOK YOURSELF ON CALENDAR BELOW
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10th: FALL PLACEMENT CLASSES & REGISTRATION for all SPB dancers Levels 3-6 and new students who wish to enroll in the School-Year Program.
UPPER-LEVEL 12:00-2:00pm Technique and Pointe Class for Levels 4, 5, 6 of SPB and new students with more than 1-year of pointe experience. Ages 13-22.
MIDDLE-LEVEL 2:30-4:00pm Technique Class for Level 3 of SPB and new students with pre-pointe or less than 1 year of pointe. Ages 11+
Audition fee $20 for non-SPB students. AUDITION REGISTER BELOW
PLACEMENT: Please contact Christina Onusko, School Director at conusko@spballet.org with any questions if you are not a current St. Paul Ballet Level 3-6 student.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10th: FALL PLACEMENT CLASSES & OPEN HOUSE for all SPB dancers Levels 3-6 and new students who wish to enroll in the School-Year Program
12:00-2:00pm Technique and Pointe Class for
Levels 4, 5, 6 of SPB and new students with more than 1-year of pointe experience. Ages 13-22.
2:30-4:00pm Technique Class for
Level 3 of SPB and new students with pre-pointe or less than 1 year of pointe. Ages 11+
Audition fee $20 for non-SPB students. AUDITION REGISTER ONLINE>
August 26 – September 8: 2nd SUMMER BREAK. (NO CLASSES)
September 9, 2024: Fall classes begin
Contact spb@spballet.org or call 651-690-1588 with questions.
Do you offer scholarships? Yes, we offer need-based scholarships. Please complete the application and mail, email or bring it to our studios at: 655 Fairview Avenue N., St. Paul, MN 55104
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ANTHONY JONES, Teaching Artist – Ballet
Originally from Minneapolis, Anthony Jones began his early ballet studies at the Minnesota Dance Theatre & School followed by professional training at Canada’s National Ballet School and ultimately The School of American Ballet, where he studied on full scholarship under Stanley Williams, Andrei Kramarevsky, and Richard Rapp. He joined Seattle’s Pacific Northwest Ballet and was promoted to soloist after three seasons…more>
ERIN DRUMMOND, Teaching Artist – Modern
Erin is a director, artist and educator—carries over two decades of professional experience in performing arts as a dancer and choreographer. She cultivates creative inquiry through interdisciplinary and collaborative projects, ever turned on by embodied research as a catalyst for personal, societal and environmental shift. She trained at Ballet Arts Minnesota and Zenon Dance School before earning a BA from Columbia University and an MFA in Dance through Hollins University, in collaboration with institutions in Frankfurt, Germany. She performed for many years with Dancing People Company, based in Ashland, OR, toured with them throughout the Pacific Northwest and to St. Petersburg, Russia...more>
HELEN HATCH, Teaching Artist – Ballet
Helen Hatch is a dancer, choreographer and director based in Minneapolis. Named as one of Minnesota Monthly’s “10 Artists to Watch” in 2012, Helen was a member of Minnesota Dance Theatre from 2011-2017, dancing an eclectic range of repertory while also creating her own work. Since then, she has worked with various artists in the Twin Cities on projects as a performer, choreographer, and producer. Helen is a graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA program where she was awarded Dance Departmental Honors…more>
KAYLIE BULLOCK, Teaching Artist – Ballet
Kaylie Bullock just moved to the area to join James Sewell Ballet. She recently completed her seventh season with Central Illinois Ballet as principal dancer. Kaylie received her early training at Kansas Dance Academy under the direction of Diane Gans. As a student she had the honor of being named a recipient of the Koch Cultural Trust. She attended the School of Classical and Contemporary Dance at Texas Christian University on scholarship, graduating with honors…more>
JULY
UPPER LEVEL ages 13-22
JULY SUMMER STUDY COURSE 1: 2 weeks JULY 8-19
• Classical ballet technique
• Pointe
• Repertoire/ Variations
• Modern
Intensive study to explore a variety of dynamic classes to expand your movement vocabulary. LIVE accompaniment by our roster of professional musicians!
Single weeks $575 each
$1,042 per 2 wks | Mon-Fri 9:00-2:00pm | 5 hrs daily
AUGUST
UPPER LEVEL ages 13-22
Drop-in classes for upper level ballet students. Technique and pointe class. SPB Level 5 and 6 students and students new to SPB with a minimum of 2 years pointe. Maximum age 22.
AUGUST SUMMER STUDY: WEEK 1 August 5-9
AUGUST SUMMER STUDY: WEEK 2 August 12-16
• Classical ballet technique
• Pointe
To continue training and prepare dancers for fall placement. LIVE accompaniment by our roster of professional musicians!
$15 per drop-in class | Mon-Fri 9:00-11:00am BOOK BELOW
PLACEMENT: Please contact Christina Onusko, School Director at conusko@spballet.org to discuss which course is appropriate before registering if you unsure of eligibility.
What to wear:
Leotard any color for summer, convertible tights and ballet slippers. Tights and slippers should match in color. Students should choose the color which is closest to their natural skin tone or the color in which they feel most comfortable. Leg warmers or other warm-up gear must be removed after class warmup exercise. No skirts is preferred, especially at the barre to optimize training. It is difficult to see if a dancer is standing correctly on their leg with extra clothing.
Boys — White crew-neck short-sleeved top, bike shorts, plain thin white ankle socks, white ballet slippers.
Hair and jewelry: Hair pulled neatly away from face and neck. For the safety of the students, only simple stud earrings are permissible. Dangling earrings, necklaces and bracelets can come off while dancing and create a hazard on the floor.
TUITION REFUND POLICIES
Summer programs 2024 all ages: Tuition paid is non-refundable and non-transferable to another student or program. This includes classes that are cancelled for any reason or mandatory closures due to state and/or local mandates.If a student must withdraw from the program due to prolonged illness or severe injury that prohibits their participation, verified by a doctor’s certificate, Saint Paul Ballet will consider an account credit option for tuition paid at the time of withdrawal.
Please let us know about any hardship that unexpectedly arises immediately: conusko@spballet.org, School Director Christina Onusko
We remain committed to inclusive excellence, especially for those who are marginalized, and will continue to offer scholarships and find a spot for anyone who wants to dance!
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