Open Division Spring Class Schedule

Open Division Information

Classes

Open Intro to Ballet

This class explores the fundamentals of classical ballet with a focus on finding the joy of movement and listening to the body. Dancers will develop their alignment, musicality, and coordination in a class that balances learning and discussion with follow-along movement to keep them moving and help gain strength and endurance.

Typically for students with 0-2 years ballet experience

Open Beg/Int Ballet

This class is designed to bridge the gap between Intro to Ballet and Intermediate Ballet by developing more complicated barre combinations and introducing new steps in the center. It is great for dancers who did ballet for a few years as a kid or who have gone through Intro to Ballet.

Typically for students with 2-4 years ballet experience

Open Int Ballet

This class is a slightly shorter and more gentle version of an advanced ballet class, with extra attention on slowly learning more complicated center combinations. It is great for dancers who grew up dancing and are returning to it after some time away, or who have taken Intro to Ballet and Beg/Int Ballet.

Typically for students with 4+ years ballet experience

Open Int/Adv Ballet

As the most advanced ballet level, this is a typical full ballet class that would be given to advanced students or company dancers, balancing the joy of movement with the excitement of a challenge.

Typically for students with 6+ years ballet experience

Open Jazz

In this class, dancers explore musicality and different movement dynamics while continuing to strengthen their alignment. Many students enjoy the high energy movement and music of jazz classes, which supplement ballet training in a wonderful way or can be enjoyed on its own.

All levels, including beginner, are welcome

Open Advanced Jazz

Advanced Jazz will build upon the fundamentals of jazz, while continuing to push dancers' musicality and movement dynamics. Dancers should expect a high energy class that pushes them both physically and artistically.

Typically for students with 2+ years jazz experience

Strength and Conditioning

This class is designed to improve alignment and posture, develop a sense of coordination and stability, and increase power for the dynamic and explosive movements of dance. Participants will learn about proper technique and will build strength to protect their bodies through a full range of mobility. When paired with other dance classes, Strength & Conditioning helps dancers move with confidence, grace, and a full sense of artistry.

All levels, including beginner, are welcome

If you are interested in:

Advanced Modern

Private lessons

Email us at info@columbiaballet.org for more information

Open FAQ:

How do I sign up for a class?

Method 1:

Create an account through our registration portal:
Add yourself as a student.
Under Register select which open class you would like to take and then either select the date/dates that you want to attend or select "Pick dates to drop in" and then select what date/dates you want to attend.
Press Submit.
Agree to the wavers, sign, and then press Process Registration.
To pay for your class or to purchase multiple class cards go to Shop and select Punch Cards.
From here you can select 1, 10, or 20 class cards. Additionally you need to select the appropriate class card for the class length you want to take. If the class is 1 hour and you want to only buy 1 class you would select the class card that is 1 class for 45-60 minutes.
If you are a college student we also have class cards in 1, 10, or 20 class amounts at a discount.
We will electronically punch your class card on the day of your class and you will be able to see how many punches you have left through your online portal.

Method 2:

Go to the front desk to have them add you as a client and sign you up for class.
Pay in cash or through the computer.

How much does a class cost?

Class price is broken down into two categories, 45-60 minute classes and 75-90 minute classes. Within both we have a college student discount and discounted class passes:

What should I wear/bring?

Any clothing that you can move comfortably in is great! Some of our open students wear leotards and tights and some wear leggings and a t-shirt, so whatever you choose is wonderful. Clothing that is more form-fitting will help the instructor to correct your alignment and technique, but it is not required. For footwear, ballet shoes, jazz shoes, or socks are all welcome–for socks we recommend choosing ones with 70% or higher cotton content, which is less slippery on our dance floors. Be sure to bring a water bottle to keep with you during class!

Where can I park?

Unfortunately we do not have our own parking area, but there is plenty of street parking around the studio. Be sure to bring quarters!

How do I pay with cash?

To pay with cash, arrive a few minutes early and go check in at the front desk so they can collect payment and add you to the class.

I want to dance more! What can I do?

Contact us at info@columbiaballet.org for private lessons and be on the look out for Adult Intensives in the winter and summer!

Open class policies:

Arrival

Our studio is located at 110 Orr St in the Balsamo Warehouse, along with Range Free and a few other businesses. To find our studios, go to the end of the hallway from the front entrance. The office and Studio B are at the very end of the hallway on the right side, and just before that is another hallway with a drinking fountain and restrooms that leads to Studio A.

Plan to arrive at least 5-10 minutes early to your class to be ready to start on time, or earlier if it is your first time at our studio so you can find everything. If you are more than 10 minutes late to a class, you will not be allowed to participate. This is for your own safety, as all classes start with a warmup and a proper warmup is very important for physical activity.

You may use the restrooms to change before class if needed, and bags and shoes can be placed in cubbies near the studio (in the hallway for Studio A classes or the office for Studio B classes). You may bring valuables into the studio if needed but please try to keep items to a minimum.

Behavior

We do not tolerate bullying, discrimination, or self-deprecating behavior at the studio. Anyone found to exhibit such behavior will be asked to leave the studio.

Please be respectful of your instructors and others in class and leave your phone conversations outside the studio. This applies to text messaging as well. If you must have your phone available for work or personal reasons, please let the instructor know before class and minimize disruption to the class as much as possible.

Please refrain from wearing any lotions or oils the day of your class for the safety of yourself and others sharing the studio, as it makes our floors slippery. This is especially important for classes like modern and jazz that involve floorwork.

Exiting Class

After class, please be sure to gather your belongings in a timely manner. For evening classes, the building is typically locked 15 minutes into the last class–to exit the building, press the green exit button to the right of the front door before pushing the door open.

Class Size

If a class has low attendance (0-2 students) for multiple consecutive weeks, it may have to be canceled. To help us avoid this, invite your friends to take class with you!

Refunds

If you have signed up for a class, you have until 6 hours prior to the class to cancel and receive a full refund. Refunds will not be offered beyond this time frame for classes that you miss. We cannot offer refunds for unused classes on a purchased class package.

If the school has to cancel a class that you have signed up for, for whatever reason, you will be given a full refund.

Contacting the School

Our regular desk hours are 4:00-7:30 pm Monday-Thursday, 4:00-6:15 pm Fridays, and 9:00 am-12:00 pm on Saturdays, although these may vary when school is not in session. Please email all studio related questions or requests to info@columbiaballet.org We will do our best to return all calls within 24 hours or within desk hours.

Please refrain from contacting any instructors through their phone or personal email for studio-related questions.

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