SBTC Student Handbook 2021-2022 : simplebooklet.com

The 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 and exercise, or because they dream of becoming a professional dancer, 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.1overviewthe ron and nancy compton studio

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2Throughout the course of the year if 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, Sydney Hitchell who will be sure to respond within 24 hours. To ensure your email goes to the appropriate person, please refrain from sending any school related matters to the company’s Artistic Director, Ballet Mistress, General Email (dance@dancebtc.org) or the Professional Production email (productions@dancebtc.org).Sydney Hitchell, 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.communication

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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 divisions

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5the student divisionBALLET CLASS OFFERINGS & DURATION Beginner BalletBoys BalletBallet I Ballet IIBallet IIIBallet IVBallet VBallet VI1 class/week1 class/week1 class/week2 classes/week3 classes/week3 classes/week4 classes/week4 classes/week1 hour/class1.25 hour/class 1.25 hour/class1.5 hour/class1.5 hour/class1.5 hour/class1.5 hour/class1.5 hour/classOther Class Offerings & Duration Beginner Jazz (Formerly Jazz I & II)1 class/week 1 hour/classIntermediate Jazz (Formerly Jazz III & IV)1 class/week 1 hour/classAdvanced Jazz (Formerly Jazz V & VI)1 class/week 1 hour/classOpen Contemporary 1 class/week 1.5 hour/classDance Conditioning 1 class/week 1 hour/classClasses for children 7–18 that include a strong classical ballet foundation coupled with opportunities to enjoy jazz, and contemporary dance stylesPhoto by Walt Jedziniak

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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 Adult Jazz 1 class/week 1 hour/class the adult divisionClasses for adults in ballet and jazz

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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 may also be considered for the opportunity to dance alongside professional dancers in large stage productions. 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. *NEW This Year!* Members of the Junior Corps de Ballet attend Company Class with BTC’s newly-established company of resident dancers each Saturday, prior to rehearsals (apprentices attend SBTC class concurrently). 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. Having a resident company will additionally provide members and apprentices of the Junior Corps de Ballet with the opportunity to experience a professional rehearsal environment.

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9the junior corps de balletREQUIREMENTSMembers and Apprentices of the Junior Corps de Ballet are required to:• Attend the Ballet Bootcamp Summer 2021 Intensive (August 16-20)• Attend the Junior Corps de Ballet Prep Week (August 23-26)• Enroll in the Junior Corps de Ballet class (one per week) and Company Class offered (one per week)• Enroll in all required Ballet Technique Classes offered in the appropriate level at SBTC1. Dancers placed in Ballet V or Ballet VI must enroll in three in-studio ballet technique classes per week.2. Dancers placed in Pointe III or Pointe IV must enroll in one Pointe Technique class per week.3. Dancers placed in Variation II or Variation III must enroll in the appropriate Variation class per week. SEASON DURATIONThe season of the Junior Corps de Ballet will mimic that of BTC’s professional company, running from August 10, 2021 - June 25, 2022.FEES AND MORE INFORMATIONFor full information about the Junior Corps de Ballet including program fees, visit: www.dancebtc.org/junior-corps-de-balletPhoto by Erica Marie Photography

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10class offerings for 2021-2022In addition to Ballet and Pointe, SBTC is thrilled to include Jazz, Contemporary, and Dance Conditioning in its class curriculum. SBTC will offer all in-studio classes with a remote option to accommodate families who still wish to train at home. Please contact the School Administrator by September 5th if you wish to train remotely for the 2021-2022 Academic Year. OTHER CLASS DESCRIPTIONSJazzJazz classes offer a combination of commercial and Broadway-style aesthetics, further devel-oping dancers’ versatility and overall performance quality.Contemporary Contemporary will be an exploration of gravity in movement, oor work and improvisational skills. We’ll take the time to expand beyond classical technique and play with weight, shapes and dynamics.Dance ConditioningDance Conditioning is a strength and exibility focused class structured to support dancers’ ballet technique training and reduce the risk of common dance related injuries. BTC highly recommends that all dancers participate in a regular cross-training/strengthening and exibil-ity regimen to support healthy muscle development while training. 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.

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11Placement 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-Pointe Pointe I Pointe II Pointe III Pointe IV Pointe Conditioning* 1 class/week 1 class/week 1 class/week 1 class/week 1 class/week 1 class/week1 hour/class 1.25 hour/class 1.5 hour/class 1.75 hour/class 1.75 hour/class 1.25 hour/class*All dancers placed en pointe at SBTC who wish to train remotely will be loaned a 4x4 square of portable sprung marley ooring to practice Pointe safely and effectively at home. VARIATION CLASS OFFERINGS Variation I Variation II Variation III 1 class/week1 class/week1 class/week1 hour/class 1 hour/class 1 hour/classpointe class

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The School of Ballet Theatre Company - 2021-2022 Class ScheduleDorman StudioCompton Studio Greene StudioDay Class TimeDay Class Time Day Class TimeMONDAYBoys Ballet 5:00-6:15pmMONDAYPointe Conditioning 5:30-6:30pmMONDAY Open Studio 5:00-9:00pmAdult Ballet 6:30-7:30pmBallet IV 6:30-8:00pmAdult Jazz 7:30-8:30pmVariation I 8:00-9:00pmTUESDAYCreative Movement 4:30-5:15pmTUESDAYPrimary Jazz 4:15-5:15pmTUESDAYReserved for BTC's CYOP - Raising the Barre program4:30-8:30pmPrimary Ballet I 5:15-6:15pmAdvanced Jazz 5:15-6:15pmPointe II 6:30-8:15pmBallet V 6:15-7:45pmDance Conditioning 8:15-9:00pmBallet VI 7:45-9:15pmWEDNESDAYPrimary Ballet II 4:30-5:30pmWEDNESDAYIntermediate Jazz 4:30-5:30pmWEDNESDAYReserved for BTC's CYOP - Raising the Barre program4:30-8:30pmBallet III 5:30-7:00pmBallet IV 5:30-7:00pmBallet V 7:00-8:30pmBallet VI 7:00-8:30pmVariation II 8:30-9:30pmVariation III 8:30-9:30pmTHURSDAYBallet IIA 4:30-6:00pmTHURSDAYBallet III 4:30-6:00pmTHURSDAYReserved for Private Lessons4:30-8:30pmPointe I 6:15-7:30pmBallet IIB 6:00-7:30pmPointe III 7:30-9:15pmPointe IV 7:30-9:15pmFRIDAYBallet IIA/IIB 4:30-6:00pmFRIDAYOpen Contemporary 4:30-6:00pmFRIDAYReserved for Private Lessons4:30-7:30pmBeginning Jazz 6:00-7:00pmJunior Corps de Ballet 6:00-7:30pmSATURDAYCreative Movement 8:30-9:15amSATURDAYBallet III 8:30-10:00amSATURDAYBeginner Ballet 9:00-10:00amPrimary Ballet I 9:15-10:15amBallet IV 10:00-11:30amPre-Pointe 10:15-11:15amBallet I 10:15-11:30amBallet V & VI 11:30-1:00pmCompany Class/Junior Corps 11:30-1:00pm12

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132021-2022 class schedule The School of Ballet Theatre Company - 2021-2022 Class ScheduleDorman StudioCompton StudioGreene StudioDay Class TimeDay Class TimeDay Class TimeMONDAYBoys Ballet 5:00-6:15pmMONDAYPointe Conditioning 5:30-6:30pmMONDAY Open Studio 5:00-9:00pmAdult Ballet 6:30-7:30pmBallet IV 6:30-8:00pmAdult Jazz 7:30-8:30pmVariation I 8:00-9:00pmTUESDAYCreative Movement 4:30-5:15pmTUESDAYPrimary Jazz 4:15-5:15pmTUESDAYReserved for BTC's CYOP - Raising the Barre program4:30-8:30pmPrimary Ballet I 5:15-6:15pmAdvanced Jazz 5:15-6:15pmPointe II 6:30-8:15pmBallet V 6:15-7:45pmDance Conditioning 8:15-9:00pmBallet VI 7:45-9:15pmWEDNESDAYPrimary Ballet II 4:30-5:30pmWEDNESDAYIntermediate Jazz 4:30-5:30pmWEDNESDAYReserved for BTC's CYOP - Raising the Barre program4:30-8:30pmBallet III 5:30-7:00pmBallet IV 5:30-7:00pmBallet V 7:00-8:30pmBallet VI 7:00-8:30pmVariation II 8:30-9:30pmVariation III 8:30-9:30pmTHURSDAYBallet IIA 4:30-6:00pmTHURSDAYBallet III 4:30-6:00pmTHURSDAYReserved for Private Lessons4:30-8:30pmPointe I 6:15-7:30pmBallet IIB 6:00-7:30pmPointe III 7:30-9:15pmPointe IV 7:30-9:15pmFRIDAYBallet IIA/IIB 4:30-6:00pmFRIDAYOpen Contemporary 4:30-6:00pmFRIDAYReserved for Private Lessons4:30-7:30pmBeginning Jazz 6:00-7:00pmJunior Corps de Ballet 6:00-7:30pmSATURDAYCreative Movement 8:30-9:15amSATURDAYBallet III 8:30-10:00amSATURDAYBeginner Ballet 9:00-10:00amPrimary Ballet I 9:15-10:15amBallet IV 10:00-11:30amPre-Pointe 10:15-11:15amBallet I 10:15-11:30amBallet V & VI 11:30-1:00pmCompany Class/Junior Corps 11:30-1:00pmThe School of Ballet Theatre Company - 2021-2022 Class ScheduleDorman Studio Compton StudioGreene StudioDay Class Time Day Class Time DayClass TimeMONDAYBoys Ballet 5:00-6:15pmMONDAYPointe Conditioning 5:30-6:30pmMONDAYOpen Studio 5:00-9:00pmAdult Ballet 6:30-7:30pm Ballet IV 6:30-8:00pmAdult Jazz 7:30-8:30pm Variation I 8:00-9:00pmTUESDAYCreative Movement 4:30-5:15pmTUESDAYPrimary Jazz 4:15-5:15pmTUESDAYReserved for BTC's CYOP - Raising the Barre program4:30-8:30pmPrimary Ballet I 5:15-6:15pm Advanced Jazz 5:15-6:15pmPointe II 6:30-8:15pm Ballet V 6:15-7:45pmDance Conditioning 8:15-9:00pm Ballet VI 7:45-9:15pmWEDNESDAYPrimary Ballet II 4:30-5:30pmWEDNESDAYIntermediate Jazz 4:30-5:30pmWEDNESDAYReserved for BTC's CYOP - Raising the Barre program4:30-8:30pmBallet III 5:30-7:00pm Ballet IV 5:30-7:00pmBallet V 7:00-8:30pm Ballet VI 7:00-8:30pmVariation II 8:30-9:30pm Variation III 8:30-9:30pmTHURSDAYBallet IIA 4:30-6:00pmTHURSDAYBallet III 4:30-6:00pmTHURSDAYReserved for Private Lessons4:30-8:30pmPointe I 6:15-7:30pm Ballet IIB 6:00-7:30pmPointe III 7:30-9:15pm Pointe IV 7:30-9:15pmFRIDAYBallet IIA/IIB 4:30-6:00pmFRIDAYOpen Contemporary 4:30-6:00pmFRIDAYReserved for Private Lessons4:30-7:30pmBeginning Jazz 6:00-7:00pm Junior Corps de Ballet 6:00-7:30pmSATURDAYCreative Movement 8:30-9:15amSATURDAYBallet III 8:30-10:00amSATURDAYBeginner Ballet 9:00-10:00amPrimary Ballet I 9:15-10:15amBallet IV 10:00-11:30amPre-Pointe 10:15-11:15amBallet I 10:15-11:30amBallet V & VI 11:30-1:00pm Company Class/Junior Corps 11:30-1:00pm

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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 PROTOCOLSAs we continue to navigate the pandemic, we will implement the following guidelines for all students as we return to in-person instruction for the safety of our students and staff. We do anticipate that as public health guidelines change to reect the evolving status of the pandemic, we will reassess our guidelines as appropriate. We thank you for your support and cooperation.Anyone who fails to adhere to these protocols will lose privileges to participate in studio classes, no exceptions. If you do not feel comfortable with these protocols for an in-studio dance experience, SBTC will continue to offer a remote option for your dancer. However, please note that in-studio class instruction is preferred for the continued development of all students. 1. Masks must be worn at all times. Surgical face masks permit the greatest air ow during exercise. Only plain cloth masks (with no added words, statements, or symbols) will be acceptable while in the studio. 2. Washing and sanitizing hands. Dancers must wash their hands/use hand sanitizer upon entering and will be encouraged to wash and sanitize throughout their time at BTC. 3. Students will be asked to assist in wiping down ballet barres.We are pleased to announce that SBTC’s student/parent lobby, ofce and common areas will reopen for the year.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. To fully read SBTC’s Code of Conduct please visit our website at www.dancebtc.org.

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15ATTENDANCE 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 2021-2022 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. school policies and protocols

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16At 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 2022 Student Showcase is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, 2022. The details of the Student Showcase are still being nalized, including location and associated rehearsals. Communications of any updates will be sent to families as soon as possible. student showcaseRecipients of SBTC’s 2021 Flexibility and BTC awardsSBCT’s annual student performance

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18dress codeClass Attire Requirements - In-Studio and RemoteAll students are required to follow SBTC’s class uniform requirements which include: 1. The appropriate color leotard2. Clean and neat hair (females in a high ballet bun, males combed away from the face)3. No jewelry 4. No skirts (attached or separate), leg warmers, or ballet sweaters are allowed to be worn during ballet technique classes. Class uniform requirementsThis season, all SBTC students must order the appropriate class attire for their specied level through SBTC’s ofcial dancewear provider, Beam & Barre. SBTC’s class attire requirements can be found and purchased through Beam & Barre’s secured website under the “Studio Requirements” tab labeled “The School of Ballet Theatre Company”. SBTC student families will be responsible for purchasing their dress code requirements through SBTC’s ofcial dancewear provider Beam & Barre. To purchase your dress code requirements please use this link, https://beam-barre.shoplightspeed.com/studio-requirements/the-school-of-ballet-theatre-company/. Through BTC’s partnership with Beam & Barre, all SBTC students will receive a 10% discount on all other purchases by using the code: BTC10. BTC’s ofcial dancewear provider is Beam & Barre located in Cos Cob, CT. 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 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.Beam & Barre 241 E Putnam Ave, Cos Cob, CT 203-622-0691 | www.beamandbarre.com

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19dress codePointe dress code Ballet level appropriate uniform and black ballet wrap skirt Jazz dress codeFemale 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 Open Contemporary dress codeFemale dancers are to wear their ballet level leotard and ballet shoesMale dancers are to wear black athletic shorts, white t-shirts and ballet shoes Dance Conditioning dress code Active wear, socks or barefootChildren Division Dress CodeCreative Movement Light pink leotard, pink/skin color footed tights, pink/skin color leather ballet shoes Primary 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 Lilac leotard, pink/skin color footed tights, pink/skin color leather ballet shoes Male Class UniformWhite tted T-shirt, black shorts or black tights, white ankle socks, black ballet shoesAdult Division Dress CodeAdult BalletActive wear, Ballet shoes preferredAdult JazzActive wear. Jazz shoes preferredStudent Division Dress CodeBeginner BalletLight blue leotard, pink/skin colored footed tights, pink/skin color leather ballet shoes Ballet II Light blue leotard, pink/skin colored footed tights, pink/skin color leather ballet shoes Ballet III Burgundy leotard, pink/skin colored footed tights, pink/skin color canvas ballet shoes Ballet IV Royal Blue leotard, pink/skin colored footed tights, pink/skin color canvas ballet shoes Ballet V Navy Blue leotard, pink/skin colored footed tights, pink/skin color canvas ballet shoes Ballet VI Black leotard, pink/skin colored footed tights, pink/skin color canvas ballet shoesMale Class UniformWhite tted T-shirt, black shorts or black tights, white ankle socks, black ballet shoes

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Payment PoliciestuitionThe 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. 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. A one time $30 Registration Fee will be charged per student and $15 for each additional stu-dent in a family for each academic year, regardless of when registration occurs. There is no registration fee for SBTC’s Summer Term. 2021-2022 Tuition Installment Schedule Installment One Installment TwoInstallment ThreeInstallment FourInstallment FiveInstallment SixInstallment Seven Installment EightInstallment NineInstallment TenDue September 8, 2021 Due October 6, 2021 Due November 10, 2021 Due December 8, 2021 Due January 12, 2022Due February 9, 2022Due March 9, 2022Due April 6, 2022Due May 4, 2022Due June 1, 2022Directions to pay installments through the Parent Portal 1. Log into the portal and click on “Billing and Payments” located on the top right of the page. 2. Click “Pay Now” under the current balance. 3. On the new page titled “Make a Payment” scroll down to “Outstanding Fees”. 4. Click the check box to the left of the outstanding payments.5. Under “Payment Amount” click the green circle to change the amount to the tuition installment.6. After inserting the detailed tuition amount in the green circle, click “Pay Now”. (Under the amounts listing your current balance, payment amount, and payment method).21

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22Pricing for the Academic Year 2021-2022tuitionTuition 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 LevelPre Pointe Pointe I Pointe II Pointe III Pointe IV Pointe Conditioning 1 class/week 1 class/week1 class/week1 class/week1 class/week1 class/week $530 $660 $790 $875 $875 $250Tuition 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$600

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25Among 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. Dattellas joined Ballet Theatre Company as Artistic Director and General Manager in June 2017. Since joining the company, Dattellas choreographed and premiered Cinderella (Spring 2018) the rst full-length ballet presented by BTC, The Nutcracker (December 2018), Sleeping Beauty (Spring 2019) and Snow White, a live action ballet lm which premiered in June 2021. artistic director Stephanie Dattellas

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facultySBTC 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, Adult Ballet and Adult Jazz. Joseph Beltre Calvin Bittner Katherine Bittner Donna BonaseraJo-ann Burke Sandra Even Lea-Janell Mitchell Emily Silva26To learn more about SBTC’s distinguished faculty, please visit www.dancebtc.orgPhoto by Thomas Giroir

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academic calendar 2021-2022September 8, 2021 through June 5, 2022AUGUSTAugust 15, 2021August 15, 2021August 21, 2021Pointe Shoe Fitting at BTC Studio with Beam & BarreOpen House and Placement Classes Junior Corps de Ballet Audition for 2021-2022 SeasonSEPTEMBERSeptember 8, 2021September 16, 2021 First day of classesDancers observing Yom Kippur excused from classOCTOBEROctober 25-30, 2021October 30, 2021Halloween Spirit WeekSBTC’s Annual Halloween Party NOVEMBERNovember 19, 2021November 24-27, 2021Junior Corps de Ballet ObservationNO CLASSES - Happy Thanksgiving!DECEMBERDec. 6-11, 2021 Dec. 20, 2021 - Jan. 2, 2022NO CLASSES-Due to The Nutcracker Tech and PerformancesNO CLASSES - Holiday BreakJANUARYJanuary 3, 2022 Classes resumeFEBRUARYFebruary 7-12, 2022 Parent Observation WeekMARCHMarch 21-26, 2022 SBTC Spirit Week!APRILApril 11-16, 2022 April 18-23, 2022NO CLASSES - Spring breakNO CLASSES - Due to BTC’s Aladdin performanceMAYMay 23-29, 2022May 30, 2022Last week of classesNO CLASSES - Happy Memorial DayJUNEMay 31 - June 4, 2022June 4-5, 2022June 5, 2022MANDATORY Student Showcase Theater WeekMANDATORY Student Showcase performancesBallet Bash Event!27

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29performance 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 23, BTC will present its annual The Nutcracker in December, and Aladdin in March 2022. Below is a tentative performance and event calendar for the upcoming season. AUGUSTAugust 21, 2021Junior Corps de Ballet Audition, 2021-2022 SeasonSEPTEMBERSeptember 11, 2021September 12, 2021The Nutcracker Community AuditionThe Nutcracker Community Audition CallbacksOCTOBEROctober 8 & 9, 2021Up Close Fall PerformanceNOVEMBERNovember 20, 2021Tentatively scheduled - Nutcracker CarnivalDECEMBERDecember 3-5, 2021December 6-12, 2021 December 17, 2021December 18, 2021The Nutcracker mandatory studio rehearsals The Nutcracker Tech and Performances Aladdin Community Audition for pointe roles only Aladdin Community AuditionJANUARYJanuary 7-9, 2022Aladdin rehearsals commenceAPRILApril 16, 2022April 18-23, 2022April 30, 2022Aladdin mandatory studio rehearsalAladdin theater rehearsals and performances BTC’s 2nd Annual Dance-A-ThonMAYMay 13 & 14, 2022Up Close - Spring performanceJUNEJune 25, 2022 Encore Society Soirée

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Ballet Theatre Company (BTC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-prot organization that has served the Greater Hartford area for over 20 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 3 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 three intimate in-studio performances, a community benet performance, an annual professional production The Nutcracker, and a storybook, full-length spring ballet production. After 22 years of providing high-quality arts experiences to the Greater Hartford community, BTC is thrilled to announce the inauguration of a company of resident dancers for its 23rd performance season.MISSIONBallet Theatre Company enriches the greater Hartford area by offering professional caliber dance productions, dance education for ages 3 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.30

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Hello 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 not-for-prot organization and as such relies on the generosity of individuals like yourself, companies, trusts, and foundations to be able 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.As a member of Ballet Theatre Company’s Encore Society, you will receive exclusive benets. But the Encore Society isn’t all about benets. Being an Encore Society supporter is about how you can help the art of ballet 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 member of the Encore Society, 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 the exclusive Encore Society for the entirety of BTC’s 2021-2022 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.20 Jeerson Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110 | (860) 570-0440school@dancebtc.org | www.dancebtc.orgBallet Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) not-for-prot organization

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