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AMHERST BALLET 2011-2012 CALENDAR
![]() PLEASE KEEP THIS SHEET HANDY FOR REFERENCE
(Most, but not all, holidays follow the Amherst Public Schools calendar.)
For snow cancellations, call 549-1555 for a machine message AFTER 12:00 noon. If Amherst Public schools are cancelled in the morning for the day, our classes are too.
ALL CLASSES CANCELLED ARE MADE UP AT THE END OF THE YEAR.
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SAT, JANUARY 7
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Upper School Meeting noon-12:45
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MON, JANUARY 16
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No classes. Martin Luther King Day
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FRI, JANUARY 27
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CLASSES DO MEET in spite of Amherst Schools Curriculum Day
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SAT, FEBRUARY 4
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Upper School Meeting noon-12:45
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FRI, FEBRUARY 10
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PIZZA & A MOVIE NIGHT, Children of Theatre Street, 6:30 pm
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SAT, FEBRUARY 18
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CLASSES DO MEET
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FEBRUARY 19-26
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School Vacation. No classes, no rehearsals.
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FEBRUARY 21-24
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VACATION CAMP for ages 5-12.
For info, see Alice in Wonderland Winter Camp brochure |
MON, FEBRUARY 27
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Classes resume
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MARCH 2-4
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YAGP in Torrington, CT
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SAT, MARCH 10
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Upper School Meeting noon-12:45
SPRING FLING & SILENT AUCTION w/STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE,
Maple Ridge Community Center, Sunderland
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FRI, MARCH 16
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CLASSES DO MEET in spite of Amherst Schools Curriculum Day
PIZZA & A MOVIE NIGHT, 6:30 pm
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| MARCH 30-31 | POINTE SHOE DECORATING & SCRAPBOOKING
5:00-8:00 Friday& 11:00-4:00 Saturday |
FRI, APRIL 6
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CLASSES DO MEET in spite of Amherst Schools being closed
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APRIL 14
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Upper School Meeting noon-12:45
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APRIL 15-20
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School Vacation for Upper School; note rehearsals on April 21 & 22
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APRIL 15-22
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School Vacation for Lower School
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APRIL 17-20
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VACATION CAMP for ages 5-12. Details TBA
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APRIL 21 & 22
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MANDATORY REHEARSALS for Upper School REPERTOIRE, full run-through, 1:00-6:00
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MON, APRIL 23
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Classes resume
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SAT, MAY 5
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Upper School Meeting noon-12:45
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SUN, MAY 13
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MANDATORY REHEARSALS for Upper School REPERTOIRE
full run-through 1:00-6:00
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SUN, MAY 20
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MANDATORY REHEARSALS for Upper School REPERTOIRE
full run-through 1:00-6:00 |
MAY 24 & 25
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MANDATORY REHEARSALS for Upper School REPERTOIRE
Bowker Aud, 3:30-9:30
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SAT, MAY 26
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LOWER SCHOOL REHEARSALS, Bowker Aud, 9:00-noon
LOWER SCHOOL PERFORMANCE, Bowker Aud, 1:00
40TH ANNIVERSARY REPERTOIRE PERFORMANCES, Bowker Aud, 3:00 & 7:00
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MON, MAY 28
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No classes. Memorial Day
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FRI, JUNE 1
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PIZZA & A MOVIE NIGHT, 6:30pm
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LOWER SCHOOL CLASSES
Pre-Primary through Level 5 Ballet
Jazz/HipHop for ages 8 - 12
Creative Movement for Preschoolers
UPPER SCHOOL CLASSES
Ballet & Pointe: A, B, C & Variations
Jazz 3 & 4, Modern 1 & 2
Pilates, Stretch & Tone
Beginning Teen Ballet
Adult Ballet
LOWER SCHOOL VISITORS' WEEK
December 12-17 parents are invited into the studio to observe and monitor the progress of Lower School st udents; we urge at least one parent to attend to support their efforts. Grandparents or out-of-town guests are welcome to observe anytime in the classroom with permission of the teacher.
LAST CLASSES
There are 32 weeks of classes (30 weeks for Creative Movement). The last day of each class is determined by the number of snow days experienced each year; the actual date of each last class will be posted in late April. Parents in the Lower School are invited and encouraged to attend the last class of the year (CERTIFICATE DAY) to observe the technical work learned.
UPPER SCHOOL TEACH-IN OPEN HOUSE
On December 17 we will hold an Upper School “Teach-in Open House” which is an opportunity for family and friends to watch their dancers in action. From 3:00-5:00pm guests are invited to explore the Amherst Ballet facility, watch dancers learn in the classroom environment, meet other parents of Amherst Ballet dancers and join us for refreshments in the Lower Studio.
All Lower School dancers and their parents are also invited to attend.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS for our 40th Anniversary Season!
Amherst Ballet is a non-profit organization [501(c)3] dependent on fundraising events. The Second Annual Dance-a-thon (November 12), Annual Fete and Silent Auction with Student Choreography Showcase (late winter) and 40th Anniversary Fashion Show (spring) are all events to mark on your calendar! Other fundraising activities take place throughout the year including Pizza & a Movie Nights and a November coffee and cocoa sale. We welcome your suggestions for additional fundraisers.
Your donations are always welcome and appreciated.
WEBSITE
Please check our website (www.amherstballet.org) for a complete list of classes and rehearsal schedules. There you will also find photographs of recent performances, faculty biographies and additional information about Amherst Ballet. Contact us via email at
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Yearly 2011-2012 Calendar
