reams Begin! - Dayton Ballet

1927–2012
2012/2013
Classes Begin
September 5th

The mission of the Dayton Ballet School is to provide the very finest
dance training to any child or adult who seeks to experience the
wonder and the fun of dance.
The goal of the school is to serve the community by not only
strengthening legs and arms, but also by introducing accomplishment
and discipline to the spirit of all participants.
The unique and distinct opportunities available only at Dayton Ballet
are the exposure to the full range of experiences that come with the
proximity to a professional dance company.
85
Years of
Excellence!
Founded by Josephine and Hermene Schwarz in 1927, Dayton Ballet School is the oldest dance school in
Dayton and one of the oldest dance schools in the United States. It is the only ballet school in the Miami
Valley associated with a professional dance company.
From the beginning, the school’s primary goal has been to prepare dancers for professional careers. Some of our
best known graduates have danced with prestigious companies such as New York City Ballet, Alvin Ailey, San
Francisco Ballet, Atlanta Ballet and North Carolina Dance Theatre. Others have performed on Broadway and
taught in schools and universities.
The school realizes, however, that most of our students will not pursue a career in dance. These students benefit
in many ways from dance by building grace and poise, and obtaining the mental and physical discipline that
promotes a strong and focused character. Many students follow related careers in physical therapy, costume
design, scenic design or teaching. They also form a discriminating and appreciative dance audience. Josephine
Schwarz, referred to as Miss Jo, asked that we continue the tradition established by her and Miss Hermene of
“offering the highest quality dance training to professionals and non-professionals alike.”
Performing Opportunities
Dayton Ballet II, Senior and Junior Companies (Audition only)
Dayton Ballet II’s pre-professional training is for our most advanced students 14 years and older (Senior Company),
as well as talented, younger students 10-14 years old (Junior Company) that are accepted through an
audition process. Company members are required to study a certain amount of classes during the school year.
The companies both have many performing opportunities throughout the year, including Dayton Ballet performances
and Wright State University’s dance concert.
Year-End Workshop Performances
Dayton Ballet II Junior and Senior Companies, SSK Dance Ensemble and all Level V/Advanced students will
perform a special theatrical presentation with all costumes provided by Dayton Ballet at no charge. They will
present several pieces of contemporary as well as classical ballet choreography. All other levels will hold an
in-studio performance on their last scheduled visitation day.

1927–2012
Artistic /Administrative Staff
Karen russo BurKe, Artistic Director, Dayton Ballet. Karen danced leading roles by world famous
choreographers Gerald Arpino, Antony Tudor, Jose Limon and Paul Taylor in her 11 year career as a principal
dancer for American Repertory Ballet. Karen has taught at DBS for 17 years and was Director of DBII
Senior for 12 years.
aBigail Beam, Director, DBII Senior Company. Abbie studied extensively with Dayton Ballet and Pontecorvo
Ballet Studios. She is the children’s rehearsal assistant for The Nutcracker. Abbie has performed
with Dayton Ballet II and Ballet de Jeunesse. She was seen as a guest artist in Dayton Ballet’s The Legend
of Sleepy Hollow, Swan Lake, America’s Robin Hood, and her favorite, The Nutcracker. Abbie graduated from
Wright State University.
megan recKcamp Forney, Director, DBII Junior/Outreach programs. Megan graduated from Wright
State University with a BFA in dance. Megan has danced with Dayton Ballet II Senior. She has been the
recipient of the Miss Josephine and Hermene Schwarz Award, Dancer Peer Award and the Walter J. McCaslin
Memorial Award. Megan had the featured role in Bushido at WSU. You have seen her dance in The Legend of
Sleepy Hollow, The Nutcracker, There was a Time, and The Three Musketeers with Dayton Ballet.
carol Jean Heller, Director, Dayton Ballet School, danced with Ballet Repertory, NYC. She owned and
operated a dance school for 10 years, and was a faculty member and examiner for Dance Masters of Ohio.
Carol Jean taught ballet and musical theatre at the Living Arts Center and has been on the DBS faculty since
1987. She has also choreographed extensively in the Dayton area.
Teaching Staff
amanda TKacH leonHard is originally from Buffalo, NY. She trained from age eleven under Ginger
Burke. She danced with Buffalo City Ballet for 5 years, performing in The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and Firebird.
She also has a Masters in Education. She is currently a special education teacher. This will be her seventh
year on staff at DBS.
camille izard morris danced professionally with American Ballet Theatre, the Maryland Ballet, and
the Cologne Tanz Forum (Germany). She holds an MFA in Dance from NYU. She is the recipient of choreographic
fellowships for both the Ohio Arts Council and the Montgomery Regional Arts and Cultural District.
For five years, she was the producing artistic director for Art from Every Angle benefiting the Josephine
Schwarz Dayton Dancer Fund. She currently directs the OCC dance program.
JacKie ganTT Wisecup was a student of Dayton Ballet School. She was a member of the DBII Junior and
DBII Senior companies. Jackie has been the recipient of the Josephine and Hermene Schwarz Award. You
have seen her perform with Dayton Ballet in The Nutcracker, Peter Pan and Swan Lake. Jackie went to Point
Park College as a dance major. This is her sixth year teaching for DBS.
JaneT HarTsocK began her performing career with the Appalachian Ballet Company as well as the
University of Tennesse Ballroom Dance Company while studying for her BFA in speech and theatre. After
several years in the television industry, Janet returned to the world of ballroom dance and dancesport. She
is a certified Zumba dance instructor.
layla cooper has a BFA in dance from Wright State. She graduated Cum Laude. Layla performed extensively
with Wright States Dance Ensemble. She was a guest choreographer for DBII Senior this past season.
She choreographed several pieces for their dance concerts. It is her fourth year with DBS.
gaBrielle sHarp danced with Dayton Ballet II Senior for 4 years and Dayton Ballet for 2 years. She has
received The Dancer Peer Award, The Walter J. McCaslin Memorial Award and the Josephine and Hermene
Schwarz Award. This will be her fourth year of teaching for DBS. You saw her perform in Dayton Ballet’s
Dracula, The Nutcracker, Tales from the Shadow, There Was a Time, and America’s Robin Hood.
Jodi Villars studied with Dayton Ballet School. She performed in Dayton Ballet’s The Nutcracker as a
member of DBII Senior. It is her sixth year of teaching for DBS.
William r. Hoppe, Jr. is a former member of Dayton Ballet. He has studied with many of the great
teachers, such as Edward Villella, Violette Verdy and Stephen Mills to a name a few. He studied at the
Virginia School of the Arts, Houston Ballet and finally ABT New York. .
JenniFer FesTer is a graduate of Concordia University in Minnesota with a fine arts degree, Jennifer
begins her fourth year teaching at DBS. She taught extensively in Minnesota. She has also studied tap with
Carol Jean Heller.
micHelle BaKer began her dance training in Buffalo, NY. She graduated from Wright State University
with a BFA in Dance. She performed on the Walt Disney Cruise Ship The Wonder. She has taught at DBS for
over ten years.
annalise Woller is a member of Dayon Ballet. You have seen her perform in The Nutcracker, Hyding
Inside and The Butterfly Suite. She graduated from Goucher College.

Classes Attire
creaTiVe moVemenT (3-4 year olds) pre-BalleT (5-6 year olds)
Specially designed classes, which use music, movement and merriment to explore rhythm, coordination and
flexibility, and to develop creative expression! One class per week.
BalleT
Students enjoy and learn more in a class that best reflects the student’s skills; each student will receive
professional attention to help ensure he/she is placed in the most appropriate class for their age and expertise.
Ballet i – 7-8 year olds. One class per week.
Ballet ii – 9-10 year olds with some prior training. Two classes per week.
Ballet iii – 11-12 years with at least 3 years of training. Two/three classes per week.
Ballet iV – 13 years and older with at least 4 years of training. Four classes per week.
Ballet V/advanced Ballet – 14 years-young adults with a minimum of 5 years of training. Six classes per week.
Boys classes – From beginners to more advanced students, classes for young men are specially designed
to develop technique and focus on the athletic challenges of the male dancer.
pointe/Variations/partnering –Advanced students only with staff recommendation.
new students must have a required assessment for proper class placement.
please noTe: First and foremost, dayton Ballet school believes in the importance of your child’s
well being and future. students are introduced to pointe only after their feet, legs and bone
structures have begun to mature and only after several years of serious, quality training that
has developed their muscles. pointe prep class, for age appropriate students, is a strengthening
preparation for pointe. if the professional staff of dayton Ballet school feels that your daughter is
not yet ready for pointe, please realize that it is with her best interest in mind.
enHancemenT dance
lyrical Jazz – Emphasis is placed on developing dramatic expression, use of energy and creative articulation of
the body in this important form of concert dance. From classical to popular jazz, this class explores the unique
movement, explosive energy and creative spirit of the music.
modern – Important way to exercise the freedom of movement, self-expression and development of the inner soul.
Tap – High-energy exuberance has made tap a favorite American dance form. This is a total body workout that
develops rhythm, musicality, precision and physical expression.
Hip Hop – Combines street dance and jazz with less structure.
Teen Ballet – This is recreational ballet for preteens and teens interested in learning dance technique. This
class enhances physicality for sports, in a fun atmosphere!
Adult Classes
Scheduled at convenient times. Whether you studied as a child or always wanted to try!
To accommodate your busy schedule, an ADULT CLASS CARD is available to be used within three months
of purchase– see “Rates” section.
adult Ballet – Designed to develop muscle tone, physical discipline and musical expression. It is highly
recommended for those who want to experience the movement, music and the spirit of ballet.
adult Tap – Combines high-energy fun and a great physical workout.
zumba – Aerobic Dance to Latin music. This is a fun, high-energy work out.
Dayton Ballet School does not discriminate on the basis of race or religion.
girls
Boys
creative movement/pre-Ballet – Pink leotard, NO skirts.
level i – Light blue leotard, NO skirts.
level ii – Navy blue leotard, NO skirts.
level iii – Burgundy leotard, NO skirts.
level iV – Solid black leotard, NO skirts.
level V/advanced – Any solid color leotard.
Jazz/Tap – Any solid color leotard, black or pink tights, jazz shoes or tap shoes with screw on taps.
all female ballet/pointe students must wear pink tights with feet and pink ballet shoes.
leg warmers, sweat shorts or t-shirts may not be worn in class. skirts may be worn in pointe or
variations class only. Hair musT be completely off the face and secured in a bun regardless of level.
Ballet – Black tights, dance belt, white T-shirt, white socks, white ballet shoes.
Jazz/Tap – Jazz pants or shorts, white T-shirt, dance belt, jazz shoes or tap shoes with screw on taps.
SSK South Studio
This is our sixth season in this location. We offer all of our levels available at our Downtown school.
There are also daytime classes available in Zumba.
We are also holding Ballet Birthday Parties for three to eight year olds. What fun to take a ballet
class with your friends in a tutu you have made.
ssK dance ensemble is a new opportunity for ssK south studio students. This additional
class will incorporate choreography along with performing at the end of year on stage
performance. We are welcoming dancers 12 years and older who are not in dBii Jr.
no audition will be required. dancers must take a minimum of 2 ballet classes per week.

2012-2013
Class Schedule
doWnToWn class scHedule – sTudio i
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
5:00 Ballet II 5:00 Fitness(closed) 4:30 Ballet DBII Jr. 5:00 Modern V 4:30 Ballet V 10:00 Company Class
6:00 Ballet III/ 6:00 Ballet V 6:00 Ballet V 6:00 Ballet V DBII Sr.
Pointe Prep 7:30 Variations 7:30 Pointe V 7:30 Pointe V
7:30 Lyrical Jazz
doWnToWn class scHedule – sTudio 2
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
5:00 Ballet I 4:30 Ballet III/ 5:00 Lyrical Jazz V 4:30 Ballet III/ 9:30 Ballet I
6:00 Teen Ballet Pointe prep 6:00 Fitness DBII Jr. Pointe prep 10:30 Ballet II
7:00 Beg. Adult Ballet 6:00 Ballet IV 6:30 Lyrical Jazz IV 6:00 Ballet IV 11:30 Modern I
7:30 Pointe IV 7:30 Adult Ballet 7:30 Pointe IV
doWnToWn class scHedule – sTudio 3
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
4:00 Creative Move 7:30 Tap V 9:00 Creative Move
4:45 Pre-Ballet 9:45 Pre-Ballet
6:00 Tap II 10:30 Pre-Ballet
7:00 Adult Tap
souTH class scHedule sTudio i
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
4:30 Ballet III/pointe prep 6:00 Ballet IV 6:00 SSK Ensemble 4:30 Ballet III/pointe prep
6:00 Teen Ballet 7:30 Pointe IV 6:00 Ballet IV
7:00 Adult Ballet 7:30 Pointe IV
souTH class scHedule sTudio ii
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
10:00 Zumba 4:30 Tap I 4:30 Creative Move 4:30 Boys 4:00 Creative Move 10:00 Zumba
5:30 Ballet I 5:15 Pre-Ballet 5:30 Ballet I 4:45 Pre-Ballet
6:30 Ballet II 6:00 Pre-Ballet 6:30 Ballet II 5:30 Ballet I
7:30 Lyrical Jazz 7:30 Hip Hop
School Rates
school rates: eight-payment installment plan
Note: If full payment is paid at the time of registration the $25.00 registration
fee will be waived. An additional 5% discount is available if the entire tuition
is paid in full by September 15. If you choose to make installment payments
please use your payment envelope with each payment. There is a $10.00 late
fee for payments received after the first day of each month. If you choose to
pay using the installment plan, you will be required to pay the first and last
installment by September 1st. Career Pack is designed for the serious dancer.
It enables the student to enroll for more classes at a discounted rate putting
them on a pre-professional track.
* adjustments to tuition are only considered in cases of illness, injury
or moving out of state. a doctor’s determination may be required.
* registration Fee $ 25.00
Pr e-Sc h o o l • 45 m i n u t e 8 installments in full
Creative Movement $47.00 $376.00
Pre-Ballet $47.00 $376.00
St r u c t u r e d Ba l l e t • 1 h o u r
Ballet I (1 class per week) $49.00 $392.00
Ballet II (1 class per week) $49.00 $392.00
te c h n i q u e claSSeS • 1 ½ h o u r
Ballet III (1 class per week) $51.00 $408.00
Ballet IV (1 class per week) $51.00 $408.00
Ballet V (1 class per week) $51.00 $408.00
Po i n t e • 1 h o u r
Pointe IV (1 class per week) $49.00 $392.00
Pointe V (1 class per week) $49.00 $392.00
en h a n c e m e n t da n c e • 1 h o u r
Lyrical jazz/Hip Hop (1 class per week) $49.00 $392.00
Modern (1 class per week) $49.00 $392.00
Tap (1 class per week) $49.00 $392.00
ca re e r Pa c k a g e (f o r t h e S e r i o u S d a n c e r, 10% d i S c o u n t)
A Pkg. 6 Classes (3-1 ½ hr. & 3-1 hr.) $269.86 $2158.89
B Pkg. 7 Classes (4-1 ½ hr. & 3-1 hr.) $315.75 $2525.98
Adult 10 Class Card $100.00
Adult 5 Class Card $60.00
Single Class Rate $15.00
Zumba 6 Class Card $30.00
Zumba Single Class Rate $6.00

2012-2013
School Calendar
September 5 ................Classes begin
November 21-24 ..........Thanksgiving Holiday
December 11 ................Last day of classes before Holiday break
January 2 .....................Classes resume
May 19 .........................Workshop Performance
May 18 .........................Last day of classes
Auditions
September 7 ................4:30 DBII Jr./Scholarship auditions
10-14 year olds
6:00 DBII Sr./Scholarship auditions
14 and older
September 29 ..............The Nutcracker Auditions
May 10 .........................4:30 DBII Jr./Scholarship auditions
10-14 year olds
6:00 DBII Sr./Scholarship auditions
14 and older
School Closing Policy
Closings due to weather are posted on WHIO and WDTN television
stations and Dayton Ballet School Facebook page.
2012-2013 Dayton Ballet
Performance Season
October 18-21 .....................Past and Present
December 14-23 ..................The Nutcracker
February 7-10 ......................Cinderella
March 21-24 ........................Celebration
Dayton Ballet
Photography: SSK Photo / Adam Alonzo / Scott Kimmins / Expression Studios / Helen Reed
2012-2013 Registration Form
sTudenT / parenT inFormaTion
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student’s name: ______________________________________Birth date: ______
address: ____________________________________________age: __________
city: ___________________state: ______zip: _____________phone: __________
e-mail address: ___________________________________cell phone: __________
previous training: _______#yrs. Where: __________________________________
circle days you will attend: m T W T F s Total number of classes you will take per week: ____
location: downtown ssK south level you are applying for: __________________
mother’s name: ____________________________________________________
employer: _______________________________phone: ____________________
Father’s name: _____________________________________________________
employer: _______________________________phone: ____________________
paymenT
Total year’s fee is $____________ registration fee is $____________
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each payment is due on the first day of each month. i acknowledge that there is a late fee of
$10 for payments received after the first day of each month.
i wish to set up automatic credit card payment to be paid on the first of each month.
Visa mc account #: ______________________ exp. date: ________3 digit cVs#_____
parent’s signature: _____________________________________________________
i give permission for photographs or television footage that includes my child to be used for
promotional purposes on television, or in newspapers, magazines or any other media.
parent’s signature: __________________________________________________
downtown: Victoria Theatre
140 N. Main St., 4
The Dayton Ballet School is not responsible for illness or injuries.
Dayton Ballet School has a no-reFund policy.
For information regarding classes at all locations,
CALL CAROL JEAN HELLER, SCHOOL DIRECTOR, at (937) 223-1542
or caroljean.heller@daytonballet.org.
mail a completed registration form with fee to
dayton Ballet school, 140 n. main st., dayton, ohio 45402.
th School Locations
ssK south studio
Floor
894 South Main St.
IT’S A CELEBRATIOn!
RegisteR in peRson at ouR open House!
DOWNTOWN:
SSK SOUTH:
Dayton, Ohio 45402
937-223-1542
Centerville, Ohio 45458
937-428-9000
Saturday, August 25 1:00 – 4:00 August 26 2:00 – 4:00
Performances by DBII Jr. & Sr.
Refreshments will be served.

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1927–2012
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140 North Main Street
Dayton, OH 45402
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Classes begin September 5!