Children’s Division Placement Assessment (for ages 3-8 years)
California Contemporary Ballet
A Graduated Program with Personal Attention
We offer specialty classes for young children ages 3- 8 years. This program provides the perfect combination of discipline and creative play while learning basic concepts, steps and movement appropriate to each child’s age and development. Featuring the curriculum of American Ballet Theater National Ballet Curriculum. All classes are instructed by the director of our children’s division, Ms. Caroline Broes, a specialist instructor for children for over 30 years.
We offer the following children’s classes:
Pre Ballet Saturday ( at 3-4 yrs) at 9am-9:30am
Primary A Saturday (age 5-6 yrs) at 9:30am-9:45am
Primary B Saturday (age 7-8 yrs) at 9:45am-10:30am
Each class runs 30-45 mins. The shorter class length keeps children interested and excited to return for their next class.
IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION!
We require an $40 assessment fee. (We do not require registration fee when accepted for enrollment). Due to the limitations of our program, after booking this assessment, you will be sent a random, far into the future, non active, time slot. This is not your actual assessment time. Once this package is fully booked, you will receive either a phone call or email to provide you with the actual, more appropriate time for the assessment.
You may also contact us directly:
Email: [email protected] or Phone or Text: 818-790-7924
This package is non-refundable. Once booked, your assessment will be held for you until you can schedule and attend.
Email: [email protected] or Phone or Text: 818-790-7924
This package is non-refundable. Once booked, your assessment will be held for you until you can schedule and attend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why require an assessment?
We take great care to ensure the placement of each student into the correct level so that each class moves along at similar pace for all participants. Since each student will be appropriately matched with other students, we provide the greatest potential for progress as well as injury prevention. The assessment covers maturity, rate of cognitive skills, past training, past knowledge gained, goals, technical skills and more. Pre ballet thru Primary B (3-8 years) assessment takes place within a class. Levels 1-5+ requires a more in-depth assessment, taking place as a 1:1 private lesson. An assessment is also required for Level 1+ graduations and to be placed en Pointe. We ask that all students new to our school please book the assessment package listed by age. Once student has been assessed and level has been determined you can book into that level package.
Where is your class schedule?
We package classes together by levels which saves you time scanning through lists of classes and calendars. If you would like to find the times and days that a specific level of classes meet, go into the package listed by level and age. You will find the times and days where that level of classes meet.
Do you require a dress code?
Yes, proper attire is important for good training and allows the instructor to clearly see and make any necessary physical correction and adjustments to student. Each level wears a specific dress code, brand and color uniform. When a student graduates to a new level of training they are rewarded with a new colored uniform. Once your class package is booked you will have access to the Dress Code and other information that is needed.
Do students perform in shows?
Yes. Our Company has been producing shows for over 35 years. In the past, we have produced huge ballet productions in big theaters, complete with original musical scores, designed sets, lights and backdrops. Our ballets have features students, adults and professional dancers. Due to increased costs and other factors, we have curbed our big productions in favor of performing in-house concerts and demonstrations. Additionally, we feel that increased attention on training verses performing is more important during young and formative years. We prepare students for professional careers, if students choose to become professional or not. By doing so, we are preparing students for any career in life that requires dedication, perseverance and hard work. Additionally, children learn a great deal by participating in well produced concerts. Our decision regarding the best time to present our students is based on their development and readiness.
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Price
$40
By booking this package, you agree to these Terms and Conditions
This package includes
- 1 x 30 to 45 min class appointment.
- Assessment for level and class placement.
- Qualified & Experienced Certified Children’s Instructor
- Fundamental ballet steps
- Core motor skills
- Gain coordination
- Discipline and manners in a class setting
- Working within a group
- Explore creativity & imagination!