SOUTHEASTERN SCHOOL OF BALLET
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The Southeastern School of Ballet
provides the various techniques and
training required for those who wish to
experience the art of dance and
movement, as well as those wishing
to pursue a professional career.
A wide variety of classes are offered
within the curriculum to develop the
student`s abilities as a well-rounded
dancer. Instruction in Ballet, Pointe,
Modern, Character, and Pilates are
provided to students that meet the
eligibility requirement according
to the Southeastern School of Ballet.
The Southeastern School of Ballet offers the highest quality of instruction in the various disciplines of ballet while simultaneously promoting cultural diversity in our student body and faculty.
A structured and well-disciplined environment is essential in the study of ballet and is a priority to the faculty and staff at the Southeastern School of Ballet. We are committed to providing an environment in which individuality, creative expression, and a deep respect and appreciation for the arts is developed and refined. We seek to instill in every student critical life skills that can be attained through the study of ballet. Development of a strong work ethic, good self-discipline, proper respect for others, and high self-esteem are among those critical life skills.
To ensure that every student receives the attention and encouragement necessary to achieve success, we limit class sizes in each division. We help our students set and achieve realistic goals. Annual evaluations are conducted, which provide helpful feedback and help determine a student`s placement in the program. Above all, the Southeastern School of Ballet believes that each student's experience in the dance studio will provide the confidence and sense of accomplishment necessary to succeed in all aspects of their daily lives.
Gabor Toth
Gabor Toth began his formal dance training at the world-renowned Hungarian Dance Academyin Budapest, Hungary. Toth is trained extensively in the arts of ballet, folk dance, acrobatics, stage dance, acting, historical dance, pantomime, partnering, and contemporary dance. Upon graduation, he was awarded a scholarship to the School of Alicia Alonsoin Madrid, Spain, where he received instruction in Spanish folk dance and classical ballet.
Hillary Krieger-Toth
Hillary Krieger-Toth has over 17 years classical ballet experience. She began her dance training at the prestigious Joffrey Ballet School in New York City, studying under the expert guidance of well-respected dance instructors such as: Dorothy Lister, Eleanor D'Antuono, and Francesca Corkle.
Preparatory Division
This division offers classes in Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, and Primary Ballet for children ages 3-7. Keep in mind, the ages listed for classes and levels of instruction are NOT concrete rules, they are simply used as guidelines for placement. Students make the best progression when placed in the level of instruction most appropriate for their abilities. *ALL STUDENTS MUST BE TOILET TRAINED*
Children's Division
This division offers beginner and intermediate classes in Ballet, Beginner Pointe, Modern, and Character techniques. This division begins the incorporation of pure, intensive dance instruction. Students are given an intensive, comprehensive training program that includes additional ballet classes as well as several alternative enrichment classes. In this division, students will attend mandatory classes in Ballet, Beginner Pointe, Character; Modern is optional. Keep in mind, that advancement through the Children's Division is based on each student's level of development and accomplishment, NOT on his or her age. *Students are required to purchase or bring a notebook to EACH CLASS to record corrections and/or write notes.*All students will be required to purchase the Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet by Gail Grant. This will be used primarily for the development of proper dance vocabulary. ISBN #:0486218430 (available at Barnes & Noble, BooksAMillion, and Amazon)
Pre-Professional Division
This division is designed for students who wish to pursue a professional career in dance as well as those wishing to experience the joy of dance. Classes in Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Pas de Deux, Modern, Character, and Pilates are offered in this division. This is an extremely intense level of instruction. Entry into this division is by audition only. Students will be evaluated by the following factors:>CLICK HERE
Open Division
Adult Beginner Ballet
In this class, students learn the fundamentals of Classical Ballet.
No previous dance experience is required. This class is designed for those seeking to attend a ballet class for leisurely pleasure.
Adult Advanced Ballet
This class is designed for those who have prior experience in ballet. Students who have mastered the techniques, principles, and styles will be placed in adult ballet classes. Advanced ballet vocabulary is a necessity at this level.
Adult Stretch/Pilates
Pilates is a series of controlled movements and coordinated breathing that engage one's body and mind. It focuses on improving flexibility and strength for the overall body. This system ensures the construction of lean muscle. It's a great way to tone up (especially those abs), gain flexibility, and participate in a remarkable exercise regimen all in a fun, open environment!
Class Cards
Class cards are available for only those participating in the Adult Ballet Classes and Adult Pilate Classes. Cards are offered in 5 and 10 class increments.
The card NEVER EXPIRES.
Prices are as follows:
Adult Ballet Classes
Adult Pilates Classes
For the complete listing of all of Southeastern School of Ballet's Policies please click here.
Make-up Classes
Though we actively encourage students to not miss any classes, missed classes can be made up within one month of the absence. Please make sure that you call the office whenever your child will miss class so the teacher can be informed. Otherwise, the absence will be recorded as unexcused.You can schedule a make-up class with our administrator. Please do NOT attend another class to make-up a missed session without first contacting the office and scheduling a date.
Attendance
In order to achieve the best results, students are required to attend all classes and other sessions to which they may be assigned. In order to minimize absences, parents are asked to take into consideration all class times and dates when scheduling any appointments, planning family vacations, etc. Please be sure to notify the school office in order to excuse a student from class. Leave a message if necessary. Regular attendance is absolutely vital in making sure a student achieves and maintains his or her mastery of dance technique.
Dress Code
All students should always wear street clothing over their ballet clothing when going to and from class. BALLET SLIPPERS MUST NEVER BE WORN OUTDOORS! Doing so will not only ruin the footwear, but it also tracks dirt into the studio which can damage the marley floors and be a danger to students. ALL DRESS CODES ARE MANDATORYat every level of instruction.
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Tardiness
Students are required to arrive ON TIME for the start of all classes and alternate sessions. *IN ORDER TO PREVENT INJURY, ANY STUDENT ARRIVING 10 OR MORE MINUTES LATE WILL BE ALLOWED TO OBSERVE CLASS AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO WRITE AN OBSERVATION PAPER DURING CLASS TIME.* Please show respect for both your instructors and your fellow students by arriving on time and prepared to participate in class.
Parent Observation
Parents and other individuals who may be interested in viewing students as they train are invited and encouraged to observe classes during scheduled Parent Observation days. Parents will be notified about observation dates. In an effort to minimize distraction for our students and instructors, we do NOT allow parents to observe classes through doorways or windows on non-observation days.Our primary goal is to enable your child to remain focused on their instruction.READ MORE...
Class Behavior
Prior to class, all students should understand the levels of focus, concentration, and self-discipline that will be required to achieve the skill level of dance desired. All students will learn dance technique through observation and the execution of demonstrated steps rather than through discussion.Talking during class is generally discouraged, though the occasional question is welcomed.
Creative Movement
• Leotard: 9806/9806C - White Tank Princess
• Tights: 1815X or 1815C Capezio
• Shoes: Block SO205
Pre-Ballet
• Leotard: 9806/9806C - Pink Tank Princess
Primary Ballet
• Leotard: 9806/9806C - Light Blue Tank Princess
Boys
• Shirt: Clean White T-Shirt
• Tights: 1308F Baltogs, Black
• Shoes: 200C Capezio
Ballet I
• Leotard: 9806 / 9806C - Navy Tank Princess
• Tights: 9C or 9 Capezio
• Shoes: Consult with Directors
Ballet II
• Leotard: 9806 / 9806C - Hunter Tank Princess
Ballet III
• Leotard: 9806/9806C Burgundy Tank Princess
Ballet IVA / Ballet IVB
• Leotard: 9806 / 9806C - Royal Tank Princess
9806 / 9806C - Black Tank Princess
• Tights: 9C or 9 Capezio : 9C or 9 Copezio
• Tights: 10 Capezio, Black
• Shoes: Consult with Directos
Character
Ballet III & Ballet IVA/Ballet IVB
• Leotard: Black (any style)
• Skirts: Leo 60-8AD Black
• Shoes: Capezio 550 Black
Advanced I, II, III
• Tights: 9 Capezio
•Ballet IV - Clean White T-Shirt,
10 Capezio Tights, and Jazz shoes.
•Advanced I, II, III - Clean White
T-Shirt,Any black tights acceptable,
Jazz shoes.
Advanced I
• Shoes: most any shoe acceptable
Advanced II
Advanced III
• Tights: Any black tights acceptable
Modern
These are the general guidelines for dress in all Modern dance classes.
1.Comfortable dance wear.
2.Clothing that clearly shows the dancers body lines.
(i.e. Biker/Exercise/Jazz shorts and a tight fitting tank top)
3.When cold, you may wear a sweater as long as it is easily removable halfway through class.
4.Always wear Ballet shoes UNLESS requested not to do so by the instructor.
This will depend on that days exercises and class vocabulary.
5.Hair MUST be tied up.
What NOT to wear:
1.NO baggy clothes.
2.NO street shoes unless specified by the teacher.
3.NO uncoordinated colors for clothing.
PILATES
These are the general guidelines for dress in all Pilates classes.
1.Bare feet or shoes, if preferable.
2.Short and tight fitting tops or t-shirts are recommended.
3.Hair MUST be tied up.
4.Biker/Exercise/Jazz shorts are recommended, but you can also wear sweatpants or any other comfortable clothing.
1.NO ballet outfit
2.NO street shoes.
BACK
Thursday
4:00-5:30
Ballet
H
4:00-6:00
Ballet IVB
Ballet/Beg P
G
6:00-7:30
Advanced
I,II,III
Ballet/Pointe
6:00-6:45
7:30-8:30
Pilates
Wednesday
5:00-7:00
Ballet IVA
5:30-7:00
Advanced ll/lll
7:00-8:00
Adult Advanced
Tuesday
4:00-5:00
5:30-6:30
Ballet l/ll
Beg Modern
5:00-5:45
Creative
Movement
6:00-7:00
6:00-8:00
7:00-8:30
II,III
Friday
IVA/IVB
Modem
T
6:30-8:30
Monday
7:00-9:00
Pointe/Variation
8:00-9:00
Adult Beginner
Saturday
9:00-10:00
9:00-11:00
10:00-11:00
11:00-12:00
Beg Pointe-H
Men's Class-
12:00-1:00
Primary
12:00-1:30
l,ll,lll
1:30-2:30
Ballet IVA/IVB
Advanced l,ll,lll
BalletConditioning
Sat./PM
1:00-1:45
H/G
3:00-4:00
l.ll.lll
Reharsal
Block
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Students are required to arrive ON TIME for the start of all classes and alternate sessions.
*IN ORDER TO PREVENT INJURY, ANY STUDENT ARRIVING 10 OR MORE MINUTES LATE WILL BE ALLOWED TO OBSERVE CLASS AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO WRITE AN OBSERVATION PAPER DURING CLASS TIME.* Please show respect for both your instructors and your fellow students by arriving on time and prepared to participate in class.
Prior to class, all students should understand the levels of focus, concentration, and self-discipline that will be required to achieve the skill level of dance desired. All students will learn dance technique through observation and the execution of demonstrated steps rather than through discussion. Talking during class is generally discouraged, though the occasional question is welcomed. If a student has a question, they should let the instructor know by raising their hand. This helps us achieve the quickest progression in any given class. Dance technique is based on constant repetition of movement in order to train and strengthen the muscles of the body. Students who are disruptive to the class will be asked to sit out and observe and write an observation paper (this applies to students beginning in Children's Division) so that others may continue their work uninterrupted. Younger students may be escorted from class and taken to their parents.
Parents and other individuals who may be interested in viewing students as they train are invited and encouraged to observe classes during scheduled Parent Observation days. Parents will be notified about observation dates. In an effort to minimize distraction for our students and instructors, we do NOT allow parents to observe classes through doorways or windows on non-observation days. Our primary goal is to enable your child to remain focused on their instruction.
During Parent Observation please abide by the following rules and regulations:
· Please arrive ON TIME for the start of class and remain seated until the session is over. Please do not enter or exit the studio once class has begun.
· Turn off cell phones, pagers, and all other portable electronic devices.
· Please refrain from talking during class to both students and other observers.
· No food or drink is allowed in the dance studios.
· Observation days are intended for parents, relatives, and older siblings who are able to adequately understand and observe all classroom etiquette. If young children are to attend, please note that it is often very difficult for them to sit quietly for the duration of the class. Out of consideration for others, please do not bring toys or any other distractions into the classroom. Any child who is being loud and/or disruptive to the class is expected to be escorted out into the lobby by their parents. We are confident that any observation days that you attend will allow you to see the progress your child is making in their chosen class with the expert help of our instructors. We sincerely thank you for enabling us to make this an enjoyable and informative experience for all students, parents, and instructors.
Conferences and Questions
Parents are more than welcome to schedule a conference with one of the Directors of the Southeastern School of Ballet. If you wish to do so, please schedule an appointment with our administrator. We request that you do not approach the instructor before or after classes with questions. Please understand that instructors are focusing on their class work and their lesson plans prior to a session. Our administrator may also address your questions or concerns.
Evaluations
Every student enrolled in the Southeastern School of Ballet will receive a written evaluation at the end of the school year. Fall placement will be listed on the evaluation forms.
School Closings
If classes are cancelled due to inclement weather a message will be left on the school's answering machine. Please note that we do not necessarily follow the city, county, or any school district in terms of when we will cancel classes. The Southeastern School of Ballet is not responsible for any classes that are cancelled due to extreme weather conditions or any other circumstance that is beyond the control of the Southeastern School of Ballet.
Tuition Payments
Tuition payments are due by the 5th of every month, if not received by the 5th of the month a $30 late fee will be added to your payment. If tuition is not paid by the 10th, the student will not be allowed to participate in classes until tuition is paid. This policy applies to ALL sessions at every level, no exceptions. We do not offer pro-rating or deferment of tuition for late registrants.
Tuition and Refunds
Tuition paid to the Southeastern School of Ballet is non-refundable. School credits will be considered only in extreme cases such as prolonged absence due to a serious physical injury, illness, or any other extreme case.
Payment Options
We accept tuition payments in the form of: Personal checks*, money orders, cash, and cashier's checks. Please make checks payable to the
Southeastern School of Ballet.
There will be a $30 fee for all returned checks. If a check is returned, another form of payment must be used from that point forward.
Uniforms and clothing for classes can be found at the Turning Pointe. Located at 5143 Forest Drive Columbia, SC 29206. For directions or questions pertaining to clothing please call (803) 782-8188.
SSB'S 2010 SUMMER INTENSIVE JUNE 7 - JUNE 25
AGES-8-UP
Please contact Southeastern School of Ballet to set up an audition* date and time
LOCATION: SOUTHEASTERN SCHOOL OF BALLET
220 Business Park Blvd
Columbia, SC 29203
*FEE - $20.00
A $150.00 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT WILL BE DUE ON JUNE 1,2010.
FULL PAYMENT OF TUITION IS DUE ON JUNE 7,2010.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST WITH SOUTHEASTERN SCHOOL OF BALLET!
Recommended for students ages 3-4 with a class size limited to 12 students. Instruction is focused on helping the student develop proper coordination, motor skills, and listening skills while emphasizing a child's natural creativity. This class is 45 minutes long; one session per week.
Recommended for students ages 5-6 with a class size limited to 16 students. This class is a formal study of Classical Ballet. In this class, we will evaluate and develop the appropriate level of skill development while advancing the student's creative expression, music appreciation, dance vocabulary, and understanding of the relationship between music and dance. This class is 45 minutes long; one session per week.
Recommended for students ages 6-7 with a class size limited to 22 students. In this class, students will be taught the fundamental ballet techniques as well as the self-discipline needed to continue the study of Classical Ballet. This goal of this class is to provide the necessary preparation to advance to the Children's Division. This class is 1 hour long; one session per week.
Recommended for students ages 8-10 with a class size limited to 22 students. In this class, ballet instruction will focus on full barre and center work. More challenging steps and movements are taught along with an introduction and emphasis to musicality at the barre and in center work. The development of dance vocabulary is vital at this level and will be stressed. An optional Modern I class is available for students at this level. This class is 1 hour long; two sessions per week are required.
Recommended for students ages 10-11 with a class size limited to 22 students. This class builds on the knowledge learned in Ballet I by incorporating the next level of instruction into the student's current level of skill in Classical Ballet. At this level, we stress body placement, alignment, and overall strengthening of the physical form. Each of these factors is crucial at this level in order to allow procession into the next level. An optional Modern I class is available for students at this level. This class is 1 ½ hours long; two sessions per week are required.
Recommended for students ages 11-12 with a class size limited to 22 students. At this level, we improve and expand upon the dance forms, techniques, styles, and movements that have already been introduced. Students will attend a mandatory Character class. An optional Modern II class is available for students at this level. This class is 1 ½ hours long; four sessions per week are required.
Recommended for student ages 11-12 with a class size limited to 22 students. At this level of instruction, we focus on all previous levels of knowledge and skill in preparation for the possible advancement into Ballet IVB. Students will attend a mandatory Character class. An optional Modern II class is available for students at this level. Students are required to attend 4 classes per week spending an average of 6 hours training.
Recommended for student ages 12-13 with a class size limited to 22 students. At this level of instruction, we focus on all previous levels of knowledge and skill in preparation for the possible advancement into the Pre-Professional Division. Pointe work is available at this level, but as stated in the Level Advancement section of this handbook, it is subjective to an individual student's level of skill and physical development. Students, if eligible, will begin Pointe work at the barre only beginning in the spring semester. Students will attend a mandatory Character class. An optional Modern II class is available for students at this level. This class is 1 ½ hours long, except for beginner pointe which is 2 hours long; four sessions per week are required.
This division is designed for students who wish to pursue a professional career in dance as well as those wishing to experience the joy of dance. Classes in Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Pas de Deux, Modern, Character, and Pilates are offered in this division. This is an extremely intense level of instruction.
Entry into this division is by audition only. Students will be evaluated by the following factors:
Natural physical attributes inclusive of, but not limited to, flexibility, coordination, body proportion, arch of the foot, line of the leg, muscle strength, stamina, jump, and turnout. General musicality. Focus, discipline, and the ability to learn and adapt quickly. The level of personal commitment.This includes drive, desire, and passion for the art form and a review of student's attendance record. Students in this division are training for professional performing careers in Classical Ballet. Also, we encourage those who are interested in teaching, choreography, arts administration, or dancing for the joy of movement to audition and train at this level of instruction. A strong work ethic, good self-discipline, proper respect for others, and high self-esteem are the critical life skills that we hope to instill in each dancer. In this program, we offer comprehensive conferences with every student in order to prepare them for college as well as professional careers in dance.
Intended for students ages 13-16, limited to a class size of 22 students. At this level, it is mandatory to take Pointe, Ballet, Character and Pilates class. This level of instruction offers an intense level of training in classical ballet. Students are required to attend 8 classes per week spending an average of 9 hours in training.
Intended for students ages 16-20, limited to a class size of 22 students. At this level, every class offered at the Southeastern School of Ballet is available to students. Training at this level is very intensive and requires an extraordinary level of skill, discipline, and commitment. It is mandatory for students to take a Ballet, Pointe, Pas de Deux, Character, and Pilates class. Students are required to take 10 classes per week spending an average of 12 hours in training.
Intended for students ages 16-20, limited to a class size of 22 students. This is the highest level of instruction offered at the Southeastern School of Ballet. At this level, the objective is to refine all styles and techniques learned in previous levels. Mandatory study in a Ballet, Pointe, Pas de Deux, Character, and Pilates class is still applicable at this level. Students are required to attend 11 classes per week spending an average of 14 hours in training.
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Jan.30 2008/ VOLUME 3 ISSUE II. Columbia City Paper - Revolutionary Ballet Published in Arts & Literature
By Judit Trunkos
Why would you learn Csardas, a Hungarian folk dance at a Columbia ballet school?
The Southeastern School of Ballet's answer: to create professional ballet dancers. This school offers a revolutionary mixture of ballet, pointe, modern, character and Pilates while teaching European regional dances. It also provides students with a nutritionist and a masseuse to protect and support the dancers from injuries and to encourage healthy eating.
There are many ballet schools in Columbia, but this school brings a more versatile curriculum to the community while preparing accomplished and educated young dancers.
Why is your school so different from the others in Columbia?
Krieger: We train professional ballet dancers. By providing balanced curriculum for the dancers, our programs are designed to create well-rounded dancers who can potentially become professional dancers.
Toth: Our strict program teaches our students much more than just dancing. We provide education on international cultures, dancer vocabulary as well as consultations with a nutritionist. We not only prepare our dancers for auditions with the top ballet companies, but also teach our students strong work ethic, good self-discipline, proper respect for others and high self-esteem.
How do you provide cultural diversity?
Toth: My background is in character, folk and regional dances. On top of the ballet classes, I teach regional dances to the students. Living and dancing in Europe for over 10 years, I can add the cultural details to the dance instruction. For instance, when teaching Hungarian or Spanish folk dances, after talking about the given culture, I take the students to the front part of the studio and show them pictures and maps so they can place the learned dance into the world map.
What is your long-term goal with the school?
Krieger: We would like to develop our school to become one of the best ballet schools. We will need a bigger facility as well but we will never make the classes too big for the dancers to be lost in it. We always want to be able
to focus on each individual dancers.
Toth: Also, with time, we would like to develop an international exchange program so we can send our dancers abroad to show them how dancers in other countries train and to allow them to travel abroad.
Zachary Hartley, a 14-year-old student at the school, says he didn't get enough out of the instruction at other schools and believes the Southeastern School of Ballet is the best chance for him to get into a good school. Leigh Hartley, 1 6, says having a nutritionist on staff helps her sustain sufficient energy and the masseuse helps her relax her muscles for hard training sessions.
Southeastern School of Ballet opened in 2006, already has over 50 students and is still growing.
November 2008 ,by Shelly Cadena Northeast Columbia - Staying on pointe
Columbia's four professional dance companies all employ dancers from around the world. For decades, a common belief among area dance insiders was that the finest ballet talent had to be imported. Not anymore.With more than 35 years of dance experience between them, Hillary Krieger-Toth and Gabor Toth, owners of a new Northeast Columbia ballet school, have the credentials to develop young local dancers into the international ballet stars of tomorrow.
Krieger-Toth trained at the prestigious Joffrey Ballet School in New York City and at Walnut Hill School of Performing Arts in Boston. She completed the venerable ballet program at the University of Utah, earning a bachelor of fine arts degree. Her professional dancing career included performing and teaching at the Greensboro Ballet Company and Columbia Classical Ballet Company.
Toth received extensive training at the world-renowned Hungarian Dance Academy in Budapest and at the School of Alicia Alonso in Madrid. He made his U.S. debut with the Greensboro Ballet Company. He also danced and taught at Columbia Classical Ballet Company.
This couple opened Southeastern School of Ballet in 2006 with an eye on the future.
"Our goal was to open a professional ballet school that focuses on the proper education of young dancers, including French vocabulary and ballet terminology," said Krieger-Toth. Children as young as 3 may enroll in classes that help develop coordination and motor skills. As students progress through the children's division classes, the training becomes more intense in ballet, pointe, modern dance, and character dance.
In every class, the Toths remain focused on the children's development of technique and artistry.
"We never want to see a child crying because they don't want to walk in the front door. If anything, we want to see them crying because they don't want to leave," Krieger-Toth said.
While they would like their young students to enjoy classes at the Southeastern School of Ballet, it's not all fun and games. This school's core purpose is to lead students to careers as professional dancers.
"We want to give children in this community every opportunity to pursue a professional career in dance," Krieger-Toth explained. That is why the Toths are working to create a non-profit organization that will raise money to fund study-abroad experiences for young dancers.
"Our initial plan is to develop a foreign student exchange program with the Hungarian Dance Academy in Budapest, where my husband trained," she said. "We want to expose our students to the many differing forms of dance in countries around the world."
World travel for education and training is far different from the competition circuit. Many ballet academies send students to ballet competitions; however, Southeastern School of Ballet is not a competition-driven school."Ballet is an art form, not a competitive sport," said Krieger-Toth. "Competition takes the focus away from the art of ballet and the pure enjoyment of it."That sort of focus on their students' total well-being extends to the Tbth's employment of a nutritionist at the school. Each semester, students and their parents are required to attend a two-hour session on healthy eating habits, led by nutritionist Joey Mock.
This total-body health philosophy includes mandatory Pilates instruction, which is introduced to students in the pre-professional division.
"When I began Pilates is when I really started to understand my body and how it moves," said Krieger-Toth.
While Southeastern School of Ballet offers many opportunities for children to develop their dance technique and artistry, older teenagers and adults are not left out. In addition to ballet instruction, these students may choose to study Pilates as well.
Although the Southeastern School of Ballet is still in its infancy, it won't be long until we learn that a new U.S. ballet star got his or her start at this Columbia dance school.
Many other women kicked higher, balanced longer, or turned faster. These are poor substitutes for passion.
-Agnes de Mille-
The purpose of art is higher than art. What we are really interested in are masterpieces of humanity.
-Alonzo King-
I am always doing things I can't do, that's how I get to do them.
-Pablo Picasso-
Dancers are the athletes of God.
-Albert Einstein-
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why they call it "the present."
-Jiri Kylian-
I get into the studio and I try to make visible whats in the choreographers mind. Sometimes a choreographer wants you to have an idea, and sometimes you are the idea.
-Angel Corella, The Ballet Book-
Plie is the first thing you learn and the last thing you master.
-Suzanne Farrell-
Technical perfection is insufficient. It is an orphan without the true soul of the dancer.
-Sylvie Guillem-
I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself.
-Mikhail Baryshnikov-
Anna Pavlova was looking at her swan costume as she was dying. Her final words: Get my swan costume ready.
-Anna Pavlova
I set as my goal to be the best dancer I could be. Not the most famous, or the highest paid dancer, just the best I could be. Out of this discipline came great freedom and calm.
If I could tell you what it meant, there would be no point in dancing it.
-Isadora Duncan-
Without dance I cannot feel my soul, hear my heart, or see my dreams.
-Nahara-
And when they ask you, what is your church? you say, I dance.
-anonymous-
Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain.
-Anonymous-
I just know that when I go on stage, I give everything I have, not only my legs, not only my feet, not only my body. I try to tell a story. Sometimes I'm able to cry because I feel like it. Sometimes I'm able to love because I feel like it.
-Sylvie Gulliem-
Why Study Dance?
There are numerous benefits that Dance offers you or your child:
·Muscle control and coordination; an awareness, strengthening, and better understanding of the human body
·Regular scheduled physical exercise
·Physical grace, ease of movement, joint improvement
·Creative and Artistic expression
·Developing an appreciation for all types of music from Classical to Contemporary
·The learning of proper poise, posture and presentation of the art, critical skills that are useful throughout life
·Self-discipline, Self-awareness, Self-esteem, Strong work-ethic
·Focusing on tasks, concentration on the moment at hand, determination to complete a given activity
·Intellectually challenging; promotes problem-solving, quick thinking and reasoning skills
·Basic French vocabulary and terminology
·Promotes respect for teachers and peers, individualism and team work
·Development of personal artistry in class, observation and future performances
·Appreciation for the history and traditions of dance, exposure to world cultures and the universal language of dance
These essential life skills are attainable for each and every student, regardless of their decision to pursue a professional dance career orsimply take
classes for the pure joy of movement.
2010 PREPARATORY DIVISION SUMMER DANCE PROGRAM
Ages: 3 - 4 Years Old
May 31 st - June 4th
10:00am - 1:00pm
Creative Movement Classes, Educational Videos & Stories,
Arts and Crafts, Free Dance, Stretch Classes.
*ALL STUDENTS MUST BE TOILET TRAINED*
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COME AND JOIN SOUTHEASTERN SCHOOL OF BALLET FOR A FUN AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME
Ages: 5 - 7 Years Old
June 28th - July 2nd
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Ballet Class, Introduction to Character Dance, Vocabulary, Educational Videos & Stories, Free Dance, Arts and Crafts,
Stretch Classes.
*Tuition is due by May 31st , 2010,for ages 3 - 4 Summer Programs.
*Tuition is due by June 28th , 2010,for ages 5 - 7 Summer Programs.
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Tanchaz
Dance House
April 17th 7:30 at the Southeastern School of Ballet
Dance house with the Csûrdöngölõ Folk Dance Ensemble and the Életfa Hungarian Folk Band.
/ After the International Festival /
220 Business Park Blvd.Columbia,SC 29203 - ssb_southeasternschoolofballet.com - 803.419.5512
