A MAKE UP CLASS IS AT OR BELOW LEVEL TAKEN.
Class Schedule
September 6, 2011 - June 2, 2012
MON
TUE
WED
THUR
FRI
SAT
      FORMING
*S
Jazz &Contemporary
5:30-6:30
Forming Starts
Feb 16
 
*Y/ *R/ *L/*A
Int  Ballet Teen/Adult
10:00-11:30
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*Y
Int Ballet  
Teen / Adult  
6:00-7:30
 
*S/ *A
Int Ballet
Teen/Adult
& Cecchetti II
6:
30-7:45
 

*Y/ *R/ *L/ *A/*T
Int/Adv Ballet
Teen/Adult
CCB Company
Pointe Variations *Y
(Oct 8 alt)
Contemporary*R
(Oct 1 alt)
11:30-12:00

*S
Beg./ Int  Ballet  
& Cecchetti I
6:00-7:00
*Y
Pre Pointe
& Pointe I
7:30-8:00

*R
Int/Adv Ballet
Teen/Adult
CCB Company Class
6:30-8:00
*S/*A
Pointe I & II
Teen/Adult
7:
45-8:15
*Y/*S

FORMING
Int/Adv Ballet
Pre-Teen &
Teen/Adult
Performance
Enhancement

5:30-7:00
CCB rehearsals
12:00-3:00
*S
Beg/Int
Pre-Teen/Teen/
Adult
Jazz & Hip-Hop
7:15-8:15
 
*R/*S
CCB REh
8:00-9:00
 
 
 
FORMING
*K
DUNHAM
Beg/Int/Adv
Jazz & Modern
Teen/Adult
7:15-8:45
 
 
 
 
 
A STUDENT MAY TAKE THEIR DESIGNATED CLASS AND ANY OTHERS AT OR BELOW THEIR LEVEL WHEN THEY HAVE THE UNLIMITED PACKAGE
**AGES ARE GUIDELINES - NOT BOUNDRIES***
AGES 3- 10

CREATIVE
 
Wed 4:30-5:15 FORMING
Sat.  9:00 -9:45am FORMING

PRE-DANCE
Wed 4:30-5:30 FORMING
Sat.   9:00-10:00am FORMING

DANCE  I  
Sat 10:00-11:00am

DANCE II   
Sat 10:00-11:00am

PRE - BALLET   I & II (ages 6-9)
Thurs 4:30-5:30

BALLET I & II ( ages 7-10)
Tue 5:15-6:30

BEG/INT JAZZ & HIP-HOP 8 -up
Mon 5:00-6:00 NEW
Mon 7:15-8:15
Tues 6:30-7:30

BEG/INT HIP HOP 8 - up
Tue 5:00-6:00 NEW

BEG TAP
Thur 5:30-6:00

BEG/INT TAP 8 -up
Tues 7:30-8:00 FORMING

SPECIAL NEW DANCE CLUB
& JR COMPANY
Wed 6:30-7:30

All Ages 3-10,
and some others taught by
The School Director
Certified Educator
**Shannon Caston**
BEG/INT JAZZ & HIP-HOP
Mon 7-:15-8:15 *S FORMING
Tues 6:30-7:30  *S

BEG/INT TAP
Tues 7:30-8:00 *S FORMING

BEG/INT  TEEN / ADULT
JAZZ & MODERN
Tue  7:15-8:15pm   *L NEW

JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY
Thur 5:30-6:30  *S FORMING
                       Starting Feb 16


INT/ADV TEEN /ADULT JAZZ
*S,  *M
Thur  8:00-9:00pm  *S NEW

KATHERINE DUNHAM
TECHNIQUE
 *K
(Modern)

Mon 7:15-8:45  NEW
--STARTING IN FEB !!
IF INTERESTED IN DANCING ON POINTE - PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW:
**Dancers who take pre-pointe have teacher recommendation and must also have a minimum of 3 other ballet classes
(at least 3 days) during the week.*must maintain good attendance.

**Dancers who dance on pointe must also have a minumum of 3 other ballet classes  (at least 3 days)
during the week* must maintain good attendance.
(students may count ballet classes at other schools as long as the student is progressing the way they should- will be determined by Mr. Caston)

***Our Academie follows these guidelines regarding point to:
- help ensure the success of their dancers
-as well as INJURY PREVENTION!!

**POINTE WORK IS FUN BUT. . .
- if started to early can injure a young child's growing body (must be at least 11 years of age)
- if not properly trained can damage feet for life!!!
-shoes worn properly should not cause feet problems (Mr/Mrs Caston personally assist with first fittings)
-above all takes a lot of desire, dedication, and determination, it is not easy,
but it is definitely wonderful and very rewarding!!
CASTON CHAMBER BALLET COMPANY 2011/2012
Artists in Residence
Company
Apprentices *
Trainees **

Caston Ballet Academie School Company Program affiliated with Caston Chamber Ballet Company
Junior Company ***
Dance Club

*Caston Chamber Ballet Company thru Junior Associates have open audition or

***
set up private audition with Artistic Director Torris Caston* or Ballet Mistress Shannon Caston
*Open Audition Sunday Aug 28 *
*Dancers may perform in all performances throughout the year, however that is not required
* Dancers may be asked to join/audtion at any time throughout the year -as each individual progresses at different rates
*Dancers progress on an individual basis (not by "group")
If there are ever any questions about the above information or what one needs to do to be promoted
please feel free to call, e-mail or ask the Mr. or Mrs. Caston we want all of our dancers to be happy and as successful as they desire!

**NEW ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE*** PROGRAM
-Professional Level Dancers - Soloists

COMPANY- Very Strong Dancers
Soloists as well as corps dances, must maintain good class attendance
and make the designated rehearsals outside of class time.
May or May not perform pointe work on stage
Intermediate/Adv
Ages 18 and up (Out of High School)

APPRENTICE* - Very Strong Dancers
Soloists as well as corps dances are (4 days or more a week)
must maintain good class attendance, and make the designated rehearsals outside of class time.
May or May not perform pointe work on stage
Intermediate/Adv
(students may count ballet classes at other schools as long as the dancer is progressing the way they should- will be determined by Mr. Caston)
Ages 15 and up  (High school - and up)           

TRAINEE**- Strong Dancers
Pre-Pointe & Pointe dancers are Intermediate Ballet and take ballet classes (4 days or more a week)  
must  maintain good class attendance, and make the designated rehearsals outside of class time.
May or May not perform Pointe Work on Stage
Ages 12 and up   (Middle School- and up)

===================================
JUNIOR COMPANY-
Intermediate level and up, Pre-Pointe and New Pointe Dancers - take classes at least 3 days a week must maintain good class attendance,and make
the designated rehearsals outside of class time.
Have performed in at least 4 Performances.  
Dancers may or may not perform pointe work on stage.
(Will be determined by Mr. & Mrs. Caston)
Ages 12- 14 ( Middle School)

JUNIOR ASSOCIATES-
Beg/Intermediate level and up, take classes at least 3 days a week must maintain good class attendance, do their dance homework and make the
designated rehearsal outside of class time.   
Have performed in at least 2 of the Performances.
Ages 8 -11 (Grade School)

DANCE CLUB-  
take 2 or more classes a week (or 3 full years of classes 1 time a week),  have good class attendance and do their dance homework
.Young dancers that have performed in at least 2 Performances.  Activities ranging from going to live performances, ballet movie nights, and
special Ballet Club Party & CBA Fundraisers (ie Parent's Night Out!)
Ages 7 and up    (1st grade - and up)
DANCE II and up


BALLET SCOUTS - LOTS OF FUN!!
Ballet dancers ages 10 and up who help make things for the CCB Company - by cuting, gluing, sewing, etc..
Costumes, Sets, Newsletters, Photography, Advertising, Volunteer works, help at CCB pre and post events...etc!!  
Meets at least 2 times a month- and participate in ballet club & CBA party fundraisers
Ages 11 and up
To view CALENDAR STYLE  scroll down
MON
TUE
WED
THUR
FRI
SAT
          FORMING
Creative &
Pre-Dance
9:00-10:00
 
 
 
 
 

Dance I & II
10:00-11:00
          Beg/Int
Ballet 1 & 2
& Cecchetti I
11:00-12:30
Beg Ballet I &
Cecchetti I

6:00-7:15

Ballet 1 & 2
&
Cecchetti I
5:15-6:30
FORMING
Creative & Pre-Dance
4:30-5:30

Pre-Ballet I & II
4:30-5:30
 
 
 
 
 
FORMING
Jazz &
Contemporary
5:30-6:30
Forming
Starts Feb 16
 
 
Beg/Int
Pre-Teen/Teen/Adult
Jazz & Hip-Hop
7:15-8:15

Beg/Int  Jazz
6:30-7:30

Jr Co & Dance Club
6:30-7:30
 
 
 
 
Forming
Beg/Int Tap
7:30-8:00
FORMING
Beg/Int
Contemporary & Hip-Hop
7:30-8:00
 
 
 
SMALL CLASSES    *** Maximum 12 students per class***
FORMING= Minimum of 5 students needed          NEW = NOT YET STARTED
CLASSES BY LEVEL/DAY & TIME
Students in Classes above the Beginner level - Placement by instructor's permission
CLASS
Time
AGES
GRADE
 
Creative   
45min
3-4 1/2
No school &
Pre-School
 
Pre-Dance
1 hr
4-6
Pre-School
combo (ballet, jazz,tap)
Dance I    
1 hr
5-7
K-1
combo (ballet, jazz, tap)
Dance II
Dance III  
1 hr
1 hr
6-8
7-9
1-3
2-4
combo (ballet, jazz, tap)
Pre-Ballet I
1 hr
6-9
1-3
 
Pre-Ballet II
1 hr
7-10
2-4
 
Beg. Jazz & Hip Hop
Beg/Int Tap
Beg/Int  Tap
45 min
15 min
30min
7-11-&up
6-8
8-10 & up

2-5 - and up
1-3
3-5 & up
combo jazz and hip-hop

tap
CHARACTER Beg./Int
1hr
9-up
4-up
Character Academy Shoes,
Black Character Skirt,  Black Leotard,
Bare Legs or Ballet Pink Tights
CECCHETTI GRADE I
CECCHETTI GRADE II
1 hr
1 hr
8-up
9-up
3-up
4-up
Cecchetti Days - Nov &  Feb
Exams taken in - March
Beg/ Int  Jazz  & Modern
Int/Adv  Jazz Teen/Adult
DUNHAM Technique
1 hr
1 hr  15min
1  1/2hr
11-up
12-up
15-up
5-up
7-up
14-up
Students Choice
(shoes must not mark up floor)
Beg. Pre-Teen Ballet
Beg/Int Pre-Teen  Ballet   
1 hr
1 hr & 1 1/4 hr  &
1  1/2 hr
10-14
10-14
6-8
6-8
(middle School)
 
Pre-Pointe & Pointe I
45min
11- up
5-up
+ 3 ballet days a week
*Instructor Recommendation*
Pointe I
Pointe II   
45min
1 hr
12-up
13-up
6-up
8-up
+ 3 ballet days a week
+4 ballet days a week
*Instructor Recommendation*
Pre-Teen
  10-12
5-up
(middle school-up)
 
Teen/Adult       
  13-up
13-up
 
Adult *Only              
1 hr
18-up
18-up
 
Beg Ballet
(Cecchetti I)
Pre-Teen/Teen/Adult    
1 hr
8- up
5-up
 
Beg/Int Ballet
Pre-Teen/Teen/Adult    
1 hr
1 1/2 hr
11- up
6-up
 
Int Ballet
Teen/Adult
1 hr
1 1/2 hr
13 - up
7-up
*Instructor Recommendation*
Int/Adv
Teen/Adult
1 1/2hr
14-up
8-up
*Instructor Recommendation*
CCB Company Class
Pas De Deux
Variations
1 1/2 hr
1 hr
1 hr
15 - up
9-up
**INVITATION &/OR
PROFESSIONALS Or University
Dance Students Only**

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AGES 8 and UP

BEG & BEG/INT
PreTEEN/ Teen/ ADULT BALLET (ages 9and up)
&Cecchetti I
Mon 6:00-7:00   *S
Sat  10:00-11:00 am *S Forming

BEG/INT   TEEN /ADULT BALLET
& Cecchetti II
Thur  6:00-7:30pm *S/*A

INT BALLET  Pre- Teen/ TEEN /ADULT
Tues  6:00-7:30   *Y
Thur 6:00-7:30   *S/*A
Fri 5:30-7:00 *Y
Sat. 10:00-11:30 am  
*Y/*R/*L


INT/ADV  BALLET  Teen/Adult Ballet
Wed 6:30-8:00 *R
Fri 5:30-7:00 *Y
Sat 10-11:30 *Y/ *R/ *L/*A


PRE- POINTE & POINTE  I
Tues  7:30-8:00   *Y

POINTE I & II
Thurs 7:30-8:15 *S/*A

INT/ADV BALLET
CCB COMPANY CLASS
Wed.   6:30-8:00 pm *R
Sat 10:00-11:30am  *Y/*R/ *L/ *A/ *S

**will alternate faculty **
Torris Caston- Artistic Director
Shannon Caston- School Director
Yulia Vladmirovna Miller- Vagonova System Repetitour
Lynette Khoo-Summers - Ballet   Jazz  Modern &  
             Physcial Therapist
Akari Manabe - Artist in Residence & Ballerina with Tuscon Ballet
Robert Poe - Nashville Ballet & Cedar Lake Alumn