The Studio, School of Classical Ballet, Santa Cruz, CA
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The Studio | Schedule of Classes | September 8, 2015 – June 3, 2016 | Weekly Curriculum by Level

Missing A Class
If a student misses class for any reason, The Studio offers make-up classes in the same or lower level.

Access to Additional Classes
Additionally, we encourage our students in the Professional Training Program to take additional classes below their level and offer these classes, free of charge. Primary students may take a Pre-Ballet class as an additional class and Pre-Ballet students may take an additional Pre-Ballet class if enrollment levels permit. Please contact our Registrar if you are interested in dropping into an additional class. We offer the opportunity to take these additional classes at no additional charge to our students.


Curriculum is listed by level; the following classes are designated for each level, each week. Schedule subject to change.


Preparatory Ballet ~ Fall 2015 to June 2016

Pre-Ballet
Monday | 4:15 - 5:00pm | Studio B | Kelley

Primary - Ages 7 and up, by placement
Thursday | 3:45 - 4:45pm | Studio C | Kelley


Professional Training Program ~ Fall 2015 to June 2016

Boys Class (All Profesional Program Boys) – Level Ia and up
Friday | 5:15 - 6:30pm | Studio B | Kelley

Level Ia Class Schedule | Ages 8 and up | Placement assigned by faculty
• Monday | Ballet Technique | 5:00 - 6:15pm | Studio B | Kelley
• Wednesday | Ballet Technique | 3:45 - 5:00pm | Studio B | Lock


Level Ib Class Schedule | by Placement only
• Tuesday | Ballet Technique | 3:30 - 5:00pm | Studio B | Kelley
• Thursday | Ballet Technique | 5:00 - 6:30pm | Studio B | Lock
• Friday | Ballet Technique | 3:30 - 5:00pm | Studio B | Kelly


Level Ib Class Schedule | by Placement only
• Tuesday | Ballet Technique | 3:30 - 5:00pm | Studio B | Kelley
• Thursday | Ballet Technique | 5:00 - 6:30pm | Studio B | Lock
• Friday | Ballet Technique | 3:30 - 5:00pm | Studio B | Lock


Level IIb Class Schedule | by Placement only
• Monday | Ballet Technique | 3:30 - 5:00pm | Studio A | Lock
• Thursday | Ballet Technique | 3:30 - 5:00pm | Studio B | Cypher
• Friday | Ballet Technique | 3:30 - 5:00pm | Studio B | Kelley
• Friday | Pre-Pointe | 5:15 - 6:30pm | Studio C | Cypher (Starts February)
• Saturday | Ballet Technique | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Studio B | Kelley


Level IVa Class Schedule | by Placement only
• Monday | Technique | 3:30 - 5:00pm | Studio A | Lock
• Monday | Pointe | 5:00 - 6:30pm | Studio A | Lock
• Tuesday | Ballet Technique | 3:30 - 5:00pm | Studio A | Cypher
• Tuesday | Pointe | 5:15 - 6:30pm | Studio B | Cypher
• Wednesday | Ballet Technique | 3:30 - 5:00pm | Studio A |Cypher
• Wednesday | Pointe | 5:15 - 6:30pm | Studio B | Cypher
• Thursday | Technique | 3:30 - 5:00pm | Studio A | Lock
• Saturday | Technique | 10:00 - 11:30am | Studio B | Cypher


Level IVb Class Schedule | by Placement only
• Monday | Pointe | 5:00 - 6:30pm | Studio A | Lock
• Monday | Ballet Technique | 6:30 - 8:00pm | Studio A | Kelley
• Tuesday | Ballet Technique | 3:30 - 5:00pm | Studio A | Cypher
• Tuesday | Pointe | 5:15 - 6:30pm | Studio B | Cypher
• Wednesday | Technique | 3:30 - 5:00pm | Studio A | Cypher
• Wednesday | Pointe | 5:15 - 6:30pm | Studio B | Cypher
• Thursday | Ballet Technique | 3:30 - 5:00pm | Studio A | Lock
• Saturday | Ballet Technique | 10:00 - 11:00am | Studio B | Cypher


Level V Class Schedule | by Placement only
• Tuesday | Ballet Technique | 5:00 - 6:30pm | Studio A | Kelley
• Wednesday | Ballet Technique | 5:00 - 6:30pm | Studio A | Lock
• Wednesday | Pointe | 6:30 - 8:00pm | Studio A | Cypher
• Thursday | Pointe | 5:00 - 6:30pm | Studio A | Cypher
• Friday | Ballet Technique | 3:30 - 5:00pm | Studio A | Cypher
• Friday | Modern Dance | 5:00 - 6:30pm | Studio A | Loosely
• Saturday | Ballet Technique | 10:00 - 11:30am | Studio A | Kelley
• Saturday ~ Technique & Pointe | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Studio A | Cypher


Level VI Class Schedule | by Placement only
• Tuesday | Ballet Technique | 5:00 - 6:30pm | Studio A | Kelley
• Wednesday | Ballet Technique | 5:00 - 6:30pm | Studio A | Lock
• Wednesday | Pointe | 6:30 - 8:00pm | Studio A | Cypher
• Thursday | Pointe | 5:00 - 7:00pm | Studio A | Cypher
• Friday | Ballet Technique | 3:30 - 5:00am | Studio A | Cypher
• Friday | Modern Dance | 5:00 - 6:30pm | Studio A | Loosely
• Saturday | Ballet Technique | 10:00 - 11:30am | Studio A | Kelley
• Saturday ~ Technique & Pointe | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Studio A | Cypher

*It is imperative that students in Levels V and VI, who have professional aspirations, take additional classes each day and as many en pointe as possible. A minimum of two daily classes is required to build deep strength at these levels. Students in Levels V and VI should be en pointe for at least one class each day, rehearsals permitting. Dancers in Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre are expected to take one day off per week.


Teen and Adult Program ~ Fall 2015 to June 2016

Beginning Ballet
• Thursday | 7:00 - 8:00pm | Studio B | Cypher

Intermediate Ballet
• Monday | 6:30 - 8:00pm | Studio A | Kelley

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
• Wednesday | 6:30 - 8:00pm | Studio A | Cypher

Read more about the Teen and Adult classes, open to the public and to dance-enthusiasts
of all ages, beginning to intermediate levels.



Download a Schedule of Classes - Overview OF THE 2016 PROGRAM, 2nd semester