The Studio—School of Classical Ballet
PARENT OBSERVATION WEEK: MARCH 19-24, 2012
2011-2012 is our 35th Season
(831) 479-1600
The Studio announces Summer Programs 2012:
Summer Program I - June 25-July 6
Summer Program II - July 9-27
Intensive Program - July 30-August 10
NEW Choreography Course - June 25-July 27
Choreography Course with Robert Kelley continues through the Intensive Program
Open enrollment throughout the year.
The Studio, School of Classical Ballet, is the official academy of Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre. Founded by Jean Dunphy, the school has been directed by Diane Cypher and Robert Kelley since 1998. Its goals are to prepare the ballet student for a career in dance and to instill each student with discipline, physical prowess and balletic artistry, which they will carry with them throughout their lives, whether or not they become dancers.
The Studio has three programs: Preparatory, Professional and Adult/Teen.
The Preparatory Ballet Program (for children ages four through eight) introduces the discipline of ballet through stretching and coordination exercises. Here students learn how to follow and carry out simple instructions.
In the Professional Training Program, students train many hours each week to achieve the lofty goal of professional dancer. Here, the rewards of attaining long term goals are experienced and savored. Students who choose other careers are empowered by a love for the art form as well as physical grace, agility and heightened learning skills.
The Adult/Teen Program features a flexible schedule of beginning through advanced classes for recreational study. The Studio has a proven record of success in training dancers. It graduates have continued on to careers with Ballet San Jose, Cincinnati Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Houston Ballet, Boston Ballet, Ballet Frankfurt, Sacramento Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Los Angeles Ballet, Netherlands Dance Theater, Miami City Ballet, State Street Ballet, Utah Regional Ballet and the Broadway touring company of "Movin' Out".
FACULTY and STAFF
Diane Cypher, Director
Diane teaches Preparatory Pointe through the advanced level as well as Teen/Adult classes
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Robert Kelley, Director
Robert teaches all levels in the Professional Program plus Teen/Adult classes.
Linda Lock, principal instructor
Linda has been teaching at The Studio since 1998 and excels in the attainment of the basic through intermediate syllabus.
Jeani Mitchell, Pre-Ballet instructor
Jeani is a longtime favorite of our youngest students
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Lindsey Groth, Modern instructor
Lindsey brings her expertise of Horton, Limon, Graham and other modern dance techniques to our most advanced students.
Gabrielle Kamalani
Gabrielle joined our faculty during the 2010-2011 season and teaches our Primary level.
Eva Robinson
Eva has been a longtime instructor and substitute. She teaches Saturday Pre-Ballet during the 2011-2012 year.
Accompanist: Chris Pratorius
Registrar: Sandy Nelson
The Studio, School of Classical Ballet
2800 South Rodeo Gulch Road, Suite C
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 479-1600
Call for more information or ask our Registrar: sandynelsonstudio@gmail.com
Click on each item below to view/print the information in PDF format:
Winter 2012 newsletter
Studio Holiday 2011 Newsletter
2011-2012 Brochure
Student Enrollment Form
Master Class Schedule
Pre-Ballet Curriculum
Professional Program Curriculum
Adult Program
Teen Program
Tuition: Pre-Ballet & Professional Programs
Dress Code
2011-2012 Calendar
Top photos by Molly Hanson.
Side bar photos by Jim Schwartz
| ©2011 Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre