About Twin Cities School of Dance
Twin
Cities School of Dance is a non-profit. 501c3, organization. The school provides quality dance instruction
for all ages. A primary focus is on classical ballet
technique, which provides a strong foundation for all
other dance forms. Our goal for the recreational dancer
is to gain self-confidence through the physical and
mental accomplishments that come from positive dance
instruction. The professional background of the artistic
directors provides the more serious student with the
knowledge and training necessary to prepare for a career
in dance.
Twin Cities School of Dance
Each
student has the opportunity to learn and progress
through levels of instruction according to his/her
level of ability under the guidance of a qualified instructor.
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There
is an annual recital at the end of the school year that is open to the public.
The Twin Cities School of Dance Artistic Director Lisa Henry. Each dancer in each class is given an equal opportunity
to dance in this production regardless of his/her
technique level.
Twin
Cities Ballet: Apprentice, Junior, and Senior Companies
The
opportunity for company membership is offered through
audition during which individual abilities are evaluated.
Membership in each company level is dependent on technique
and is at the discretion of the Twin Cities Ballet Artistic Director Ekaterine Bezirgani.
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Productions are scheduled by the
Board of Directors. Auditions for each production
are scheduled as necessary and placement is at the
discretion of the Ballet Artistic Director. Parts are assigned
according to individual strengths and opportunities.
Flexibility in casting is necessary to allow for illness
or injury.
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Participation
in company classes/productions is not to be taken
for granted. Dancers will be replaced who are unable
to meet the production requirements. These requirements
include good communication, effort, class and rehearsal
attendance, technical ability to dance the part assigned,
costuming considerations, and cooperative attitude.
As
with any organization, there are responsibilities that
must be carefully considered by all involved.
Twin
Cities Ballet Companies / Twin Cities School of Dance
To
encourage development of dance technique and understanding
of dance as an art form
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To
challenge each dancer to higher levels of personal
ability
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To
provide productions which increase community awareness
and appreciation of dance
Dancer
and/or Parents (dependent on the age of the dancer)
To
choose an area of dance that is personally satisfying;
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To
participate in appropriate levels of instruction:
attendance, punctuality, following instruction, respect
for teacher and other students, polite attention during
class, appropriate dress.
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To
request and cooperatively participate in individual
instruction/conferences with teacher as necessary;
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To
communicate with teacher regarding personal priorities
and willingness to participate;
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To
remember that participation is voluntary and to withdraw
from class/company/production when appropriate;
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To
support Twin Cities Ballet Company/Twin Cities School
of Dance through positive attitude and public relations.
