Bella Ballet School

A New Studio is Underway!

Over the next few weeks, we will be converting one of our racquetball courts into a permanent ballet studio. Our new space will include our new logo, privacy glass, mirrors, and double barres to aid in technique building. With these exciting new changes, we ask that you are patient with us as we reorganize class schedules in hopes to make the best use of our new space. Class schedules will be posted in time for registration on August 1.

Fall 2019

Registration will open Thursday, August 1.
Meet the Teachers will be held on Monday, August 19.
Classes will begin the week of August 26.

Weekly Creative Movement Class

Weekly Creative Movement Class

We are now able to offer three class options for Creative Movement!

Back by popular demand! The Bella Ballet school will be offering a weekly Creative Movement class. This 45 minute class will introduce our youngest ballerinas to the world of dance in a fun and stress-free environment. The Creative Movement semester will conclude with the class opening the Bella Ballet Recital. Registration will open on August 1 and close on August 15. Please be aware that this class must reach a certain number of students to take place. In the event that the class is canceled due to low registration numbers, you will be notified and receive a full refund of your registration payment.

 

Ages: 2.5-3 (must be fully potty trained)

Dress Code: Light Pink Leotard, Pink Ballet Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes

Cost: $50 registration fee per dancer + $35 recital/costume fee

Class Descriptions

Pre-Ballet

Age 4-5

Must turn 4 by recital

In this 45 minute class, dancers develop poise, focus, grace, and musicality through imaginative exercises and enjoyable routines. Foundational ballet skills and technique are developed in a joyful environment. Students will be given the opportunity to perform in the end of the semester recital. Our goal to provide a Christ-like ballet environment for preschoolers to enjoy and learn the beginning knowledge of ballet movements and to offer a foundation for a performing for God’s glory and to the best of their ability.

Beginner I

Ages 5-6

Must have turned 5 by registration

This 45 minute class is a strong foundation that prepares students for a successful transition to a more serious approach to their ballet studies in the intermediate and advanced levels. On completion of this class, students should be able to demonstrate an awareness of line through the body and articulation of limbs through harmonious coordination, dynamic elevation and use of space. They should be able to respond expressively to music and show an appropriate sense of performance in their dancing. Our goal is to provide a classical ballet class that offers strong technique and vocabulary while offering a warm, Christ-like atmosphere to teach that ballet is a gift from God and should be used for his glory.

Beginner II

Ages 7-8

Must have turned 7 by registration

This 45 minute class is a continuation of level 1, and prepares students for a successful transition to a more serious approach to their ballet studies in the intermediate and advanced levels. On completion of this class, students should be able to demonstrate an awareness of line through the body and articulation of limbs through harmonious coordination, dynamic elevation and use of space. They should be able to respond expressively to music and show an appropriate sense of performance in their dancing.Our goal is to provide a classical ballet class that offers strong technique and vocabulary while offering a warm, Christ-like atmosphere to teach that ballet is a gift from God and should be used for his glory.

Intermediate

Ages 9-12

Must have turned 9 by registration

This 50 minute class enables students to show an understanding of basic Ballet technique, which includes being able to demonstrate secure classical posture and weight placement with appropriate use of ‘turn-out’. They should be able to move with ease across the floor while establishing harmonious lines through the body and demonstrate an ability to perform with increasing confidence, awareness of the audience and responsiveness to musical rhythms, phrasing and dynamics. Our goal is to provide a Christ-like ballet experience that teaches strong ballet technique to offer a firm foundation in their walk with Christ as well as a foundation in the ballet career if they choose to go further in their learning in addition to performing in a modest and God-glorifying attire and manner.

Advanced I & II

Invitation only

This 90 minute class enables students to demonstrate an increasing consolidation of knowledge and understanding of a systematically developed vocabulary of balletic movements. These include the ability to demonstrate various steps showing confident control of posture, turnout and line while turning and jumping. Students also further develop an awareness of their own safe dance practice and demonstrate an ability to perform with increasing confidence, awareness of the audience and responsiveness to musical rhythms, phrasing and dynamics. Our goal is to further ballet technique in students who show dedication and commitment to their learning and to teach them to do their best to the glory of God and not for themselves. (Advanced II is a continuation of I, working on the same techniques but in an older age group).

Important Dates

Registration: August 1 – 15

Meet the Teachers Event: Monday, August 19 // 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Classes Begin: August 26

No Class: Labor Day: Monday, September 2

No Class: September 30 – October 4

Last Week of Class: November 4

Classes will not be held past 3 p.m. on September 6 for Fall Festival

Dress Rehearsal: Friday, November 15 // 4:30 & 6:30 p.m.

Recital: Saturday, November 16 // 10 a.m. & noon

*Please note that these dates are subject to change.*

Policies and Expectations

Southern’s Children’s Department programs are limited to Southern affiliates. Although we have enjoyed serving those in the Louisville area, as our numbers grow we must hold fast to our mission of serving the seminary community as they prepare for ministry. By instituting this new policy we will be able to use our resources to more effectively reach this goal.

If you have questions or concerns please contact Becca Howell at bhowell@sbts.edu or you may contact the Health and Rec. Center by phone at 502-897-4720.

By submitting registration forms, you grant permission for your child (as listed in the form), to attend the children’s program as registered for at the SBTS Health and Recreation Center. You agree to hold blameless all caregivers, assistants, and all affiliates to the Health and Recreation Center from any and all injuries that may result from this program. In the event that you cannot be contacted, you authorize the HRC to obtain emergency medical care for your child.

 

Approved Affiliates:

Students

 Registered students enrolled in classes either at Boyce or Southern for the 2018-2019 school year (this does not include students with a disrupted status).

Employees

 Individuals employed at either Southern or Boyce (this includes Sodexo & Pioneer workers).

Alumni

 Graduates of either Southern Seminary or Boyce College.

Trustee

 Current Trustees of Southern.

Board Member

 Currently a member of the Southern Seminary Foundation Board.

HRC Community Member

 Includes non-affiliates who have completed the application process and paid dues to become an HRC Community Member. Please note that space is limited and approval from the HRC Director is required.

 

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Cost

Pre-Ballet

SBTS Affiliate Families: $50 per semester

(Please see “Policies and Expectations” for a list of approved affiliates)

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Mandatory Recital Fee: $60 per child

Beginner & Intermediate

SBTS Affiliate Families: $70 per semester

(Please see “Policies and Expectations” for a list of approved affiliates)

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Mandatory Recital Fee: $60 per child

Advanced

SBTS Affiliate Families: $90 per semester

(Please see “Policies and Expectations” for a list of approved affiliates)

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Mandatory Recital Fee: $60 per child

Dress Code

Pre Ballet

– Pink leotard (NO sequins, attached skirts, designs)
– Footed (or convertible) pink tights
– Pink ballet shoes (leather or canvas, please do not purchase from Target or Payless)
– Skirt is optional, but acceptable

Beginner & Intermediate

– Black leotard (NO sequins, attached skirts, designs)
– Footed (or convertible) pink tights
– Pink ballet shoes (leather or canvas, please do not purchase from Target or Payless)
– Tight, black dance shorts (purchase here)
– Skirt is optional, but acceptable

Advanced

– Hunter green leotard (NO sequins, attached skirts, designs)
– Footed (or convertible) pink tights
– Split sole, pink ballet shoes (leather or canvas, please do not purchase from Target or Payless)
– Tight, black dance shorts (purchase here)
– Skirt is optional, but acceptable

Buying Dancewear?

We suggest:

 

Kinney Dancewear:

1850 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy

Louisville, KY 40220

or

www.discountdance.com

Our Bella Ballet Coordinator

Juli Gibson

Juli has been a part of the Southern family for the past ten years. She and her husband Kody, moved from Oklahoma in 2009 to attend Southern Seminary and have stayed even after graduating to continue serving the institution, where Kody currently serves as the Vice President of Communications. Together they have a daughter Liv, age 6, and son, Campbell, age 3. Before staying home with her children, Juli had a career with the YMCA leading and planning Family Programs and she is thrilled to serve the SBTS community as the Bella Ballet Program Coordinator. She believes this is a special program and through her own daughter’s participation, has seen firsthand its benefits. Juli considers it invaluable for the daughters of SBTS to have a positive,Christian environment where they can learn new skills, while also growing in grace and confidence.

Registration

Confirmation emails including payment information will be sent within two business days of registering. Payment is due within 48 hours of receiving the confirmation email.

Please Note:

If upon clicking the register link you receive the message saying “registration is closed or class is full” this class is currently full. An option to join the waitlist for this program may be found below.

MONDAYS

Beginner I

10 - 10:45 a.m.
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Beginner I

6 - 6:45 p.m.
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Beginner II

7 - 7:45 p.m.
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TUESDAYS

Creative Movement

9 - 9:45 a.m.
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Pre Ballet

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
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Pre Ballet

5 - 5:45 p.m
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Beginner I

6 - 6:45 p.m.
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Beginner I

7 - 7:45 p.m.
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Beginner II

6 - 6:45 p.m.
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Beginner II

7 - 7:45 p.m.
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THURSDAYS

Creative Movement

9 - 9:45 a.m.
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Pre Ballet

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
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Beginner II

6 - 6:45 p.m.
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Intermediate

4 - 4:50 p.m.
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Advanced I

5 - 6:30 p.m.
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FRIDAYS

Creative Movement

10 - 10:45 a.m.
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Pre Ballet

10 - 10:45 a.m.
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Pre Ballet

11 - 11:45 a.m.
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Pre Ballet

1 - 1:45 p.m.
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Beginner I

11 - 11:45 a.m.
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Beginner I

2 - 2:45 p.m.
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Beginner I

3 - 3:45 p.m.
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Beginner I

4 - 4:45 p.m.
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Beginner II

2 - 2:45 p.m.
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Beginner II

3 - 3:45 p.m.
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Intermediate

5 - 5:50 p.m.
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Advanced II

6 - 7:30 p.m.
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Waitlist

If upon clicking the register link you receive the message saying "registration is closed or class is full" this class is currently full. An option to join the waitlist for this program may be found by clicking the button below.
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For more information, please contact:

Juli Gibson | bellaballet@sbts.edu