2018 - 2019
SCHOOL CALENDAR
2018 - 2019
SCHOOL CALENDAR
FALL 2018
Monday, August 20th – Fall Session begins
Monday, September 3rd – SCHOOL CLOSED – LABOR DAY
Monday, October 29th through Saturday, November 10th – Parents' Observation classes
Thursday, November 22nd – SCHOOL CLOSED – THANKSGIVING DAY
Friday, November 23rd – SCHOOL CLOSED* –THANKSGIVING FRIDAY (*except classes/performances for performers)
Friday, November 23rd through Sunday, November 25th – “The Nutcracker” @ Lesher Center for the Arts
Monday, December 24th through Sunday, January 6th – SCHOOL CLOSED – WINTER BREAK
SPRING 2019
Monday, January 7th – Spring Session begins
Monday, February 18th – SCHOOL CLOSED – PRESIDENTS’ DAY
Monday, March 4th through Saturday, March 16th – Parents’ Observation classes
Monday, April 1st through Sunday, April 7th – SCHOOL CLOSED – SPRING BREAK
Wednesday, May 1st – Tuition for May & June (June pro-rated) due in one payment
Friday, May 24th and Saturday, May 25th – “Spring Rep'” @ Lesher Center for the Arts
Monday, May 27th – SCHOOL CLOSED – MEMORIAL DAY
Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th – "Student Showcase" at Diablo Valley College Performing Arts Center
Sunday, June 9th – Spring Session ends
FALL 2018
Monday, August 20th – Fall Session begins
Monday, September 3rd – SCHOOL CLOSED – LABOR DAY
Monday, October 29th through Saturday, November 10th – Parents' Observation classes
Thursday, November 22nd – SCHOOL CLOSED – THANKSGIVING DAY
Friday, November 23rd – SCHOOL CLOSED* –THANKSGIVING FRIDAY (*except classes/performances for performers)
Friday, November 23rd through Sunday, November 25th – “The Nutcracker” @ Lesher Center for the Arts
Monday, December 24th through Sunday, January 6th – SCHOOL CLOSED – WINTER BREAK
SPRING 2019
Monday, January 7th – Spring Session begins
Monday, February 18th – SCHOOL CLOSED – PRESIDENTS’ DAY
Monday, March 4th through Saturday, March 16th – Parents’ Observation classes
Monday, April 1st through Sunday, April 7th – SCHOOL CLOSED – SPRING BREAK
Wednesday, May 1st – Tuition for May & June (June pro-rated) due in one payment
Friday, May 24th and Saturday, May 25th – “Spring Rep'” @ Lesher Center for the Arts
Monday, May 27th – SCHOOL CLOSED – MEMORIAL DAY
Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th – "Student Showcase" at Diablo Valley College Performing Arts Center
Sunday, June 9th – Spring Session ends
SUMMER INTENSIVE 2024
SUMMER INTENSIVE 2024
JUNE 24th - JULY 19th
PROGRAM
Our SI is a 4-week intensive where all levels have expanded classes and programs including character and contemporary, an integral part of classical ballet training and important disciplines for students to round out their education and develop versatility. Intermediate and Advanced take 3 - 4 classes per day, 5 days per week, and Primary takes 2 classes per day, 4 days per week. Students follow a Russian-based, yet truly American ballet syllabus. The SI concludes with an In-Studio Workshop Performance for all participants that celebrates the dancer's summer work.
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World-class faculty
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Scholarship opportunities
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In-studio performance
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Ballet
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Pointe
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Contemporary
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Character
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Anatomy
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Physical conditioning
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Repertoire
For Children's Division classes (ages 4 - 7), please click here.
DIRECTORS
Richard Cammack, Director – American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet School (Director)
Zola Dishong, Director – American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, San Francisco Ballet School (Faculty)
FACULTY & AFFILIATIONS
Emily Ellison (Contemporary) – Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
Yuko Katsumi – Colorado Ballet, Tampa Ballet, San Francisco Ballet School
Sherri LeBlanc – New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet
Meghann Oakes Rust, DPT (Anatomy)- Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Olivia Sander (Contemporary) - Blind Tiger Society
Hiroko Shibuya – Ritsuko Kamo Ballet - Tokyo
Edward Stegge – Colorado Ballet, Diablo Ballet
REGISTRATION & TUITION
Audition is required for prospective students ages 9+ (see audition info below). Current CCBC students should register according to their current class placement.
The full 4-week tuition and registration fee (if applicable) will be charged to the credit/debit card on account at the time online registration request is processed. Note that Credit/debit card payments incur a 2.5% transaction fee. If you are requesting tuition to be prorated for 3 weeks' participation, please email school@contracostaballet.org to indicate your intent before registering online.
Tuition: 4 Weeks 3 Weeks
Primary (Level 1 & 2) $625 $540
Intermediate (Level 3 & 4) $1,275 $1100
Advanced (5/6/Co) $1,300 $1125
Plus a registration fee of $50 for new students only.
Early registration discount (5% tuition discount) deadline is March 15, 2024.
SCHEDULE
- Primary (Level 1 & 2)
- Intermediate (Level 3 & 4)
- Advanced (Level 5, 6 & Co.)
*Click the image below to view the updated 2024 schedule (as of 5/13/24)!*
DRESS CODE
The required apparel below may be purchased through a dance retailer of your choice, such as:
Contra Costa Dancewear (Walnut Creek) *Community Partner*
Discount Dance (Online)
East Bay Dance Supply (El Sobrante)
The Pointe Shoppe (Oakland)
SF Dance Gear (San Francisco)
AUDITIONS
AUDITION CLASS
Ages 8 - 19
Auditions are scheduled by request on select dates by calling (925) 935-7984. Eligible students will be invited to dance with a current CCBC class for evaluation. The audition fee is $30 - cash or check only. Standard classical ballet attire is required (black leotard, tights and shoes in ballet pink or toned to skin, hair in neat bun). Dancers en pointe should bring their pointe shoes.
VIDEO AUDITION
Ages 12 - 19 (with pointe experience)
Video auditions are available for students ages 12 - 19 (with pointe experience) who do not reside locally. Email school@contracostaballet.org to request to request to begin the video audition process (do NOT attach videos in this email, as your email won't be opened).
Preparing your Audition Video
Your audition video should be recent (within five months of submission) and must include the following components. Your video should not exceed 10 minutes in length. Prior to beginning your barre work, please introduce yourself briefly by saying your name, age and where you are from. Make sure to complete all exercises listed below.
- Complete barre (only one side necessary)
- Center floor work:
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Adagio
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Pirouette combination
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Small jump combination
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Grand allegro
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Men- Grand Tour
- Pointe work (if applicable)
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Echappés
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Relevés in arabesque
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Pirouettes on pointe
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Diagonal turning combination
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
For cancellation requests made by May 31st, 2024, the registration fee and 25% of the full tuition amount will be retained as a cancellation fee and the balance refunded. No refunds are granted after May 31st, 2024.
SUMMER IN-STUDIO PERFORMANCE
Friday July 19, 2024
Contra Costa Ballet Centre
To conclude our Summer Intensive, all dancers will participate in an In-Studio Performance featuring choreography by our world-class faculty. Dancers Primary - Advanced will be included.
Call the school for details: (925) 935-7984