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Jazz Schedule
Jazz classes
Monday
| Class Name | Ages | Campus | Time | Teacher | Monthly Tuition | Costume Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyrical Jazz (Level V) | 13-18 yrs. | Essex | 3:45 - 4:45pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Lyrical Jazz (Level VI) | 13-18 yrs. | Essex | 4:45 - 5:45pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Lyrical Jazz (Level II) | 9-10 yr | Essex | 5:45 - 6:45pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Lyrical Jazz (Level III) | 11-13 yrs. | Essex | 6:45 - 7:45pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Lyrical Jazz (Level IV) | 12-15 yrs. | Essex | 7:45 - 8:45pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Jazz (Level I) | 7-8 yrs. | Shelburne | 4:45-5:45pm | Anna Gonzales | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Contemporary Jazz (Level I/II) | 9-11 yrs. | Shelburne | 5:45-6:45pm | Anna Gonzales | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Contemporary Jazz (Level III-IV) | 12-15 yrs. | Shelburne | 6:45-7:45pm | Anna Gonzales | $68.00 | $65.00 |
Tuesday
| Class Name | Ages | Campus | Time | Teacher | Monthly Tuition | Costume Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz/Hip-Hop | 5-6 yrs. | Shelburne | 3:45 - 4:45pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | Wait List |
| Lyrical Jazz (Level I) | 7-8 yrs | Shelburne | 4:45 - 5:45pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | Wait List |
| Lyrical Jazz (Level II) | 9-10 yr | Shelburne | 5:45 - 6:45pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Lyrical Jazz (Level III) | 11-13 yrs. | Shelburne | 6:45 - 7:45pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Lyrical Jazz (Level IV) | 12-15 yrs. | Shelburne | 7:45 - 8:45pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Jazz (Level I) | 7-8yrs. | Essex | 4:45-5:45 | TBD | $68.00 | $65.00 | ON HOLD |
| Jazz (Level II) | 9-10yrs. | Essex | 5:45-6:45 | TBD | $68-00 | $65.00 | ON HOLD |
Wednesday
| Class Name | Ages | Campus | Time | Teacher | Monthly Tuition | Costume Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz (Level I/II) | 7-8 yrs. | Essex | 4:15 - 5:15pm | Ashley Hill | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Jazz (Level I/II) | 9-10 yrs. | Essex | 4:15 - 5:15pm | Ashley Hill | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Jazz (Level V) | 13-18 yrs. | Essex | 5:15 - 6:15pm | Ashley Hill | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Jazz (Level VI) | 13-18 yrs. | Essex | 6:15 - 7:15pm | Ashley Hill | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Lyrical Jazz (Level I) | 7-8 yrs. | Essex | 6:15 - 7:15pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Jazz (Level III) | 11-13 yrs. | Essex | 7:15 - 8:15pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Jazz (Level IV) | 12-15 yrs. | Essex | 7:45 - 8:45pm | Ashley Hill | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Contemporary Jazz (Level VI) | 13-18 yrs. | Essex | 8:15 - 9:15pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 |
Thursday
| Class Name | Ages | Campus | Time | Teacher | Monthly Tuition | Costume Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz (Level II) | 9-10 yrs | Shelburne | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Jazz (Level III) | 11-13 yrs. | Shelburne | 7:00 - 8:00pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Jazz (Level IV) | 12-15 yrs. | Shelburne | 8:00 - 9:00pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Jazz /Hip-Hop | 5-6 yrs. | Essex | 4:45-5:45pm | Ashley Hill | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Contemporary Jazz (Level I/II) | 9-11yrs. | Essex | 5:45-6:45pm | Ashley Hill | $68.00 | $65.00 |
Friday
| Class Name | Ages | Campus | Time | Teacher | Monthly Tuition | Costume Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Jazz (Level IV) | 12-15 yrs. | Essex | 3:45 - 4:45pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Contemporary Jazz (Level III) | 11-13 yrs. | Essex | 4:45 - 5:45pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 | |
| Contemporary Jazz (Level V) | 13-18 yrs. | Essex | 3:45 - 4:45pm | Kate Stevens | $68.00 | $65.00 |
storm Jazz Team classes
| Team Frost (Ages 7-9) | Team Frost is for excited, young students who are beginner dancers interested in exploring all different styles of dance! Members will have the opportunity to travel to regional dance conventions where they will take master classes from and perform for industry professionals. |
| Team Snow (Ages 9-11) | Team Snow is for beginner to intermediate dancers who are looking to improve their technical skills while exploring new styles of dance. Members will have the opportunity to travel to regional dance conventions where they will take master classes from and perform for industry professionals. |
| Team Wind (Ages 11-13) | Team Wind is for intermediate to advanced dancers who are interested in diversifying their abilities as performers while honing their technical and artistic skills. Members will have the opportunity to travel to regional dance conventions where they will take master classes from and perform for industry professionals. |
| Team Ice (Ages 13-15) | Team Ice is for intermediate to advanced dancers who are interested in diversifying their abilities as performers while honing their technical and artistic skills. Members will have the opportunity to travel to regional dance conventions where they will take master classes from and perform for industry professionals. |
| Team Squall & Storm Dance Company (Ages 15-18) | Storm Dance Company is for advanced, pre-professional dancers who are interested in diversifying their abilities as performers while honing their technical and artistic skills. Members will have the opportunity to travel to regional dance conventions where they will take master classes from and perform for industry professionals. |
Storm Dance Company Mission
Our goal at Storm is to provide professional-quality dance instruction with a focus on both performance and technical skills. We believe that the performing arts enrich and enliven our local culture, which is why we are committed to creating performance opportunities that inspire and instill a lifelong love of dance in our students and community.
Members of Storm Dance Company benefit from the following opportunities:
- Expanded performance opportunities
- Auditions and scholarship opportunities
- Exposure to industry professionals
- Discovering new styles of dance
- Versatile dance and performance training
- Team building and making friends
Storm strives to provide students with a safe environment where they can grow as artists and individuals. We place value in teaching children team-building skills and good sportsmanship. The Storm Competition Team takes pride in its ability to provide a professional environment for children to study the performing arts in a fun and supportive community.
storm Jazz team Schedule
Wednesday
| Class Name | Ages | Campus | Time | Teacher | Monthly Tuition | Costume Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Wind Company Class | 11-13 yrs. | Essex | 3:45 - 5:00pm | Ashley Hill | $82.00 | TBD | Open |
| Team Ice Company Class | 13-15 yrs. | Essex | 3:45 - 5:00pm | Kate Stevens | $82.00 | TBD | Open |
| Storm Dance Company Class | 15-18 yrs. | Essex | 5:00 - 6:15pm | Kate Stevens | $82.00 | TBD | Open |
Thursday
| Class Name | Ages | Campus | Time | Teacher | Monthly Tuition | Costume Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Frost Company Class | 7-9 yrs. | Shelburne | 3:45 - 5:15pm | Kate Stevens | $82.00 | TBD | Open |
| Team Snow Company Class | 9-11 yrs | Shelburne | 4:30 - 6:00pm | Kate Stevens | $82.00 | TBD | Open |
Friday
| Class Name | Ages | Campus | Time | Teacher | Monthly Tuition | Costume Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Squall Company Class | 15-18 yrs. | Essex | 6:45 - 8:00pm | Kate Stevens | $82.00 | TBD | Open |
summer programs
VBTS Summer Intensive
Shelburne- June 24th-28th, 2024
Essex- July 1-Aug. 2nd, 2024
Auditions Saturday March 9th
See below for details!
VBTS Summer Intensive Information and Audition Times
Our intensive full-day summer program is designed to provide serious students ages 8 to 21 with complete summer dance instruction. Classes are held five days a week and include ballet and pointe technique, variations, jazz, modern, character, choreography, Pilates, mime, acting, and seminars in stage make-up, nutrition, and physical therapy. This program provides approximately 180 hours of study with an educated and professional faculty. At the end of the 5-week session, potential new members for the Vermont Ballet Theater and Vermont Youth Ballet will be selected, minimum 4 weeks required.
AUDITIONS ARE SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH, IN ESSEX.
| Registration | Audition Time | Age or VBTS Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00-1:30pm | 1:30-2:15pm | Ages 7-9 or VBTS level I & II |
| 2:15-2:30pm | 2:30-3:30pm | Ages 10-11 or VBTS level III & IV |
| 3:30-3:45pm | 3:45-4:45pm | Ages 12-13 or VBTS level V & VI |
Tuition:
Essex: (all 5 weeks) $2,200.00
Essex: (selected weeks) $475.00/week.
Shelburne: $475.00/week.
Upon acceptance, a $475.00 non-refundable deposit must accompany the application by April 1st, 2024 for VBTS students and April 15th for video audition candidates. Remaining balance to be paid in 2 additional installments by May 10th and June 10th.
Acceptance:
Dancers will be notified of acceptance by mail or email within 2 weeks of the audition date. If accepted into the program, we will include an application and Summer Intensive Information Letter.
Faculty:
Alexander Nagiba, Michele Fodero, Sarah Glick, Drew Neary and Kate Stevens. (Subject to change)
Video Auditions Ages 7 and up
guidelines:
Videos will be accepted until March 25th. Videos must be electronic (e.g., MP4) or DVD format, no longer than 30 minutes in length, and sent in along with the audition
form and a dance instructor’s letter of recommendation. Videos should be sent to:
VBTS
21 Carmichael St. Suite 203
Essex, VT 05452
arrange the audition in the following sequence:
- Full body shot of student facing the camera. State your name, age, and years of study.
- Barre exercises (short combinations): pliés, tendus, dégagés, rond de jambes, adage, grand battements en croix.
- Center exercises (short combinations): Pirouettes, Adage, Petite and Grande Allegro
- Girls on pointe demonstrate Échappés, Relevés on one foot, and Pirouettes.
In Person Auditions:
Saturday, March 9th in Essex
Ages:
7 - 13
Audition fees:
$10.00 - VBTS students
$14.00 – all other dancers
All dancers will be notified of acceptance by mail.
for VBT and VYB dancers only:
VBT and VYB company dancers ages 13 and up (OR current VBTS level Ballet VII and up) will be evaluated during your normal classes at VBTS the week of March 11th. Please submit the following Audition Form prior to March 11th.
*For non-VBTS dancers in the area over 13, call or email to schedule an audition during our regularly schedules class times!
VBTS Summer Classes 2024
Primary Ballet to Pre-Professional Ballet | Essex Campus only | Ages 7 and up.
4 Week August Session. August 6th through August 29th. Registration is required (no fee).
Dress Code for Ballet Classes: Female ballet attire is leotard, tights, ballet slippers; hair is secured in a bun or French twist. Male ballet attire is tights, ballet slippers and T-Shirt.
Ballet I & II
| Dates | Day | Time | Age | Studio | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6 - August 27 (4 weeks) | Tuesday | 4:00-5:00pm | 7 - 9 | Studio C | $70.00 (1) class per week (per 4 week session) |
| August 8 - August 29 (4 weeks) | Thursday | 4:00-5:00pm | 7 - 9 | Studio C | $70.00 (1) class per week (per 4 week session) |
BALLET III & IV
| Dates | Day | Time | Age | Studio | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5 - August 26 (4 weeks) | Monday | 4:00-5:15pm | 10-11 | Studio C | $80.00 (1) class per week (per 4 week session) |
| August 7 - August 28 (4 weeks | Wednesday | 4:00-5:15pm | 10-11 | Studio C | $80.00 (1) class per week (per 4 week session) |
BALLET V & VI
| Dates | Day | Time | Age | Studio | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6 - August 27 (4 weeks) | Tuesday | 5:00-6:30pm | 10-13 | Studio C | $90.00 (1) class per week (per 4 week session) |
| August 8 - August 29 (4 weeks) | Thursday | 5:00-6:30pm | 10-13 | Studio C | $90.00 (1) class per week (per 4 week session) |
ADVANCED BALLET (Ballet VII - Advanced A)
| Dates | Day | Time | Age | Studio | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6 - August 27 (4 weeks) | Tuesday | 6:30-8:00pm | 13 and up | Studio B | $90.00 (1) class per week (per 4 week session) |
| August 8 - August 29 (4 weeks) | Thursday | 6:30-8:00pm | 13 and up | Studio B | $90.00 (1) class per week (per 4 week session) |
STORM WORKSHOP - SATURDAY SERIES
The Storm Workshop Series is for current members of Team Storm and Team Squall. These Saturday classes are designed to offer dancers an opportunity to work with new teachers and choreographers as well as participate in student choreography. At these master classes and rehearsals, the teams will explore new styles and begin to develop their routines for the competition season.
* Two out of the three Saturdays are required for all Storm and Squall members.
| Dates | Day | Time | Studio | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17th | Saturday | 10am-1:30pm | Essex, Studio B | $67.00 |
| August 24th | Saturday | 10am-1:30pm | Essex, Studio B | $67.00 |
| September 7th | Saturday | 10am-1:30pm | Essex, Studio B | $67.00 |
VBTS Summer Camps 2024
Primary Ballet to Pre-Professional Ballet
essex campus
Mini Summer Intensive
with Drew Neary
Join us for a mini-summer intensive! This session is designed for the serious student who wants to prepare and stay in shape before attending summer intensives programs.
| Dates | Day | Time | Age | Focus | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17-21 | Monday-Friday | 4:00pm-5:45pm | Ages 12 - 18 | Ballet Technique | $110.00 per week Technique Class only |
| June 17-21 | Monday-Friday | 6:00pm-7:00pm | 13 and up | Pointe Technique | $65.00 per week - Pointe Class only $175.00 per week - Technique & Pointe Class |
Ballet Camp with Sarah Glick in Essex
This camp is designed for the young dancer who wants to expand on his or her ballet training by spending a morning that is "all about dance"! The day will begin with a ballet class; the dancers will receive a journal that they will write in daily and will use this time to reflect on and discuss what they learned in class that morning; they will have a snack break and will make small ballet-themed props; and finally, the dancers will work on choreography for a small in-house performance they will perform for their families on the last day.
| Dates | Day | Time | Age | Level | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5-9 | Monday-Friday | 9:00am-12:00pm | 7-9 | Ballet I & II | $225.00 per week |
Team Wind & Ice - Summer Intensive with Kate Stevens in Essex
The Wind & Ice Summer Intensive is a required weeklong camp for current members of Team Wind and Team Ice. During the week, students will take daily jazz classes and begin to learn and develop routines for the competition season. This intensive emphasizes clean technique, performance skills, and team building. The Wind and Ice camp times overlap so they can dance together. This camp is mandatory for current members of Team Wind and Team Ice.
| Dates | Day | Time | Team | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19-23 | Monday-Friday | 9:00am - 12:30pm | Team Wind | $265.00 per week |
| August 19-23 | Monday-Friday | 11:00am - 2:30pm | Team Ice | $265.00 per week |
Shelburne campus
& All That Jazz Musical Theater Camps with Kate Stevens in Shelburne
& All That Jazz Musical Theater Camp for Minis is designed to get your little mover singing and dancing to their favorite show tunes! Camp starts with a Broadway-inspired jazz class that gets everyone grooving to upbeat music. We enjoy outdoor snack time with friends and end our day by learning a number from a popular Broadway musical. At the end of the week, dancers will have a chance to perform for their family and friends. & All That Jazz Youths is a great way to introduce any young student to the basics of jazz dance, acting, and singing.
& All That Jazz Musical Theater Camp for Juniors is a weeklong camp for students who are interested in becoming what’s known as a "triple threat." In musical theater, the term "triple threat" refers to someone who can sing, dance, and act. We warm up with a fun, high-energy Broadway jazz class. During the afternoon, students work on vocal and acting skills while they learn a scene from a popular Broadway musical. At the end of the week, dancers will have the chance to perform their number for family and friends. & All That Jazz Juniors is great for any dancer who is interested in exploring a new style of dance while also diversifying their skills as a performer.
| Dates | Day | Time | Age | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17-21 | Monday-Friday | 9:00am - 11:30am | Minis: ages 7-9 | $180.00 per week |
| June 17-21 | Monday-Friday | 12:00pm - 2:30pm | Juniors: ages 10-12 | $180.00 per week |
Sleeping Beauty Camp with Maria Mercieca in Shelburne
This camp is perfect for young dancers who love a good old-fashioned fairy tale! The day will begin with an age-appropriate ballet class followed by a snack break and dance games in the gazebo and green space. Throughout the week, dancers will also be making their own costumes, accessories, and props, in preparation for a short-and-sweet in-house performance for families on the last day of camp.
| Dates | Day | Time | Age | Level | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15-19 | Monday-Friday | 12:00pm-2:30pm | 5-6 | CID II-CIB | $180.00 per week |
Team Frost & Snow - Summer Intensive with Kate Stevens in Shelburne
The Frost & Snow Summer Intensive is a required weeklong camp for current members of Team Frost and Team Snow. This intensive is designed for Storm Dance Company’s two youngest competition teams. During the week, students will take daily jazz classes and begin to learn and develop routines for the competition season. This intensive emphasizes clean technique, performance skills, and team building. The Frost and Snow camp times overlap so they can dance together. This camp is mandatory for current members of Team Frost and Team Snow.
| Dates | Day | Time | Team | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12-16 | Monday-Friday | 9:00am - 12:30pm | Team Frost (ages 7-9 or VBTS ballet levels I & II) | $265.00 per week |
| August 12-16 | Monday-Friday | 11:00am - 2:30pm | Team Snow (ages 10-12 or VBTS ballet levels III & IV) | $265.00 per week |
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