The School of Classical Ballet
About:
The School of Classical Ballet was founded in 1985 by Anna Myer and Patricia Adelmann. For over 30 years the school has provided students with classical ballet training and helped to develop student appreciation for dance as an art form. In 2009, under the direction of Ariella Amshalem and Kirsta Sendziak additional dance forms were incorporated into The School of Classical Ballet curricula. We currently offer classes in ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, and hip hop. Director Kirsta Sendziak, faculty, and staff continue to provide students the quality of instruction upon which the school was founded.
The School of Classical Ballet is a technique-based school with emphasis on learning. Performances are all-inclusive opportunities for students to showcase their technique and gain experience performing for an audience.
For inquires about The School of Classical Ballet programming, please visit theschoolofclassicalballet.com or email info@theschoolofclassicalballet.com
Kirsta Sendziak began her dance training and education in Buffalo, NY with Clare Fetto of The Festival School of Ballet and Elaine Gardner of Pick of the Crop Dance. She attended Hampshire College, completing a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Psychology. Dancing for over 25 years, and in Boston since 2003, she has taken instruction from Anna Myer, Margot Parsons, Rebecca Rice, Marcus Schulkind, and Wanda Strukus. Kirsta has performed works by Elaine Gardner, Marcus Schulkind, Kelley Donovan and Dancers, Josie Bray and Wanda Strukus.
In 2009, Kirsta became Co-Director of The School of Classical Ballet, incorporating modern and jazz dance techniques into the curriculum. She became Director in 2011, and her incorporation of tradition and innovation into SOCB classes has been featured in articles in Harvard Magazine (January-February 2016, “Raising the Barre”: SOCB’s philosophy of educating children to focus on dance as a component of whole-child development), and Dance Studio Life (December 2016, “The Power of the Page”: SOCB Summer Intensive writing component).
Natalia Maldari trained and danced with the New England Civic Ballet (now Northeast Dance Center) prior to attending Goucher College where she studied Ballet, Modern, and Choreography. Natalia has had the privilege of working at the Atelier de Paris Carolyn Carlson in Vincennes, France. She has also worked recently with choreographers Jennifer Roberts, Joe Gonzalez, Peter DiMuro, Vanessa White and Molly Wheat. She is a former member of Jo-Mé Dance Theatre, based in Boston. Natalia performs on a freelance basis and choreographs for small projects including National Choreography Month, The School of Classical Ballet Repertory Company, and the Vacation Program Dancers (Ballet with Molly). Some of her recent credits include performing in Dance Shorts (The Dance Complex, April 2016); Spanish, Snow, and Demi-soloist flower in The Nutcracker (Northeast Dance Center, 2015); choreography for “Miles to Go” (Vacation Dance Program, February 2016); “J’ai pas des Mots” (NaChMo Boston, Februrary 2014). She has been teaching at The School of Classical Ballet since 2011.
Wednesday 3:30p & Saturday 10:00a - Primary Ballet I Ages 4-6 | Summer
Summer 2023 | Wednesdays 3:30-4:15pm | Studio 6
Summer 2023 | Saturdays 10:00-10:45am | Studio 5
This class introduces children to creative movement and very basic ballet positions and terminology. We begin sitting in a circle, doing a series of stretches accompanied by music and visual imagery. Slowly we stand and work on ballet positions and moving across the floor.
Girls’ Dress Code: Solid-Color Leotard, Ballet Pink or Skin Tone Footed Tights, Pink or Skin Tone Ballet Slippers.
Boys’ Dress Code: White T-Shirt, Black Tights or Leggings, Black Ballet Slippers.
Wednesdays 4:30p & Saturday 11:00a - Primary Ballet II/III, Ages 6-9 | Summer
Summer 2023 | Wednesdays 4:30–5:30pm | Studio 6
Summer 2023 | Saturdays 11:00am-Noon | Studio 5
Primary II/III class opens with a series of exercises at the barre followed by stretches, ballet positions and combinations in the center. Students begin to learn how to connect barre and center work as they gain strength and musicality.
Girls’ Dress Code: Solid-Color Leotard, Ballet Pink or Skin Tone Footed Tights, Pink or Skin Tone Ballet Slippers.
Boys’ Dress Code: White T-Shirt, Black Tights or Leggings, Black Ballet Slippers.
Thursday 4:30p - Ballet I/II/III, Ages 8+ | Summer
Summer 2023 | Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm | Studio 6
In Ballet I/II/III students continue to progress with challenging exercises at the barre. Class is an hour and a half so students can concentrate on more center work to strengthen technique and musicality.
Girls’ Dress Code: Solid-Color Leotard, Ballet Pink or Skin Tone Footed Tights, Ballet Pink Canvas Ballet Slippers. Wrap skirts and warm-ups are permitted in center.
Boys’ Dress Code: White T-Shirt, Black Tights or Leggings, Black Canvas Ballet Slippers
August 14-18th - Intensive for Ages 8-10 | Summer
This week-long summer intensive program is for students ages 8-10, entering 3rd-5th grades.
Ballet, Contemporary, Improvisation, and Repertory!
Monday, August 14th–Friday, August 18th, 2023 | 10:00am-2:30pm
SAMPLE OF A DAILY SCHEDULE
10:00-11:15am Ballet
11:30am-12:30pm Contemporary
12:30-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-2:30pm Improvisation/Repertory
Tuition is $315.00 for the week. Extended Day will be offered Monday-Friday between 2:30-4:00pm for an additional $20.00 per day. There will be an informal showing for parents, family and friends on Friday, August 18th at 2:00pm.
August 7-11th - Intensive for Ages 11-18 | Summer
This week-long summer intensive program is for students with an interest in learning new movement styles, strengthening technique, and creating a piece with classmates. Beginner through Intermediate/Advanced students ages 11-18, entering 6th-12th grades welcome!
Ballet, Pointe, Musical Theatre/Jazz, Movement, Improvisation, and Creating
Monday, August 7th–Friday, August 11th, 2023 | 10:00am-4:00pm
SAMPLE OF DAILY SCHEDULE
10:00-11:30am Ballet
11:45am-12:45pm Pointe/Musical Theatre/Jazz
12:45-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-2:30pm Movement
2:30-4:00pm Create
Tuition is $400.00 for the week. There will be an informal showing for parents, family and friends on Friday, August 11th at 3:30pm.
Please note, the above is only an outline of the weekly schedule and some changes may be made to fit the needs of the students in attendance.