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Ballet Technique and Beyond (Ages 13 & Up) - Students will refine a ballet barre focusing
on technique, fundamentals, strength and flexibility. This course is for intermediate students to
very advanced students. Combinations will range from basic to more advanced and some will
often be repeated so less advanced students can work towards achieving the skill and more
advanced students can master and perfect skills. In ballet, the body is the instrument and
proper technique is stressed and needs to be practiced and repeated. Students who attend
other studios are encouraged to attend and supplement their training. This course is based on
the R.A.D. syllabus, (Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus.). Amy Stahlman has an excellent
eye for refining technique as well as a large repertoire of classical ballet variation. Students
will also learn variations from the Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and Don Quixote to name a
few. Classical variations are very good for a student to have in their repertoire. They are
useful for auditions and performance. Students will have the opportunity to perform in several
Quest Connects, Fine Arts Festival and possibly the Christmas Gala. There are many
performance opportunities for this course! Instructor: Amy Stahlman

Pointe (Ages 13 & Up) - This course is instructor approved. Students need to be taking a
minimum of 2-3 technique courses weekly and have achieved proper alignment, strength and
form. Additionally, feet will need to be strong and supple for pointe work. This course is 30
min and will focus on safety first, pointe skills and beginning pointe variations. Students taking
Pointe must also take Ballet Technique and Beyond on Monday & Wednesday. Instructor:
Amy Stahlman