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Stephanie Dattellas, Artistic Director20 Jeerson Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110 | (860) 570-0440Email: school@dancebtc.org | www.dancebtc.orgBallet Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) not-for-prot organization Photo by Lanny Nagler

1The School of Ballet Theatre Company (SBTC) is the ofcial school of Ballet Theatre Company (BTC), offering classes for students ages three to adult, from beginner to advanced levels. Its carefully-constructed curriculum emphasizes strong technique, proper alignment, musicality, and expression. Through a faculty of distinguished professionals, its ballet instructors incorporate the best of the French, Italian, and Russian training methods in a nurturing and supportive classroom environment that fosters the development of young artists. Whether SBTC’s students dance for fun, exercise or dream of becoming professional dancers, SBTC’s curriculum prepares students physically and mentally to embrace their next adventure, cultivating discipline, friendships that will last a lifetime, and an appreciation for the art form. In addition, the students share a facility with the professional company, enriching each student’s experience by allowing them to observe those dancers in classes, rehearsals, and performances. Students are also offered opportunities to perform with the professional company in productions such as Stephanie Dattellas’ The Nutcracker.overviewthe ron and nancy compton studio1

2If you have any questions or concerns regarding your account, tuition, classes, etc, please contact SBTC using the school email address, school@dancebtc.org. The email is monitored daily by SBTC’s School Administrator who will be sure to respond within 24-48 hours.To ensure your email goes to the appropriate person, please refrain from sending any school related matters to the company’s Artistic Director, Rehearsal Director, General Email (dance@dancebtc.org) or the Professional Production email (productions@dancebtc.org).communicationNicoletta Consales School AdministratorRegistration / The SBTC PortalEach SBTC family is required to create an account through its Portal that includes emergency contact information, class enrollments, tuition balances and statements, access to make payments, and more. The SBTC Portal will be utilized throughout the course of the year by SBTC’s School Administrator. It is imperative that when creating your account all contact information is up to date (including email and home address) to ensure that your dancer is receiving SBTC’s informational emails, school newsletters, and end of the year placement letters. Please note that any caregiver (grandparent, nanny, etc.) important to your dancer should be added to SBTC’s school email list; especially if that person is involved in drop-off or pick up.

3SBTC provides a comprehensive dance education through four distinctive training divisions: The Children’s Division, The Student Division, The Adult Division, and The Junior Corps de Ballet. SBTC’s class offerings begin with classes for 3 year old children and continue through to classes for adults. SBTC serves its community and beyond in a state-of-the-art facility with a professionally trained faculty. SBTC strives to meet the needs of each and every student within its wide and varied population. The Children’s Division The Student Division, The Adult Division The Junior Corps de Ballet division12341234SBtc training divisionsBallet lll | Photo: Erica Marie Photography

4BALLET CLASS OFFERINGS & DURATION Creative MovementPrimary Ballet IPrimary Ballet IIAPrimary Ballet IIB 1 class/week1 class/week1 class/week 1 class/week45 minutes/class 1 hour/class 1 hour/class1 hour/classOther Class Offerings & Duration Primary Jazz 1 class/week 1 hour/classClasses for children ages 3–7 that provide a sound technical foundation while fostering a love for movementthe children’s divisionPhoto by Thomas Giroir

5BALLET CLASS OFFERINGS & DURATION Ballet I Boys BalletBeginner BalletBallet IIABallet IIBBallet IIIBallet IVBallet VBallet VI1 class/week1 class/week1 class/week2 classes/week2 classes/week3 classes/week3 classes/week3 classes/week3 classes/week1.25 hour/class 1.25 hour/class1 hour/class1.5 hour/class1.5 hour/class1.5 hour/class1.5 hour/class1.5 hour/class1.5 hour/classOther Class Offerings & Duration Beginner Jazz Intermediate JazzAdvanced JazzOpen Contemporary1 hour/class1 hour/class1.5 hour/class1 class/week1 class/week1 class/week1 class/week1 hour/classClasses for children 7–18 that include a strong classical ballet foundation coupled with opportunities to enjoy jazz and contemporary dancethe student divisionPhoto by Thomas Giroir

6Whether you are a beginner or returning dancer, SBTC’s adult classes are for everyone and taught in a welcoming environment. Adult classes are designed to promote an understanding of the technique and artistry of movement, while developing a strong and exible body. SBTC’s distinguished faculty creates material that is catered towards the experience level of the dancers in each class, and offers modications or different versions of material when dancers of mixed levels are present, so that everyone can fully participate and enjoy the benets of dance. ADULT CLASS OFFERINGS & DURATION Adult Ballet 1 class/week 1 hour/class the adult divisionBallet Classes For Adults

7Photo by Walt Jedziniak7

8the junior corps de balletBTC’s Junior Corps de Ballet is a unique opportunity for serious dancers to train at a high caliber, experience professional dance at a young age, and, if interested, prepare for a future in dance. Entrance to the Junior Corps de Ballet is by audition only (dancers placed in Pointe II and up are eligible), and the selected dancers and apprentices rehearse repertoire, are given several performance opportunities, and are exposed to choreographic processes with BTC’s Artistic Staff and guest artists. Members and apprentices of the Junior Corps de Ballet learn the importance of discipline and goal setting, leadership skills, working well with others, and professionalism in and out of the performing arts world. BTC Artistic Staff emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition, self-care, and positive body image among this elite group of students and aims to create a safe environment for the dancers to grow technically, artistically, and personally. In addition to training and rehearsing alongside fellow members of the Junior Corps de Ballet, select members of the Junior Corps de Ballet may be invited to attend Company Class with BTC’s company of resident dancers each Saturday, prior to rehearsals for upcoming perfor-mances (apprentices and any members not joining company class will attend SBTC class on Saturday mornings). Attending weekly company class alongside local professionals is an exceptional opportunity for members of the Junior Corps de Ballet that will inspire the dancers to reach new levels with their technique and artistry. Members and apprentices of the Junior Corps de Ballet will also have the opportunity to regularly experience a professional rehearsal environment alongside the professional dancers while preparing for large stage productions. Princess Maidens featuring BTC’s resident professionals and select members of the 2022-2023 Junior Corps de Ballet in BTC’s Aladdin 2022 Photo by Thomas Giroir

9REQUIREMENTSMembers and apprentices of the Junior Corps de Ballet are required to:• Attend BTC’s Company Summer Intensive: Ballet Bootcamp (August 15-19)• Attend the Junior Corps de Ballet Prep Week (August 24-26)• Enroll in weekly Junior Corps de Ballet class (one per week) and Company Class  (one per week - if applicable)• Enroll in all required technique classes of the appropriate level at SBTC• Three in-studio technique classes per week• One in-studio pointe class per week• One in-studio variations class per weekSEASON DURATIONThe season of the Junior Corps de Ballet will mimic that of BTC’s professional company,running from August 23, 2022 - June 17, 2023.FEES AND MORE INFORMATIONFor full information about the Junior Corps de Ballet including program fees, visit:www.dancebtc.org/junior-corps-de-balletPrincess Maidens featuring BTC’s resident professionals and select members of the 2022-2023 Junior Corps de Ballet in BTC’s Aladdin 2022Photo by Thomas Giroirthe junior corps de ballet

10class offerings for 2022-2023In addition to Ballet and Pointe, SBTC is thrilled to include Jazz and Contemporary in its class curriculum. Further plans are in development to expand the program to offer students one workshop or master class each month that focuses on other important facets related to dance training, including: nutrition and injury prevention, ballet and dance history, costume design, and more. OTHER CLASS DESCRIPTIONSJazzJazz classes offer a combination of commercial and Broadway-style aesthetics, further developing dancers’ versatility and overall performance quality.Contemporary Contemporary will be an exploration of gravity in movement, oor work, and improvisational skills. Dancers will take the time to expand beyond classical technique and play with weight, shapes, and dynamics.SBTC level placement policyStudents are placed in class levels for the duration of the academic year according to their age and ability at the discretion of SBTC’s Artistic Director and faculty. Unlike traditional schooling, students move through the levels of a dance training program at their own pace, and it is not uncommon to repeat a level for one or more academic years. Our goal is to provide each student with a solid dance foundation that allows for individual success and accomplishment, and all student placements are carefully considered by SBTC’s Artistic Director and faculty to help reach this goal. Dancers enrolled in training at SBTC should follow the schedule requirements to best support success in their designated training division and class level.10

11 2022-2023 Class ScheduleDorman Studio Compton Studio Greene StudioDay Class Time Day Class Time Day Class TimeMONDAYPrimary Ballet IIA 4:30-5:30pmMONDAYCreative Movement 4:30-5:15pmMONDAYBoys Ballet 5:30-6:45pm Primary Ballet I 5:30-6:30pmBallet for Beginners 7:00-8:00pmReserved for Master Classes | Workshops6:30-9:00pmAdult Ballet 8:00-9:00pmTUESDAYCreative Movement 4:30-5:15pmTUESDAYPrimary Jazz 4:30-5:30pmTUESDAYPrimary Ballet I 5:30-6:30pm Primary Ballet IIB 5:30-6:30pmBallet IV 6:30-8:00pm Advanced Jazz 6:30-7:30pm Pre Pointe 6:30-7:30pmVariation I 8:00-9:00pm Ballet V & VI 7:30-9:30pmWEDNESDAYIntermediate Jazz 4:30-5:30pmWEDNESDAYBallet I 4:15-5:30pmWEDNESDAYBallet III 5:30-7:00pm Ballet IV 5:30-7:00pmBallet V 7:00-8:30pm Ballet VI 7:00-8:30pm Pointe I 7:00-8:30pmVariation II 8:30-9:30pm Variation III 8:30-9:30pmTHURSDAYBallet IIA 4:30-6:00pmTHURSDAYBallet III 4:30-6:00pmTHURSDAYBallet IIB 6:00-7:30pm Pointe II 6:00-7:45pm Intro to Pointe 6:15-7:30pmPointe III 7:45-9:30pm Pointe IV 7:45-9:30pmFRIDAYBallet IIA/IIB 4:30-6:00pmFRIDAYOpen Contemporary 4:30-6:00pmFRIDAYBeginner Jazz 6:00-7:00pm Junior Corps de Ballet 6:00-7:30pmSATURDAYCreative Movement 8:30-9:15amSATURDAYBallet III 9:00-10:30amSATURDAYPrimary Ballet I 9:30-10:30amCompany Class with Junior Corps10:30-12:00pmBallet IV, V & VI 10:30am-12:00pm2022-2023 Class Schedule11

12Placement en Pointe is by invitation only for the Student Division and carefully considered and determined by SBTC’s Artistic Director in collaboration with the SBTC faculty. Dancers who are placed en pointe and wish to enroll in pointe classes are required to enroll in all of the ballet classes offered at their level. No exceptions. POINTE CLASS OFFERINGS Pre-PointeIntro to PointePointe I Pointe II Pointe III Pointe IV 1 class/week1 class/week1 class/week 1 class/week 1 class/week 1 class/week 1 hour/class1.25 hour/class1.5 hour/class 1.75 hour/class 1.75 hour/class 1.75 hour/class VARIATION CLASS OFFERINGS By invitation onlyVariation I Variation II Variation III 1 class/week1 class/week1 class/week1 hour/class 1 hour/class 1 hour/classpointe classPhoto by Thomas Giroir

13Beam and Barre owner Cara Milo and sta conduct a pointe shoe tting at SBTC, 2019 | Photo by Tracy DormanEach Academic Year, SBTC and its ofcial dance wear provider, Beam & Barre partners to offer a Pointe Shoe Fitting at Ballet Theatre Company. The tting offers pointe dancers (students and professionals) in the community an opportunity to experience a professional tting. There are up to three tting spots available per each time slot (30 minutes) and ttings cost $10/dancer. Online registration, including completed payment, is required in order to reserve a tting. A proper tting pointe shoe is crucial for dancer safety and well-being while dancing en pointe, so it’s imperative that dancers are t by trained professionals for their rst pair, and that they periodically return to be re-t, especially as they continue to grow and mature. “Getting the correct t is essential to preventing strain and potential injury,” says Cara Milo, owner of Beam & Barre. “Core strength, proper alignment and positioning of the foot in the shoe are just a few of the elements we assess when nding the best shoe for you.”Pointe Shoe Fitting DatesAugust 13, 2022 - 12:00-4:00pmJanuary 7, 2023 - 2:00-5:00pmpointe shoe fittings

14school policies and protocolsThe health and safety of students, administrators, and faculty has and continues to be the highest priority and concern. Therefore, SBTC has updated its protocols to continue in-studio training that allows for inclusion and access for all students. SBTC has relied on guidance from the CDC, State of Connecticut, sources that have established protocols for opening dance studios during COVID-19, institutional knowledge and experience, and guidance from individuals who practice in the medical, legal, and educational professions. SAFETY PROTOCOLSSBTC will follow the guidelines of the West Hartford Public Schools for its mask policy. Therefore, masks will be optional for all SBTC classes. Please note that if conditions change, SBTC has the right to adjust its policy as needed. CODE OF CONDUCT SBTC is committed to providing a safe, positive learning environment for its students. SBTC understands that bullying creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation which is distracting from the organization’s mission and may lead to more serious issues of violence. Anyone who witnesses or experiences any act of bullying by a SBTC student should report it to their teacher or staff member immediately. SBTC holds a zero tolerance policy for bullying. All complaints of bullying will be investigated and addressed. For SBTC’s full Code of Conduct please visit our website at www.dancebtc.org.ATTENDANCE Regular attendance is required and very important for all dancers (in-studio and virtual) to progress successfully. If a dancer misses a class, it is their responsibility to make up for the missed class. SBTC’s School Administrator must be contacted prior to a dancer attending a makeup class. Classes that a dancer misses in-studio/remote may be made up in a level below their placed level. It is not SBTC’s responsibility to make arrangements for students to make up missed classes. If a student misses four or more classes in a term without making up those classes, it is at the Artistic Director’s sole discretion to move a student to a lower level until makeups are completed. For the 2022-2023 class-year, special exceptions may be made due to local, state, or federal guidance related to the current pandemic. CLASS CANCELLATIONS SBTC has the right to alter or cancel any classes offered for situations that may occur including, but not limited to: insufcient enrollment, faculty availability, inclement weather, etc. If SBTC cancels a class due to inclement weather, dancers and families will be notied through email, Facebook, and BTC’s website. If the schedule allows, SBTC will shift classes to its remote platform. If classes switch to a remote platform due to inclement weather, families will be notied via email. 14

15dress codeSBTC is pleased to continue its partnership with Beam & Barre in its 2022-2023 Academic Year. As the ofcial Dancewear Provider of SBTC, Beam & Barre helps to promote inclusion amongst all our students through its large variety of shoes, tights and leotards.Beam & Barre has been Connecticut’s nest dance wear provider for over 40 years and specializes in expert pointe shoe ttings. They have an impressive range of over 50 styles of pointe shoes to t every dancer’s needs. The tters, who are dancers and teachers, have a combined 20 years of tting experience, ensuring customers the right t. Not only does Beam & Barre have an extensive stock of pointe shoes, they also carry quality products from top dance brands and are truly a one-stop shop for dancers. Beam & Barre prides itself on being involved in the local dance community and is proud to support Ballet Theatre Company and its dancers.241 E Putnam Ave, Cos Cob, CT 203-622-0691 www.beamandbarre.comAll students are required to follow SBTC’s Dress Code:Female AttireFemale dancers are required to wear the appropriate level color leotard with pink or skin color footed tights, and pink or skin color ballet shoes (Please see page 17 for the appropriate style shoe for your dancer)Male AttireMale dancers are required to wear a white tted T-shirt, black shorts or black tights, white ankle socks, and black ballet shoesDancer HairAll dancers should come to class with clean and neat hair• Females in a high ballet bun• Males combed away from the faceNot Permitted/allowed to be worn during classes• Jewelry!• No skirts (attached or separate)• Leg warmers• Ballet sweaters

16SBTC selects specic uniforms for each level to promote unity and consistency in all classes. The selected uniforms also serve as the students’ attire for the culminating showcase. In an effort to ensure all dancers have the appropriate attire amongst the entire SBTC community, please see the changes below. • SBTC will handle orders for Uniform Leotards. Upon enrollment, dancers will be sent an online form (dancebtc.org/2022-leotard-uniform-pre-order) to select the leotard size and desired quantity for the upcoming school year. • Pre-order* deadline for all uniform leotards is August 12, 2022* to ensure uniforms arrive before the rst day of classes. • Uniforms will be available for pick up during SBTC’s Open House on August 21.• Additional items required as part of SBTC’s dress code such as tights, shoes and Male Uniform will not be handled by SBTC. These items should still be purchased through Beam & Barre. SBTC’s class attire requirements can be found and purchased through Beam & Barre’s secured website (beamandbarre.com) under the “Studio Requirements” tab labeled “The School of Ballet Theatre Company”. *Any leotard orders placed after August 12, 2022 will not be eligible for SBTC’s pre-order discounts and may not arrive before the rst day of classes. UNIFORM LEOTARD PRICING Due to delayed distribution and rising production costs the price of uniforms has gone up. In an effort to keep costs down for our SBTC families, Beam and Barre is able to offer a pre-order discount noted below.Creative Movement, Primary Ballet I, Primary Ballet II $57.95 - MSRP$48 ($43.20 with student discount) - Individually from Beam & Barre$40 - SBTC preorder costBallet I-VI | Children’s Size$70.95 - MSRP$60 ($54 with student discount) - Individually from Beam & Barre$50 - SBTC preorder costBallet I-VI | Adult Size $75.95 - MSRP$65 ($58.50 with student discount) - Individually from Beam & Barre$52 - SBTC preorder cost dress code Uniform Leotard for Ballet Classes

17dress codeOTHER CLASS UNIFORMS PointeDancers are to wear ballet level appropriate uniform and black ballet skirt.JazzFemale dancers are to wear their ballet level leotard, black shorts, and black jazz shoes; Male dancers are to wear black athletic shorts, white t-shirts and black jazz shoes.ContemporaryFemale dancers are to wear their ballet level leotard and ballet shoes; Male dancers are to wear black athletic shorts, white t-shirts and ballet shoes.Class Uniform Leotard By Ballet LevelCREATIVE MOVEMENT Light pink leotard, pink/skin color footed tights, pink/skin color leather ballet shoesPRIMARY BALLET I Light pink leotard, pink/skin color footed tights, pink/skin color leather ballet shoes PRIMARY BALLET II Light pink leotard, pink/skin color footed tights, pink/skin color leather ballet shoesBALLET I Tatiana Leotard in Lilac, pink/skin color footed tights, pink/skin color leather ballet shoes BEGINNER BALLETLight blue leotard, pink/skin colored footed tights, pink/skin color leather ballet shoes BALLET II Tatiana Leotard in Light Blue, pink/skin colored footed tights, pink/skin color leather ballet shoesBALLET III Tatiana Leotard in Burgundy, pink/skin colored footed tights, pink/skin color canvas ballet shoesBALLET IV Tatiana Leotard in Royal Blue, pink/skin colored foot-ed tights, pink/skin color canvas ballet shoes BALLET V Tatiana Leotard in Navy Blue, pink/skin colored foot-ed tights, pink/skin color canvas ballet shoesBALLET VI Tatiana Leotard in Black, pink/skin colored footed tights, pink/skin color canvas ballet shoes

18The School of Ballet Theatre Company’s (SBTC) yearly tuition is divided into ten installments. Tuition payments are preferred to be paid online via SBTC portal by credit card. SBTC will also accept checks or cash through the ofce. Please do not give installment payments to teachers.All SBTC tuition includes: • A one time $35 registration fee/per student or a one time $45 registration fee/family for each academic year, regardless of when registration occurs. There is no registration fee for SBTC’s Summer Term • A Class Uniform fee (please refer to Page 16 to determine your dancer’s fee) • A $25 Student Showcase costume fee/student A $10 late fee will be assessed for all payments that are received 5 days past the due date, as well as for incomplete payments. There is a fee of $50 for returned checks. 2022-2023 Tuition Installment Schedule Installment One Installment TwoInstallment ThreeInstallment FourInstallment FiveInstallment SixInstallment Seven Installment EightInstallment NineInstallment TenDue September 7, 2022 Due October 5, 2022Due November 2, 2022Due December 7, 2022Due January 4, 2023Due February 1, 2023Due March 1, 2023Due April 5, 2023Due May 3, 2023Due May 31, 2023 Directions to pay installments through the Parent Portal 1. Log into portal and click on “Billing and Payments” located on the top right 2. Click “Pay Now” under current balance. 3. On the new page titled “Make a Payment” scroll down to “Outstanding Fees”. 4. Click check box to the left of “Outstanding Payments”.5. Under “Payment Amount” click the green circle to change amount to tuition installment.6. After inserting the detailed tuition amount in the green circle, click “Pay Now”. (Under the listing your current balance, payment amount, and payment method).Payment Policiestuition18Drop Class PolicyStudents who choose to drop a class before the end of a semester, are responsible for the full tuition due. Tuition refunds are given only for medical reasons and must be accompanied by a doctor’s note stating the student is unable to continue training. A Drop Class form must be lled out and submitted to the School Administrator. Please contact school@dancebtc.org to notify the School Administrator and to obtain a Drop Class form.

19Tuition Per Ballet Level Creative Movement Primary Ballet I Primary Ballet II Beginner Ballet Ballet I Boys Ballet Ballet II Ballet III Ballet IV Ballet V Ballet VI 1 class/week 1 class/week 1 class/week 1 class/week 1 class/week 1 class/week 2 classes/week 3 classes/week 3 classes/week 3 classes/week 3 classes/week $450$530$530 $530$660 $660 $1,580 $2,370 $2,370 $2,400$2,400 Prices below do not include ballet technique tuition and class requirements. The price will be added to a student’s ballet technique tuition.tuition per pointe levelIntro to Pointe Pre Pointe Pointe I Pointe II Pointe III Pointe IV 1 class/week 1 class/week 1 class/week1 class/week1 class/week1 class/week$660 $530 $700 $790 $875 $875 Tuition Per variation Level Prices below do not include ballet technique and pointe technique tuition and class requirements. The price will be added to a student’s ballet tuition and pointe tuition. Variation I Variation II Variation III 1 class/week 1 class/week1 class/week $600$600$600Pricing for the Academic Year 2022-2023tuition

20Primary Jazz Beginning Jazz Intermediate Jazz Advanced Jazz 1 class/week 1 class/week 1 class/week 1 class/week $550$550$550$550Additional Class Pricing Open Contemporary1 class/week$400Pricing for Adult ClassesAdult Ballet 1 class/week $550Pricing for the Academic Year 2022-2023tuitionPhoto by Thomas Giroiracademic calendar 2022-2023

21academic calendar 2022-2023First day of classes | September 7, 2022AUGUSTAugust 13, 2022August 20, 2022August 21, 2022Pointe Shoe Fitting | BTC Studio, Beam & Barre, 12:00am-4:00pmJunior Corps de Ballet Audition for 2022-2023 Season Open House and Placement Classes SEPTEMBERSeptember 7, 2022September 12, 2022 First day of classesNutrition and Injury Prevention Workshop, 6:30-8:30pmOCTOBEROctober 22, 2022October 24-29, 2022Halloween Party, 6:00-8:30pmHalloween Spirit WeekNOVEMBERNovember 21-26, 2022November 28-30, 2022NO CLASSES | Due to The Nutcracker Tech, Performances and Thanksgiving!SBTC classes in sessionDECEMBERDecember 1-10, 2022December 12-31, 2022SBTC classes in sessionNO CLASSES | Holiday BreakJANUARYJanuary 2, 2023January 7, 2023Classes resumePointe Shoe Fitting | BTC Studio, Beam & Barre, 2:00pm-5:00pmMARCHMarch 13-18, 2023 SBTC Spirit WeekAPRILApril 10-15, 2023April 24-29, 2023NO CLASSES | Spring BreakNO CLASSES | Cinderella Tech and PerformancesMAYMay 22-27, 2023May 29, 2023Last week of classesNO CLASSES | Happy Memorial DayJUNEMay 30 - June 1, 2023June 2, 2023June 3, 2023June 3, 2023MANDATORY Student Showcase Tech RehearsalsMANDATORY Student Showcase Dress RehearsalMANDATORY Student Showcase PerformancesBallet Bash Event!21

22At the end of the school year, all dancers enrolled at SBTC are required to perform in an annual, unique Student Showcase performance. The performance will include all classes and levels integrated together to showcase their development and progress during SBTC’s academic year. The 2023 Student Showcase is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 1pm and 4:30pm. The performance will be held at North West Catholic High School. Dancers are required to attend rehearsals leading up to the performances on Tuesday, May 30 - June 1, 2023. student showcaseSBTC’s Annual Student Performancepointe dancers at SBTC’s showcase 2022

23The Ballet Bash is an annual fundraising event for SBTC. The Ballet Bash is an end-of-the-year celebration for SBTC faculty, staff, dancers, family and friends to enjoy together. The event features games, food and refreshments, dancing, a silent auction, and much more. The Ballet Bash is scheduled for June 3, 2023 at 6:30pm. It will immediately follow SBTC’s Student Showcase performance at 4:30pm. The Ballet Bash will be held at Wampanoag Country Club making it easy for families to walk over following the performance.SBTC’s dancers at ballet bash 2022ballet bashSBTC’s Annual Celebratory Event For Students And Families

24artistic directorStephanie DattellasAmong the characteristics that make SBTC’s training program and faculty attractive is its history of instilling self-condence in our young artists; starting by meeting them where they are at and empowering them to believe in their own potential. We understand that bodies come in all shapes and sizes and that one method of learning doesn’t click for every student. I am proud that our faculty exposes dancers to multiple ballet methodologies, creating well rounded dancers. - Stephanie Dattellas, Artistic DirectorStephanie Dattellas is an accomplished professional dancer, choreographer, director, and teacher. Her training began with Ballet and Dance of Upstate NY, Inc., under the direction of Kathleen Rathbun, and continued professionally performing with companies such as Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Buglisi Dance Theatre and others. Ms. Dattellas has in-depth experience developing dancers’ technique, strength and artistry and is passionate about cultivating artists beyond their technique. She joined Ballet Theatre Company as Artistic Director and General Manager in June 2017. Dattellas’ choreography includes The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Aladdin. Photo by Lanny Nagler24

25Stephanie DattellasfacultySBTC has a diverse faculty with training and experience in major ballet methodologies including Vaganova, Royal Academy of Ballet, Cecchetti, and Balanchine. SBTC believes that while classical technique should be the foundation of a dancer’s training, it is equally important that dancers be exposed to multiple methodologies and dance forms while establishing their own artistic voice. SBTC offers high-caliber training in Ballet, Pointe, Pre-Pointe, Variation, Contemporary, Jazz, and Adult Ballet. To learn more about SBTC’s distinguished faculty, please visit www.dancebtc.org/facultyJoseph Beltre Calvin Bittner Jo-ann Burke Nicoletta ConsalesJames Felton II Victoria Jaenson Sarah McCahill Emily Silva

26 Nupur Sondhi as Clara in BTC’s The Nutcracker 2022 | Photo by Thomas Giroirperformance opportunitiesSBTC students share a facility with the professional company, enriching each student’s experience by allowing them to observe those dancers in classes, rehearsals, and performances. Students are also offered opportunities to perform with the professional company in productions throughout the season. In Season 24, BTC will present its annual The Nutcracker in November 2022 and Cinderella in April 2023.

27BTC Season 24 Performance & Event CalendarSEPTEMBERSeptember 18, 2022The Nutcracker Community AuditionOCTOBEROctober 1, 2022October 2, 2022Up Close: Fall, Performance 1Up Close: Fall, Performance 2NOVEMBERNovember 12, 2022 November 21-23, 2022November 25, 2022November 26, 2022November 27, 2022The Nutcracker Tech rehearsalThe Nutcracker Dress RehearsalThe Nutcracker PerformancesThe Nutcracker PerformancesDECEMBERDecember 4, 2022December 10, 2022Nutcracker CarnivalCinderella Audition for Junior Corps de Ballet onlyJANUARYJanuary 8, 2023Cinderella Community AuditionFEBRUARYFebruary 11, 2023One Night in HollywoodMARCHMarch 4, 2023March 5, 2023March 25, 2023Up Close: Spring, Performance 1Up Close: Spring, Performance 2Cinderella Ball (tentative)3APRILApril 24-27, 2023 April 28, 2023April 28, 2023April 29, 2023April 29, 2023April 30, 2023Cinderella Tech RehearsalCinderella - Abbreviated School PerformanceA Children’s CinderellaCinderella - Performance 1Cinderella - Performance 2Cinderella - Performance 3JUNEJune 17, 2023 Ballet Soiree

28Ballet Theatre Company (BTC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-prot organization that has served the Greater Hartford area for over 24 years. The organization was founded in 1999 as a professional performing ensemble that toured the state of CT delivering classical and modern repertoire.Three years following the company’s inauguration, BTC accepted the invitation of the University of Saint Joseph (formerly known as Saint Joseph College) to stage its rst production of The Nutcracker at the Hoffman Auditorium in the Carol Autorino Center for the Arts and Humanities.In that same year, BTC established its Community Youth Outreach Program, that now serves over 1,000 children annually through four educational and cultural programs spreading the joy of dance to those who otherwise would not have the opportunity. In 2015, the company established its training school, now known as The School of Ballet Theatre Company, that offers pre-professional and recreational dance education for ages three to adult. In 2018, BTC produced its rst, full-length ballet during its Spring Season which has propelled the company to establish a full season including four intimate in-studio performances, an annual professional production of The Nutcracker, and a storybook, full-length spring ballet production. In its 23rd Season, BTC inaugurated a company of resident professional dancers.MISSIONBallet Theatre Company enriches the greater Hartford area by offering professional caliber dance productions, dance education for ages three to adult, and dance-related workshops free of charge to children who otherwise would not have the opportunity through BTC’s Community Youth Outreach Program.28

BTC’s resident dancers in Paul Mejia’s Serenade in A, Up Close: Spring 2022 | Photo by Tracy Dorman29

30Learn more about BTC’s talented staff at www.dancebtc.orgBTC staffStephanie DattellasArtistic & Managing Directorstephanie@dancebtc.orgBrianna DunlapDevelopment Directorgiving@dancebtc.orgEmily SilvaRehearsal Directorproductions@dancebtc.orgNicoletta ConsalesSchool Administratorschool@dancebtc.orgJames Felton IISocial MediaVictoria JaensonOutreach outreach@dancebtc.orgPat NurnburgerCostume DesignerLaurel HoskinsGraphic Designerlaurel@dancebtc.org

3131BTC board of directorsEvery member of BTC’s board of directors is a thoughtful leader who has made signicant contributions to our organization. Each one brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization. BTC’s board can hold up to 12 professional residents from Greater Hartford. Eric Brummitt, ChairBarbara Laurain, Vice ChairDirectorsDrew AngeloTracy DormanKim EckartEric GalmDan HitchellAlexa Berk KingJane OwenEmeritus BoardDouglas EicherKama GiedraLisa Greene

32Hello to the proud parent of a School of Ballet Theatre Company dancer.Thank you for being an integral part of Ballet Theatre Company.Ballet Theatre Company (BTC) is a nonprot organization that relies on the generosity of individuals such as yourself, companies, trusts, and foundations to fully support our three-fold mission.If you are not familiar, BTC’s mission is not only to provide high-caliber training and opportunities for ballet students, but also to stage professional performances for the public, and to provide access to the arts for children who otherwise would not have the opportunity.If you love BTC’s mission, please consider joining the Encore Society. You will receive exclusive benets as a member of Ballet Theatre Company’s Encore Society. But the Encore Society isn’t all about benets. Being an Encore Society supporter is about how you can help the arts thrive.As an SBTC parent, you already know how much work goes into a ballet production. BTC depends on people like you, who get it, to support the whole mission. Please donate to become an Encore Society member today.With gratitude for your passion and enthusiasm,Brianna E. Dunlap Development DirectorWhen you become a BTC’s Encore Society member, you join BTC’s community of supporters who prioritize the performing arts in the Greater Hartford area. With a contribution of $100 or more, you will become a member of BTC’s exclusive Encore Society for the entirety of BTC’s 2022-2023 season.Benets include complimentary tickets and pre-sale ticket opportunities to season performances and many other exclusive perks. Learn more and join the Encore Society at dancebtc.org/encore-society.32

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