Class Schedule
Dierdre Miles Burger, Heather Griffin and Michele Cox with students.
Atlantic Ballet Company's
"Dance your Dream"
2010

4 week
Summer Dance Intensive
July 26th - August 20th
Camden, Maine
Please inquire about ABC's "Dance Your Dream" limited scholarships and Early Bird Discount on tuition. Click here for information & application.
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Winter Class Session II

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!

Winter Class Session II 2010
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Tuition & Registration form to print
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Camden's
PPDCStudio
Belfast's Waldo County YMCA
Rockland's
Lincoln Center for the Arts
Rockland's
Lincoln Center
for the Arts
Damariscotta,
Great Salt Bay School
Camden's
PPDCStudio
Camden's
PPDCStudio
9:00 - 10:00
Jr. Ballerinas & Princes
(5-7 yrs)
10:30 - 11:20
Petite Ballet Dancers
(3-5 yrs.)
Princes & Princesses Welcome!
10:00 - 10:55
Rehearsal
11:00 - 11:45
Petite Ballet Dancers
(3-5 yrs.)
Princes & Princesses Welcome!
Camden's
PPDCStudio
12:00 - 12:50
Petite Ballet Dancers
(3-5 yrs.)
Princes & Princesses Welcome!
12:00 - 1:00
Private Session
12:00 - 1:30
Ballet II
Camden's PPDC Studio
1:40 - 2:30
Tappin Tweenies
(5-7 yrs)
1:35 - 2:30
Petite Ballet Dancers
(3-5 yrs.)
Princes & Princesses Welcome!
1:00 - 1:50
Petite Ballerinas & Princes
(3-5 yrs.)
1:30 - 2:15
Rehearsal

2:15 - 2:45
Point & Pre-Point
2:30 - 3:30
Hip Hop Dance Team
3:30 - 4:40
Ballet I
3:55 - 4:55
Jazzin' Hip Hop (Youth)
Combo Class
3:35 - 4:15
3:20 - 4:15
Jr. Ballerinas and Princes (Youth)
3:30 - 4:20
Junior Ballet
(5-8 yrs)
3:30-4:15
Boys Hip Hoppin'
Jumps & Turns
Junior Ballet
(5-8 yrs)
Camden's
PPDCStudio
&
4:15 - 5:00
4:00 - 4:50
Jr. Ballerinas and Princes (5-7 yrs)
 4:00 - 5:30
Ballet III,IV,V
Jazzin' Hip Hop
(Youth)
4:15 - 5:00
Jazzin' Hip Hop
(Youth)
Damariscotta,
Great Salt Bay School
4:40 - 5:15
Rehearsal
4:30 - 5:30
Ballet (8-12 yrs)
4:15 - 5:45
Ballet III/IV/V
4:55 - 6:15 Ballet II
4:45 - 6:15
Ballet III/IV/V
5:30 - 7:00
Ballet III/IV/V
5:30 - 6:45
Ballet (13 & up)
5:30 - 6:15
Point
5:45 - 6:30
Point
6:15 - 6:45
Rehearsal
6:15 - 6:50
Point
6:15 - 7:30
Rehearsal
6:30 - 7:30
Special assigned Rehearsals
6:45- 7:15
Point & Pre-Point
6:50 - 7:30
Rehearsal
6:45 - 7:30
Point
Belfast
Dance Studio
(Begins
Sept 5th)
7:00 - 7:45
Point
11:40 - 12:30
Jr. Ballerinas
(4-7 yrs.)
12:20 - 12:55
Jr. Jazzin &
Tappin (Youth)
12:55 - 1:55
Ballet I (7-12)
7:30 - 8:15
Adult Tap
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 and Belfast. 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 August 31, 2009
Session II November 23, 2009
Session III March 8, 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

Sessions/Mark These Dates
Session I: Monday, August 31st - Sunday November 22nd
(12 week session)
Session II: Monday, November 23rd - Sunday March 7th (13 week session)
13 week sessionNutcracker Dancers
12 week sessionAll Others, Wed, Thurs, Friday Dancers
11/22 - 12/2Nutcracker Rehearsals at Camden Opera House

12/3 - 12/6Nutcracker Performances
December Vacation: Monday, Dec. 21st - Sunday Jan. 3rd

Winter Vacation: Monday, Feb. 15th - Sunday Feb. 21st
Session III: Monday, March 8th - Sunday, June 13th (13th week session)
March 14th - March 20th
Tin Soldier and Paper Ballerina Rehearsals at Camden Opera House
March 21st
Tin Soldier & Paper Ballerina Performance at Camden Opera House
Spring Vacation:
Monday, April 19th - Sunday, April 25th
June 6th - June 12th
P2P Dance Center Show Rehearsals at Camden Opera House
June 13th
P2P Dance Center Show Performance at Camden Opera House
Cancellations
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For winter storm cancellations:
Call the office for updated message or listen to:
WERU 89.9 FM or WBACH 106.9 FM or Coast 102.5 FM.