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1 Classes Begin September 5! IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES!

BECOME THE STAR! 91 Years of Excellence!

one of the oldest dance schools in the United States.

From the beginning, the school s primary goal has been to prepare dancers for professional careers.

Alvin Ailey, San Francisco Ballet, Atlanta Ballet and North Carolina Dance Theatre.

The school realizes, however, that most of our students will not pursue a career in dance.

physical discipline that promotes a strong and focused character.

They also form a discriminating and appreciative dance audience.

Miss Hermene of offering the highest quality dance training to professionals and non-professionals alike.

child or adult who seeks to experience the wonder and the fun of dance.

2 BECOME THE STAR! 91 Years of Excellence! Founded by Josephine and Hermene Schwarz in 1927, Dayton Ballet is the oldest dance school in Dayton and one of the oldest dance schools in the United States. It is the only ballet school in the Miami Valley associated with a professional dance company. From the beginning, the school s primary goal has been to prepare dancers for professional careers. Some of our best-known graduates have danced with prestigious companies such as New York City Ballet, Alvin Ailey, San Francisco Ballet, Atlanta Ballet and North Carolina Dance Theatre. Others have performed on Broadway and taught in schools and universities. The school realizes, however, that most of our students will not pursue a career in dance. These students benefit in many ways from dance by building grace and poise and obtaining the mental and physical discipline that promotes a strong and focused character. Many students follow related careers in physical therapy, costume design, scenic design or teaching. They also form a discriminating and appreciative dance audience. Josephine Schwarz, referred to as Miss Jo, asked that we continue the tradition established by her and Miss Hermene of offering the highest quality dance training to professionals and non-professionals alike. Mission Statement The mission of the Dayton Ballet is to provide the very finest dance training to any child or adult who seeks to experience the wonder and the fun of dance. The goal of the school is to serve the community by not only strengthening legs and arms but also by introducing accomplishment and discipline to the spirit of all participants. The unique and distinct opportunities available only at Dayton Ballet are the exposure to the full range of experiences that come with the proximity to a professional dance company. Photography: SSK Photo / Geek with a Lens / Scott Robbins / Barry Burtenshaw

Our Accomplished Staff Teaching Staff Active Dayton Ballet Company Member Artistic /Administrative Staff Karen Russo Burke, Artistic Director, Dayton Ballet.

Karen has taught at DBS as well as Stivers for the Arts, Wright State University, University of Dayton, and CCM at University of Cincinnati. She has choreographed extensively for Dayton Ballet.

She has been the recipient of the Miss Josephine and Hermene Schwarz Award, Dancer Peer Award and the Walter J. McCaslin Memorial Award. Megan had the featured role in Bushido at WSU.

Gabrielle Sharp, Co Director, DBII Junior/Senior. Gabrielle danced with Dayton Ballet.

3 Our Accomplished Staff Teaching Staff Active Dayton Ballet Company Member Artistic /Administrative Staff Karen Russo Burke, Artistic Director, Dayton Ballet. Karen danced leading roles by world famous choreographers Gerald Arpino, Antony Tudor, José Limón and Paul Taylor in her 11-year career as a principal dancer for American Repertory Ballet. Karen has taught at DBS as well as Stivers for the Arts, Wright State University, University of Dayton, and CCM at University of Cincinnati. She has choreographed extensively for Dayton Ballet. Megan Forney, Co-Director, DBII Junior/Senior/Outreach programs. Megan graduated from Wright State University with a BFA in dance. Megan has danced with Dayton Ballet II Senior. She has been the recipient of the Miss Josephine and Hermene Schwarz Award, Dancer Peer Award and the Walter J. McCaslin Memorial Award. Megan had the featured role in Bushido at WSU. You have seen her dance in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Nutcracker, There Was a Time, and The Three Musketeers with Dayton Ballet. She is also children s coordinator for The Nutcracker. Gabrielle Sharp, Co Director, DBII Junior/Senior. Gabrielle danced with Dayton Ballet. You saw her perform in Dracula, The Nutcracker, Tales from the Shadow, There Was a Time and America s Robin Hood and just recently as the fairy godmother in Cinderella and the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet. While a member of DBII Sr. she received the Dancer Peer Award, Walter J. McCaslin Memorial Award and the Josephine and Hermene Schwarz awards. Gabrielle was the previous director of the SSK Dance Ensemble. Anne Davis, Dayton Ballet Administrator, grew up in the Dayton Ballet dancing under Josephine Schwarz. She was a member of DBII for six years. She has over 14 years of experience teaching ballet, jazz and modern at DBS and Everybody Dance in Northern Virginia. Camille Izard Morris danced professionally with American Ballet Theatre. She holds an MFA in Dance from NYU. For five years, she was the producing artistic director for Art from Every Angle, benefiting the Josephine Schwarz Dayton Dancer Fund. She is an ABT Certified Teacher in Pre-Primary through Level 7 and Partnering. She currently directs the Oakwood Ballet. Layla Cooper has a BFA in dance from Wright State. She graduated cum laude. Layla performed extensively with Wright State s Dance Ensemble. She choreographed several pieces for their dance concerts. She has taught at DBS for ten years. T.J. Cronley has over 25 years teaching experience with young ballet students. She has trained in New York City and Chicago. She has taught in the Springfield school system. T.J. has current dance programs in the Goddard, Primrose pre-schools and Great Start. William R. Hoppe, Jr. is a former Dayton Ballet dancer. He has studied with many of the great teachers, such as Edward Villella, Violette Verdy and Stephen Mills, to a name a few. He studied at the Virginia of the Arts, Houston Ballet and finally ABT New York. Paul Gilliam is currently dancing with Dayton Ballet. He has done extensive teaching in the Dayton Area. You ve seen him perform as the Cavalier in The Nutcracker, Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, Peter in Peter Pan and most recently in Don Quixote. Katy Bowlby has been with Dayton Ballet for 6 years. You have seen her perfom the role of the Dew Drop Fairy in The Nutcracker as well as many other roles. She was a student of Valerie Madonia and a former dancer with Colorado Ballet. Brooke Fabian is a dancer with Dayton Ballet. Her early training was with Pennsylvania Ballet. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music as a dance major and performed in all of the Dayton Ballet performances of the season. Joe Seaton is new to Dayton Ballet. He formerly danced with the Oklahoma City Ballet and studied with the San Francisco Ballet and the Royale Ballet. He also has a 200-hour Yoga certification. Richard Croskey teaches beginning and intermediate tap. Sarah Wissel is in her second year of teaching for Dayton Ballet. She is a 4 year member of DBII Senior. You ve seen her perform in Dayton Ballet s productions of The Great Gatsby, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake this past season. Carol Jean Heller danced with Ballet Repertory, NYC. She owned and operated a dance school for 10 years and was a faculty member and examiner for Dance Masters of Ohio. Carol Jean taught ballet and musical theatre at the Living Arts Center and has been on the DBS faculty since She has also choreographed extensively in the Dayton area. Carol Jean was school administrator for the last 20 years.

Class Details Creative Movement/ Pre-Ballet Creative Movement Ages 3 4 Pre-Ballet Ages 5 6 Specially designed classes that use music, movement and merriment to explore rhythm, coordination and

50/mo. Light blue leotard Pink tights Ballet II Ages 9 10 with some prior training. 2 classes/week 1 hr. Tuition (per class): Pre-pay Year: $460.00 $57.50/mo. (x number of classes) Navy blue leotard Ballet III Ages 11 12 with at least 3 years of training.

(x number of classes) Burgundy leotard POINTE CLASSES: First and foremost, Dayton Ballet believes in the importance of your child s well-being and future.

Pointe barre, for age-appropriate students, is a strengthening preparation for pointe.

4 Class Details Creative Movement/ Pre-Ballet Creative Movement Ages 3 4 Pre-Ballet Ages 5 6 Specially designed classes that use music, movement and merriment to explore rhythm, coordination and flexibility and to develop creative expression! One class per week Attire: Pink leotard Pink tights Pre-pay Year: $ $53.50/mo. Ballet I Ages class/week 1 hr. Pre-pay Year: $ $57.50/mo. Light blue leotard Pink tights Ballet II Ages 9 10 with some prior training. 2 classes/week 1 hr. Tuition (per class): Pre-pay Year: $ $57.50/mo. (x number of classes) Navy blue leotard Ballet III Ages with at least 3 years of training. 2 3 classes per week suggested 1 1/2 hr. Tuition (per class): Pre-pay Year: $ $59.75/mo. (x number of classes) Burgundy leotard POINTE CLASSES: First and foremost, Dayton Ballet believes in the importance of your child s well-being and future. Students are introduced to pointe only after their feet, legs and bone structures have begun to mature and only after several years of serious, quality training that has developed their muscles. Pointe barre, for age-appropriate students, is a strengthening preparation for pointe. If the professional staff of Dayton Ballet feels that your daughter is not yet ready for pointe, please realize that it is with her best interests in mind. Ballet IV Ages 13+ with at least 4 years of training 4 classes/week 1 1/2 hr. 1 class Pre-pay Year: $ $59.75/mo. (x number of classes) Solid black leotard Girls Hair (All classes and levels): Hair MUST be completely off the face and secured in a bun. No T-shirts or leg-warmers in class. Skirts may be worn in pointe or variations class ONLY. Ballet V/Adv. Ages 14 through young adults with a minimum of 5 years of training. 6 classes/week 1 1/2 hr. See Career Package (next page) Any solid color leotard Pointe/ Variations/ Partnering Pointe/Variations/ Partnering Advanced students only with staff recommendation. See Career Package (next page) Boys Classes From beginners to more advanced students, classes for young men are specially designed to develop technique and focus on the athletic challenges of the male dancer. Pre-pay Year: $ $59.75/mo. *Boys Scholarship Available Boys Attire - Ballet (All classes and levels): White shirt Black tights White socks White ballet shoes Dance belt Boys Attire - Jazz/Tap Jazz pants or shorts White T-shirt Dance belt Jazz or tap shoes (w/screw-on taps) Adult Classes Scheduled at convenient times. Whether you studied as a child or always wanted to try! An ADULT CLASS CARD is available to be used within three months of purchase. Adult Ballet Designed to develop muscle tone, physical discipline and musical expression. Attire: (Ballet) Solid color leotard Pink tights Skirt optional. Adult Tap Combines highenergy fun and a great physical workout. Adult Ballet/Tap 10 class Card: $ Drop In: $15.00/class Enhancement Dance 1 class/week (All 1-hr. classes): Pre-pay Year: $ $57.50/mo. New students must have a required assessment for proper class placement. Teen Ballet Recreational ballet for preteens and teens that enhances physicality for sports, and it s fun! Tap A total-body workout that develops rhythm, musicality, precision and physical expression. Modern Important to exercise the freedom of movement, self-expression and development of the inner soul. Jazz From classical to popular jazz, this class explores the unique movement, explosive energy and creative spirit of the music.

Class Schedule Rates Downtown Class Schedule Studio 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5:00 Ballet III 5:00 Fitness 4:30 DBII Jr. 5:00 Ballet V 4:30 DBII Sr.

7:30 Variations 7:30 Pointe V 7:30 Jazz Downtown Class Schedule Studio 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 4:30 Ballet I 4:30 Ballet III 5:00 Modern V 4:30 Ballet III 10:00 Ballet I

6:00 Ballet IV 11:00 Ballet II 6:30 Jazz 7:30 Pointe IV 7:30 Adult Ballet 7:30 Pointe IV Downtown Class Schedule Studio 3 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5:30 Tap I/II 4:30

Register at our Open House: August 11, 10 a.m. to Noon! Classes begin on September 10. Please visit us online at www.daytonperformingarts.

00 registration fee will be waived. If you choose to make installment payments, please use your payment envelope with each payment. A $10.

If you choose to pay using the installment plan, you will be required to pay the first and last installment by September 1st. Career Pack is designed for the serious dancer.

5 Class Schedule Rates Downtown Class Schedule Studio 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5:00 Ballet III 5:00 Fitness 4:30 DBII Jr. 5:00 Ballet V 4:30 DBII Sr. 6:30 Modern 6:00 Ballet V 6:00 Ballet V 6:30 Pointe V 7:30 Tap Advan. 7:30 Variations 7:30 Pointe V 7:30 Jazz Downtown Class Schedule Studio 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 4:30 Ballet I 4:30 Ballet III 5:00 Modern V 4:30 Ballet III 10:00 Ballet I 5:30 Ballet II 6:00 Ballet IV 6:00 DB II Jr. 6:00 Ballet IV 11:00 Ballet II 6:30 Jazz 7:30 Pointe IV 7:30 Adult Ballet 7:30 Pointe IV Downtown Class Schedule Studio 3 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5:30 Tap I/II 4:30 Beginning Boys 4:30 Creative Mov. 6:30 Men Variations 9:00 Pre-Ballet 6:30 Adult Tap 5:30 Int. Boys 5:15 Pre-Ballet 9:45 Creative Mov. 7:00 Adv. Boys Join us at SSK Centerville Studio at Rec West! Register at our Open House: August 11, 10 a.m. to Noon! Classes begin on September 10. Please visit us online at for more information, class schedules, pricing, and our registration form. Rates: Eight-Payment Installment Plan If full payment is made at the time of registration, the $25.00 registration fee will be waived. If you choose to make installment payments, please use your payment envelope with each payment. A $10.00 late fee for payments received after the 1st of the month is added to your account. If you choose to pay using the installment plan, you will be required to pay the first and last installment by September 1st. Career Pack is designed for the serious dancer. It enables students to enroll for more classes at discounted rates, putting them on a preprofessional track. * Adjustments to tuition are considered only in cases of illness, injury or moving out of state. A doctor s determination may be required. * $25.00 Registration Fee per family * All checks must be made out to DPAA September May Career Package (for the serious dancer, 10% discount) 8 installments In Full A Pkg. 6 Classes (3-1 ½ hr & 3-1 hr) $ $2, B Pkg. 7 Classes (4-1 ½ hr & 3-1 hr) $ $2, C Pkg. 8 Classes (4-1 ½ hr & 4-1 hr) $ $3, Adult Ballet/Tap 10 class Card $ Drop in rate $15.00 Performing Opportunities Dayton Ballet II, Senior and Junior Companies (Audition only) Dayton Ballet has expanded Dayton Ballet II s pre-professional training to more students. Our most advanced students 14 years and older (Senior Company), as well as talented, younger students from 10 to 14 years old (Junior Company) are accepted through an audition process. Company members are required to study a certain number of hours during the school year. Both companies have many performing opportunities throughout the year, including Dayton Ballet performances, Wright State s dance concert, and our student show at the Victoria Theatre. Year-End Workshop Performances Dayton Ballet II Junior and Senior Companies and all Level V/Advanced students will perform a special theatrical presentation with all costumes provided by Dayton Ballet at no charge. They will present several pieces of contemporary and classical choreography at the Victoria Theatre. All other levels will hold an in-studio performance on their last scheduled visitation day. - Register for classes - Observe a class in progress - Meet teachers! Downtown Studio - 4th floor August 18, pm

Calendar September 5... Classes begin November 21 25... Thanksgiving Holiday December 8... Last day of classes before Holiday break January 2... Classes resume March 25 30.

/Scholarship auditions 14 years and older September 23... Nutcracker Auditions May 3... 4:30 DBII Jr./Scholarship auditions 10 14 years 6:00 DBII Sr.

Please let us know if there are any medical issues we need to be aware of.

Where: Circle days you will attend: M T W T F S Total number of classes you will take per week: Mother s Name: Employer: Phone: Father s Name: Employer: Phone: Payment (Make all checks payable to

I acknowledge that there is a late fee of $10 for payments received after the first day of each month. I wish to set up automatic credit card payments to be paid on the first of each month.

Date: 3 digit CVV# Beethoven's Ninth Dracula: Bloodlines The NUTCRACKER Perspectives Sleeping Beauty 2018- Performance Season See our full lineup Show dates & times Get tickets! www.

6 Calendar September 5... Classes begin November Thanksgiving Holiday December 8... Last day of classes before Holiday break January 2... Classes resume March Spring Break (school closed) May Last day of classes May Workshop Performance at Victoria Theatre Auditions September :30 DBII Jr./Scholarship auditions years 6:00 DBII Sr./Scholarship auditions 14 years and older September Nutcracker Auditions May :30 DBII Jr./Scholarship auditions years 6:00 DBII Sr./Scholarship auditions 14 years and older Policies Closings due to weather are posted on WHIO, WDTN and Dayton Ballet s Facebook page. Dayton Ballet has a no-refund policy. Please let us know if there are any medical issues we need to be aware of. Registration Form Student / Parent information ID# (Office use only) Student s Name: Birth Date: Address: Age: City: State: Zip: Phone: address: Cell Phone: Previous training: # yrs. Where: Circle days you will attend: M T W T F S Total number of classes you will take per week: Mother s Name: Employer: Phone: Father s Name: Employer: Phone: Payment (Make all checks payable to DPAA) I am paying in full $ *Registration fee $25 I wish to make eight installments (Sep. Nov. and Jan. May) of $ Each payment is due on the first day of each month. I acknowledge that there is a late fee of $10 for payments received after the first day of each month. I wish to set up automatic credit card payments to be paid on the first of each month. Visa MC Account #: Exp. Date: 3 digit CVV# Beethoven's Ninth Dracula: Bloodlines The NUTCRACKER Perspectives Sleeping Beauty Performance Season See our full lineup Show dates & times Get tickets! Like Dayton Ballet on Facebook! Parent s Signature: I give permission for photographs or television footage that includes my child to be used for promotional purposes on television, news papers, magazines, internet, or any other media. Parent s Signature: The Dayton Ballet is not responsible for illness or injuries. Dayton Ballet has a no-refund policy. Dayton Ballet does not discriminate on the basis of race or religion. For information regarding classes at all locations, call Anne Davis, Administrator, at (937) or adavis@daytonperformingarts.org Mail a completed registration form with fee to Dayton Ballet, 140 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402

7 126 North Main Street, Suite 210 Dayton, OH Classes begin September 5! Register in person at our Open House! Downtown: August 18, 2:00 4:00 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Dayton, Ohio Permit # 654 Address Service Requested

Classes Begin September 6th! CREATE YOUR FUTURE EXPERIENCE OUR LEGACY

Classes Begin September 6th! CREATE YOUR FUTURE EXPERIENCE OUR LEGACY CREATE YOUR FUTURE AND EXPERIENCE OUR LEGACY Photography: SSK Photo / Geek with a Lens / Scott Robbins 90 0 Years of Excellence! F