Kathleen Rathbun, founder and

Artistic Director of Ballet and Dance of Upstate

NY, Inc. wanted to create a space for dancers who

shared a passion and eagerness to learn dance. She

didn't want her school to replicate the many other

schools that just attend class and perform in a

yearly recital; but instead a school that allowed

students to be mentored, inspired by professionals,

and fully immersed into the art of dance.

Over the past 25 years, Ballet and Dance has

become Upstate New York's most prominent

and premier school for ballet and dance training.

Offering the highest quality of teaching in Ballet,

Pointe, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz and Tap,

Kathleen Rathbun's Artistic staff provides students

with the tools to become professionals in the dance world. Rathbun's unique, teaching

style not only embodies the significance of technique, discipline, detail and musicality;

but also motivates her students to become profound in their own artistic voices.

Whether or not her students decide to pursue dance professionally, the skills they

have acquired through her style of training will enrich and prepare them for their

chosen avenues of success.

Many students who have trained at Ballet and Dance of Upstate NY, Inc have gone on to

study dance at professional schools and colleges, excelled in prestigious summer intensives and

have been hired in major dance companies internationally.

Summer programs such as; ABT Summer program, The Rock School Summer

program, Boston Ballet Summer Program, Joffrey Ballet School Summer Intensive,

NYSSSA Ballet, CPYB, and Chautauqua Ballet.

Schools such as; The Rock School for Dance Education, The Kirov Academy,

Mercyhurst University, Marymount Manhattan College and Adelphi College.

Dance companies such as; Cincinnati Ballet, The Washington Studio Ballet

Company, Idaho Ballet, American National Ballet and BalletMET.

ATTENDANCE Regular attendance is very important. If a student misses four classes or more in a quarter

without making up, he/she will be dropped to a lower level until makeups are completed.

If a student missed more than four classes during the 3rd & 4th quarter the instructor will

decide if a student will perform and in what capacity in the June performances.

CLASS CANCELLATION Classes cancelled due to inclement weather will be announced on WSYR-9.

An email notification will also be sent from the school

BULLYING Ballet and Dance is committed to providing a safe, positive learning environment for its

students. B&D understands that bullying creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation

which is distracting from our mission and may lead to more serious issues of violence.

B&D will not tolerate bullying whether it is verbal, electronic, written or physical and

regardless whether it takes place in the ballet studio, theater or on social media. Anyone

who witnesses or experiences any act of bullying by a B&D student should report it to

their teacher immediately. All complaints of bullying will be investigated and addressed.

CLASS ATTIRE You can find the class attire requirements online at, www.balletanddanceofupstateny.com

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Please check our website frequently for additional updates and changes to the calendar.

DATE EVENT

Tuesday, Jul 18 Open House, 5-7pm

Monday, Sept 11 Classes Begin

Saturday, Sept 16 Auditions for Syracuse City Ballet’s, The Nutcracker

Friday, Sept 22 No Classes - Syracuse City Ballet’s Intimate Evening

Wed-Sat, Nov 22-25 Thanksgiving Vacation - No Classes

Sat-Sat, Nov 25-Dec 2 No Classes

Sat-Thurs, Nov 26-Nov 30 Syracuse City Ballet, The Nutcracker Rehearsals

Friday, Dec 1 Syracuse City Ballet, The Nutcracker school shows

Sat-Sun, Dec. 2 & 3 Syracuse City Ballet, The Nutcracker Performances

Mon-Mon, Dec 25-Jan 2 Holiday Vacation - No Classes

TBA Auditions for Syracuse City Ballet’s, Aladdin

Sat-Fri, Feb 10-16 Parent Observation Week

Sat-Sat, Feb 17-24 No Classes - Mid Winter Recess

Sat-Sun, Mar 10-11 Syracuse City Ballet’s Aladdin

Mon-Sat, April 23-28 Spring Recess

May - TBA Pictures

TBA Last Day of Regular Classes

TBA Student Performance in the Oncenter Carrier Theater

BALLET CLASS DIVISION

Division Levels Who

Beginner Creative Movement

Pre Ballet

Ballet I - Ballet II

Training for new dancers

starting at age 3+

Intermediate Ballet III - Ballet V

Pointe I & II *teacher approval only Training for developing dancers

Intermediate/

Advanced Ballet VI - VII

Pointe III - Pointe IV

Training for int./advanced dancers

Pre– Professional

*Training for advanced dancers who are dedicated to the art form and/or

seriously considering dance as a career or major area of college study.

Students of Ballet and Dance by invitation of Artistic Director only. Students

from other dance schools audition only.

OTHER DANCE CLASS DIVISION

Class Levels Who

Modern Modern I - Modern IV Training for beginning and developing

dancers in Ballet III and up

Contemporary One level

Training for dancers at the

intermediate/advanced ballet level in

Ballet VI and up

Jazz Jazz I - Jazz VII Training for beginning and developing

dancers from Ballet I and up

Tap Tap I - Tap V Training for beginning and developing

dancers from age 6 and up

Hip Hop Hip Hop 1 - Hip Hop II Training for beginning and developing

dancers in Ballet III and up

Stretch One level Training for beginning and developing

dancers in Ballet I and up

In order to enroll in any of the classes below (Modern, Contemporary, Jazz and Tap), students

are required to enroll in a ballet class in the appropriate level.

Per Installments:

Creative Movement………………………………………….…………………...$ 99.00

One Class/ Week...…………………………..………….…………..………...…$ 135.00

Two Classes/ Week…………………………………..………..…...………..…$ 235.00

Three Classes/ Week…………………………..…….…….………………...…$ 290.00

Four Classes/ Week………………………………………...……….…………...$ 340.00

Five Classes/ Week……………………………………..………..………….…..$ 380.00

Six Classes/ Week……………………………………..……..…..……………...$ 440.00

Seven Classes/ Week…………………………..…………..…………………...$ 480.00

Eight Classes/ Week…………………………….…….….……………………...$ 535.00

Nine Classes/ Week…………………………..……….………………...……...$ 580.00

Unlimited Classes/ Week……………………………………………...……...$ 625.00

Tuition is payable in advance or by the dates below. There will be a $10 fee for

installments that are received past the due date without prior arrangements, and a

$35 fee for returned checks. Tuition payments must be mailed (932 Spencer St.

Syracuse, NY 13204) or paid at office hours on Wednesday evenings. Please do not

give installment payments to teachers. Please note that we do not bill. We will send

email reminders well in advance.

Dance Tuition is divided into four quarterly installments

First installment due: Wednesday, September 6th

Second installment due: Wednesday, November 1st

Third installment due: Wednesday, January 17th

Fourth installment due: Wednesday, March 21st

Costume payments will be billed in March as they are not included in the tuition payments.

$20 non-refundable registration fee that must be paid at time of registration.

FITNESS DIVISION

Class Levels Description

Adult Ballet Open - All levels welcome A traditionally structured ballet class to

learn and maintain technique

Dance Fitness Open - All levels welcome

Get a cardio workout while dancing to

exciting music and enhancing various forms

of dance technique

Yoga Open - All levels welcome Open level Yoga flow to develop your

strength and stretch abilities

WELCOME TO OUR

FITNESS DIVISION

Featuring classes designed for Teen & Adult

students, our new fitness division offers a range

of courses with a primary focus in both

enhancing personal fitness while growing your

dance technique. All classes welcome students of

any level. Get fit and explore your love of dance

with us.

As our Fitness Division develops, so will our class

offerings. Please check our website frequently to

see our most up-to-date scheduling.

CLASS ATTIRE & PROCEDURES

Please wear clothes you are comfortable to

move in.

No street shoes permitted in the studio space.

Yoga students are required to bring their own

mats. We will have a limited supply of extra

mats

Tuition is payable in advance or by the first of the month. There will be a $35 fee for

returned checks. Tuition payments must be mailed (932 Spencer St., Syracuse, NY

13204) or paid at office hours on Wednesday evenings. Please do not give monthly

payments to teachers. Drop-in payments will be accepted by teachers at the beginning of

each class.

GRAND OPENING SPECIAL!

Sign up and join us for the kick-off of our BRAND NEW Fitness Divi-

sion! To celebrate the creation of our new division, Ballet & Dance is

offering the following special pricing:

FITNESS DIVISION PRICING

New & Returning Adult Students:

$60 / Month for Unlimited Fitness Classes!

*Includes Adult Ballet, Dance Fitness, Yoga

Currently enrolled Dance Division Students:

$50 / Month for Unlimited Fitness Classes!

*Includes Adult Ballet, Dance Fitness, Yoga

Drop-In Class Rate: $15 / Class

PLEASE NOTE:

Fitness Division classes will follow the School Calendar. Classes canceled due to inclement

weather will be announce on WSYR-9 and an email will be sent to students.

Please check our website balletanddanceofupstateny.com for updates in the Fitness

schedule, information on instructors, and more.

Studio A Class Time

MONDAY

Dance Fitness 12:00 - 12:45

Jazz I 5:00 - 6:00

Tap I 6:00 - 6:45

Jazz II 6:45 - 7:45

TUESDAY

Dance Fitness 12:00 - 12:45

Men's Class 4:30 - 5:30

Modern III 5:30 - 6:30

Tap IV 6:30 - 7:15

Jazz IV/V 7:15 - 8:15

WEDNESDAY

Yoga 12:00 - 12:45

Pre Ballet 5:30 - 6:30

Modern I 6:30 - 7:30

THURSDAY

Dance Fitness 12:00 - 12:45

Stretch 4:00 - 5:00

Tap III 5:00 - 5:45

Tap II 5:45 - 6:30

Jazz III 6:30 - 7:30

Jazz VI 7:30 - 8:30

Tap V 8:30 - 9:15

FRIDAY

Dance Fitness 12:00 - 12:45

Hip Hop I 4:00 - 5:00

Hip Hop II 5:00 - 6:00

SATURDAY

Yoga 8:30 - 9:15

Ballet III 9:15 - 10:45

Studio B Class Time

MONDAY

Pre Pointe 4:00 - 5:00

Pre Ballet 5:00 - 6:00

Pointe II 6:00 - 7:30

Adult Ballet 7:30 - 8:30

TUESDAY

Ballet VI 4:00 - 5:30

Ballet I 5:30 - 6:45

Ballet VII 6:45 - 8:15

Jazz VII 8:15 - 9:15

WEDNESDAY

Ballet IV 4:00 - 5:30

Modern II 5:30 - 6:30

Ballet VI/VII 6:30 - 8:00

Modern IV 8:00 - 9:00

THURSDAY

Ballet IV 4:00 - 5:30

Cre. Movement 5:30 - 6:15

Adult Ballet 6:15 - 7:15

FRIDAY

Pointe III 4:00 - 5:30

Ballet II 5:30 - 7:00

SATURDAY

Cre. Movement 8:30 - 9:15

Ballet IV 10:00 - 11:30

Ballet VI 11:30 - 1:00

Studio C Class Time

MONDAY

Yoga 5:00 - 6:00

Pointe IV 6:00-7:30

Contemporary 7:30-9:00

TUESDAY

Ballet V 4:00 - 5:30

Stretch 5:30 - 6:30

Dance Fitness 6:30 - 7:30

WEDNESDAY

Pointe I 4:00 - 5:15

Ballet I & II 5:15 - 6:30

THURSDAY

Ballet III 4:00 - 5:30

Ballet VI 5:30 - 7:00

Ballet VII 7:00 - 8:30

FRIDAY

Ballet V 4:00 - 5:30

Pre Pro 5:30 - 7:00

SATURDAY

Ballet V 8:30 - 10:00

Ballet VII 10:00 - 11:30

Partnering 11:30-12:45

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In 1997, Ms. Rathbun brought classical ballet back to Central New York with the founding

of Syracuse City Ballet (formerly Upstate NY Ballet) — the area’s only professional ballet

company— where she continues to serve as artistic director. An accomplished

professional dancer and choreographer, she has presented ballets such as Snow White,

Sleeping Beauty, Romeo & Juliet, Swan Lake and Cinderella (with the Syracuse Symphony

Orchestra) to capacity houses and four-star reviews. In December 2009, Ms. Rathbun

choreographed A Children’s Nutcracker—a special, child-friendly version of the beloved

classic. Presented every year since, it’s become an annual holiday tradition, and is now

known as simply The Nutcracker.

Kathleen Rathbun, Artistic Director of Ballet & Dance of

Upstate NY, Inc has extensive in-depth experience developing

young dancers' technique, strength and artistry. A former soloist

with Princeton Ballet Society of New Jersey and Dancer's

Ensemble of Syracuse, Ms. Rathbun attended Julliard on

scholarship. She has studied with David Howard, Melissa Hayden,

Finis Young, and other world-renowned teachers. Ms. Rathbun

taught classical ballet at Syracuse University and was the former

director of the Dance Department at Metropolitan School of the

Arts.

Ann Owen

Ballet

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Ballet & Dance of Upstate New York, Inc is NOT responsible for any injuries sustained by the applicant during or as a result of any course of instruction given to the applicant. I understand that I am responsible for

payment for the classes listed above and that refunds will not be given for dropping a class mid quarter. Classes cannot be dropped after the start of the third quarter.

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(If under 18, parent’s signature required.)

This form must be completed, signed and returned to us before you can take a class.

Ballet & Dance of Upstate NY, Inc.

932 Spencer St.

Syracuse, NY 13204

banddofupstateny@gmail.com

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