Connecticut Concert Ballet - School Policies

Connecticut Concert Ballet admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to the students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational and admissions, policies, scholarships and loan program, and other school administrative programs.

REGISTRATION:

Registration is required in advance of each semester. The registration fee is $15.00

Registration for semester one must be done at one of the scheduled registration dates.

Registration for semester two may be done anytime prior to the start of the semester at the studio.

For more info, please feel free to contact us.

CLASS LEVEL PLACEMENTS:

The Artistic Directors and faculty at CCB are committed to the technical and artistic growth of their students. They strive to bring each dancer to their individual peak potential in a supportive and nurturing environment. In keeping with this philosophy, the placement policies at CCB are geared to the individual student. Students are initially placed in Pre-ballet and Level 1 classes by age. Initial class placement for new students for all other levels will be based on both age and previous experience. The students’ progress is then continuously evaluated and promotion to the next level is made on an individual basis. Written evaluations will be sent to the parents at the end of each semester.

At CCB, we are very concerned with the proper and safe advancement of all of our students. We wish to be sure that a student is both physically and mentally ready to advance before they are moved up to the next level. It is essential that the body be in proper alignment and the muscles well strengthened before more complex exercises are undertaken. To advance too quickly is to invite injury and we wish to protect against this as much as possible.

CANCELLATIONS:

CCB will make a decision to cancel classes due to inclement weather at least 2 hours before the start of that day’s classes. Please call the studio and check the voice mail message for cancellation announcements.

MISSED/CANCELLED CLASSES:

Students are allowed to make up classes at any time within the semester. Students may attend another class of the same level, or of one class level above or below.

PARENT OBSERVATION:

We feel that students achieve the most success when parents do not observe each class. It is important for the student to develop a sense of independence and build a relationship with the teacher. Parents’ Observation week will be held half-way through each semester. We encourage all parents to come and observe classes this week.

CLASS RECOMMENDATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

BALLET
Pre-ballet students must be toilet trained.
Level 4 students are encouraged to attend two classes per week.
Level 5 students are encouraged to attend three classes per week.
Level 6 and 7 students must attend three ballet classes per week.
POINTE
All students who are en pointe must attend a minimum of two classes per week. Students are evaluated by the Artistic Directors and given permission to begin pointe work on an individual basis.
JAZZ/MODERN
In order to give all of our dancers the most well-rounded dance education, we strongly encourage all of our students (especially those in Level 4 and up) to attend a class in Jazz and/or Modern Dance.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Connecticut Concert Ballet will award partial scholarships on the basis of financial status and talent. Scholarshp Students will be required to meet certain responsibilities and criteria. Please speak with the Artistic Directors for more information.

ATTENDANCE:

All students are expected to attend classes regularly and on time. Students should arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of their class. Students who arrive more than 15 minutes late for their class may be asked to sit and observe. Without a proper warm-up, a student can be seriously injured!

Students should be picked up within fifteen minutes of the end of their classes.

Please notify the studio in advance of a class absence

Some Guidelines for Parents:

Our teachers are responsible for the children only during the class. All dancers must be accompanied by an adult until the class begins and must be picked up promptly when the class ends. Most classes run back to back and teachers cannot monitor children in the waiting area.
For children under 6, at least one parent or caregiver must stay in the waiting area during the class in case of an emergency. If you can’t stay with your child please make arrangements with another parent.
To maximize your child’s learning experience please refrain from addressing issues with individual instructors before, during or after class. Please call the Artistic Directors at 643-4796 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
To assure proper body alignment and placement, instructors may need to physically adjust a dancer’s body.

New registrations for both studio locations are still being accepted!

DANCE FOR EVERYONE!

Call (860) 643-4796 for all registration information!

MANCHESTER STUDIOS:
280 Garden Grove Rd.
Manchester, CT 06040

*On the Manchester/Glastonbury Line

WINDSOR STUDIO:
599 Matianuck Ave.
Windsor, CT 06095

*In the LP Wilson Community Center

DRESS CODE:

Pre-Ballet and Level 1 - pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair pulled back in a neat classical bun
Level 2 through 7 - black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair pulled back in a neat classical bun
Jazz - any color leotard, black tights or jazz pants, black jazz shoes
"Little Rhythms" toddler music & movement class
Modern - any color leotard, footless tights, no shoes
Boys/Men - white t-shirt, black tights, black ballet slippers

*NOTE: T-shirts, sweatpants, ballet skirts are not allowed*