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Creative Movement - Creative Movement is an introduction to ballet for three to four year olds. Through rhythm, games, music and imagination students learn basic ballet positions, coordination and musicality. Students must be potty trained and be able to communicate with others.

Creative Movement/ Tap - Creative Movement/ Tap is an introduction to ballet and an introduction to tap for three to four year olds. Twenty minutes of each class will be spent on both ballet and tap. Through rhythm, games, music and imagination students learn basic ballet positions, tap steps, coordination and musicality. Students must be potty trained and able to communicate with others. 

Pre-Ballet - Pre-Ballet is a ballet class designed for five -six year olds to introduce them to the foundation of ballet. Students learn basic ballet technique, rhythm and musicality through games and center floor work.

Ballet I - Ballet I is a class designed for students who have completed a pre-ballet class and for students at least 6 years of age, but preferably age 7.   Students will learn the positions of the feet and port de bras. Ballet I starts the foundation of barre work and center floor work. Students will be introduced to ballet vocabulary as well.  At the end of each class, students will have the opportunity to show what they have learned and be able to express themselves and their creativity through games.

BALLET II-Ballet II is a class designed for students with some previous ballet training. Students must be at least 8 years of age or have completed Ballet I. Students will take one of hour ballet a week. This class will focus on building the foundation of classical ballet through barre work and center floor work. This class is to prepare students for petite allegro, spotting, while focusing on balance, use of port de bras and beginning to spend a longer time center floor.

Ballet III - Ballet III is a class designed for students with some previous ballet training. This class is designed for the student who is at least 9 years of age. They must take two, one-hour classes a week. Students will learn vocabulary, musicality, rhythm and begin the technique to turn or pirouette. Focus will be emphasized at the barre so as students progress center floor strength will be easily achieved. Some students may be invited to join Pointe I depending on strength, understanding of vocabulary and technique.

Ballet IV - Ballet IV is a class designed for the student with knowledge of ballet positions of the feet and arms, basic vocabulary and is able to accept constructive criticism and apply those corrections. Students must be able to commit to three one and a half hour classes a week, and one, half hour pointe classes a week upon invitation only.  

PERFORMANCE DIVISION – Performance Division is a class designed for the student with knowledge of ballet positions of feet and arms, basic vocabulary and is able to accept constructive criticism and apply those corrections. Students must be able to commit to four one and half hour classes a week and three pointe classes a week. The Performance Division is also required to attend two and a half hours of rehearsal a week and must perform in the Nutcracker, Auction Concert, and Spring Performance.

*Ballet III and IV’s are encouraged to perform in both the Christmas season and in NEW CITY PERFORMING CO. Students do have the option to choose, class time will not be used for rehearsal time so if the student chooses to perform they will be required to come to all scheduled rehearsals.

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Enrollment - To enroll you must complete a Registration Form and pay a $20.00 non-refundable Registration Fee.  Both of these are due at time of enrollment and students will not be allowed to participate in class if our office has not received these items first.  First months tuition is also due at the time of enrollment.  After first months tuition has been paid you will be invoiced the following months.  Enrollment is required for each new season.  NCDC only has two seasons a year, the school year season and the summer season.  You will need to fill out a Registration Form for each season but the Registration Fee of $20.00 is only due annually.

Absences - If a student is not able to attend class due to illness or family emergency they are encouraged to take a Make-Up class. Ask your instructor what class the student should attend for their Make-up class. Tuition will not be reimbursed for any absence. You may make up a class up to four weeks following the absence. Please feel free to ask your instructor or Director for any questions you have concerning a prolonged illness or more than one absence in a month.

Late Arrivals - If a student arrives 15 minutes late to class he/she must sit out and observe the class. This is for the safety of the student. If a student jumps into class late they most likely missed the warm-up in class, which could lead to injury.

School Closures - NEW CITY DANCE CO. will always follow the Highline School district with closures concerning snow and sever weather. Please see your schedule for holiday closures.

SEASON FINALE - One of the most exciting times in a dancer's life is being able to perform.  Each year we produce a show full of all the young talent we have worked with throughout the school year.  We rent a large venue and hold a professional show with our students.  Please know that to produce a show like this it takes a lot of work from our parents and our students as well as our staff.  We will be looking for volunteers to sell tickets, hand out posters or make cookies!  All help is appreciated!  A $50.00 participation fee will be due the 1st of May from all Ballet Academy students, a $25.00 participation fee will be due from all other students.