THE SCHOOL OF ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET - ASPEN
The School of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, under the direction of Melanie Doskocil, is committed to providing the finest classical ballet training. As the official school of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, a not-for-profit cultural organization, we are proud to be affiliated with an internationally recognized and critically acclaimed dance company. Students are taught in small classes in a supportive environment that fosters confidence and individual accomplishment as well as technique and artistry. Members of the professional company as well as world-renown master teachers are invited to teach in our school throughout the year.
The School of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is committed to providing our students a diverse multi-disciplinary dance curriculum. Classical ballet is the foundation for many types of dance and today's dancer must be proficient in many styles of dance. In addition to ballet, we offer workshops in jazz and modern dance throughout the year.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to classroom work, students are given opportunities to perform in our annual recital in the spring and in Aspen Santa Fe Ballet's production of The Nutcracker, at Aspen District Theatre, alongside professional dancers. We consider performance opportunities a valuable part of training and invaluable to the growth of the student; developing stage presence, musicality, discipline and confidence.
Parents: Please click here to download a letter regarding the 2010 ASFB Nutcracker.
LOCATION
The School of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is conveniently located at our main headquarters at Colorado Mountain College in the Airport Business Center. We also have 2 satellite locations serving our mid-valley neighbors at The Win Institute in Basalt and the Third Street Center.
Main Location:
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
0245 Sage Way
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Basalt Location:
W.I.N. Institute
1460 E. Valley Road
Basalt, Colorado 81621
(located behind the Mid-Valley Medical Center)
Carbondale Location:
Third Street Center
520 S. Third St.
Carbondale, Colorado 81623
CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes begin September 7, 2010.
For an up-to-date class schedule please click here.
REGISTRATION
To register for classes please use the New Student Registration link on this page. Current students may access there information by clicking on the Current Student Login link.
MONTHLY TUITION
| Creative Dance | 1 class per week | $75 |
| Pre Ballet | 1 class per week | $75 |
| Beginning Ballet | 1 class per week | $75 |
| Ballet 1B and C | 1 class per week | $75 |
| Ballet 1 Advanced | 2 classes per week | $145 |
| Ballet 2 | 2 - 4 classes per week | $145 |
| Ballet 3 | 2 - 6 classes per week + pointe | $160 |
| Ballet 4 | 4 - 6 classes per week + pointe | $190 |
| Ballet 5 | 4 - 6 classes per week + pointe | $250 |
| Adult Ballet Class Card | 10 punch card. Valid for 1 year | $140 |
| Adult Ballet walk-in | $16 | |
| Annual registration fee | $25 |
Tuition must be paid in full at the beginning of the month. REFUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. Make up classes for classes missed are encouraged! Missed classes may be made up at an equal level or one below within 1 month of the missed class. All students are required to pay the yearly registration fee. Please add the fee to the first tuition payment.
DRESS CODE
| CLASS LEVEL | DRESS CODE |
| Creative Dance | Harmony HW732C in Pale Pink |
| Pre Ballet | Harmony HW732C in Pale Pink |
| Beginning Ballet | Harmony HW732C in Pale Blue |
| Ballet 1B and C | Harmony HW732C in Lavender |
| Ballet 1 Advanced | Harmony HW732 in Moss |
| Ballet 2 | Harmony HW740 in Vanilla |
| Ballet 3 | Harmony HW740 in Burgundy |
| Ballet 4 | Harmony HW740 in Royal Blue |
| Ballet 5 | Black Leotard, any style |
Leotards can be ordered through the School of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. You may download an order form by clicking here. For more information please contact Melanie Doskocil, School Director.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
No classes on the following dates:
- September 6 - Labor Day
- October 21 – 24 - Fall Break
- November 23 – 28 – Thanksgiving Break
- December 20 – January 2 – Winter Break
- January 17 – Martin Luther King Day
- February 18 – 21 – President’s Weekend
- March 26 – April 3 – Spring Break
Due to the difficulty in scheduling make up classes, the Aspen school does not usually close for weather related issues. Please use your best judgment in determining whether or not to send students to class. In the rare event that classes are to be cancelled, notification will be posted on the School Director's voicemail box (970-925-7175 x16) by 1:00pm the same day.
To download the 2010 - 2011 Academic year calendar, please click here.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The School of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, through the efforts of its Board of Trustees, offers scholarships based on financial need and merit. Scholarship applications are available through the business office for students 7 and older who have been in the school at least one year. The deadline to turn in scholarship applications is September 30th. No applications will be accepted after this date. Financial aid determinations will be made October 1st, and will be retro-active to September.