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UNDER NEW DIRECTORSHIP!
We are proud to announce that The Botsford School of Dance is now under the joint Directorship of Ms. Julianne Deming and Ms. Janet Wentling.
Ms. Deming began her ballet training under the tutelage of Janet Reed (NYCB). A trainee at Harkness House, she studied under Anne Hebard, Maria Vegh and David Howard. Julianne performed with the New York City Ballet, Hartford Ballet and New Windsor Ballet. Ms. Deming is a founding member of Draper Dance Theater, currently known as the Rochester City Ballet, where she performed as a soloist and served as Assistant Director in the company's formative years. Many former students are currently dancers nationally and internationally, performing with the New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Houston Ballet, Hubbard Street, Ballet Met, Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, Pennsylvania and Cincinnati Ballet as well as Ballet Wurzburg, Germany.
Ms. Wentling received her early ballet schooling in Los Angeles, CA where she studied the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) method for ten years. She then trained and performed with the Pennsylvania Ballet, the San Francisco Ballet and the Minnesota Dance Theatre, where she portrayed numerous roles in both classical and contemporary ballet. Ms. Wentling attended teacher training workshops at the school of the Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle and at the International Dance Festival in Cologne, Germany. Ms. Wentling has been on faculty at the school of the Minnesota Dance Theatre, Ballet Arts Minnesota, Northwest Ballet, the University of Minnesota Dance Department and the Botsford School of Dance.
Ms. Deming and Ms. Wentling bring to the Botsford School of Dance more than 47 combined years of professional teaching expertise. They are committed to providing excellence in dance training in a disciplined, yet encouraging atmosphere free from negative, competitive pressures. They look forward to sharing their love of the art form with the next generation of dancers.
HISTORY:
The
Botsford School of Dance has been a highly respected, prestigious dance program in the Rochester area for
more than 87 years, established by Enid Knapp Botsford Orcutt with the intention of using dance to help students develop a wider understanding of culture and art.
PHILOSOPHY:
The
tradition continues today with a program designed to promote proper classical ballet technique and to foster
the joy of movement through a sound curriculum and nurturing environment. Students from pre-school level to advanced may
study ballet, pointe, modern, jazz and conditioning with world-class instructors in one of the area's finest facilities. Each student
will be evaluated and placed in ballet classes commensurate to their skill level. Intermediate and Advanced students may participate in additional dance disciplines which enhance versatility and help to develop the total dancer. Students have the opportunity to join Performance Workshop in which they will learn solo and ensemble works in ballet and contemporary dance, and with the guidance
of their instructor explore their own choreographic talents.
We welcome you to the Botsford School of Dance. Our dedicated instructors will guide and challenge each dancer toward his and her fullest potential for artistry and command of technique. Through ballet training your child will enjoy many benefits, both immediate and lifelong; for dance becomes an outlet for creative self-expression and promotes improved health, physical strength and endurance, musicality, grace and confidence.
NOTE:
Payment due on the
first
class of each month through June (refer to GTC calendar)
unless written notification of withdrawl is submitted to the office two weeks prior to the actual drop date.
There is a $5 (per child, per class)
discount if your payment
is received on or before
the 7th of the month.
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Fee Schedule (Block of 4 classes)
Registration Fee:
$30 annual registraion fee/child
30 minutes 1x per week $35.00 / month
45 minutes 1x per week $45.00 / month
55-60 minutes 1x per week $50.00 / month
85-90 minutes 1x per week $65.00 / month
2 hours 1x per week $80.00 / month
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Progam Overview: Ballet & Dance
MOMMY AND ME
(1-4 year olds who are walking independently)
Our tiniest toddlers join their mommies, daddies, grandparents or caretakers for a fun and gentle workout. Together we stretch, balance, jump and dance to different styles of music.
Thursday 10:00 - 10:015 am / Saturday 9:30 - 10:15 am
NEW!
PRE-BALLET A, B and C
Are designed to ignite the imagination and joyfully prepare the youngest dancer for the fundamentals of ballet training and development of gross motor skills through creative movement, self-expression
and exploration of music and rhythm.
Ballet A
(3-4 year olds)
pink leotard
Thursday 10:45 - 11:30 am / Saturday 10:15 - 10:45 am
Ballet B
(4-5 year olds) pink leotard
Thursday 10:45 - 11:30 am / Friday 3:45 - 4:30 am / Saturday 8:45 - 9:30 am
Ballet C (
5-6 year olds)pink leotard
Friday 4:30 - 5:15 am / Saturday 10:45 - 11:30 am
BEGINNER-ADVANCED BALLET
Each progressive level of ballet technique emphasizes correct placement and alignment for injury-free training. Each
student will be evaluated and placed in a ballet class commensurate to their
skill level. Sutdents are promoted according to their individual progress in acquiring technical ability and stamina.
Beginning Ballet
(7-10 year olds)
light blue leotard
Thursday 5:00 - 6:15 pm / Friday 5:15 - 6:30 pm
Intermediate Ballet
(10-12 year olds)
teal or turquoise leotard
Monday 5:30 - 7:00 pm / Wednesday 4:30 - 6:00 pm / Saturday 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Advanced Ballet (
12 year olds - adults)
black leotard
Monday 5:30 - 7:00 pm / Tuesday 7:30- 9:00 pm / Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm
POINTE CLASS
Intermediate and Advanced level students who are taking a minimum of 3 ballet technique classes per week will be considered for pointe classes.
Monday 7:00 - 8:00 pm / Thursday 8:00 - 8:30 pm
PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
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ocuses on learning, execution
and performance for the immediate and advanced student through
a medley of dance disciplines including jazz, modern, and Pilates conditioning classes plus choreography workshop. Please check bulletin board for current session information.
Monday 8:00 - 9:00 pm / Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 pm
NEW!
DANCE FOR THE ATHLETE
is based on the ballet vocabulary, but tailored to address the needs of the performing athlete. Our dance teachers and coaches work together to help your child achieve proper alignment gain additional strength, endurance and flexibility, and develop artistry in movement.
NEW!
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DRESS CODE:
Young Men:
black shorts or tights, plain white t-shirt, black or white dance slippers
Young Women:
footed Theatrical Pink ballet tights, solid color leotard that corresponds to class level, correctly fitted pink canvas ballet slippers, hair pulled back into a neat bun.
Please, no dangling or distracting jewelry.
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Including Dance for the Athlete
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