Carole Alexis Ballet Theatre (Ballet des Ameriques) - Year-Round Program - Mid Division
16 King St, Port Chester, NY 10573
Company affiliated
No adult program
No education access
Styles: General Classical
Description
Grade IV Grade V Grade VI Preparatory Ballet Class “mise à niveau”
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
15-16
Dates:
Not Provided
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable 
Session Description
Ages 15 -This class take place 5 times a week. Over the course of the program, students consolidate the basic elements of classical ballet, learning the 5 positions of the legs, carriage, and position of the arms (port de bras), the coordination of the movements of the limbs, and variations. This is accompanied by balance work and weight shifting, demi-pointe work, centering on demi-pointe, an introduction to turning with exercises en tournant, jumping, and the development of the awareness of the aesthetics of the flow and expressiveness of movement. Repetition and carefully paced, methodical work are essential for learning the exercises correctly and forming the proper habits in terms of technique. Students will develop their physical and artistic potential with an emphasis on strength and flexibility, bodily control, discipline, and musicality. Photo description: Isabel started training at BdA from the very beginner levels Mandatory Uniform to be purchased in BdA Fundraising boutique: Fuchsia BdA tunic & BdA leotard, Pink seamed tights, black tights, alignment belt, pink canvas ballet shoes, BdA tracksuit. Copyright © 2011-2021 Ballet des Amériques, Inc. All rights reserved.
Session Information
Ages:
16-17
Dates:
Not Provided
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable
Session Description
Ages 16 - This class takes place 6 times a week. Over the course of the program, students consolidate the basic elements of classical ballet, learning the 5 positions of the legs, carriage, and position of the arms (port de bras), the coordination of the movements of the limbs, and variations. This is accompanied by balance work and weight shifting, demi-pointe work, centering on demi-pointe, an introduction to turning with exercises en tournant, jumping, and the development of the awareness of the aesthetics of the flow and expressiveness of movement. Repetition and carefully paced, methodical work are essential for learning the exercises correctly and forming the proper habits in terms of technique. Students will develop their physical and artistic potential with an emphasis on strength and flexibility, bodily control, discipline, and musicality. Photo description: Marguerite Louise Galopin trained at BdA with Carole Alexis. She enter the school/conservatory at the level Pre-Ballet II and graduated with honors at the Professional Level/ Trainee. Mandatory Uniform to be purchased in BdA Fundraising Boutique: Light Burgundy BdA tunic & BdA leotard, Pink seamed tights, black tights, alignment belt, pink canvas ballet shoes, BdA tracksuit. Copyright © 2011-2021 Ballet des Amériques, Inc. All rights reserved.
Session Information
Ages:
11-18
Dates:
Not Provided
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable
Session Description
Ages 11 and up - This class takes place four to six times a week. This preparatory class is a year (or two) of technical upgrading in classical ballet created in order for students to meet the criteria required to enter the Junior, Mid, or Senior divisions. This intensive program of the Preparatory Ballet class prepares students with abilities that may have started ballet in their Junior or Senior years or students who need to erase “bad habits” to ensure clean and correct technique. Enormous, rapid, and constant progress is expected from the students of this division/class. Photo description: at the Opéra de Paris School is this photo - Marguerite Louise Galopin trained at BdA with Carole Alexis. She enter the school/conservatory at the level Pre-Ballet II at the age 14 and attended the Opera de Paris Summer Intensive 2 years later. Marguerite Louise Galopin graduated with honors at the Professional Level/ Trainee. Tuition for the academic year: Tuition for the academic year: One installment of $6,410 for the academic year (six times a week) Mandatory Uniform to be purchased in BdA Fundraising Boutique: Aquamarine Pastel, BdA leotard and skirt, pink canvas ballet shoes, pink seamed tights, alignment belt, BdA tracksuit. Copyright © 2011-2021 Ballet des Amériques, Inc. All rights reserved.
Session Information
Ages:
14-15
Dates:
Not Provided
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable
Session Description
Ages 14 - This class takes place 5 times a week. Over the course of the program, students consolidate the basic elements of classical ballet, learning the 5 positions of the legs, carriage, and position of the arms (port de bras), the coordination of the movements of the limbs, and variations. This is accompanied by balance work and weight shifting, demi-pointe work, centering on demi-pointe, an introduction to turning with exercises en tournant, jumping, and the development of the awareness of the aesthetics of the flow and expressiveness of movement. Repetition and carefully paced, methodical work are essential for learning the exercises correctly and forming the proper habits in terms of technique. Students will develop their physical and artistic potential with an emphasis on strength and flexibility, bodily control, discipline, and musicality. Photo description: Jacqueline started training with Carole Alexis at the age of 5yrs. Mandatory Uniform to be purchased in BdA Fundraising Boutique: Fuchsia BdA tunic & BdA leotard, Pink seamed tights, black tights, alignment belt, pink canvas ballet shoes, BdA tracksuit. Copyright © 2011-2021 Ballet des Amériques, Inc. All rights reserved.
