SUMMER 2022
This program provides students with exceptional clarity and strength while encouraging a life-long love of dance and healthy body image. Live accompaniment, enrichment in modern and character dance along with promotion of health and well-being complete the training.
Students enrolled in the Summer add to their skills and explore new movement in condensed programs that bridge to the fall classes and provide for flexibility of summer schedules.
We welcome new students at anytime. Please call or email for more information 651-690-1588 and spb@spballet.org
Studios at 655 Fairview Avenue N., St. Paul, MN 55104
Summer Level 1/ Beg Ballet 2
AGES 8-9
SESSION 1: 3 weeks $210.00
July 11 &13, 18 & 20, 25 & 27
Mondays & Wednesdays: 4:30-7:00pm
SESSION 2: 3 weeks $210.00
August 8 & 10, 15 & 17, 22 & 24
Mondays & Wednesdays: 4:30-7:00pm
• Classical ballet technique
• Creative Workshop & Repertoire
Ballet technique according to a Vaganova-based curriculum, with a focus on developing movement vocabulary. In addition to technique, classes include workshop and repertory which allows time for dancers to create choreography.
SPB has live piano accompaniment for all classes!
What to wear:
Girls — Leotard, 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.
Boys — White crew-neck short-sleeved top, bike shorts, plain thin white ankle socks, white ballet slippers.
All — Hair pulled neatly away from face and neck. For the safety of the students, only simple stud earrings are permissible. Leg warmers or other warm-up gear must be removed after class warmup exercise.
Summer
Level 2/3 Ballet
AGES 10-13
SESSION 1: 3 weeks $315.00
July 11/12/14 July 18/19/21 July 25/26/28
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:30-7:00pm
SESSION 2: 3 weeks $315.00
August 8/10/11 August 15/17/18 August 22/24/25
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 4:30-7:00pm
• Classical ballet technique
• Modern & Composition
Summer is a great time to focus on increased strength, stamina, flexibility, and coordination. Classes include modern which is essential in nurturing versatility and growth in creativity and repertory to create and rehearse choreography.
SPB has live piano accompaniment for all classes!
What to wear:
Girls — Leotard, 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.
Boys — White crew-neck short-sleeved top, bike shorts, plain thin white ankle socks, white ballet slippers.
All — Hair pulled neatly away from face and neck. For the safety of the students, only simple stud earrings are permissible. Leg warmers or other warm-up gear must be removed after class warmup exercise.
We remain committed to equity and inclusiveness, especially for those who are marginalized, and understand that the pandemic will hit some in our community harder than others. Closures of non-profits have a profound effect on the financial health of artists and children in our program.
Our organization is a non-profit and our staff are hourly employees. Please consider a DONATION at this time to “keep the lights on” and supplement our staff. Their contribution to the vitality of our lives is hard to quantify: beautiful movement and music sparks our imaginations, gives us meaning, helps us understand our world and gives us great personal satisfaction.
Registration & More Information
TUITION PAYMENTS:
Tuition payments are due before the start of a class session.
Sibling discount: 5% on the lower tuition for Children’s Division | 10% on the lower tuition for School-Year Division
NewStudent Admission
New students ages 9-18: Please contact School Director Christina Onusko at conusko@spballet.org or call 651-690-1588 to arrange a placement class.
Families with dancers ages 9-13 who would like to start ballet for the first time: Please see our Intro to Ballet Classes.
Performing
Performances:
A Nutcracker Story is for all students enrolled full-time in the School-Year Division. Performances are in December 2022. Casting is at the sole discretion of the directors.
Spring Showcase: A Celebration of Our Students for students enrolled full-time for the School-Year Division and students of the Children’s division. Performances are usually in May 2022.
For Parents/Caregivers
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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Location and Parking:
655 Fairview Avenue N., St Paul, MN 55104 Ample free parking lot. Just 3 blocks north of the Fairview Ave. LRT Station on University Ave.
Prepare yourself for in-person classes
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:
COMING TO THE STUDIO
If you do not feel well, please stay home.
- All classes are by pre-registration only. Please BOOK at least 30 minutes prior to class start time. No refund for ‘no show,’ if booking is not cancelled at least one hour early.
- Class limit is 20 students. NO unbooked DROP-INs.
- All dancers ages 12 and above may show proof of vaccination.
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Mask wearing - Masks recommended.
- Do not plan to arrive earlier than 10 minutes before the start of class. There is no waiting area. Only those taking class will be allowed in the studios during class time.
- The drinking fountain and bottle filler are open. Be sure to bring a water bottle to class. Any water bottles left after class will be discarded.
ENTERING THE STUDIO
- Street shoes are to be stored in the cubbies outside of the studios. No street shoes on the studio floors.
- Bring your personal belongings into the studio. Please only bring the minimum items necessary for class—avoid large dance bags.
- Come dressed for class if possible. Bathrooms may be used for changing.
- Please use hand sanitizer or wash your hands before entering the studios.
COVID PRECAUTIONS under MN Dept. of Health Guidelines as of September 2021:
Class sizes:
- In-studio class size is now 100% capacity
- All classes will require pre-registration and payment online, no drop-in classes
- Due to class size restrictions, pre-registered/reserved spaces must be paid for at the time of registration
- There is a no refund policy for ‘no show’, if a class spot is booked but not cancelled before the class begins.
Overall disinfecting of space/ studios:
- Studio floors are disinfected with Stagestep Disinfectant Cleaner. ProCleanTM D No-Rinse is a one-step “hospital strength” disinfectant and cleaner that is effective against a broad-spectrum of bacteria and viruses, including Covid 19, and inhibits the growth of mold and mildew
- HVAC and Ventilation: Our HVAC was brand new last Fall and is up to current building code. The units on average exchange the air in our spaces at least 3-4 times per hour. If the outside temperatures do not vary more than a few degrees from inside temps, exchange can be as much as 10x per hour. Our 22’ ceilings and large floor area give our studios a large cubic volume and air flow is directed across the ceilings and drops down the walls to avoid creating a draft affect. This is important as it directs the airflow away from people which can increase aerosols from individuals spreading to others.
- All barres, doorknobs and light switches will be wiped down with disinfectant regularly.
Bathroom Cleaning:
- Foot pulls have been installed on the bathroom doors so they can be opened without hand touching
- Bathrooms are cleaned each day M-F.
Washing Hands/ Hand Sanitizer:
- We encourage hand washing, or using hand sanitizer when entering and leaving the space
- Hand sanitizer can be found in multiple locations around the facility including in each studio