Gallery Ballet's Fall session starts September 2, 2008
Edwina Castle has extensively trained under internationally recognized dancers and teachers. She has studied at Oregon Ballet Theater and attended master classes and seminars including the 1994, 1998 and 1999 Pacific Northwest Ballet's Teacher Seminar. She has performed with the State Ballet of Oregon, The Juice Company, On Tour Company and the Redlands Festival Ballet. Her TV appearances include "Two for Ballet" seen on PBS, the NAIRD award winning home video "The Swan Lake Story" seen on the Disney Channel, and the music video "Body Jacking". Edwina's ballet students have attended prestigious schools and summer workshops to include Oregon Ballet Theater, Whitman College and Long Beach Ballet Arts Center. Several have received dance scholarships at Oregon Ballet Theater, summer dance intensives and WOU.
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Tuition: Payment is due the first class of each month (in advance). A $10 late fee is charged for tuition received after the 20th of each month. Make-up classes are offered as a courtesy. Missed classes must be made up in addition to, not in place of regular classes. Please notify Edwina in the event of illness, absence, or vacation so make-up classes can be arranged. There are no refunds for missed classes. Due to limited class size, please notify Edwina if you must adjust or discontinue your class times. Unpaid spots are opened up to those on waiting lists. Discount for 2nd and 3rd child is 20%. Parents receive a 30% discount to attend the Adult / Teen class. Register a new friend and receive $5 off your tuition.
Class etiquette: Students are expected to behave in a disciplined, responsible and courteous manner. Class will begin as scheduled. No student will be admitted after class begins. This rule is for the prevention of injury. Parents and friends may observe the first class of each month but are requested to be quiet and remain seated.
Dress Code: Creative Ballet, Pre-ballet, Elementary and Ballet I & II students wear pink leotards, pink tights, short chiffon pink skirt and pink slippers. Students who attend more then once a week wear black leotard short chiffon black skirt, pink tights and pink ballet slippers. Pointe students and adults may wear black leotards and chiffon skirts or cover shorts. All students must have hair secured in a bun. Shorter hair should be secured away from the face. Boys should wear black leggings, white t-shirt, white socks and black dance shoes.
Performances: Gallery Ballet has two performances on Gallery Theater's Main Stage annually. Our 2008 academic performance on Sunday, December 14, will highlight mastery of classical technique and include seasonal dances. Gallery Ballet will present "Swan Lake" in public performances on May 29, 30, & 31, 2009. Levels IV-VIII dancers perform at community events and attend Master Classes hosted by Gallery Ballet. Adult / Teen students have an option to perform or take classes for pleasure.
