Pacific Northwest Ballet


July 7–August 15, 2008

Join us for an enriching and educational ballet experience this Summer!

Students participating in the Eastside Summer Dance Workshops at The Francia Russell Center will gain a deeper appreciation for ballet and its rich history through dance classes with our outstanding faculty and unique and fun projects.

The Francia Russell Center features state-of-the-art studios specifically designed to meet the School's needs. Features include dressing rooms with showers and generous locker space, a student lounge with a comfortable seating area for relaxing between classes and a library study area with reference materials and videotapes.




CHILDREN'S DIVISION ages 4–7

(4-year-olds must turn 5 by December 31, 2008)

Creative Movement / Pre-Ballet
Creative Movement provides an imaginative introduction to dance, rhythm and music. Pre-Ballet introduces students to ballet vocabulary while encouraging confidence, creativity, flexibility of movement and self-expression. Class structure and content is age-appropriate. Classes meet Monday through Friday for one-week sessions. Each session will focus on a different theme (Cinderella, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, etc.). Students spend each two and a half hour day dancing, listening to stories and creating unique and fun craft projects relating to that week’s theme.

Cost: $205
Morning Session Times: 9:00–11:30 am
Afternoon Session Times: 12:30–3:00 pm
SESSION DATES:
Session 1:  July 7–11 (Cinderella)
Session 2:  July 14–18 (A Midsummer Night's Dream)
Session 3:  July 21–25 (Swan Lake)
Session 4:  July 28–August 1 (Nutcracker)
Session 5:  August 4–8 (Cinderella)
Session 6:  August 11–15 (Sleeping Beauty)

To Register:
Print, complete and mail our Registration Form (PDF: 900KB)

For more information about the Eastside Summer Dance Workshops, please contact PNB at either of our two locations—206-441-2435 (Seattle) or 425-451-1241 (Eastside).



STUDENT DIVISION Ages 8–15

Audition necessary for non-PNBS students ages 8–15 at The Francia Russell Center.

2008 Audition Date: March 29, 2008
   • 1:00–2:00 pm ages 8–11
   • 2:00–3:00 pm ages 12–15
Registration begins 1/2 hour prior to the audition time.
Audition Fee: $25
Location:
Pacific Northwest Ballet School
Francia Russell Center
13440 NE 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98005 View Map

Pacific Northwest Ballet School student levels are designed to challenge the physical and technical abilities of each student. Children enrolled in the Student Division learn progressive levels of ballet technique in a nurturing and professional environment.

Level I
Level I students meet three days a week for three weeks. Each three-hour day offers classes in classical ballet, music and/or folk dance. July 7–July 25. Cost $390. (6 classes per week)

Level II
Level II students meet three days a week for three weeks. Each three-hour day includes a ballet class and jazz, modern or character class. July 7–July 25. Cost $390. (6 classes per week)

Level III
Level III students meet three days a week for five weeks. Each three-hour day includes a class in ballet and jazz, modern or character class, and seminars focusing on dance-related topics. July 7–August 8. Cost $850. (8 classes per week)

Level IV-V
Level IV and V students meet five days a week for five weeks. Students have a daily ballet technique class, followed by classes in pointe, jazz, modern or character, video analysis and seminars focusing on dance-related topics, plus one Pilates-based class per week. July 7–August 8. Cost $1,480. (14–15 classes per week)

Classes are subject to change and may vary from week to week.

For more information about the Student Division Summer Course at The Francia Russell Center, please contact PNB at either of our two locations—206-441-2435 or 425-451-1241.