OPEN ENROLLMENT CLASSES | 2019-2020

AYDMARA CABRERASchool Director

JULIE DIANA HENCHExecutive Director

AUDRÉE ESTEYFounder, Princeton Ballet School

OPEN TO STUDENTS AGES 13 THRU ADULT

ABOUT AMERICAN REPERTORY BALLET

American Repertory Ballet’s (ARB) mission is to bring the joy, beauty, artistry and discipline of classical and contemporary dance to New Jersey and nationwide audiences, and to dance students through artistic and educational programs. Led by Executive Director Julie Diana Hench, the organization comprises: the preeminent professional classical and contemporary ballet company in the state; Princeton Ballet School, one of the largest and most respected non-profit dance schools in the nation; and ARB’s Access & Enrichment initiatives, including the acclaimed DANCE POWER program, the longest continuously running community and arts partnership in New Jersey. ARB is committed to presenting classical and contemporary ballets from the 19th and 20th centuries alongside new and existing works by choreographers from today. Founded in 1963, the company is under the leadership of Artistic Director Douglas Martin, former principal dancer at the Joffrey Ballet, Cleveland Ballet and American Repertory Ballet. ARB’s rich history of repertory includes works by leading choreographers including Balanchine, Forsythe, Limón, Parsons, Peterson and many others. ARB has been consistently designated a “Major Arts Institution” by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts for the past two decades, and has repeatedly been awarded a Citation of

Excellence by the Council. ARB was voted the JerseyArts People’s Choice for “Favorite Dance Company” in 2008, 2011, 2012, and 2015-2018. Princeton Ballet School has gained a national reputation for its excellent dance training since its founding in 1954 by Audrée Estey. Under the direction of Aydmara Cabrera, the school serves approximately 1,000 students, starting at age three, and includes a large open enrollment division for adults. The school has studios in Cranbury, New Brunswick and Princeton and offers classes in ballet, modern dance, jazz, hip-hop, CardioBallet, and CoMBo (Conditioning

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for the Mind and Body). Students have gone on to dance in professional ballet and contemporary dance companies around the world, including New York City Ballet, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Miami City Ballet, Complexions, Mark Morris Dance Company, Twyla Tharp, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Ballet West and on Broadway. The Access & Enrichment wing of ARB reaches into the community through its DANCE POWER program, signature On Pointe lecture series, and with free programming, master classes, residencies, lecture demonstrations and School-Time Matinees. In 1986, ARB partnered with the New Brunswick Board of Education to create DANCE POWER. Today, it is the longest-running uninterrupted arts/community partnership in New Jersey. The legendary Gregory Hines was DANCE POWER’s Honorary Chair for 18 years before his untimely passing in 2003. In 2001, Mr. Hines endowed a scholarship at Rutgers University that earmarks annual funds for a DANCE POWER student to attend the university. In 2019, American Repertory Ballet will be a founding resident company of the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.

BEGINNER CLASSES

Fall session.................................................September 9-November 4 | Closed for Rosh Hashanah Mon. 30 | Closed for Yom Kippur Oct. 9Holiday session.............................................November 5- January 17 | Closed for Thanksgiving Break Nov. 26-30 | Closed for Winter Break Dec. 23 - Jan. 3Winter session..................................................January 20-March 14 | Closed for President’s Day Friday, Feb. 14-Mon., Feb 17Spring sessio........................................................March 16-May 15 | Closed for Spring Break Mon., April 6-Sat., April 11

Hip-hop, tap, and CoMBo classes follow Rider University’s schedule. In addition to the breaks noted above, those classes will not be held any time during the month of May.

Course Fees: $140 per 8-week session. CardioBallet $100 for 8-week session. Missed classes may not carry over into the next unregistered session.You must enroll for the full course, in order to attend classes during each session. Dance Cards are not valid for Open Enrollment Beginner classes, unless the student has already taken three full sessions of beginner courses in any one dance form. After these three sessions, dancers wishing to remain in the beginner level but attend more sporadically may use a Dance Card. * Class change fee of $15 will be charged if needed.

BEGINNER CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Beginner Ballet: For the total beginner, or for those returning to the study of ballet. Basic barre work and placement are introduced, and the study of many petit allegro steps begins.

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INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED DANCE CLASSES

2019–2020 CALENDAR SCHOOL YEAR..................................................Mon., Sept., 9 – Mon., June 1Rosh Hashanah............................................................Closed Mon., Sept. 30Yom Kippur......................................................................Closed Wed., Oct 9Thanksgiving............................................Closed Tue., Nov. 26 – Sat., Nov 30Winter Break...............................................Closed Mon., Dec 23 – Fri., Jan 3Presidents Day...........................................Closed Fri., Feb 14 – Mon., Feb 17Spring Break............................................Closed Mon., April 6 – Sat., April 11School Performance (no classes).................................................Sat., May 16Memorial Day..........................................Closed Sat., May 23 – Mon., May 25Last day of classes....................................................................Mon., June 1

Hip-hop, tap, and CoMBo classes follow Rider University’s schedule. In addition to the breaks noted above, those classes will not be held any time during the month of May.

Course Fees: Classes can be purchased singly, or in the form of a Dance Card. One Dance Card is good for: 10 / 90-min. classes or 12 / 75-min. classes or 15 / 60-min. classes or any combination thereof. Dance Cards are non-refundable and expire one year from date of purchase, or when all classes have been used up–whichever comes first.

Single Class (no matter what the class length): $20 (exact change required if paying cash)Dance Card: $185College Student Dance Card: $135 (for college students with valid ID and proof of enrollment only; please bring ID)Professional Rate: working professional dancers or dance teachers can purchase a Dance Card at the Student Dance Card price, or take a single class for $14. Please call Cindy Mahoney at 609.921.7758 to discuss procedures for receiving this special rate.

INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Intermediate Ballet: This class is for students with a good grasp of barre and center work. Some knowledge of pirouettes will be assumed. Jump combinations will become more complex.Advanced Ballet: This class is for students with a strong background, including knowledge of all pirouettes and petit allegro steps. This is a good class for the active or retired professional dancer or dance teacher.Hip Hop/Jazz: This class uses classic jazz dance movements for its warm-up, then uses the hip-hop idiom to shape the center combinations.Modern Dance: A dynamic class that draws upon a wide range of classic and contemporary Modern technique, incorporating choreography and improvisation.

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EXERCISE CLASS | CARDIOBALLET, COMBO, BIOMECHANICS

You can register for an 8-week session, purchase a dance card or take single classes. Please bring your own exercise mat.

Fall session.................................................September 9-November 4 | Closed for Rosh Hashanah Mon. 30 | Closed for Yom Kippur Oct. 9Holiday session.............................................November 5- January 17 | Closed for Thanksgiving Break Nov. 26-30 | Closed for Winter Break Dec. 23 - Jan. 3Winter session..................................................January 20-March 14 | Closed for President’s Day Friday, Feb. 14-Mon., Feb 17Spring sessio........................................................March 16-May 15 | Closed for Spring Break Mon., April 6-Sat., April 11

CoMBo classes follow Rider University’s schedule. In addition to the breaks noted above, those classes will not be held any time during the month of May.Course Fees: CardioBallet: $100 for 8 weeks, $15 for a Single classCoMBo: $140 for 8 weeks, $20 for a Single classBiomechanics: $20 for a single classCLASS DESCRIPTIONCardioBallet: The sequence of exercises presented in the classic ballet barre works all the major muscle groups of the body, including the brain. But not everyone has an interest in taking a full ballet class, with jumps and turns. This class is for anyone looking for a good workout — the

barre exercises work the major muscle groups, lengthen the torso and strengthen the core and addition-al dance-related exercises will give a good cardio workout. CoMBo: Conditioning for the mind and body. It begins with a contemplative movement practice, morphs into deep core work, spends focussed time on strengthening major muscle groups and finishes with neuro-specific choreography and improvisation. It’s a great workout for the brain and the body. No prior dance experience necessary for either class. You may wear leotard, tights and ballet shoes, or exercise wear and bare feet — exercise mat helpful. An exercise mat is helpful but not necessary. If you would like a mat please bring your own.

PLEASE READ:Make-up Policy for Eight Week Sessions: You are allowed two make-ups for each eight week session. These makeups must be done within your eight week session.For your safety we cannot admit anyone to class more than 15 minutes late. To help yourself and other students with their enjoyment of the classes, please do not bring along your children. Their presence can be distracting to others.Princeton Ballet School cannot be responsible for any items lost or stolen

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BEGINNER BALLET CLASSES

CLASSOE Beginner BalletOE Beginner BalletOE Beginner BalletOE Beginner BalletOE Beginner BalletOE Beginner Ballet

DAYMondayWednesdayThursdayMondayMondayFriday

TIME7:00–8:15 p.m.7:30–8:45 p.m.6:45–8:15 p.m.11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.8:00–9:15p.m.7:45–9:00p.m.

TEACHERAmiss Wilkes-DavisDowBellisGladneyMegules

CODECO1NO1NO2PO1PO2PO4

INTERMEDIATE BALLET CLASSES

CLASSOE Intermediate BalletOE Intermediate BalletOE Intermediate BalletOE Intermediate BalletOE Intermediate BalletOE Intermediate BalletOE Intermediate BalletOE Intermediate BalletOE Intermediate BalletOE Intermediate BalletOE Intermediate Ballet

DAYMondayTuesdayWednesdayMondayMondayTuesdayWednesday ThursdayFridayFridaySaturday

TIME7:00–8:15 p.m.8:00–9:15p.m.7:30–8:45 p.m.9:30–11:00 a.m.8:00–9:30p.m.11:30–1:00 p.m.9:30–11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.9:30–11:00 a.m.7:45–9:00p.m.9:00–10:30 a.m.

TEACHERAmissYamamotoWilkes-DavisTenneyWilkes-DavisMeroTenneyMasoTenneyMegulesBellis

CODEC01CP1NO1PP1PQ7PP2PP3PP4PP5PO4PP6

LOCATION/ROOMCranbury (B)New Brunswick (B)New Brunswick (B)Princeton (D)Princeton (C)Princeton (B)

LOCATION/ROOMCranbury (B)Cranbury (A)New Brunswick (B)Princeton (D)Princeton (B)Princeton (A)Princeton (D)Princeton (D)Princeton (D)Princeton (B)Princeton (A)

MODERN DANCE

CLASSOE Modern Dance

DAYWednesday

TIME11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

TEACHERTenney

CODEPS1

LOCATION/ROOMPrinceton (D)

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ADVANCED BALLET CLASSES

CLASSOE Advanced BalletOE Advanced BalletOE Advanced BalletOE Advanced BalletOE Advanced BalletOE Advanced BalletOE Advanced BalletOE Advanced Ballet

LOCATION/ROOMPrinceton (A)Princeton (B)Princeton (A)Princeton (A)Princeton (A)Princeton (A)Princeton (A)Princeton (B)

DAYMondayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayFridaySaturday

TIME9:30–11:00 a.m.8:00–9:30p.m.9:30–11:00 a.m.9:30–11:00 a.m.9:30–11:00 a.m.9:30–11:00 a.m.7:00–8:30 p.m.12:00–2:00 p.m.

TEACHERMooreWilkes-DavisByrneWhitneyMooreMeroByrneBellis

CODEPQ1PQ7PQ2PQ3PQ4PQ5PQ8PJF4

Suggested Clothing for Ballet and Modern Dance: Women—leotard of any color, black or pink tights. Unitards, skirts, and t-shirts OK. Men—t-shirt, black tights, dance belt. Sweatpants OK. Footwear—ballet technique shoes for ballet class, bare feet (i.e. footless tights) for modern dance.

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HIP HOP, TAP, DANCES OF THE WORLD

CLASSOE Hip hopOE TapOE Dances of the World

DAYFridayFridayWednesday

TIME1:15–2:15 p.m. 12:15–1:15 p.m.12:15–1:15 p.m.

TEACHERBarrellaHeyerVarious

CODEPT4PN1PW2

LOCATION/ROOMPrinceton DPrinceton DPrinceton B

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

CLASSOE ContemporaryOE Contemporary

DAYSaturdayWednesday

TIME12:15-1:15 PM8:00–9:00 p.m.

TEACHERAllenByrne

CODEN6S1PS2

LOCATION/ROOMNew Brunswick (A)Princeton (A)

TEACHERTenney

EXERCISE CLASSES

CLASSOE BioMechanics Begins 9/17/19

OE BioMechanics Begins 9/17/19

OE CardioBalletOE CardioBalletOE CoMBoOE CoMBo

DAYTuesday

Tuesday

ThursdaySaturdayTuesdayFriday

TIME10:30 - 11:15 AM

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

12:30–1:15 p.m.8:30–9:15 a.m.7:15–8:45 p.m.11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

TEACHERNyce

Nyce

MasoGullaceVaccaroVaccaro

CODEPW3

PW4

PV1CV1PW1PW5

LOCATION/ROOMPrinceton D

Princeton D

Princeton DCranbury BPrinceton DPrinceton B

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