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Tuition is Due!
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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.
Tuition is due the first of the month, late if not received by the 10th. A $15 late fee will be charged for all late tuition. Tuition is charged by automatic debit through our MindBody site.
Monthly tuition rates are as follows
2016/2017
Monthly Tuition Rates
·Creative Dance $43
·Fundamental A $51
Tuition + Isabella Fee:
Fund B $60
Level I A & B $85
Tuition + Isabella & Cathedral Festival Fees:
Level II $126.25
Level II + Jazz $183.50
Level III $194.75
Level III + Modern $263.25
Level IV $305.75
Level V $305.75
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- December 19th-January 1st: Studio Closed for Winter Break
Looking ahead:
- December 1st: Tickets for Isabella Saves the World available for purchase!
- January 2nd, 2017: Classes resume
- February 1: Summer Schedule online-sign up early to make sure you get in on the fun!
- February 26th: Rehersal for Isabella at Ballare
- March 5th: Rehearsal for Isabella at Minnehaha Academy North Campus
- March 11th: Isabella Saves the World Performance at Minnehaha Academy North Campus @ 1:00pm & 4:00pm.
- March 13th-19th: Performing Arts and Preschool Program Observation Week.
- April 3rd-9th: Spring Break/Studio Closed
- April 21st-22nd: Cathedral Festival; Levels II-V participate
- May 12: Creative Dance Performance at Minnehaha Academy North Campus 6 pm show FREE!! *There is class the week after this performance!; Still have class until June 10th
- May 27th-29th: No Classes Memorial Weekend
- June 1: Early-Bird registration for Fall 2017 begins
- June 8th & 9th: Dress Rehearsal for end of the year Recital: Minnehaha Academy North Campus.
- June 10th: Annual Concert 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM, Minnehaha Academy North Campus.
- June 10th: Last Day of Classes
- June 12th-July 9th: Studio Closed* (Adult classes will happen beginning June 19th)
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Ballare Teatro
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4259 Minnehaha Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-721-8619
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
4:30-7:30 pm
Thursday
4-8:30 pm
Friday
By Appointment
Saturday
9:00 am-1:30 pm
Sunday
By Appointment
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Join Our List
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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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Happy December! The holidays are upon us and it is one of my favorite times of year. A time for giving and a time for reflection. As I look back at 2016 there were many events that will make this year in particular go down as a memorable one.
For me, one of the things I always reflect on is the blessings that I get every day at the studio. I love the community that has been created here. I can't tell you how many times, when I tell people what I do, they compare it to the show 'Dance Moms'. I take pride in telling them that that show is not a representation of what goes on at Ballare. I am so thankful for all of the families who have chosen the studio for their entre into dance education. I also comment on the fabulous, passionate instructors who really care about the dancers personally and what goes on on in the classroom. I am thankful for Mia and Brigham who do their best every day to make sure that things run seamlessly. And this fall in particular I was extremely grateful for Mike and his help repairing the studio, the bathroom, and for his coordination getting new carpet installed (which will happen over winter break!).
I hope you are able to reflect on all your blessings this year. And I hope that a great dance education for your family is one of them. 
Happy Holidays! Ann Williams |
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No Classes December 19th-January 1st 2017: Winter Break
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Ballare Teatro will be closed for Winter Break. We will not have regular classes for two weeks: December 19th-January 1st, 2017. Ballare will resume classes on Monday, January 2nd.
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Isabella Saves The World!
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This years spring performance will be Isabella Saves the World will hit the stage
Saturday March 11th, 2017 @ 1:00pm & 4:00pm!
For those of you who are new, Ballare Teatro has two original performances that we produce in alternating years. In even years we have our production highlighting tap and jazz, The Excellent Adventure!
In odd years we perform our ballet, Isabella Saves the World!
Isabella Saves the World was written by the dancers at Ballare Teatro over 14 years ago. It is the story of the world being stuck in perpetual winter and the girl who risks life and limb to venture out and bring the seasons back. In the process battles a group of Soldiers, encounters the evil Snow Sorcerer, and travels through an enchanted forest to find the Evergreen Elder
who helps her on her quest. Will she conquer the Snow Sorcerer? Will she bring the seasons back? Come to the show to find out! All dancers in Fund B-Level V are in this show. Tickets are available for purchase online and at Ballare Teatro NOW!
2017 CAST:
Isabella:
1 pm:
Claire Danz
4 pm:
Azalea Rohr
Isabella's Mom: Veronica Hayes
Lucy: A Fundamental B student from Monday and Saturday
Snow Sorcerer: Hazel Cutting
Sun Queen & Rain King: Emily Williams and Brigham Williams
Evergreen Elder: Molly Breen
Narrators: Level II & III
Isabella Saves the World list of Dances:
Snow Storm to castle:
Fundamental B Saturday (1 pm); IB Monday (4 pm)
Soldiers in front of castle:
All boys
Snow Worker Fairies:
Fund B Monday(1pm); Wednesday Fundamental B (4pm)
Forbidden Forrest:
Level V (jazz)
Level IV (tap)
FBI Fairies:
IA Saturday (1 pm);
IA Monday (4 pm)
Frozen Rainbow Fairies: IB Sat (1 pm); IB Wed (4 pm)
Celebration Dance: IA Wed (1pm); IA Thursday (4pm)
Spring:
Level II Tuesday (1 pm); Saturday (4 pm)
Summer:
Level III
Fall:
Level IV
Winter:
Level V
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Upcoming Dance Events!
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Rhythmic Circus is a troupe of internationally renowned artists. Since their early start at a small theatre in northeast Minneapolis, they have grown into an international sensation touring to over 100 cities worldwide.
Although the company's official inception was in 2007, the troupe's core members have been choreographing and performing together since 2000. No stranger to the spotlight, they were featured on Twin City Public Television's MN Original, collaborated with Vocal Essence in Witness: A Tribute to Duke Ellington at the Ordway Performing Arts Center and appeared in the Crash Bang Boom! Festival at the Minnesota Orchestra Hall.
When: 7PM December 16th-17th, 2016
Where: The Ames Center
KATIE McMAHON'S CELTIC CHRISTMAS
An O'Shaughnessy holiday tradition! Katie McMahon's gorgeous soprano voice was one of the things that made "Riverdance" such a sensation.
Katie has graced the stage of The O'Shaughnessy for over 10 years, becoming one of the theater's liveliest holiday traditions. Her ode to the holidays celebrates the season with a family-friendly program of traditional Christmas songs, stories and lively Irish dance.
Katie is joined this year by Kantorei choral ensemble.
Price: $28.00 *Discounts for Students, Seniors, St. Kate Faculty, Staff & Alumnae, MPR/TPT Members, and Military personnel available
When: 7:30pm December 23rd, 2016
Where: The O'Shaughnessy
2004 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
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Need a Tutor?
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 One of our wonderful dance teachers, Christine Dornbusch, is offering her tutoring services to anyone/everyone who is interested!
Check out her website for more information!
Tutor Me Christine
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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.
Now let's all stay warm!!!
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Tap Into Nutrition
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By: Julie McMahon, CHHC
Food First with Nutrition Julie
The holiday season is here and with it comes a variety of food and drinks that may not be on your normal menu. If you are feeling stuffed, bloated and know that you've made some questionable choices, don't worry! There's always a solution! One of my favorite strategies is to have a day of detoxifying smoothies to undo any damage done. The recipe below is one of my favorite holiday time smoothies. Cranberries and apples are a perfect detoxifying duo this time of year. Full of antioxidants, cranberries are excellent to support the immune system and assist in cleansing your lymphatic system. The sweetness of the apple balances the tart cranberry taste and provides the fiber to keep everything moving out. Add in the super alkalizing benefits of spinach and the anti-inflammatory benefits of ginger and you have a concoction that will have you feeling energetic and ready to tackle the next holiday season task or event. Wishing you a very happy and healthy holiday season!
Cranberry Zing Smoothie
1 cup raw cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 red apple
1 handful fresh spinach
1" piece of ginger, peeled
2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Makes 2 servings.
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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Winter Weather Closing Policy
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Just a reminder that the in the event of poor weather, our policy is if Minneapolis Public Schools close, or if the cancel after school activities, we are also closed. On Saturdays, we will make the call. In general, we don't like to cancel class, but this has proven to be an easy way for people to know we are closed.
In this event, we will post on Facebook, Twitter, Voicemail and the website. We will also post on WCCO. We will attempt to call if we have enough time. Please check those places for closing information.
There are no make-up classes for winter weather closing, but you can make up the class in another class day/time. Just e-mail Ann to let her know when you will be making the class up so she can give the instructor a heads up. |
Have a Great December!
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Sincerely,
Ann Williams
Director of Ballare Teatro
Studio: 612-721-8619
Cell: 612-267-1766
e-mail: [email protected]
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