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Kashtan School Registration: Day 1
September 2, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
PLACEMENT AND CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Your child will be placed in their group based on performance in the placement class and on class sizes. If your child is unable to attend the placement class, he/she will remain in the same class as last year or be placed at the discretion of the Artistic Director until an evaluation can be completed at a later date. The Kashtan Artistic Director reserves the right to move any student to another class as needed. When possible the director will provide a 4 week notice before the move.
Performing Ensemble:
Members must audition in front of an artistic panel which will factor past attendance, dedication, attitude, participation and technique. Auditions are by invitation only at the discretion of the Artistic Director and will be held twice a year. See Ensemble Information Pamphlet for more details.
Class I:
Class will focus on perfecting technique and expanding repertoire. Barre will be heavily emphasized to build muscle, endurance, and balance. Dance steps will be cleaned and polished throughout the year. Dancers will be introduced to advanced levels of dance technique to prepare students to enter the performing ensemble.
Class II:
This class is an advanced-intermediate level class primarily designed to continue improvement in technique and begin introducing advanced levels of dance technique, steps, rhythm and combinations to prepare them to enter into class I.
Class III:
This class is an intermediate level class primarily designed to continue improvement in technique and begin introducing higher levels of dance technique, steps, rhythm and combinations to prepare them to enter into class II.
Class IV:
This class is primarily designed to accommodate any entry level and beginner students and will introduce basics of dance class and beginner level techniques of Ukrainian dance to prepare them to enter into class III.
Additional Classes:
There will be a variety of classes offered on additional days to prepare students for shows or to advance technique. These classes will include rehearsals, master classes with guest instructors, and choreography classes. Please reference calendar for dates/times of these scheduled classes.