Adult Beginner/ Intermediate Ballet Thursdays at 6:30pm

Holidays: No class 3/16 - 3/29 (Spring Break) 

Registration required, repeatable. One class per week.

Adult Ballet: Beginner is for absolute beginners who have never had any ballet training before and want to learn. No experience needed!

Ballet is a great physical activity that involves cardio, stretching, concentration, music, and memory. It burns calories, lengthens and strengthens muscles and contributes to an all-around sense of well-being.

This is an engaging, upbeat, thoughtful class that challenges without frustrating the students while focusing on helping them adjust their technical placement and posture for better strength and control.

Ballet originated in the Italian renaissance courts of the 15th century, where elite members of society were treated to a spectacle of dance and music. Transitioning from the court, to the opera, and then to the stage by the late 18th century, ballet began to stand on its own as an art form. By the 19th century, ballet began to look like what we see today; dancers in pointe shoes, narrative storylines, and ethereal athleticism. Ballet is a classical style of dance that is characterized by graceful movement, balance and symmetry, precision of movement, and a codified classical technique. 

DRESS CODE

Comfortable, form-fitting attire. Ballet shoes are best, but socks will do.

One class per week. Registration required.

REFUND POLICY

Refunds for the full amount are granted if cancellation occurs 2 weeks prior to commencement of class session. No refunds will be granted once the session begins. Transfers to another class may be permitted only after trying the first week of class and based upon staff discretion.

CLASS ETIQUETTE

Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of class. This allows you time to change and get settled. For those enrolled in the youth division, tardiness will result in not being able to participate.  Dancers should treat their teachers and classmates with kindness and respect.

Only water is allowed into the studios. Children will have a supervised water break and are asked to bring water bottles into the classroom during COVID. The water fountain will continue to be closed.

DRESS CODE

Our dress code is designed to ensure each student’s comfort, safety, and uniformity so that their teacher can give proper guidance. Pre-Ballet and Youth Ballet dancers MUST purchase the leotards from Dovetail front desk or studio online store. 

ATTENDANCE POLICIES

Attendance is very important for dancers at every age and ability level. Poor attendance will prevent students from improving and progressing through the program.

MAKE-UP CLASSES

To schedule a makeup, please email dovetailstudios@gmail.com

DOVETAIL PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT

In consideration of the fee paid, participant understands that there is a risk of personal injury in the course of instruction and, with this knowledge, agrees to assume the risk of any injury and damages to participant during the seminar.

Specifically, participant agrees to hold harmless Dovetail Studios and all other individuals, organizations, sponsors, promoters, operators, hosts, instructors, associations, schools, owners, officials, directors, employees and other participants connected with the event from all losses, damages, injuries, causes of actions, claims, or complaints in the event that the participant is damaged or injured in any way during the participation, instruction and/or performance of any exercise or during any activity associated with the event location or during transit to from the event. Participant further agrees to strictly obey instructors and observe safety rules.

Because of the physical demands of dance and fitness instruction, participant understands that he/she must be in good physical condition to participate in the event. Participant understands that in case of injury, the only medical treatment Dovetail Studios will provide is first aid.

Participant agrees that any pictures, audio, or visual recordings taken of him/her in connection with the studio can be used for publication, promotion, articles, shows and advertisement without additional consent and without compensation at this or any other time.

I have read and understand this release and agreement and agree to its provisions. I am not under the influence of any drugs, alcohol, or other intoxicants. I am not suffering from any illness or incapacity. I am over 18 years of age. (If not over 18 years of age, parent or guardian must sign)