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Dancers in the Performing Arts Program and Preschool Program pay tuition on a monthly basis, broken into 10 monthly increments which run September-June.
September tuition was paid with registration. Tuition is due the first of the month, late if not received by the 10th. A l$15 late fee will be charged for all late tuition. Have a new card? Update your information here:
Update card in Mindbody Monthly tuition rates are as follows
2017/2018 Monthly Tuition Rates
·Creative Dance $45
·Fundamental A & B $52
·Level I A & B $77
Tuition & Cathedral Festival fees:
Level II $111.25
Level II + Jazz $168.50
Level III $179.75
Level III + Modern $248.25
Level IV $290.75
Level V $290.75
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| Important Dates |
- September 25-October 1 Parent information night
- October 1 Tuition charged
- WE DO HAVE CLASS MEA WEEKEND
- October 24-30 Dancers may wear costumes to class
- Halloween - NO CLASS
- November 1 costume fees charged with November's tuition
- November 21st-26th Ballare closed for Thanksgiving Break; Monday classes WILL have class on Monday, November 22nd
Looking ahead:
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December 16th-21st
Observation Week
- December 22nd -January 5th Studio Closed for Winter Break
- January 6th, 2018 Classes resume
- February 1 Summer Schedule online-sign up early to make sure you get in on the fun!
- March 12th-18th Observation Week.
- March 31st-April 8th Spring Break/Studio Closed
- May 4-5th Cathedral Festival; Level II-V participate
- May 18 Creative Dance Performance at 6 pm Location TBD This show is FREE!! *There is class the week after this performance!; Still have class until June 9th
- May 26-28th No Classes Memorial Weekend
- June 1 Early-Bird registration for 2018/19 begins
- June 7,8,9 Dress Rehearsal and Recital - TENTATIVE. Looking for a venue.
- July 9-August 16 Summer Program
- AUDITION WORKSHOPS! Level II/III August 6-10; Level IV/V August 6-9 and 13-16
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Ballare Teatro
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4259 Minnehaha Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-721-8
Studio Hours
*The hours listed are when someone is at the desk to help you
Monday
4-8:30 pm
Tuesday
4-8:30pm
Wednesday
4-7:30 pm
Thursday
4-8:30 pm
Friday
By Appointment
Saturday
9:00 am-1 pm
Sunday
By appointment
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Welcome Back! I hope you all had a great summer of fun, sun, family and friends. I know many of you had a great summer of dancing with us! It was so wonderful to see so many of you joining us in the studio this summer. We are back and it is full steam ahead. We are so excited to see everyone. The teachers are full of energy and excitement for the 2017/18 season - our 19th year! I am also so excited and happy to see you all again. And I love watching dancers and families who are new to the studio come in and take class for the first time, and emerge from the studio with joy. That is the best! And to see the Ballare veterans reconnect with their friends in the lobby and in class. We have a great group of dancers and families here. In closing I would like to say two things: 1. Please Read This Newsletter! There is important information. 2. If you ever have any questions or concerns, I want you to know you can contact me via e-mail at ann@ballareteatro.com, or call the studio at 612-721-8619. I am happy to help in any way. Sincerely,
Ann Williams |
Dance Bag Check - Do you have what you need?
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Rule #1 for dance class -
come prepared to dance. What does this mean? Hair in a bun (if long enough), or pinned back cleanly with no random strands floating around. No jewelry. Please see below for the correct dance attire by level:
Creative Dance
Girls - pink leather ballet shoes
any color leotard and tights
Boys - black leather ballet shoes
gym shorts and t-shirt
Fundamental A/B and Level IA/B
Girls - pink leather ballet shoes, matte black 'strappy' tap shoes (with a buckle), pink tights, plain black tank leotard, plain black dance pants. No skirts.
Boys - black leather ballet shoes, black tap oxfords, black tighter sweat pants, a plain black or white t-shirt.
Level II/III
Girls - pink split-soled ballet shoes, black tap oxfords (5311), jazz shoes (for jazz), pink tights, plain black tank leotard, plain black dance pants. Plain black leggings may be worn in jazz, tap or modern (level III). No skirts.
Boys - black split-soled ballet shoes, black tap oxfords (5311), black men's tights or tight running pants, plain white or black tighter fitting t-shirt.
Level IV/V
Girls - pink split-soled ballet shoes, black tap oxfords (736), jazz shoes (for jazz), pink tights, plain black tank leotard, plain black dance pants. Plain black leggings may be worn in jazz, tap or modern (level III). No skirts.
Boys - black split-soled ballet shoes, black tap oxfords (736), black men's tights or tight running pants, plain white or black tighter fitting t-shirt.
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Parent Information Night
September 25-October 1
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 Important info for you to be privy
Keeping you in the know is important to us here at Ballare Teatro. That is why we have a parent information night! Please come to class (whichever class is FIRST for level II-V) the week of September 25-October 1. Plan to stay for about 15 minutes so we can read over the handbook with you and answer any of your questions.
We look forward to seeing you all the week of September 25-October 1! |
YES - Class over MEA
NO - Class on Halloween |
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Need we say more? We do have class over MEA break, but we DON'T have class on Halloween. If you are NOT going to be there (MEA), you need to let us know ASAP so we can plan our classes accordingly.
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Another reason to stay in town for MEA - Twin Cities Tap Festival!
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Master Classes, Concerts and Community - OH MY!
Love tap like we love tap?? Then you should definitely plan on attending the Twin Cities Tap Festival MEA weekend.
This festival was started and is produced by fabulous Ballare instructors - Kaleena Miller and Brenna Brelie! Register early (by September 15) and save $25 on the registration fee. We are planning on taking a group - so if you want to come with Ballare dancers and receive even more savings through a group discount - sign up with Mia at the desk or send Ann an e-mail at ann@ballareteatro.com.
Want more information? Twin Cities Tap Festival
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Hey Mom and Dad - You Should Dance, Too!
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And with a deals like this - why not?!
Finally, two enticing deals to make it IRRESISTIBLE to take class. First, until the end of September, we have the 10 for 5 intro offer. That is 10 classes for $55 (Normally a 10 class card is $110). This deal is available for everyone - even veterans of our adult program, for the month of September.
But the beat (and the deals) go on - For every adult who has a dancer enrolled in either our Preschool Program or our Performing Arts Program, you will receive 25% off your class cards. This is a deal that IS NOT GOING AWAY! (It's about time, right Al and Danielle??) We love it when dance becomes a family affair!
Check out our adult schedule here Adult Class Schedule
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Ballare Teatro Studio Hours
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We wanted to touch base with all of our families, before the lovely Minnesota Winters set in, about studio hours. The studio is open for business 15 minutes prior to the first class each day. We don't have any staff there that is 'on the clock' until that time.
Please make note that the studio will remain locked until 15 minutes before classes begin.
On the flip side make sure that your dancer is in class on time. Dancers should be ready to enter the studio and dance at their class start time. When people arrive late, not only is it distracting for the dancers who were on time, but it throws a wrench in your child's dance education. They are not getting properly warmed up. It is studio policy that if a dancer is more than 10 minutes late to class would be asked to sit out.
We understand that sometimes things come up that prevent you from getting to the studio on time (and on time means a little early so dancers can get changed, their shoes on and use the restroom). But please make every effort to get your dancer into the classroom at the start of their class.
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Tap Into Nutrition
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By: Julie McMahon, CHHC
Food First with Nutrition Julie
As the weather gets colder there's just nothing better than a big pot of soup or chili. (Well except maybe a big pot of chili, a handmade quilt and a lap cat too.) In any case, having that soup or chili ready for you to eat and filling the house with wonderful smells when you arrive home is an extra bonus! I love to make this Vegetarian Chili in my crockpot and have it ready after work and between the kids' extracurricular events. Toss a quick side salad together and you have a nice, quick, nutritious meal that everyone will love.
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Quinoa
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 oz.) can Fire Roasted diced tomatoes
1 (28 oz.) can water
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 (15 oz.) cans chili beans
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon coriander
1 - 2 teaspoons Himalayan salt (more or less to taste)
½ teaspoon chili flakes (more or less to taste)
2 cups cooked quinoa
Add all ingredients to a slow cooker, minus the quinoa, and turn on high. After 2 - 3 hours, turn the crock pot down to low and keep covered for another 4 - 6 hours.
(Alternately, you could just leave the slow cooker on low for 8 hours). Before you're ready to serve, remove the lid and turn back to high for another 30 minutes. Stir in the quinoa, taste and adjust seasonings, and serve.
Recipe from Queen of Quinoa
Nutrition Julie is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Raw Food Nutrition Educator who is passionate about Nutrition, Health and Wellness. Julie believes that real, whole, nutritious foods are a powerful tool in living a healthy, conscious, disease-free life and works to educate, inspire and empower the people she works with through her step by step Food First System.
For more information, visit www.NutritionJulie.com
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Who We Are:
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Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center serves students from all over the Twin Cities area and has become known for successfully melding professional, effective dance instruction with a fun, warm atmosphere that both professional and novice dancers enjoy. With 17 highly trained, professional dance instructors, Ballare Teatro offers small class sizes for maximum learning and enjoyment.
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Have a Great November!
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Sincerely,
Ann Williams
Director of Ballare Teatro
Studio: 612-721-8619
Cell: 612-267-1766
e-mail: ann@ballareteatro.com (best bet!!)
website: www.ballareteatro.com
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