5-Week Summer Ballet Program 2013 Handbook - Central ...

ClassesEvaluationsMany of our faculty members do not comment on the careerpossibilities of students they have known only in the classroomand for such a brief time. Therefore, CPYB’s policy is to not offerformal evaluations during the 5-Week Summer Ballet Program.We do recommend that each student write in a notebook at theend of each class all corrections made to him or her personally,or to the group in general. This list should be reviewed dailyto remind the student what to think about and work on. Thisnotebook will help the student in future classes and after thestudent returns home. If there is something the student does notseem to understand, he or she should ask the teacher who madethe correction for clarification or help.Ballet ClassesThe CPYB 5-Week Summer Ballet Program is designed as anintensive summer study. While we strive to maintain a fun andenjoyable atmosphere for all of our 5-Week Summer BalletProgram students, students should be prepared for a demandingclass schedule. Our goal is that at the conclusion of the Program,each student is able to see the results of his or her five weeks ofhard work.The schedule of required ballet classes for CPYB’s 5-WeekSummer Ballet Program begins at either 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.(depending on assigned level), Monday through Friday, andends between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., with time available forlunch and dinner. Required classes are also held on Saturdaymornings for levels B2 and higher. Except for those students inLevel A, students are required to take three technique classesdaily, including pointe, men’s technique, modern and partneringfor those who qualify. The teacher-student ratio averages 1:20;however, some classes may have as few as 15 or as many as 26students.Optional, but highly recommended, evening classes are availableat no extra charge from 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday throughFriday as follows:• Ballet technique for all levels• Partnering (by invitation or audition only)It is important to note that even though a student may be takingpointe at her regular school, it is possible that she will not bescheduled for pointe classes at the CPYB 5-Week Summer BalletProgram. Pointe work can be harmful if the student has notlearned to use the proper leg and foot muscles or does not haveproper body placement. The most efficient way for most studentsto improve their pointe work is to improve their ballet technique.Young men placed in levels where female students take pointewill usually be scheduled to take men’s class daily.Private ClassesStudents may schedule private lessons in CPYB summer studioswith CPYB Faculty, CPYB Permanent Guest Faculty and othervisiting Guest Teachers. This does not include intern teachers ortemporary teachers.To schedule a private class, follow these instructions:1. All private classes are arranged directly between the studentand the teacher.2. All instructors are responsible for scheduling the studiospace and time for their private classes.3. Students MUST purchase a private class/studio rentalcard from the CPYB office PRIOR to the beginning of theprivate class. Students who do not present the teacher withthe private class card will not be permitted to continuethe class. Classes will be taught on CPYB property or onDickinson College’s CPYB Studios.For CPYB Academic Year and Permanent Guest Faculty:The lesson fee must be negotiated with and directly paid tothe teacher and a $12 studio rental fee will be charged to theaccount information in your Family Portal once the class hasbeen taken.For CPYB Summer Faculty: The lesson fee must be negotiatedwith and directly paid to the teacher and a $15 studio rental feewill be charged to the account information in your Family Portalonce the class has been taken.Notes:1. Please note that CPYB’s 5-Week Summer Ballet Programis considered by CPYB’s artistic director to offer completetraining. CPYB cannot subsidize the taking of private classesby granting scholarship aid to students who wish to takeprivate classes on a regular basis. It is recognized, however,that some students can benefit from occasional privateinstruction to focus on a particular need. Therefore, studentswho receive scholarship aid will be permitted to take twoone-hour private classes during the 5-Week Summer BalletProgram.2. Private classes cannot conflict with regular classes at anytime. Private class hours cannot be used as make-up hoursfor missed regular CPYB classes.3. All other payments for any CPYB goods or services mustbe paid in full or the student will not be permitted to takeprivate classes until the bill is paid.4. All Private Cards expire on July 29, 2013.All arrangements including transportation for private classes mustbe made by the student. Resident advisors are not responsiblefor transportation to private classes. Dorm directors and residentadvisors must be notified of all private lessons.2013 Handbook | Updated 6.19.1319home