Belly Dancing Workshop
Dive into the world of North Africa and the Middle East with bellydance (Raqs Sharqi)! Instructor Sherine Khatoun has spent many years performing, teaching and studying this deep expression of culture and received awards for her passionate interpretations of the art of belly dancing.
Dive into the world of North Africa and the Middle East with bellydance (Raqs Sharqi)! Instructor Sherine Khatoun has spent many years performing, teaching and studying this deep expression of culture and received awards for her passionate interpretations of the art of belly dancing.
Upstairs Studio Amherst Ballet
Spring Show
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Amherst Ballet
2024 Season
Level 1
Level 1 is designed for young beginners. We will cover foundational concepts of ballet, including turnout, positions of the arms and feet, and stage orientation. We will also develop comfort with the basic steps of ballet, including a simple barre and moving in various patterns around the room using structured movement. This class meets once per week and is eligible for the Spring Show.
Level 1 is designed for young beginners. We will cover foundational concepts of ballet, including turnout, positions of the arms and feet, and stage orientation. We will also develop comfort with the basic steps of ballet, including a simple barre and moving in various patterns around the room using structured movement. This class meets once per week and is eligible for the Spring Show.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Amherst Ballet
Adult Mixed-Level
This class will include a full barre and center, and is ideal for those with some prior ballet experience. We will focus on building mobility and fluidity, with an emphasis on building strong technique. Dancers who participate regularly in this class will be invited to perform in the Spring Show if they wish.
This class will include a full barre and center, and is ideal for those with some prior ballet experience. We will focus on building mobility and fluidity, with an emphasis on building strong technique. Dancers who participate regularly in this class will be invited to perform in the Spring Show if they wish.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Amherst Ballet
Level 2
This class is for students with at least 1 year of classical ballet technique. Students will continue to develop strength and flexibility while expanding their ballet vocabulary. We will refine basic barre exercises and add center exercises. By the end of the year, students will be able to perform a simple bare with fluidity and elegance, and will be able to complete tendues, simple adagio, waltz, and simple jumps in center. This level is required to take 2 classes per week, but may take 3 if desired.
This class is for students with at least 1 year of classical ballet technique. Students will continue to develop strength and flexibility while expanding their ballet vocabulary. We will refine basic barre exercises and add center exercises. By the end of the year, students will be able to perform a simple bare with fluidity and elegance, and will be able to complete tendues, simple adagio, waltz, and simple jumps in center. This level is required to take 2 classes per week, but may take 3 if desired.
W 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Th 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Th 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Amherst Ballet
Level 3
This class is for students with at least 2 years of classical ballet technique. Students are expected to already be comfortable with a full barre as well as basic adagio, waltz, and jumps in center. We will work on developing comfort with more complex combinations at the barre, including positions of the body and incorporating port de bras. In center, we will work on developing stability working on one leg, as well as introduce simple turns and jumps on one leg. Students in this level are required to take 2 classes per week, and may take 3 if desired.
This class is for students with at least 2 years of classical ballet technique. Students are expected to already be comfortable with a full barre as well as basic adagio, waltz, and jumps in center. We will work on developing comfort with more complex combinations at the barre, including positions of the body and incorporating port de bras. In center, we will work on developing stability working on one leg, as well as introduce simple turns and jumps on one leg. Students in this level are required to take 2 classes per week, and may take 3 if desired.
Th 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
F 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
F 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Amherst Ballet
Creative Movement
Creative Movement is designed for young dancers ages 3-5 who love music and movement but are not quite ready for rigorous ballet technique. We will learn the fundamentals of dance, including stationary movements, locomotive movement, direction, speed, level, and texture. Throughout the session, students will also learn classroom expectations, including how to enter and exit the classroom, following instruction, working together with classmates and independently, and develop their problem solving skills. Dancers are encouraged to take multiple sessions to develop deeper understanding of concepts.
Creative Movement is designed for young dancers ages 3-5 who love music and movement but are not quite ready for rigorous ballet technique. We will learn the fundamentals of dance, including stationary movements, locomotive movement, direction, speed, level, and texture. Throughout the session, students will also learn classroom expectations, including how to enter and exit the classroom, following instruction, working together with classmates and independently, and develop their problem solving skills. Dancers are encouraged to take multiple sessions to develop deeper understanding of concepts.
Sunday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Amherst Ballet
Level 4
This class is for students with at least 3 years of classical ballet training. Students are expected to enter the class with full command of all barre exercises, including using port des bras and body positions, and good working knowledge of center exercises. Students should have good control of turnout and the strength and flexibility to complete basic center exercises including work on one leg with composure. We will prepare for advanced training by developing full comfort with all exercises at barre and center, including usage of port des bras and positions of the body. The goal of this level is to develop coordination and fluidity with all basic exercises, including turns and simple petit and grande allegro, so that students are prepared to begin work on more advanced skills, standard repertoire, and pointe work. Students are required to take at least 3 classes per week, but encouraged to take 4. Students in this level are eligible for additional performance opportunities, and must attend Sunday classes as well as an additional 90 minute rehearsal period following class on Sunday to be invited to perform.
This class is for students with at least 3 years of classical ballet training. Students are expected to enter the class with full command of all barre exercises, including using port des bras and body positions, and good working knowledge of center exercises. Students should have good control of turnout and the strength and flexibility to complete basic center exercises including work on one leg with composure. We will prepare for advanced training by developing full comfort with all exercises at barre and center, including usage of port des bras and positions of the body. The goal of this level is to develop coordination and fluidity with all basic exercises, including turns and simple petit and grande allegro, so that students are prepared to begin work on more advanced skills, standard repertoire, and pointe work. Students are required to take at least 3 classes per week, but encouraged to take 4. Students in this level are eligible for additional performance opportunities, and must attend Sunday classes as well as an additional 90 minute rehearsal period following class on Sunday to be invited to perform.
W 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
F 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Sa 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Su 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
F 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Sa 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Su 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Amherst Ballet
Intermediate/Advanced
This class is for students with at least 4 years of classical ballet training, and who have a strong command of all barre and center exercises, including usage of port des bras and positions of the body. Dancers in this level will begin or continue pointe technique. We will develop fluidity and elegance as well as style, and develop confidence with multiple turns and batterie. Dancers in this level are eligible for additional performance opportunities, and must attend Sunday rehearsals in order to participate in those performances. Dancers are required to take at least 3 classes per week, but are encouraged to take up to 5, as well as additional pointe technique, partnering, and repertoire classes.
This class is for students with at least 4 years of classical ballet training, and who have a strong command of all barre and center exercises, including usage of port des bras and positions of the body. Dancers in this level will begin or continue pointe technique. We will develop fluidity and elegance as well as style, and develop confidence with multiple turns and batterie. Dancers in this level are eligible for additional performance opportunities, and must attend Sunday rehearsals in order to participate in those performances. Dancers are required to take at least 3 classes per week, but are encouraged to take up to 5, as well as additional pointe technique, partnering, and repertoire classes.
W 5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Th 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
F 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Sa 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Su 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Th 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
F 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Sa 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Su 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Amherst Ballet