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General Class Information Fall Class Schedule 2008Important Dates to Mark

Fall Session open September 8th - December 7th
Winter Session open December 8th - Sunday March 23rd
Spring Session open March 23rd - June 14th

Learning the art of dance means...
self-discipline and responsibility of body and mind,
developing musicality and self-expression.

People to People Dance Center Classes presently available for you and your family.
For more information please call 207/236-2395

Classes are on-going. Please join us anytime!
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Camden's
PPDCStudio
Belfast's Waldo County YMCA
Rockland's
Lincoln Street
Center for the Arts
Rockland's
Lincoln Street
Center for the Arts
Rockland's
Lincoln Street
Center for the Arts
Camden's
PPDCStudio
Camden's
PPDCStudio
9:00 - 10:00
Jr. Ballerinas & Princes
(5-7 yrs.)
11:00 - 11:45
Petite Ballet Dancers
(3-5 yrs.)
Princes & Princesses Welcome!
11:00-11:45
Tappin' & Stretch (youth)
12:00 - 12:50
Petite Ballet Dancers
(3-5 yrs.)
Princes & Princesses Welcome!
Camden's PPDC Studio
12:00 - 1:30
Ballet II
12:30 - 1:30
Tappin'
(youth)
27 Knowlton St. Studio
Camden's PPDC Studio
12:15 - 1:15
Private Session
2:00 - 3:00
Jazzin' Hip Hop
(multi-age)
Mountain St. Studio
1:35 - 2:30
Petite Ballet Dancers
(3-5 yrs.)
Princes & Princesses Welcome!
1:30 - 2:15
Point & Pre-Point
1:40 - 2:30
Tappin' Tweens & Teens
27 Knowlton St. Studio
2:00 - 3:00
Jr. Ballerinas & Princes
(5-7 yrs.)
3:00-4:00
Jazzin' Hip Hop Teen Dance Team
Mountain St. Studio
2:45 - 4:00
Rehearsal
3:15 - 4:15
Junior Jazzin'
(5-9 yrs.)
3:20 - 4:20
Junior Ballet @ Rockland's Lincoln St. Center for the Arts
3:25 - 4:25
Jazzin' Hip Hop (youth)
3:20 - 4:15
Jr. Ballerinas & Princes
(youth)
3:30 - 5:00
Ballet I, Jazzin Hip Hop (youth)
3:30-4:15
Boys Hip Hoppin'
Jumps & Turns
27 Knowlton St. Studio
Camden Studio
3:20 - 4:40
Ballet I
Camden's PPDC Studio
3:30 - 8:00
Competition Teams
Choreography
Hip Hop/Ballet/Tap
4:00 - 5:30
Ballet III,IV,V
4:40 - 5:15
Rehearsal
4:30 - 5:45 Ballet II
4:15 - 5:00
Jazzin' Hip Hop
(youth)
4:15 - 5:45
Ballet III/IV/V
Camden's PPDC Studio
3:30 - 5:00
Ballet IV/V
4:45 - 6:15
Ballet III/IV/V
5:00 - 5:45
Point
5:30 - 7:00
Ballet III/IV/V
5:30 - 6:15
Point
5:45 - 6:45
Rehearsal
5:45 - 6:45
Rehearsal
5:45 - 6:30
Point
6:15 - 6:50
Point
6:15 - 7:15
Rehearsal
6:30 - 7:30
Special assigned Rehearsals
6:45- 7:15
Point & Pre-Point
6:50 - 7:30
Rehearsal
Belfast
Dance Studio
7:00 - 7:45
Point
11:30 - 12:20
Jr. Ballerinas
(4-7 yrs.)
7:15 - 8:15
Hip Hop Teen Dance Team
12:20 - 12:50
Jr. Jazzin' & Tap (youth)
12:50 - 1:45
Ballet I (7-12)
Belfast
Waldo County
YMCA
7:45 - 8:15
Rehearsal
2:10-3:00
Jr. Ballerinas & Princes
(5-10 yrs.)
(Ball Ballet Stretches)
Regular session classes are taught at locations in Camden, Belfast, and Rockland. See Sessions to check registration dates and Locations for addresses.
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Class Descriptions
Kinder Dance (Ages 3,4) and Junior Dance (Ages 5-7)
Where it all begins! Inspired by the classics, this program introduces basic ballet, folk and character steps to the young dancer. Jazz dance will be taught to Junior Dance students emphasizing rhythmic movement and isolation exercises.

Level I (Ages 8-10)
Ballet technique is taught in the Vaganova Style with emphasis on carriage of the upper body as well as technical movement of the arms and legs. Level I dancers attend one class per week.

Level II
Classical ballet technique taught in the Russian Vaganova Style. Level II dancers begin practicing pirouettes and short petite and grande allegro combinations. Emphasis is now put on one foot balance. These dancers must attend two classes per week.

Level III
Adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro and grande allegro are taught at the intermediate level in the Vaganova Style. Students who are in transition from Level II, may attend one Level II class per week plus two Level III classes per week. Students studying Point must attend three technique plus three point classes per week.

Level IV/V
Adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro and grande allegro are taught at the intermediate to advanced levels in the Vaganova Style. Level IV dancers are encouraged to study technique and point four times per week. Point variations class is offered at this level.

Hip Hop
Buffie McLaskey will be teaching Hip Hop Dance starting on September 14, 2008. Check back for description soon.

Adult Ballet
Whether a first time enthusiast or a returning dancer wishing to re-tune skills, participants in this class will focus on the enjoyment and appreciation of classical ballet technique as a pathway to better health and recreation.

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School Policies
Tuition Policy
Payment is due in full for all classes on or before the 12-week session. PPDC commits itself in advance for a faculty and services which are essential to its operation. Any outstanding balance remaining on a student’s tuition must be paid prior to the start of a new 12-week session. A written payment plan can be arranged with prior approval. If you are new or wish to purchase dancewear please attend registration.

Payment Due Dates:
Session I September 8, 2008
Session II December 8, 2008
Session III March 23, 2009

Refund Policy
Absence from class is not refundable nor is credit
extended beyond the end of the 12-week session.

Make-up Class Policy
Missed classes can be made up within the 12-week session. Please call the office. Cancellations by faculty or weather will have scheduled make-ups.

Tardy Arrival
Students should arrive 15 minutes prior to beginning of class. If later than 10 minutes after start of class, you may be asked to watch instead of participating in class. Permission to enter the class late is at your teacher’s discretion.

Performances
Students will perform at the end of the school year for family, friends, and the community. Parents of students are responsible for purchasing any costumes required for the performance. Attendance at all classes and rehearsals two weeks prior to the presentation is mandatory.

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Class Attire
Kinder Dance: Blue
Junior Dance: Pink
LI Black tank or short sleeve
LII Burgundy Spaghetti Strap or Tank
LIII Black (unless otherwise directed)
LIV Black (unless otherwise directed)
LV Black (unless otherwise directed)
Adult Leotards, tights and ballet shoes
Jazz Leotard, tights, and beige jazz shoes

Proper attire is required for class. Hair must be pulled back in a bun.
No chewing gum, no jewelry, no additional clothing without teacher permission.
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Tuition (per 12-week session)

1 technique class per week $12 each $144
2 technique classes per week $10 each $240
3 technique classes per week $9 each $338
5 technique classes per week $8.50 each $510
2 classes + 2 point weekly $408
3 classes + 3 point weekly $565
4 classes + 4 point weekly $599
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Sessions/Mark These Dates
Session I: Monday, Sept. 8th - Sunday Dec. 7th
Classes Begin Week of Monday Sept. 8th - Sunday Sept. 14:
Rockland, Camden, Belfast
Vacation Dec. 1-7 for non-Nucracker dancers (12 week session)
"Nutcracker" dancers (13 week session)
"Nutcracker" Camden Opera House Rehearsal Dates:
Thanksgiving Vacation: Nov. 24 - Dec. 3
"Nutcracker" Camden Opera House Performance Dates:
Tech. Rehearsal Tuesday Dec., Dress Rehearsal Wed. Dec.3
School Performance Thurs. Dec. 4
Public Performance Friday Dec. 5, 7:30pm
Public Performance Saturday Dec. 6, 3:00pm
Public Performance Sunday Dec. 7, 3:00pm
Session II: Monday, Dec. 8th - Sunday March 23rd (12 week session)
"Sky Saga" & "Peter And The Wolf"
Auditions week of Mon. Dec. 15 - Sat. Dec. 20
Christmas Vacation: Mon. Dec. 22 - Sunday Jan. 4
February Vacation: Mon. Feb. 16 - Sunday Feb. 22
"Sky Saga" & "Peter And The Wolf"
Camden Opera House Dates:
Sunday March 1 - Friday March 6
"Sky Saga" & "Peter And The Wolf"
Camden Opera House Performance Dates:
Tech. Rehearsal Thursday March 5, Dress Rehearsal Friday March 6
Public Performance Saturday March 7
Session III: Monday, March 23rd - Sunday, June 14th (11 week session)
April Vacation: April 20 - Sunday April 26
Spring Show Canden Opera House Rehearsal Dates:
Sunday June 7 - Friday June 12
Spring Show Canden Opera House Performance Dates:
Tech. Rehearsal Friday June 12, Dress Rehearsal Saturday June 13
Public Performance Sunday June 14
Cancellations
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Call the office for updated message or listen to:
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