Specially designed Theater-Dance-Art Workshops ages 5-11
Intermediate Technique-Pointe-Variation
Master Teacher Shelley Ismail returns!
“When a student is presented with a higher standard of learning, that student will step up, and excel!” Join us for these creative, and challenging workshops for a summer of awakening and growth.
Contact Ballet Arts: 802-326-4430
SUMMER DANCE REGISTRATION IS TAKING PLACE NOW!
Posted in Schedule on June 22, 2011 by gr8fullBallet Arts
Posted in About Kathleen, About the class, The Ballet World on May 18, 2011 by gr8fullBALLET ARTS has provided dance education in the NEK and Franklin Co. VT for over 20 years.
BALLET ARTS is dedicated to the highest standards of teaching and feels that every student regardless of their goals should receive the best possible training.
Kathleen McCloskey-Scott is the Director of Ballet Arts a Classical Ballet School located in Newport, VT and Montgomery, VT; we have been training dancers for over 20 years.
Contact Ballet Arts by mail:
Ballet Arts, 415 Amidon RD, Montgomery Ctr., VT 05471
Ballet Arts Studio location: 198 East Main St., Newport, VT 05855
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Ballet Arts Captivates Haskell Audience
Posted in About Kathleen, About the class, CURRENTLY SHOWING, The Ballet World on May 12, 2011 by gr8fullDERBY LINE, VT – Ballet Arts of Newport, under the direction of Kathleen McCloskey-Scott, presented their spring performance and captivated the audience at the Haskell Opera House Sunday afternoon.
The performance, which included scenes from the Tales of Beatrix Potter and from the Ballet Carmen, was a benefit to raise funds for the Haskell.
Read On: http://www.newportvermontdailyexpress.com/content/ballet-arts-captivates-haskell-audience
Scenes From Carmen & TheTales of Beatrix Potter
Posted in The Ballet World, Uncategorized on May 9, 2011 by gr8full“ I can’t begin to thank you enough for the stunning benefit you provided for the Haskell Opera House. Your generosity is beyond comprehension and sincerely appreciated. Thank you so very much. You are amazing….and your presentation was stellar.”
Gwynne Jones as Carmen
Hole in the wall mice. 5-7 yr. olds.
These students under the direction of Kathleen McCloskey-Scott presented scenes from two very different, yet entertaining ballets. The Tales of Beatrix Potter follows the antics of our favorite childhood characters, Mrs. Title Mouse and the Piglets.
Corps de Ballet
Ballet Arts imaginative choreography, took you through all of the mischief and tomfoolery of Mrs. Title Mouse and her cohorts, to the ploddingly, affectionate and witty Piglets. These tales are very comical and are for the young and the young at heart. Scenes from the ballet Carmen, set in Spain, opens with Carmen, friends, and the barbarous fight between Carmen and her co-worker in the Seville Town Square. We are transported to the illicit Tavern at Lillas Pastilla where life can move very slowly or too quickly for some. The Plaza de Toros shares with us in a very humorous way the Matador’s prominence and vanity as depicted through the eyes of his female fans, Carmen, and companions.
Beatrix Potter: Pretty Piglets Get Ready For Market
- The Picnic
These electrifying scenes from the ballet use classical and contemporary choreography to capture the beauty and passion of Bizet’s original musical score.
Tales from Beatrix Potter~Scenes from Carmen
Posted in About the class, CURRENTLY SHOWING, The Ballet World on April 29, 2011 by gr8fullSunday, May 8, 2:00 pm
Tickets are available at the door day of the performance; Haskell Opera House, 93 Caswell Avenue, Derby Line, VT; call 802-334-2216, or reserve through The Haskell Box Office: 802-873-3022.
Quintessential Classicals (PG)
Tales from Beatrix Potter
Scenes from Carmen
Kathleen McCloskey-Scott, Director/Choreographer
Ballet Arts
Produced by QNEK Productions
Ballet Arts students under the direction of Kathleen McCloskey-Scott will present scenes from two very different, yet entertaining ballets. The Tales of Beatrix Potter follows the antics of our favorite childhood characters, Mrs. Title Mouse and the Piglets. These tales, set to imaginative choreography, will take you through all of the mischief and tomfoolery of Mrs. Title Mouse and her cohorts, to the ploddingly, affectionate and witty Piglets. These tales are very comical and are for the young and the young at heart. Scenes from the ballet Carmen, set in Spain, opens with Carmen, friends, and the barbarous fight between Carmen and her co-worker in the Seville Town Square. We are transported to the illicit Tavern at Lillas Pastilla where life can move very slowly or too quickly for some. The Plaza de Toros shares with us in a very humorous way the Matador’s prominence and vanity as depicted through the eyes of his female fans, Carmen, and companions. These electrifying scenes from the ballet use classical and contemporary choreography to capture the beauty and passion of Bizet’s original musical score.
Tickets: $10.00 Adults / $7.00 Students (Under 12)
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Ballet Arts Studio: 198 East Main St. Newport, 802-326-4430
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Benefit for the Haskell Opera House
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Posted in A Dancers Thoughts on Ballet Arts, About the class, ALUMNI, Ballet Arts Policies, CURRENTLY SHOWING, Montgomery, Schedule, The Ballet World on April 13, 2011 by gr8fullSee photos and get updates on our Facebook page!
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Ballet Arts Kathleen McCloskey-Scott, Director 802-326-4430.
Posted in Uncategorized on July 22, 2010 by gr8fullWELCOME TO BALLET ARTS!
PHILOSOPHY
BALLET ARTS has been training dancers in Northern Vermont for over 20 years. Our curriculum consists of all levels of Classical Ballet from age 5-Adult, Pointe, Variation Classes, Guest Master Teachers in Classical Ballet, and Modern/Contemporary Dance. BALLET ARTS is dedicated to the highest standards of teaching and is open to career orientated students as well as those who wish to study for the pure enjoyment of the inherent benefits and life long appreciation of the art. Ballet Arts feels that every student regardless of his/her goals should receive the best possible training. Kathleen takes pride in making sure all students receive personalized training and individual attention.
CLASS SCHEDULE MONDAY
3:30-4:15…………………………………..PRE BALLET……………………………… (5-6 YR. OLDS)
4:15-5:15……………………..INTERMEDIATE TECHNIQUE……………………(BY PERMISSION)
5:15-5:45…………………………………..POINTE……………………………………. (BY PERMISSION)
5:45-6:30……………………………POINTE/VARIATIONS……………………….(BY PERMISSION)
TUESDAY
3:30-4:15…………….BEGINNERS BALLET 1ST YEAR…………………..(FROM 7 YEARS OLD)
4:15-5:15………………………INTERMEDIATE TECHNIQUE…………………..(BY PERMISSION)
5:15-5:45/6……………………………… POINTE…………………………………….(BY PERMISSION)
WEDNESDAY
3:30-4:30………………..BEGINNERS BALLET 2ND YEAR……………….(FROM 8 YEARS OLD)
4:30-5:30………………………INTERMEDIATE TECHNIQUE…………………..(BY PERMISSION)
5:30-6:00………………………………….POINTE………………………………………(BY PERMISSION)
6:00-6:30………………………………VARIATION……………………………………(BY PERMISSION)
** PLEASE NOTE VARIATION CLASS IS TWO NIGHTS A WEEK FOR POINTE STUDENTS THIS YEAR DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE PIECES WE ARE WORKING ON.
**MINIMUM CLASS REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MEANT TO ATTEND POINTE-VARIATION CLASSES.
PERFORMANCES
Ballet Arts Variation Classes will perform this fall Nutcracker Variations and Variations from guest Master Teachers. SPRING PERFORMANCE: SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011, THE HASKELL OPERA HOUSE. Costume deposit due ($40.) by DECEMBER 1, 2010.
**MASTER CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED THROUGH OUT THE YEAR in both Classical Ballet-Pointe-Variations, and Modern/Contemporary Dance. Please watch the bulletin board for scheduling. Master Classes are additional fees and will be offered on weekends/and or vacation dates.
** Master Classes with Shelley Ismail former soloist Les Grand Ballet Canadiens, Saturday, September 18; REGISTER NOW THRU SEPTEMBER 10.
POLICIES
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS all students are required to attend classes on a regular basis, and to arrive on TIME. Continued missed classes or tardiness effects the students ability to keep up with there peers in class and is disruptive to other members of the class.
ATTIRE
Class colors, students 5-6 years should have: pink leotard, ballet pink tights, and leather pink ballet slippers; ALL other classes; Black leotard, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers. Hair should be securely tacked back/no jewelry or ill fitting clothing that could prove to impair the dancers’ ability.
TUITIONS
ALL tuitions are due on or before the 15th of the month, a $10.00 late fee will apply if parents have not made alternate arrangements before the 15th for payment. YOU WILL NOT BE BILLED unless your tuition payment is late, follow due dates on your payment schedule. All returned checks will access a fee of $36.00. BALLET ARTS does not refund money for missed classes; students may make up a missed class by contacting Kathleen, no later than 2 weeks after the missed class. Ballet Arts regular school year is August 30-July. ALL PAYMENTS are due in advance of the classes.
REGISTRATION
Ballet Arts registration fee is $10.00 for a single family member or $15.00 for siblings more than two family members (siblings) the fee is $20.00. A student is registered when 1st TUITION PAYMENT and REGISTRATION are paid to BALLET ARTS. All checks should be made out to BALLET ARTS; if mailing, 415 Amidon RD
Montgomery Ctr., VT 05471. Payments are due on the 15th OF THE MONTH WHETHER WE ARE IN SESSION THAT DAY OR NOT.
Ballet Arts, 415 Amidon RD, Montgomery Ctr., VT 05471. Contact Ballet Arts: 802-326-4430.
