Brand new to our studio? E-mail us for info our summer gift certificate drawing for $50!

It's true! We have held a couple of drawings on Facebook for $50 gift certificates for summer fun, and have decided to offer one on our blog as well. Want to enter? Just e-mail us at inlandnwballet@aol.com to enter, the drawing will be held at the end of May...:)

Summer and Fall Registration!

Have you completed your registration for summer yet? We have many summer sessions for different levels of ballet and contemporary, check out our post below for the schedule. We have also added a Ballet 2-3 class not on the schedule below, e-mail us for that info! For our upper levels, our intensives will be taught by Emily Grizzell, former dancer with Royal Winnipeg Ballet, as well as Peggy Goodness and Sarah Glesk. Also, fall pre-registration has been completed for those remaining in the same class, and on Registration Day, June 6 beginning at noon, we will register those dancers wishing to move into a new class! Registration opens at noon, and though we don't anticipate the need for a 5:30 a.m. line up, as we have in the past, we still expect many classes to fill on that day. Please e-mail (inlandnwballet@aol.com), call (467-0765), or send us a Facebook message to get more info about summer or fall classes! We welcome dancers ages 3 and up, both current and brand new students, to our studio...:)

Fall Pre-Registration taking place now through May 16th!

Now is the time for our current students to pre-register for fall, if you are remaining in the same class next year. For those moving to a new class, you will need to attend on Registration Day, June 6. With the addition of another Ballet 1 class, and most students allowed to pre-register, we don't see a need for a 5:30 a.m. line up this year, most classes in Ballet levels 1 -4 are expected to fill that day. On Monday June 8, we will open registration to new students for any remaining openings. I you would like more info, please call the studio at 467-0765, e-mail us at inlandnwballet@aol.com, or message us on Facebook. Our staff for summer and fall of 2015 include Emily Grizzell, Peggy Goodner, Sarah Glesk (Sarah Fealk)Kaiti Bri Cowell, and Studio Director Janine Fraser.

New Creative Dance class for brand new 3-6 year olds, 4 weeks only!

You've asked for it, so we are offering...A new 4 week session for those with little ones who tried to register too late and did not get in to our fall classes, or those just wanting to try ballet now.

We will be holding this short session April 25 - May 16, every Saturday for four weeks, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. The tuition for this short session is just $40 (or $35 if you have a sibling already enrolled at INB!). This session is a great way to see if ballet is something your child will enjoy, and where he or she fits in to our levels. If you are enrolled in the session, you also become a "current student", allowed to register for fall on our first day of registration in June, rather than waiting until the following week, when many classes are already full. You must be pre-registered to attend, and enrollment will close once the class is full. If you are interested, please call the studio at 467-0765, e-mail us at inlandnwballet@aol.com, or message on Facebook (make certain you have our current "like" page "Inland Northwest Ballet OF SPOKANE" rather than our old friend page). If you would like a copy of our handout "How to tell if your child is ready for Creative Dance", just send us an e-mail…:) Happy dancing!

Our (tentative) Summer Dance Schedule is ready!

We know that many of you are already organizing your summer activities, and need to know the dates and details of our summer dance camps. We are happy to say that our schedule is (tentatively) ready for you, pending final confirmation from instructors. Details are as follows -

Summerdance, Ballet levels 1 - 5+ Summer ballet camps are a boost to those attending,   either to help a dancer catch up to a difficult level, or to help accelerate a dancer beyond his/her current level. Summer class structure will focus on introducing them to the new skills they will be learning in their new fall class.

    July 7, 8, and 9, from 10:00 am - 11:30 am with Miss Kaiti  Ballet 1 and 2 (for those enrolled in B1/B2 in the fall) Tuition ~ 45.00 by June 15th, 55.00 thereafter (-10% sibling discount)  We will enjoy a snack at the end of class…:)  These will be Miss Kaiti's last summer camps before she moves on to marriage and her next journey!

July 7 - August 21, every Mon. and Fri. from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. with Miss Janine Ballet 2 and 3 - ongoing classes (for those enrolled in B2/B3 in the fall) This class will help prepare our 2s and 3 for the increased skill level that we will be working at in the fall.

   July 13, 14, 15, 16 - Ballet & Contemporary, from 3:00 - 5:00 with Miss Sarah  Ballet 3 and 4 (for those enrolled in B3/B4 in the fall).  Please note that B4 students are required to enroll in 8 hours of  summer training, this camp will fulfill that requirement if all classes are attended.  Tuition ~ 80.00 if paid by June 15th, 90.00 thereafter (-10% sibling discount)  This camp will include one hour and 15 minutes of ballet and 45 minutes of contemporary... :)  

  July 7 - August 2, every Tues. and Thurs., (except upper level intensive week July 27-30), 8:00 - 9:30 am, with Miss Janine  Ballet 5 and 5+ (for those enrolled B5/B5+ in the fall)  This class will help to prepare our dancers for the two week intensive to be held with the upper level in late July and August, and will include pre-pointe for b5s and pointe work for 5+s.  This workshop satisfies 18 hours of required summer training for B5.  Tuition ~ 120.00 if paid by June 15th, 140.00 thereafter (-10% sibling discount)  (Discount if taken along with Upper Level Intensive)    To register, fill out registration form (may cut and paste the info below),    turning in with your non-refundable   tuition fee by June 15th.

Tentative Summer Ballet Intensive for B5, B5+ & B6 taught by  guest instructor Peggy Goodner,  as well as Emily Grizzell, Sarah Fealk, and Studio Director Janine Fraser!
***B5s are required to study a minimum of 16 summer ballet hours, and B6s are required to study a minimum of 20 summer ballet hours.  Those hours may take place at INB or at another summer classical ballet intensive.  Registration for fall will not be processed until summer hours are noted on your registration form.

For our intensive, plan to bring a light sack lunch and water bottle daily     

July 27-31 (The Fri. July 31st ballet classes are for the B6 only, others may attend the Contemporary class only) Tentative daily format: 9:30 warm up  10:00 - 11:30 Technique for all
11:30 Pointe and Variations or adv allegro for 6s and lunch break for 5s  12:00 Lunch break for 6s, port de bras class for 5s and 5+s
12:30  15 minute break for all   12:45 Varies with day - 
Mon. - Character w/Peggy  Tues., Wed., Thurs. - Variations w/ Emily (for those attending both weeks)
Fri. - Modern w/Sarah  1:30 -Cool down stretch w/Janine while quizzing on French terms, ballet history, world renowned dancers, techniques, composers, methods, etc. 2:00 - finished for the day! >p>

August 3-7 (7th ballet is for B6 only, others may attend Contemporary)
9:30 warm up  10:00 - 11:30 Technique for all
11:30 Pointe and Variations or adv allegro for 6s and lunch break for 5s  12:00 Lunch break for 6s, port de bras class for 5s and 5+s
12:30  15 minute break for all   12:45 Varies with day - 
Mon. - Character w/Peggy  Tues., Wed., Thurs. - Variations w/ Emily (only for those attending both weeks)
Fri. - Modern w/Sarah  1:30 -Cool down stretch w/Janine while quizzing on French terms, ballet history, world renowned dancers, techniques, composers, methods, etc.
2:00 - finished for the day!  

             >p> Cinderella Dance Camp at INB! 
...including story time, fairy tale make-up, crafts, dress-up, coloring time, snacks
(fruit, cookies, and juice or water), and lots of dancing!  A chance for little ones   to have a “camp” all their own!  Class size is limited, and fills up quickly!
You may send an old T-shirt to avoid getting glitter paint on your child's dance clothes.      Session I - July 7, 8, 9 - For new and returning students
12:00 - 2:00 for 3-5 year olds, cost: 60.00 by June 20th (70.00 thereafter)   

      

Session II - July 14, 15, 16 - For new and returning students
10:00 - 12:00 for 3-5 year olds, $60.00 by June 20th (70.00 thereafter)   12:00 - 2:30 for 6 - 9 year olds, $75.00 by June 20th (85.00 thereafter) 
ession III – July 20, 21, 22, and 23-  4 day session for returning students, building upon the skills we have worked on during the past year, and preparing the students for the upcoming year, with progressive barre for 6-9 year olds.
10:00 – 12:00 for 4-6 year olds, $80.00 by June 20th (90.00 thereafter)  12:00 – 2:30 for 8-9 year olds, $90.00 by June 20th (100.00 thereafter)  
Tuition is non-refundable regardless of reason, and is due June 15th
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Questions?  Call 467-0765  To register, fill out form below and mail in with your tuition payment to: 
 Inland NW Ballet, PO Box 28434, Spokane, WA 99228     Registration Form (may cut and paste to mail in)
 

Student name _____________________ Parent name _______________________ Morning phone #_________________
Special medical condition/allergies___________________________________
Address (include zip) ________________________________________________
Birthdate_______________Age __________ Previous Training (if any) ___________________________________________
Session (date/time) registering for __________________________________
Person responsible for payment of tuition_____________________________
Address (if different than student) ___________________________________________________________________
Amount Enclosed __________________________________________ Check # ____________________________________


Witnesseth - I understand fully that all physical activity, including both dance and gymnastics, pose a potentially hazardous risk, and I assume complete responsibility for this risk. Knowing this fact, and in consideration of these risks, I hereby for myself, my child, or kin thereof, voluntary relinquish, waive, release, discharge, and covenant not to sue instructor or proprietors and/or owners of property in which the classes are held, with respect to any and all actions or causes of action involving personal injury, property, and even death, even in the event of negligence. I also hereby consent to permit, and accept responsibility for emergency treatment in the event of injury or illness. This release and waiver extends to all kinds to claims whatsoever, foreseen and unforeseen, known or unknown.
 Parent Signature ______________________ Emergency Contact/Phone # ______________________

The quickest way to improve as a dancer....apply corrections!

 

 

 

"If you cannot interpret criticism as beneficial

to you as a dancer,  then you are probably as

good of a dancer as you are ever going to be"

 

 

Though it may be hard to take constant correction, the best instructors are those who make these important corrections, as that is the only way you can improve your dancing.

Remember dancers, to sit down with your notebook after every class and record every correction that you can remember, reviewing them at home, visualizing yourself performing the exercise correctly. 

Then review them again before your next class, so that you can apply the correction in your brain before the exercise even happens. 

Eventually, perhaps you will receive a compliment instead of a critique...:)

New barres = more space for our barre babes!

Due to our barre classes filling up this fall, and with several more women wanting in, we have added some new barre space! With the addition of three more barres, and the lengthening of 3 of our original barres, we now have 80' of barre space, allowing room for 15 women, at 5' of barre length per person! Some of the classes have filled, but some have an opening or two (at this point Tues. morning and the late Fri. class have one or two openings). If you are interested, please call 467-0765, e-mail us at inlandnwballet@aol.com, or message us at our facebook page. We may be able to offer you a free pass for your first class is there are openings available...:) For our MOnday barre babes, remember that we will have no class on MOnday Oct. 13, as Janine will be running an ultramarathon the day before. We will hold a make up class on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Ask for details! :)

Spokane Nutcracker Auditions coming up this month with State Street Ballet!

Back to school means that Nutcracker auditions are just around the corner! They will be held Sept. 21 at Gonzaga Theatre and Dance Building at 1108 N. Pearl. Roles are open to boys and girls dancers ages 6 and up, with a height of 3' 6", solid pointe work required for some roles. See flyers at the studio for exact times for your child's age and height, and specific requirements. See studio director Janine Fraser for more info, including the day and time of our audition prep.

Open House coming up August 19 - 21!

Would you like info about fall classes, and the openings we have available, or need to pick up shoes and tights before classes begin?

Then come join us for our Open House, happening August 19th - 21st, from 10:00 - 2:00 all three days, and from 6:00 - 8:00 on the 20th.

Come visit us and meet our staff, allow your child to become familiar with the studio, and ask any questions that you may have regarding our program.

We have a special surprise scheduled for the 20th, to be announced soon...:)

If you register for classes during our Open House, you will receive a pair of ballet tights free, just tell us you read it on our blog! :)

Fall Schedule Online!

Cut and paste the text below to be taken to our 2014 fall schedule! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ztwB8bzcApv_POc34H7qSPz5rwWkSOlC01YcMpPc2Fs/edit?usp=sharing

Summer Intensives for our upper levels!

Summer Fun! Upper level intensives for both levels 5 & 6, taught by Peggy Goodner, Emily Grizzell, & Sarah Glesk, register by June 20th to ensure a spot! ***Remember that B5s are required to study a minimum of 16 summer dance hours, and B6s are required to study a minimum of 20 summer dance hours. Those hours may take place at INB or at another summer classical ballet intensive. Registration for fall will not be processed until summer hours are noted on your registration form. To save you time doing the math, one week long workshop is enough for B5s, though the summer pointe class is recommended. B6s will need more than one week, so may enroll in either both workshops, just one along with the summer pointe class, or the required hours at another classical ballet intensive. July 21 - 25, 9:30 - 1:30 Tentative daily format: 9:30 warm up 10:00 - 12:00 Technique (will include pointe work for those the instructor deems appropriate) 12:00 lunch break (plan to bring a light sack lunch and water bottle) 12:20 - 1:15 varies depending on day - Mon. - Character w/Peggy Tues., Wed., Thurs. - Variations w/ Emily (only for those attending both weeks) Fri. - Modern w/Sarah 1:15 - Stretch and quizzing on French terms, ballet history, world renowned dancers, etc. 1:30 - done August 4 - 8, 9:30 - 1:30 Tentative daily format: 9:30 warm up 10:00 - 12:00 Technique (will include pointe work for those the instructor deems appropriate) 12:00 lunch break (plan to bring a light sack lunch and water bottle) 12:20 - 1:15 varies depending on day - Mon. - Character w/Peggy Tues., Wed., Thurs. - Variations w/Emily (only for those attending both weeks) Fri. - Modern w/Sarah 1:15 - Stretch and quizzing on French terms, ballet history, world renowned dancers, etc. 1:30 - done Tuition If attending only 1 Camp - 140.00 if registered by June 20th, 165.00 thereafter ***Note: If you are only able to attend one week, you will not be participating in the "Variations" portion of the Camp, but are welcome to sit and watch. If attending both Camps (36+ hours of dance) - 250.00 if registered by June 20th, 275.00 thereafter (This is a $30 discount over the cost of 1 week - plus the Variations class for free.) Reminder: The variations class is open only to those attending both weeks of camp, as the choreography will be staged upon a specific number of dancers. If you are only able to attend one week, you may stay and observe, then participate in the stretch and quiz time at the end of class.

Summer Dance for ages 6 and up! :)

Please excuse our run on post while our HTML is acting funny...:) We hope to correct it in the next day or so! (See other post for our Cinderella and Coppelia Dance Camps for ages 3-9) ***July 14, 15, 16, & 17 - Ballet & Contemporary with Miss Sarah (a summer first for these girls!) 3:00 - 5:00 Ballet 3 and 4 (ages 9 and up, those going into B3 or B4) Please note that B 4 students are now required to enroll in 8 hours of summer dance. Tuition ~ 80.00 if paid by June 20th, 90.00 thereafter (tuition 75.00 for 2nd child by June 20th) This camp will include one hour and 15 minutes of ballet and 45 minutes of contemporary... :) ***July 22, 23, & 24 Ballet with Miss Kaiti 4:30 – 6:00 Ballet 1 and 2 with Miss Kaiti (ages 6 and up, those going into B1 or B2) Tuition ~ 45.00 by June 20th, 55.00 thereafter (tuition 40.00 for 2nd child by June 20th) This Ballet camp will include a snack…:) ***July 22, 23, 24, 25 Ballet & Contemporary with Miss Sarah (a summer first for these girls!) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ballet 3 and 4 (ages 9 and up, those going into B3 or B4) Please note that B 4 students are now required to enroll in 8 hours of summer dance. Tuition ~ 80.00 if paid by June 20th, 90.00 thereafter (tuition 75.00 for 2nd child by June 20th) This camp will include one hour and 15 minutes of ballet and 45 minutes of contemporary... :)

Summer dance camps for ages 3-9!

Little ones love to have a dance camp all their own, and our Cinderella Dance Camp and Coppelia Dance Camps both begin in early July! Class size is limited, and fills up quickly! ***Session I - July 8, 9 and 10 For new and returning students 10:00 – 12:00 for 3-5 year olds, cost: 60.00 Coppelia 12:00 – 2:00 for 3-5 year olds, cost 60.00 Cinderella ***Session II - July 15, 16, and 17 For new and returning students 10:00 - 12:00 for 3-5 year olds, cost 60.00 Cinderella 12:00 - 2:30 for 6 - 9 year olds, cost 75.00 Coppelia ***Session III – July 28, 29, 30, and 31 - Longer 4 day session for returning students, this will allow us to build on the skills we have worked on during the past year (with barre work for 6-9 year olds) 10:00 – 12:00 for 3-5 year olds, cost 80.00 Cinderella 12:00 – 2:30 for 6-9 year olds, cost 90.00 Cinderella If you are concerned with getting glitter paint on your child's dance clothes, please send an old T-shirt. All tuition is non-refundable and must be paid in advance to hold your place. Call Inland Northwest Ballet for more information...467-0765