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Tuition is due!
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. Most families are paying by automatic debit through our MindBody site. Monthly tuition rates are as follows
2015/2016 Monthly Tuition Rates
·Creative Dance $43
·Fundamental A & B $51
·Level I A & B $76
Tuition + Excellent Adventure & Cathedral Festival fees:
Level II $117.25
Level II + Jazz $174.50
Level III $185.75
Level III + Modern $254.25
Level IV $296.75
Level V $296.75
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Important Dates
- May 13 Creative Dance Performance at Minnehaha Academy North Campus 6 pm show FREE!! *Still have class until June 13th
May 28th & 30th No Classes Memorial Weekend
Looking Ahead
- June 1 Early-Bird registration for fall 2016 begins
- June 9th & 10th Dress Rehearsal for end of the year Recital: Minnehaha Academy North Campus.
- June 11th Annual Concert 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM, Minnehaha Academy North Campus.
- June 11th Last Day of Classes
- June 13-19 Studio Closed
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Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center
4259 Minnehaha Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
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*The hours listed are when someone is at the
desk to help you
Monday
4-9:30 pm
Tuesday
4-8:30pm
Wednesday
4:30-6:45 pm
Thursday
4-8:30 pm
Friday
CLOSED
Saturday
9:00 am-1:30 pm
Sunday
CLOSED
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| Happy May! The weather is warm, trees and flowers are blooming and it is a great time to be in Minnesota.
It's also a busy time to be a dance family! This month we have a preschool performance and picture day, AND we are getting ready for our show June 11. Please make sure your dancer is practicing at home. Everyone should be getting music e-mailed and videos as they are made, to help with preparing for the show.
Parents, remember to be supportive and positive as your dancer prepares for the show. If there are parts of the dance they are struggling with, encourage them to ask their teacher for help. Practicing is the homework of dance class - just like if a child takes piano lessons - they must practice at home. Even just listening to the recital music is part of practicing. And beyond practicing, of course, we need everyone present in all classes. When a dancer is absent it does affect the whole class. We want everyone to be confident, secure and ready for the stage!
Happy Dancing!
Ann
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Level II-V dancers CRUSH IT at the Cathedral Dance Festival!
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Our level II-V dancers participated in the Cathedral Dance Festival on Saturday, April 16 at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. They joined about 500 dancers from 14 studios across the Twin Cities and Wisconsin and spent the day in master classes and seminars. Each class also had one of their dances from the Excellent Adventure adjudicated. We got great feedback from the judges! One in particular commented that they were really looking forward to whenever a Ballare piece was coming, because our dancers were so wonderful to watch, the choreography was appropriate for their age, and the costumes were unique. Comments were 'These dancers just get it' 'Keep it up - you're in a great place and have a great future in dance'. In the end, our level V tap class were chosen out of over 120 group dances to perform in the evening Gala! Dancers were so supportive of each other, it was a great day of dancing and community.
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Sign up for your Summer Dance Classes at Ballare Today!
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Summer is a great time to DANCE!!!
Ballare Teatro's great summer schedule is now available on our website and we are accepting registrations on-line!
Our summer schedule runs from June 20-August 18. We offer week long technique classes and camps, weekly technique classes in two sessions, and intensive workshops for our upper level dancers! This means there is something to fit into your busy summer schedule! Pick one week, pick a few! We are hoping this frees up the rest of your summer for sleep away camps, or whatever else you want to do!
And what about our fabulous camps? Some of the fun includes:
Disney Dance
6/20/2016 - 6/23/2016
From: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Do you like Disney? Do you like dancing? Then Disney Dance is for you. Surf with Lilo and Stitch, waltz with Beauty and the Beast and build a snowman with Elsa & Anna. A snack will be provided each day. (Grades K-1) Cost: $130
Neverland!
7/18/2016 - 7/21/2016 From: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Calling all lost boys (and girls!), it's time to crow! It's time to fight! It's time to fly to Neverland, second to the right and straight on til morning. Or maybe you'd rather be Captain Hook and one of his pirates! If you don't ever want to grow up, this movement based camp is for you. (Grades K-1) cost: $130
Star Wars:
8/1/2016 - 8/4/2016
From: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Whether you are Luke, Han Solo, Finn, Rey or Chewbacca, you will use the force in this fun camp. Learn some contact improv to improve your light sabre skills. Travel to Hoth, or set foot on the Death Star, no matter if you are Jedi or Sith, you will have a great time in this camp! (Grades K-1) cost: $130
Also: Amazing Animals; Monster Moves; The World of Eric Carle; and Tinkerbell!
Adults - we have you covered this year the WHOLE summer. That's right, we are offering our weekly adult classes the entire summer - even in August!
Follow the blue link from our main page t our summer schedule. Then search under Summer Classes and Summer Camps:
Ballare Teatro
We can't wait to see you in the studio this summer!
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"From Head to Toe" Creative Movement Spring Recital May 13th!
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Students that are registered for our Creative Movement classes will have
their Spring Recital on May 13, 2016 @ 6:00pm at Minnehaha Academy North Campus - 3100 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, 55406. Students please arrive at 5:30pm to be ready to perform at 6:00pm.
Classes will be creating dances around the story:
From Head to Toe
This performance is FREE! It is intended to be a low-key introduction to performing. There are no costume costs incurred by the students family for this performance. Ballare Teatro provides all costuming for this show.
*There are still classes after their performance!; Classes run until June 11th
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Picture Day Sunday, May 15th 2016!
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Picture Day will be Sunday, May 15th, 2016
Calabay Productions will be taking Ballare Teatro's picture again. Our pictures are somewhat unique-we do the best of both worlds; shots of  each dancer dancing and a classroom posed photo.
Calabay Productions takes a different approach to dance studio photography. In addition to the posed photographs, we take photographs of the students actually dancing. Teachers and parents will love to see their child moving across the floor and enjoying the art of dance.
What to expect on The Big Day:
Photographs will be taken in two separate studios.
1.) Dancers start out in their recital costume. Creative dancers will get their picture taken in what they wear to class in both studios.
- Once the entire class is ready, we will take individual portraits of each dancer.
- Finally, after all the portraits are taken, students will take a group photo.
2.) After the recital costumes photographs, students will change into their dance clothes for action photographs.
- Dancers visit the "action" studio to get their photograph taken as they move across the floor.
- The schedule will allow about 10-15 minutes for the students to change and get ready for their action shots.
5.) After about 5-10 minutes, students can view their action shots, portraits and group shots on several kiosks. Discounts will be offered for ordering the day of the shoot.
If you are unable to make your class' picture day make sure to let your teacher know. We hope and expect to see everyone there!
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No Classes Memorial Day Weekend
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Ballare will be closed over Memorial Day Weekend, May 28-30 (Saturday-Monday).
Make sure you Practice, Practice, Practice your recital dances! Saturday and Monday classes will only have one more week of classes after Memorial Day weekend before Dress Rehearsal and our Recitals.
Have a great holiday weekend!
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End of the Year Dress Rehearsal and Recital is just around the corner
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Ballare Teatro's final Spring Recital for our Performing Arts Classes, and Adult classes is on Saturday, June 11th! We are
 finishing choreography and tightening everything up so we are ready for the stage.
Here is a reminder of everything you need:
Recital Information Packet (info on dress rehearsal, recitals, potluck between shows, parent volunteers etc)
Recital Information Packet
Order your recital tickets on-line at (Click on the online store tab):
Order Recital Tickets
Recital Volunteers
Please let us know if you are able to volunteer for one of our recitals. Our parent volunteers are a huge help in making our recitals run smoothly. You can volunteer backstage, in one of the student rooms, handing out programs and taking tickets. Volunteers receive a free ticket to one of the shows. Let Ann know if you would like to volunteer.
*Families in Level II-V check-in with Mia if you need a reminder on volunteer assignments.
There will be a meeting for volunteers on Saturday, June 4th at 10 AM at Ballare.
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Food First with Nutrition Julie
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By Julie McMahon, CHHC
Food First with Nutrition Julie
Want a quick, yummy, nutritious option for lunch or dinner? Of course you do! I love to create one bowl meals that are just that. Instead of making dinner a huge production, just toss together a few great ingredients, enjoy the taste and enjoy the energy you feel after eating it! A lot of this recipe can be done ahead of time and assembled later at work or after work. The roasted chick peas, by the way, are a great snack all on their own! But remember to leave enough for you salad later.....
Thai Quinoa Bowl with Crunch
Crunch:
Take 1 - 12 oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinse, drain and  blot with paper towel. Toss in a bowl with 2 T Olive Oil, salt to taste and spice how you like with curry, onion powder, cayenne, or other spices. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast at 450 degrees for 30-40 minutes until crunchy and browned. This part can be done ahead of time and saved for snacks or crunch for any green leafy salad or this quinoa bowl. For this recipe I seasoned with Himalayan salt, onion powder and curry powder.
Salad:
1 cup cooked quinoa
4 cups mixed greens
½ cup cilantro
½ red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 carrots, shredded
½ red onion finely sliced
2 green onions, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
Dressing:
In small saucepan, combine and heat on low until melted
6 T coconut milk
2 T sesame oil
4 T peanut butter (no sugar added)
2 tsp Sriracha
1 tsp curry powder
2 garlic cloves
Himalayan salt and black pepper to taste
The quinoa, dressing and crunch can all be made ahead of time. Blend all salad ingredients and top with the dressing and chickpeas. Serves 2.
Bio for Nutrition Julie
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
Julie McMahon, HHC
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Happy Spring Everyone!
Sincerely,
Ann Williams Director of Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center
Studio: 612-721-8619
Cell: 612-267-1766
e-mail: [email protected] (best bet!!)
Karis Sloss
Assistant Director of Ballare Teatro
Cell:612-875-3867
e-mail: [email protected] website: www.ballareteatro.com
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