Marin Ballet Summer Program
Make sure that dance training is part of your child’s summer fun. We have created five weeks of ballet training along with some exciting contemporary classes reserved for summer-only.
Call us today to register your student at 415-453-6705. Or use the contact form at the bottom of the page.
| June 20-July 23 | Age | ||
| Movement Exploration | 3 | Sat | 9:00-9:45 (Laura Skapik) |
| Creative Movement | 4 | Sat | 9:00-10:00 (Rowan Williams) |
| Prep 1 | 5 | Sat | 10:15-11:15 (Laura Skapik) |
| Prep 2 | 6 | Sat | 10:15-11:15 (Stephanie Scarpello) |
| Level 1 | 7 | Sat | 9:00-10:15 (Stephanie Scarpello) |
| June 21 -July 28 | |||
| Level 2 | 8 | Tues/Thurs | 4:00-5:15 (Laurie Klein) |
| June 21- July 7 | |||
| Level 3 | 9 | Tues/Thurs | 5:15-6:45 (Laurie Klein) |
| July 11-29 | |||
| Levels 3 & 4 Workshop | Mon-Fri | TBD | |
| July 5-29 | |||
| Levels 5 & 6 Workshop | Mon-Fri | TBD | |
| June 27-July 29 | |||
| Levels 7, 8, 9 Workshop | Mon-Fri | TBD |
| Summer program pricing | ||
| Movement Exploration | $150 | Five 45-min classes |
| Creative Movement | $150 | Five 1-hour classes |
| Ballet Prep 1 | $200 | Five 1-hour classes |
| Ballet Prep 2 | $200 | Five 1-hour classes |
| Level 1 | $225 | Ten 1 ¼-hour classes |
| Level 2 | $415 | Ten 1 ¼-hour classes |
| Level 3 | $475 | Six 1 ½-hour classes |
| Level 3-9 | TBD | Workshop July 12-29 |
Movement Exploration: A playful introduction for 3-year olds.
The students develop skills needed to work within a group dynamic, listen actively, and follow directions. Classes are designed as structured play, using imagery and imagination to explore movement and develop gross motor skills.
Creative Movement: Energetic movement exploration for 4-year olds.
Students learn motor skills such as marching, galloping, skipping, and leaping. Group dynamic skills are expanded. Exercises for coordination and rhythm are introduced through creative games and dances.
Ballet Preparatory 1: Pre-ballet for 5-year olds.
Students will develop classroom etiquette as well as body and spatial awareness skills. Classes balance work with fun as rhythm studies, folk dances, and exercises for balance are added to the curriculum. Age-appropriate pre-ballet exercises and positions are introduced.
Ballet Preparatory 2: Classical ballet prep for 6-year olds
Exercises that promote body alignment, posture, and age-appropriate stretches are introduced. Basic classical ballet positions are taught along with some contemporary dance expressions.
Workshop, Levels 3 – 9
Summer workshops for Levels 3-9 offer a variety of dance technique classes to complement the ballet program of Classical Technique, pointe work, special men’s classes and repertoire. Students are introduced to Character dance, West African dance, Contemporary dance technique and Composition.