SBTC Student Handbook 2021-2022-Updated : simplebooklet.com

the ron and nancy compton studio overview The School of Ballet Theatre Company SBTC is the official 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 3

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communication Throughout 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 Gabrielle Baker 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 Gabrielle Baker School Administrator Registration The SBTC Portal Each 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 4

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SBtc training divisions SBTC 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 1 2 3 4 The Children s Division The Student Division The Adult Division The Junior Corps de Ballet division 5

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Photo by Walt Jedziniak the student division Classes for children 7 18 that include a strong classical ballet foundation coupled with opportunities to enjoy jazz and contemporary dance styles BALLET CLASS OFFERINGS DURATION Beginner Ballet Boys Ballet Ballet I Ballet II Ballet III Ballet IV Ballet V Ballet VI 1 class week 1 class week 1 class week 2 classes week 3 classes week 3 classes week 4 classes week 4 classes week 1 hour class 1 25 hour class 1 25 hour class 1 5 hour class 1 5 hour class 1 5 hour class 1 5 hour class 1 5 hour class Other Class Offerings Duration Beginner Jazz Formerly Jazz I II 1 class week 1 hour class Intermediate Jazz 1 class week Formerly Jazz III IV 1 hour class Advanced Jazz Formerly Jazz V VI 1 class week 1 hour class Open Contemporary 1 class week 1 5 hour class Dance Conditioning 1 class week 1 hour class 7

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the adult division Classes for adults in ballet and jazz Whether 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 flexible body SBTC s distinguished faculty creates material that is catered towards the experience level of the dancers in each class and offers modifications or different versions of material when dancers of mixed levels are present so that everyone can fully participate and enjoy the benefits of dance ADULT CLASS OFFERINGS DURATION 8 Adult Ballet 1 class week 1 hour class Adult Jazz 1 class week 1 hour class

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the junior corps de ballet BTC 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 selfcare 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 10

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Photo by Erica Marie Photography the junior corps de ballet REQUIREMENTS Members 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 SBTC 1 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 DURATION The 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 INFORMATION For full information about the Junior Corps de Ballet including program fees visit www dancebtc org junior corps de ballet 11

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SBTC level placement policy Students 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 class offerings for 2021 2022 In 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 DESCRIPTIONS Jazz Jazz 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 floor work and improvisational skills We ll take the time to expand beyond classical technique and play with weight shapes and dynamics Dance Conditioning Dance Conditioning is a strength and flexibility 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 flexibility regimen to support healthy muscle development while training 12

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pointe class Placement 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 week 1 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 flooring to practice Pointe safely and effectively at home VARIATION CLASS OFFERINGS Variation I Variation II Variation III 1 class week 1 class week 1 class week 1 hour class 1 hour class 1 hour class 13

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The School of Ballet Theatre Com Dorman Studio Day MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 14 Class Time Boys Ballet 5 00 6 15pm Adult Ballet 6 30 7 30pm Adult Jazz 7 30 8 30pm C Day Pointe MONDAY V Creative Movement 4 30 5 15pm Pr Primary Ballet I 5 15 6 15pm Adv Pointe II 6 30 8 15pm Dance Conditioning 8 15 9 00pm Primary Ballet II 4 30 5 30pm Ballet III 5 30 7 00pm Ballet V 7 00 8 30pm Variation II 8 30 9 30pm Ballet IIA 4 30 6 00pm Pointe I 6 15 7 30pm Pointe III 7 30 9 15pm Ballet IIA IIB 4 30 6 00pm Beginning Jazz 6 00 7 00pm Creative Movement 8 30 9 15am Primary Ballet I 9 15 10 15am Ballet I 10 15 11 30am Ballet V VI 11 30 1 00pm TUESDAY Inter WEDNESDAY V THURSDAY FRIDAY Open Junior SATURDAY Company

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2021 2022 class schedule heatre l of Ballet Company Theatre Company 2021 2022 Class 2021 2022 Schedule Class Schedule m Y m m m m Y m Compton Studio Compton Studio Day Class MONDAY Ballet IV Variation I Primary Jazz Advanced Jazz TUESDAY Ballet V m Ballet VI m Intermediate Jazz m AY m m m m AY m m m m m AY am m ClassTime Pointe Conditioning Pointe Conditioning 5 30 6 30pm Ballet IV WEDNESDAY Ballet VI Variation III Greene Studio Greene Stu Time Day Ballet 6 30 8 00pm IV 6 30 8 00pm MONDAY Variation I 8 00 9 00pm 8 00 9 00pm Primary Jazz 4 15 5 15pm 4 15 5 15pm Advanced 5 15 6 15pm Jazz Ballet V 6 15 7 45pm 5 15 6 15pm TUESDAY 6 15 7 45pm Ballet VI 7 45 9 15pm 7 45 9 15pm Intermediate Jazz 4 30 5 30pm Ballet 5 30 7 00pm IV 4 30 5 30pm Ballet VI 7 00 8 30pm 5 30 7 00pm WEDNESDAY 7 00 8 30pm Variation III 8 30 9 30pm 8 30 9 30pm Ballet III Ballet III 4 30 6 00pm 4 30 6 00pm THURSDAY Ballet IIB Ballet 6 00 7 30pm IIB 6 00 7 30pm THURSDAY Pointe IV Pointe IV 7 30 9 15pm 7 30 9 15pm Open ContemporaryOpen Contemporary 4 30 6 00pm FRIDAY Junior Corps de Ballet Junior Corps 6 00 7 30pm de Ballet 4 30 6 00pm FRIDAY 6 00 7 30pm Ballet III Ballet IV SATURDAY 8 30 10 00am Ballet III 10 00 11 30am Ballet IV Company Corps Company Class Junior Corps Class Junior 11 30 1 00pm Class Day Time Class Open MONDAY Studio 5 00 9 00pm Open Studio 5 30 6 30pm 5 Reserved for BTC s Reserved for BTC s Raising the CYOP Raising the CYOP 4 30 8 30pm TUESDAY Barre program Barre program 4 Reserved for BTC s Reserved for BTC s Raising the CYOP Raising the CYOP 4 30 8 30pm WEDNESDAY Barre program Barre program 4 Reserved for PrivateReserved for Private THURSDAY 4 30 8 30pm Lessons Lessons 4 Reserved for PrivateReserved for Private FRIDAY 4 30 7 30pm Lessons Lessons 4 8 30 10 00am Beginner Ballet 10 00 11 30am SATURDAY Pre Pointe SATURDAY 9 00 10 00am Beginner Ballet 9 10 15 11 15am Pre Pointe 10 11 30 1 00pm 15

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school policies and protocols The 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 PROTOCOLS As 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 reflect 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 flow 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 office 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 16

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school policies and protocols 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 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 insufficient enrollment faculty availability inclement weather etc If SBTC cancels a class due to inclement weather dancers and families will be notified 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 notified via email 17

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Recipients of SBTC s 2021 Flexibility and BTC awards student showcase SBCT s annual student performance At 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 5 and Sunday 5 2022 The details of the Student Showcase are still being finalized including location and associated rehearsals Communications of any updates will be sent to families as soon as possible 18

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dress code Class Attire Requirements In Studio and Remote All students are required to follow SBTC s class uniform requirements which include 1 The appropriate color leotard 2 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 requirements This season all SBTC students must order the appropriate class attire for their specified level through SBTC s official 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 official dancewear provider Beam Barre To purchase your dress code requirements please use this link https beam barre shoplightspeed com studio requirements the schoolof 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 Beam Barre 241 E Putnam Ave Cos Cob CT 203 622 0691 www beamandbarre com 20 BTC s official dancewear provider is Beam Barre located in Cos Cob CT Beam Barre has been Connecticut s finest dance wear provider for over 40 years and specializes in expert pointe shoe fittings They have an impressive range of over 50 styles of pointe shoes to fit every dancer s needs The fitters who are dancers and teachers have a combined 20 years of fitting experience ensuring customers the right fit 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

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dress code Children Division Dress Code Creative 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 shoes Ballet I Lilac leotard pink skin color footed tights pink skin color leather ballet shoes Male Class Uniform White fitted T shirt black shorts or black tights white ankle socks black ballet shoes Student Division Dress Code Beginner Ballet Light 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 shoes Male Class Uniform White fitted T shirt black shorts or black tights white ankle socks black ballet shoes Pointe dress code Ballet level appropriate uniform and black ballet wrap skirt Jazz dress code Female 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 code Female 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 Dance Conditioning dress code Active wear socks or barefoot Adult Division Dress Code Adult Ballet Active wear Ballet shoes preferred Adult Jazz Active wear Jazz shoes preferred 21

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tuition Payment Policies The 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 office 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 student 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 Two Installment Three Installment Four Installment Five Installment Six Installment Seven Installment Eight Installment Nine Installment Ten Due September 8 2021 Due October 6 2021 Due November 10 2021 Due December 8 2021 Due January 12 2022 Due February 9 2022 Due March 9 2022 Due April 6 2022 Due May 4 2022 Due June 1 2022 Directions 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 23

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tuition Pricing for the Academic Year 2021 2022 Tuition 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 Level 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 week 530 660 790 875 875 250 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 24 1 class week 1 class week 1 class week 600 600 600

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artistic director Stephanie Dattellas Stephanie 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 first full length ballet presented by BTC The Nutcracker December 2018 Sleeping Beauty Spring 2019 and Snow White a live action ballet film which premiered in June 2021 Among the characteristics that make SBTC s training program and faculty attractive is its history of instilling self confidence 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 Director 27

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faculty SBTC 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 Bonasera Jo ann Burke Sandra Even Lea Janell Mitchell Emily Silva To learn more about SBTC s distinguished faculty please visit www dancebtc org 28 Photo by Thomas Giroir

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academic calendar 2020 2021 September 8 2021 through June 5 2022 AUGUST August 15 2021 Pointe Shoe Fitting at BTC Studio with Beam Barre August 15 2021 Open House and Placement Classes August 21 2021 Junior Corps de Ballet Audition for 2021 2022 Season SEPTEMBER September 8 2021 First day of classes September 16 2021 Dancers observing Yom Kippur excused from class OCTOBER October 25 30 2021 Halloween Spirit Week October 30 2021 SBTC s Annual Halloween Party NOVEMBER November 19 2021 Junior Corps de Ballet Observation November 24 27 2021 NO CLASSES Happy Thanksgiving November 29 Dec 4 2021 DECEMBER Dec 20 2021 Jan 2 2022 JANUARY January 3 2022 Classes resume FEBRUARY February 7 12 2022 Parent Observation Week MARCH March 22 27 2022 NO CLASSES Due to BTC s Aladdin performance APRIL April 11 15 2022 NO CLASSES Spring break MAY May 3 2022 Variation Classique May 24 29 2022 Last week of classes May 30 2022 NO CLASSES Happy Memorial Day JUNE May 31 June 4 2022 MANDATORY Student Showcase Theater Week June 4 5 2022 MANDATORY Student Showcase performances June 5 2022 Ballet Bash Event 29

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performance opportunities SBTC 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 AUGUST August 21 2021 Junior Corps de Ballet Audition 2021 2022 Season SEPTEMBER September 11 2021 The Nutcracker Community Audition September 12 2021 The Nutcracker Community Audition Callbacks OCTOBER October 15 16 2021 Up Close Fall Performance NOVEMBER November 20 2021 Tentatively scheduled Nutcracker Carnival November 29 Dec 4 2021 The Nutcracker Tech and Performances DECEMBER December 17 2021 Aladdin Community Audition for pointe roles only December 18 2021 Aladdin Community Audition JANUARY January 8 10 2022 Aladdin rehearsals commence MARCH March 11 13 2022 Aladdin mandatory studio rehearsals March 19 20 2022 Aladdin mandatory In Studio Dress Rehearsal March 21 27 2022 Aladdin theater rehearsals and performances APRIL April 30 2022 BTC s 2nd Annual Dance A Thon MAY May 13 14 2022 Up Close Spring performance JUNE June 24 2022 Encore Society Soiree 31

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Ballet Theatre Company BTC is a 501 c 3 not for profit 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 first 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 preprofessional and recreational dance education for ages 3 to adult In 2018 BTC produced its first 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 benefit 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 MISSION 32 Ballet 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

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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 profit 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 benefits But the Encore Society isn t all about benefits 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 Director When 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 Benefits 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 34

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