Bella Ballet School
Creative Movement
Ages: 2.5-3
Must be Fully Potty Trained
Back by popular demand! 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 9 and close on August 16. 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.
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).
January 3 : Registration Opens
January 14 : Registration Closes
January 24 : First Week of Class
February 18: Recital Fees Due
February 14 – 18 : Watch Week
March 21 – 25 : Last Week of Class
April 1: Rehearsal
April 2: Recital
Spring 2022 Class Schedule
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 Kristin Carrillo at bellaballet@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: |
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Students |
Registered students enrolled in classes either at Boyce or Southern for the current semester (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. |
Creative Movement
SBTS Affiliate Families: $50 per semester
(Please see “Policies and Expectations” for a list of approved affiliates)
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Required Recital Fee: $35 per child
Pre-Ballet
SBTS Affiliate Families: $50 per semester
(Please see “Policies and Expectations” for a list of approved affiliates)
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Required 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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Required Recital Fee: $60 per child
Creative Movement
– Pink leotard
– Footed (or convertible) pink tights
– Pink ballet shoes (leather or canvas, please do not purchase from Target or Payless)
– Skirt is optional, but acceptable
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
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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.
Registration will open at midnight the morning of January 3, 2022. This is set by our scheduling system and cannot be changed. We apologize for the inconvenience.