Class & Studio Information
Class Times
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Our class schedule shows our regular weekly class offerings.
Our studio calendar is a live calendar that shows everything going on at the studio, such as regular classes, performances, additional rehearsals and studio closures.
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Important Dates: Studio Closures and Performances 2018-2019
Classes begin on August 13
Studio Closures
- September 3; Labor Day
- November 19-23; Thanksgiving holiday
- December 17- January 5; Winter holidays
- January 21; MLK Day
- February 18; President's Day
- March 18-22; Spring Break
Please reserve the following dates for dress rehearsal and performance:
- November 9 & 10 - Nutcracker Event
- May 10 & 11 - Spring Recital (subject to change)
For the Nutcracker and Spring recital, the Friday before the Saturday performances is set aside for staging and dress rehearsals. Attendance at these pre-performance events is required.
Cambridge School of Ballet generally follows the Orange County School System (OCSS) for major holidays and school closures. However, to keep our class offerings consistent, we may deviate from the OCSS calendar for our start date, our end date, and holidays that fall on Monday. For liability purposes, we follow OCSS closures due to weather or other circumstances. If, for reasons beyond our control, classes are cancelled, every attempt will be made to make up those classes to students in a timely manner. Classes may be added at the end of the school year, at the discretion of the School Director, to accommodate for class cancellations. Please refer to the Studio Calendar for a live calendar of classes. This should be consistently updated. Please ask your teacher if you have further questions.
Class Descriptions & Recommendations
- Pre-K Ballet/Tap, introduction to dance movement & class structure, 3-5 years old, once per week
- Foundations Ballet, establishes the essential groundwork of ballet technique, 5-7 years old, once per week
- Foundations Tap, establishes the essential groundwork for tap dancing, 5-8 years old, once per week
- Ballet 1, development of basic ballet technique, 7-12+ years old & beginning students, 1-2 times per week
- Ballet 2, intermediate level development of technique, start contemporary training, 9-16+ years old, 2-3 times per week
- Ballet 3, intermediate to advanced level technique with pointe training, 12-18 years old, 3-5 times per week
- Ballet 4, advanced level development of technique, advanced pointe & variations, 14-18 years old
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available. Send us an email and we can discuss!
Class Attire
Proper dress and grooming are as much a part of the ballet tradition as pliés and tendus, providing discipline and teaching the students to respect themselves, their instructors and their peers. We kindly ask that you review the attire guidelines, which covers everything from hair to clothing. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Class Placement
For all students, class placement and performance opportunities will be determined by the instructor and the School Director. The decision will be final. It is normal for a student to remain in the same class level for two or more years.
Attendance & Rehearsal Provision
Each class builds upon the previous class; therefore, regular class attendance is extremely important for a student’s development. Students electing to participate in performances are expected to attend classes regularly. Once students have begun working on recital pieces in class, more than five absences (for any reason) can result in the dancer not being allowed to participate in the scheduled performance events. Students selected for additional roles (outside of their class participation) are expected to make all of their scheduled rehearsal times. Exceptions must be cleared with the Director in advance, and missing more than two rehearsals (for any reason) may exclude a dancer from performing their role.
Students are welcome to make up missed classes anytime throughout the school year, or semester. Students can make up their class by attending another class at equal or lower technique level, please check with the instructor for availability.
- If your child will be unable to attend a class or rehearsal due to illness or other reason, please email the director.
- Tardy students (more that 10 minutes late) may be asked to observe that day to protect the dancer from potential injury. Tardy dancers are asked to enter the studio when the music is not playing (between exercises).
Students are welcome to make up missed classes anytime throughout the school year, or semester. Students can make up their class by attending another class at equal or lower technique level, please check with the instructor for availability.
Food & Drink
No candy, gum, soft drinks, or food of any kind is allowed in class or rehearsals.
Hydration is important - especially when a dancer has several hours of instruction and/or rehearsal back-to-back on the same day. Water is highly recommended and students are encouraged to bring a spill-proof bottle of water to class.
Hydration is important - especially when a dancer has several hours of instruction and/or rehearsal back-to-back on the same day. Water is highly recommended and students are encouraged to bring a spill-proof bottle of water to class.
Studio Rental
Our studio space is available for private rentals, send us an email to chat.
