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Courses Offered At Ballet Classique Methusela

Age 3 Intro To Ballet

This course is an introduction to movement and ballet in a light and inspiring manner.

Incorporating plenty of sing-songs and imagination, your teachers strive to make an engaging connection with your child. Features an intimate class size, lots of personal attention, lots of gentle encouragement, and a subtle focus on developing a love for personal motion in a dance space.

This course is a perennial Ballet Classique Methusela favourite -- more than half of participants go on to pre-primary ballet lessons and higher.

This course is an absolute joy to teach and to watch. Feel free to call us to arrange a complimentary drop-in!

Princess Ballet Dance Camp Age 3/4

(Ages 3 to 4) With princess tea parties, princess crafts, princess stories and princess-themed dancing, this dance camp is guaranteed to be an highlight! Simply Magical!

Princess Ballet Dance Camp is a five-day camp, three hours per day in our studio. It is taught by professional, certified, and caring teachers who strive to form a special and gentle bond with your young princess.

This class is specially aimed at young dancers aged 3 to 4.

Here are the dance camp dates:

July 5 to 9 2010 from 9am to 12pm
July 12-16 2010 from 1pm to 4pm

Register by email or by signing up on the board in the lobby! Space is limited to 10 students per camp!

Pre-Primary Age 4/5 Ballet

These levels are based on the Royal Academy Of Dance Syllabus*, which aims to develop students' physical skills, creativity, expression, and musicality.

These are the first true levels of ballet, introducing the basic building blocks and concepts of ballet, utilizing story telling, sing-songs and plenty of imagination.

*The Royal Academy Of Dance has grown to become one of the world's leading dance education and training organizations, with over 13,000 members, operating in 79 countries worldwide.

Princess Ballet Dance Camp Age 5/6

(Ages 5 to 6) With princess tea parties, princess crafts, princess stories and princess-themed dancing, this dance camp is guaranteed to be an highlight! Simply Magical!

Princess Ballet Dance Camp is a five-day camp, three hours per day in our studio. It is taught by professional, certified, and caring teachers who strive to form a special and gentle bond with your young princess.

This class is specially aimed at young dancers aged 5 to 6.

Here are the dance camp dates:

July 5 to 9 2010 from 1pm to 4pm
July 19-23 2010 from 9am to 12pm

Register by email or by signing up on the board in the lobby! Space is limited to 10 students per camp!

Primary Age 6 Ballet

This course is the next level in the progression of courses based on the Royal Academy Of Dance* Syllabus. It focuses on further refinements of students' physical skills, creativity, expression, and musicality.

*The Royal Academy Of Dance has grown to become one of the world's leading dance education and training organizations, with over 13,000 members, operating in 79 countries worldwide.

Ballet Dance Elite Age 6+

Dance Elite is a great opportunity to further dip our toes into the enchanting world of ballet!

This course is a more comprehensive exploration and development of our ballet syllabus. Incorporates eurthythmics (the experience of physically feeling the various aspects and expressive qualities of music through movement), and looks at ballet history (made interesting by including the theatrics of masks and onwards). Also includes a sneak peak at the stories of ballet produced by internationally renowned companies.

This dance camp runs for five days, 3 hours per day.

Dance Fusion Dance Camp 6+

An Awesome Opportunity To Dip Our Toes Into A Variety Of Different Dance Styles! We Will Explore Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz and Tap!

This dance camp runs for five days, 3 hours per day.

Please Bring A Snack (No Nuts Please) And A Drink.

Students Are Asked To Attend In Relaxed Clothing (No Jeans Please). Please Bring Indoor Runners, Ballet Slippers and Tap Shoes (if you have).

Registration can be done by email or by signing up on the board in the lobby! Space Is Limited To 10 Students Per Camp!

Grade One Age 7 Ballet

Based on the Royal Academy Of Dance* Syllabus, Grade One (age 7) ballet provides a broader dance education, progressively developing the technical, musical and performance skills of the student.

These grades also introduce traditional European folk movements and include an element of eurythmics (the experience of physically feeling the various aspects and expressive qualities of music through movement).

*The Royal Academy Of Dance has grown to become one of the world's leading dance education and training organizations, with over 13,000 members, operating in 79 countries worldwide.

Grade Two/Three Age 8+ Ballet

Based on the Royal Academy Of Dance* Syllabus, Grade Two/Three (ages 7/8) ballet provides a broader dance education, progressively developing the technical, musical and performance skills of the student.

Our performance group aims to challenge and enhance the learning process of our students. Students are challenged with more comprehensive choreography, mime, and rhythm... and are given fantastic opportunities to improve existing skills through our in-house physiotherapist! This is a dream come true for budding ballerinas! Of course our varied audiences love and appreciate the performances too!

*The Royal Academy Of Dance has grown to become one of the world's leading dance education and training organizations, with over 13,000 members, operating in 79 countries worldwide.

Hip Hop Age 6/9 And 10+

Exploration of a variety of hip hop styles .... hip hop, breaking, poppin, lockin', and house, these classes taught by our highly trained and enthusiastic instructors and are an absolute hit!

There are two separate hip hop dance classes; one for ages 6 to 9 and one for ages 10 and up.

Jazz/Tap Combo Age 6+

These classes taught by our highly trained and enthusiastic instructors are aimed to instill the love of dance in the young dancer in a non-competitive atmosphere. These classes offer an introduction to rhythms and basic tap and jazz skills.

Little Mozart's School Of Music

The goals of this course are:

- Develop a lifelong love of music & learning
- Develop independent learning skills
- Provide a holistic musical learning experience
- Provide an enjoyable learning environment
- Develop strong musical & playing skills in a reasonable amount of time

Private lessons with a professional experienced teacher, over 60 games developed to ensure a fun and enhanced learning environment, beginner through advanced, ages 3 to 106! Recitals & more! A terrific fun musical experience!

About Your Teacher

Carly Catalano began taking piano lessons at the age of nine. Since then, she has performed in many music festivals, including the Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival, the Brooks Kiwanis Music Festival and the Alberta Provincial Music Festival. Carly has attended numerous summer music programs over the years in both British Columbia and France. She recently completed her Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 10 piano exam with honours, and is now studying music at the University of Calgary.

Ballet Classique Special

This is a Ballet Classique Methusela special event.

Animation Ballet Storybook Age 5+

An enchanting opportunity to create lasting memories! Using green screen animation, students will find themselves as the main characters in magical stories set to music and dance.

A four-week course that includes a personalized storybook for the student! Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Adult Beginner Ballet Workout

Join us for a relaxed introduction to adult ballet in a relaxed, friendly studio!

All abilities, all ages, all welcome!

Professional teachers, great exercise, learn at your own pace.

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