It has been a wonderful school year and we are ready for the next one – Adagio Ballet’s Arlington 2011-2012 School Year Schedule is ready! Given that our growth this year resulted in over 100 Full Classes over the Fall, Winter, and Spring Sessions, we encourage you to save your spot in class early for the upcoming school year! Take advantage of our 10% Whole Year Registration Discount – Sibling and Multiple Class Discounts apply as always. REGISTER TODAY!

Some very exciting things are coming up this Fall…

– Arlington is Expanding further – for the new school year we will have more options through:
– An in-house Performance Theater (professional lighting, sound and stage)
– 2 New Spacious Studios
– Bigger Waiting Area
– More class options than ever before! We have carefully reviewed your feedback throughout this year to offer a schedule that works for you!
– New Class Levels : More Intensive Ballet and Jazz classes, More Boys Ballet, More Pointe, Teen, Junior Jazz, Tap, Modern and Stretching classes!

But the best things about Adagio will remain the same:

– Investing in our Students by refining our Curriculum and striving to provide the highest quality dance education in the area!
– Investing in our Teachers through training and workshops so that they stay happy and motivated and keep our Students happy and motivated.
– Investing in our facilities and our growth and our reputation as the premiere dance educational institution in the area.
– Prices will remain unchanged for the time being. Despite the excessive investments we made to grow the facilities and Staff, we are not raising prices for a 3rd year in a row.

If you are wondering what class to Register for, the base rule is that a Student spends 3 Sessions in the same level before moving up to the next. If the Student has currently completed 2 Sessions of the same level, participation in a Summer Camp or Summer Class is typically necessary in order to move up to the next level in the Fall. Other Questions? Call or email us!

Students and Parents – We are so excited about the upcoming Annual Recital 2011 – The Broken Doll!
To prepare your Student and yourself for this wonderful event, please check the Recitals portion of our website – there you will find Class Distribution, more on The Broken Doll story, and important Guidelines. Additionally, we have provided answers to some Frequently Asked Questions below.

• Why do I see two days, Saturday and Sunday, assigned to my Student’s Recital?
Regardless of the weekend your Student is scheduled to perform in, May 14-15 or June 18-19, there is a Dress Rehearsal on the Saturday, and a Recital on the Sunday. The Dress Rehearsal is mandatory.

• What is the exact time frame of the AM and the PM Rehearsal and Recital?
If your Student’s class is assigned to the AM slots, the time frame for the Rehearsal and the Recital is 10am-1pm on Saturday and on Sunday.
If your Student’s class is assigned to the PM slots, the time frame for the Rehearsal and the Recital is 2pm-5pm on Saturday and on Sunday.

• How long will the Recital be? When in the show will my Student’s class come on stage?
Each Recital will be approximately 1 hour and 15-30 minutes. Avoid planning to show up for a specific dance only – we do our best to make Recitals as short and as well-organized as possible. Entering and leaving the Auditorium during the performance can be distracting and inconsiderate of other Students’ hard work, and we should all try to avoid it.

• What exactly will happen during the Rehearsal? Why do we have a rehearsal?
The Dress Rehearsal allows us to ensure a smooth and successful performance. It allows the Students to become familiar with the stage, which has an entirely different dimension and feel to the classroom.
At the Rehearsal, we will run through every dance at least once, and we will also take portrait photography. Adagio Ballet Staff and Parent Volunteers will be in charge of taking classes to the stage to rehearse their dance and to the photographers to get their picture taken.

• Will anyone be helping with Hair?
Thanks to our wonderful Parent Volunteers, we are usually able to provide a “hair station” on Rehearsal Day. If you are planning on getting hair help, please make sure you arrive on time. You can also ask your Teachers about how to make a secure bun before the Recital rolls around!

Other Questions? Call or email us – we are here for you!