Q–WHY SHOULD I INCLUDE BALLET IN MY CHILD’S DANCE PROGRAM?
All dance forms have ballet technique at their base. Students with strong ballet technique will progress more rapidly in other dance forms. We strongly encourage students who study jazz and tap as their major discipline to include at least one ballet class as part of their program.
Q–WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF TAKING MORE THAN ONE CLASS?
Students who wish to intensify their training in ballet, jazz or tap should take more than one class (where available) in their chosen style. Students taking more than one class per week, including one of each of the different dance styles, will enjoy crossover development benefits. The posture, strength and body awareness developed in ballet will enhance the development of the jazz technique. The musicality and body coordination developed in tap will reinforce the work in the jazz discipline, and the flexibility developed in jazz will assist in ballet.
Q–HOW DO I PUT MY DAUGHTER’S HAIR IN A BUN?
Classical bun making workshops will be held free of charge periodically throughout the year to instruct parents and students on the proper method of styling the hair for all dance classes. Notices will be posted on our bulletin boards.
Q–WHAT IS THE CECCHETTI SYLLABUS?
The Cecchetti syllabus is an internationally recognized system of classical ballet training which included graded examinations that are practiced extensively in professional training programs and recreational programs around the world. Teachers entering students into exams in the Cecchetti syllabus must have attained their Associate status with the Cecchetti Society through extensive training and teaching examinations. Upon completion of the examination, students will receive a certificate and a detailed report outlining areas that need improvement and positive overall comments. The International Dance Academy prides itself in providing both teachers and students with outstanding training and instruction in the Cecchetti syllabus.
Q–WHAT IS THE ADAPT SYLLABUS?
The ADAPT syllabus (Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers—Brian Foley) is the syllabus that the International Dance Academy deems the most appropriate training method for jazz and tap dancers. This system is recognized internationally. Students who are invited by their teacher to participate in the examination process will receive a certificate upon successful completion. This syllabus will allow International Dance Academy to maintain its high standard of dance education in the field of jazz and tap.
Q–CAN PARENTS OBSERVE CLASSES?
Twice a year parents, relatives and friends are invited to sit in and observe regular classes in session during our Observation Week. The dates for these observations are November 22—27, 2010 and March 21—26, 2011.