Dear Students and Families of the SLC Ballet,

It is our pleasure to announce the official venue and date of the SLC Ballet's Spring Gala:

 Hayes-Christensen Theater, May 26th 2012 

2pm (matinee) and 7:30pm

*2pm matinee performance includes: Pre-Ballet, Introduction to Ballet A& B, Creative Dance and Act II (Le Corsaire)

*7:30pm evening performance includes: Grade 1, 2, and 3, Character Dance, Jazz and Act II (Le Corsaire)

The first act will showcase each level in their own dance, specially choreographed to the students’ level by the teachers Hillary and Terry. This section of the evening will showcase ‘the end product’, the result of hard work we’ve put in this year. All enrolled students are invited to perform.

The second act of the performance will present the scene, Le Jardin Animé, and excerpts from the famous ballet Le Corsaire, staged by Terry Davis. Due to the large amount of choreography to be learned and the demanding level of technique required, only the Grade 1, 2, and 3 students who meet the requirements are invited to perform in the ballet. (Grade 1 and 2 students must attend minimum of 2 ballet technique classes per week. Grade 3 students must take minimum of 3 ballet technique and pointe classes per week.) This section will also feature SLC Ballet company dancers and additional dancers of high caliber.  

Costumes:

1. •All dancers participating in Act I will wear their level leotard color, pink tights and ballet shoes. Pre-ballet and Intro A& B will wear the class tutus. Grade 1-3 will rent chiffon skirts. Please see the attached form, “Spring Gala 2012 fees.pdf”.
   

2. •Students in Character Dance class will wear Character Dance attire.
   

3. •For Grade 1-3 students participating in Act II, costumes will be provided by SLC Ballet with $25 costume fee.
   

Performance Fees:

1. •Pre-ballet and Intro. to Ballet
   

1. ◦$50 participation fee
   

2. ◦Please purchase class tutu through SLCB by March 5th.
   

2. •Grade 1-3 students participating only in Act I:
   

1. ◦$57 participation fee
   

3. •Grade 1-3 students participating in Act I and  II:
   

1. ◦$57 participation fee
   

2. ◦$25 additional costume fee
   

4. •Performance fee, tutu order and costume fee are due March 31st, 2012
   

SLCB Official Gear. LIMITED TIME ONLY!! 

SLC Ballet official warm-up jackets and pants are $50 per set.

Please see the attached document, "Spring Gala 2012 fees.pdf" for sizes and sample pictures. Also, ask to try on a sample at the SLC Ballet office!

To opt out of the performance, simply do not turn in performance fee or tutu order.  Keep up to date by joining Parents'Group, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=255034270424 and by visiting our website, www.slcballet.com , frequently.  All announcements are posted on community board in hallway.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Thank you,

Terry and Hillary

Please enjoy these photos from our previous performances!

     Marushka & the Twelve Months was a touching fairytale performed by both our students and advanced performers for 2010’s end of year production. At SLC Ballet, we understand the importance of performance ability and experience for all our students at all ages and strive to impart our students the most practical knowledge of stagecraft from the beginning to the end of their classical technique training. Our academy believes even the smallest plié and tendu eventually leads to a spectacular pas de deux or soaring saut de chat across the stage; therefore, we foster familiarity with performance skills at all levels daily.

                                                                               Sincerely,

                                                                                    Mattie, Hillary & Terry