Dance Theatre Southwest

Patricia Dickinson, Director
Judy Czelusniak, Children's Division, Director

Dance Theatre Southwest (DTSW) is in its 15th year providing the highest quality dance education to the Albuquerque community. DTSW has always been on the cutting edge of dance in the Southwest, including hosting the New Mexico Dance Festival. We have received national recognition as a school of great quality and integrity and have been invited to dance in Europe. DTSW is proud to be home to the New Mexico Ballet Company (NMBC), which recently celebrated its 35th anniversary, and NMBCII - The Junior Company - now in its fourth season.

We look forward to making this year a very exciting and positive experience. Our policies and programs are intended to ensure that every student receives a quality dance education, appreciation of dance as an art form and the discipline so vital to personal success and achievement.

Because each student has different goals for studying dance, Dance Theatre Southwest offers a variety of programs and classes to satisfy both the casual dancer and those students wanting to consider dance as a career. Each student is carefully evaluated and placed in a program best suited to his or her goals and abilities that will provide safe, technically correct training, as well as a challenging, well-rounded appreciation of dance.

We continue to strive to make Dance Theatre Southwest your choice for dance education and are pleased to continue to offer new programs and classes to our students. This fall, look for our NEW "Creative Studies" and "Foundation" classes.

We hope you join us for our 2008-2009 Season.

2008-2009 PROGRAMS
Children's Division - General Division - Adult Division - Policies - Current Class Schedule
CHILDREN’S DIVISION

All students must wear pink tights, pink ballet slippers and hair secured neatly in bun. Leotards should not have attached skirt. If you wish to purchase a skirt, a simple pull-on circle skirt is recommended for proper development of the back and arm placement. Students may enroll in as many classes per week as interested.

Mommy & Me
Discovering Dance 3'S
Discovering Dance 4'S
Discovering Dance 3 & 4
Ballet/Tap Combo
Ballet/Tap Combo
PreBallet I
PreBallet II
PreBallet I/II
Foundation (NEW LEVEL)
Children’s Flamenco

Toddler
3's
4's
3 to 5 (PreK)
3 to 5 (PreK)
5(K) to 7
5(K) to 6
6 to 7
5(K) to 7
8+
4 to 7

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Sat
T or W or Th
W or Th
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Sat
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Sat

Comfortable play clothes
Short-sleeved pink leotard
Short-sleeved pink leotard
Short-sleeved pink leotard
Short-sleeved pink leotard & tap shoes
Short-sleeved pink leotard & tap shoes
Short-sleeved black leotard
Short-sleeved black leotard
Short-sleeved black leotard
Short-sleeved powder blue leotard
Black leotard, flamenco skirt & shoes

GENERAL DIVISION

Students wanting to study less intensively may attend classes within the Ballet Division (Lower School or Upper School) following a PLACEMENT CLASS TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE LEVEL. Placement is determined by technical ability, NOT AGE, and is ultimately the decision of the faculty. Those students wishing to study Pointe must be taking at least 2 ballet technique classes per week.

NOTE: Students attending technique classes within the General Division will not progress at the same pace as students enrolled more frequently in the Ballet Division. Students will be placed at their current technical level.

Ballet Division (Lower School)
For students wishing to study more intensively, following are the recommended programs of study for each level within the Ballet Division. Please remember that students most likely will continue in a level for 2 or more years, particularly as a student advances into the Upper School. Advancement will depend on mastering the technique presented at each level. Students progress at different rates and therefore, we evaluate students on an individual basis for advancement. We continue to place students in the most appropriate level to correctly and safely strengthen technique which guarantees a successful learning experience.

All students must wear pink tights, pink ballet slippers and hair secured neatly in bun. Leotards should not have attached skirt. Boys: black tights (or black "bike style" shorts), plain white T-shirt, white ankle socks, and black ballet slippers.

FOUNDATION (NEW LEVEL!) 8+ (Previously Ballet I)	M	Short-sleeved powder blue leotard
This class trains students in the "fundamentals" of ballet technique, posture and alignment in safe preparation of more rigorous ballet training.
Creative Studies I (8-10)*	T	Foundation attire. May wear cover-ups.
A fun, creative, hands-on approach to learning about dance-related topics that are not covered in technique class. 2 hours/week *A $10.00 materials fee per semester applies.

Ballet I (A & B)	M & Th	Short-sleeved cobalt blue leotard
*Creative Studies I (8-10) (NEW CLASS!)**	T	Ballet I attire. May wear cover-ups.
A fun, creative, hands-on approach to learning about dance-related topics that are not covered in technique class. Additional Alternative Technique: It is highly recommended that students supplement their ballet training with alternative technique classes. See schedule for days/times. 3 hours/week + Alternative Technique Class *A $10.00 materials fee per semester applies.

Ballet II (A & B)	T & Th	Navy blue tank leotard
*Creative Studies I (8-10) (NEW CLASS!)**	T	Ballet II attire. May wear cover-ups.
A fun, creative, hands-on approach to learning about dance-related topics that are not covered in technique class.
Pre-Pointe	Th	Upon recommendation of instructor
Additional Alternative Technique: It is highly recommended that students supplement their ballet training with alternative technique classes. See schedule for days/times. 4-1/4 hours/week + Alternative Technique Class *A $10.00 materials fee per semester applies.

Ballet III (A & B)	M & W	Black tank leotard
*Creative Studies II (11+) (NEW CLASS!)**	W	Ballet III attire. May wear cover-ups.
A fun, creative, hands-on approach to learning about dance-related topics that are not covered in technique class.
Pre-Pointe or Beginning Pointe (Prerequisite Pre-Pointe)	Th F	Upon recommendation of instructor
Additional Alternative Technique: It is highly recommended that students supplement their ballet training with alternative technique classes. See schedule for days/times. 4-3/4 hours/week + Alternative Technique Classes *A $10.00 materials fee per semester applies.

Alternative Technique Classes: Flamenco I-II-III, Tap I-II-III, Hip Hop I-II-III/Community, Jazz I/II, Jazz III/IV. Other classes available by permission of instructor only.

Ballet Division (Upper School)
All students must wear pink tights, pink ballet slippers and hair secured neatly in bun. Leotards should not have attached skirt. Boys: black tights, plain white T-shirt, white ankle socks, black ballet slippers, and dance belt.

Ballet IV	M & W	Hunter green or solid black leotard
*Creative Studies II (11+) (NEW CLASS!)**	W	Ballet IV attire. May wear cover-ups.
A fun, creative, hands-on approach to learning about dance-related topics that are not covered in technique class.
Ballet IV - VI	Sat	Upon recommendation of instructor
Pre-Pointe or Pointe	Th F	Prerequisite Pre-Pointe
Additional Alternative Technique: It is highly recommended that students supplement their ballet training with alternative technique classes. See schedule for days/times. 6-1/2 hours/week + Alternative Technique Classes *A $10.00 materials fee per semester applies.

Ballet V	M & W	Solid colored leotard, choice of style
Ballet V & VI	Th
Ballet IV - VI	Sat
Pointe	W
Pointe	F	Level determined by placement class
Additional Alternative Technique: It is highly recommended that students supplement their ballet training with alternative technique classes. See schedule for days/times. 7-3/4 hours/week + Alternative Technique Classes


Ballet VI	M & W	Solid colored leotard, choice of style & color
Pas de Deux	M
Ballet V & VI	Th
Ballet IV - VI	Sat
Pointe	W
Pointe	F	Level determined by placement class
Additional Alternative Technique: It is highly recommended that students supplement their ballet training with alternative technique classes. See schedule for days/times. 8-3/4 hours/week + Alternative Technique Classes

Alternative Technique Classes (Must be enrolled in Ballet IV, V, VI or by permission of instructor): Flamenco IV/V/VI, Modern IV/V/VI, Tap IV/V/VI, Hip Hop for Dancers.

ADULT DIVISION (Dance Cards Available)

Adult Beg/Int Ballet
Adult Int/Adv Ballet
Int. Ballet/Exercise for Mature Adults
Beg. Ballet/Exercise for Mature Adults
Stretch & Strengthen
Adult Flamenco
Adult Jazz

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Adults may also take classes within the Ballet Division Program WITH PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

Children's Division - General Division - Adult Division - Policies - Current Class Schedule