Dance Institute

of The University of Akron

Photo of dancers rehersing at the Ballet Center

Beginner B

This class is more advanced than Beginner (a), and placement is by audition or placement by the instructor.

Fall Semester 2010
August 23 – December 10

Weeks 1-11 (August 23-November 6):
  • Monday
      Ballet
    • 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    • Room: 193
    • Instructor: Herrnstein
    • Snow Maiden Rehearsal
      6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
      Room: 194
      Instructor: Finn
    • Beginner Tap (optional)
    • 6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    • Room: 191
    • Instructor: Black
  • Saturday
    • Ballet
    • 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
    • Room: 393
    • Instructor: Herrnstein
    • Snow Maiden Rehearsal
    • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • Room: 194
    • Instructor: Finn
Week 12 (The Snow Maiden Performance Week):
  • November 8-13
  • All students are to be available Friday November 12 for Dress Rehersal. Detailed Schedule to be distributed separately
Weeks 13-15 (November 15-December 3):
  • Monday
      Ballet
    • 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
    • Room: 193
    • Instructor: Herrnstein
    • Beginner Tap (optional)
    • 6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    • Room: 191
    • Instructor: Black
  • Saturday
    • Ballet
    • 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
    • Room: 393
    • Instructor: Herrnstein
    • Jazz
      11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
      Room: 194
      Instructor: Goncy
Weeks 16 (December 6 only):
  • Monday
      Ballet
    • 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
    • Room: 192
    • Instructor: Herrnstein
    • Beginner Tap (optional)
    • 6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    • Room: 191
    • Instructor: Black
Important Dates! Please Mark Your Calendars!
  • Saturday, September 4: All classes in session
  • Monday, September 6: Labor Day, No Classes
  • Friday, November 12: Dress Rehearsal for The Snow Maiden
    Saturday, November 13: The Snow Maiden at E. J. Thomas Hall, 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
    Wednesday-Saturday, November 24-27: Thanksgiving Break, No Classes
    Monday, November 29: Parent Observation Class
    Wednesday, December 6: Last Fall Class for Beginner A (Parent Observation)
Fall Tuition:
  • Regular Schedule: $633.00
  • With Tap Fee: $845.00
  • Snow Maiden Fee: $40.00
Please note:
  • A $10.00 registration fee for new students is due with the first payment.
  • No refunds will be made on tuition fees. In case of extended illness or injury, credit may be given for classes upon receipt of a doctor's certificate.
  • Check the Calendar for all holidays and exceptions to the above schedule.
  • All items should have the child's name on the inside, especially shoes !
  • Dress Code: A neat, clean, professional appearance is expected. In addition:
    • GIRLS: Black leotard - no skirt attached , pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Hair is to be off the face, in a secure bun if possible, with a GREEN headband to denote level. No dark nail polish. (Dance Institute's official black leotard is Mirella #207 princess seam camisole. Make sure to have one for performances for a uniformed look on stage.)
    • BOYS: White t-shirt, black or gray tights, white or black ballet slippers, white socks.
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