Introduction
Ballet training teaches children poise and confidence. Les Petits Ballets offers recreational and pre-professional dance and movement classes in spacious, well-equipped studios at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre in Bells Corners and at various locations throughout Nepean. Many dancers in our Performing Company have started their careers in our Recreational Program.
Locations:
- NCAC: Nepean Creative Arts Centre, Unit 11-35 Stafford Rd., Bells Corners (Map)
- WBSC: Walter Baker Sports Complex, 100 Malvern Dr., Barrhaven (Map)
- MHPS: Mary Honeywell Public School, 54 Kennevale Dr., Barrhaven (Map)
Recreation Key Information for 2010 / 2011
| First day of classes | Monday, September 13, 2010 |
| Classes end for Winter Break | Saturday, December 11, 2010 |
| Classes resume | Saturday, January 8, 2011 |
| Classes end | Week of June 4, 2011 |
| No classes | October 9-11, 2010 (Thanksgiving) February 19-21, 2011 (Family Day) March 14-20, 2011 (March break) April 22-25, 2011 (Easter) May 21-23, 2011 (Victoria Day) |
Dress Code
Ballet: (Girls)
- Plain black leotard
- Sleeveless – Preparatory 1 to Elementary 6
- Spaghetti straps – Elementary 7 and up
- Nude Capezio "Overs & Unders" – repertory students only
- "Ballet pink" tights without seams (no cut-offs or socks)
- Pink ballet shoes with elastic
- Pointe shoes are purchased in consultation with Eva
- Sweatshirts, T-shirts and shorts are not permitted
Ballet: (Boys)
- White T-shirt
- Black tights
- Black ballet shoes with elastic
Hair:
- must be placed high in a bun
Creative Dance - Ages 3-4
Les Petits Ballets Creative Dance Program is an excellent introduction to dance for young children. The activities emphasize movement and play specially choreographed to music and rhythms appropriate for the very young.
| NCAC | Monday | 10:00-11:00AM or 2:00-3:00PM |
| Sep 13-Dec 6 | $108.00 | |
| Jan 10-Jun 6 | $162.00 | |
| NCAC | Saturday | 10:00-11:00AM |
| Sep 18-Dec 11 | $108.00 | |
| Jan 8-Jun 4 | $162.00 | |
| MHPS | Saturday | 9:00-10:00AM |
| Sep 25-Dec 11 | $99.00 | |
| Jan 8-May 14 | $144.00 |
Preballet I - Ages 4-5
Instruction in ballet, music, movement and mime, along with routines designed to help the development of listening skills and attention span. The exercises are structured to develop strength, balance, flexibility and coordination in the young student.
| NCAC | Monday | 9:00-10:00AM or 1:00-2:00PM or 5:00-6:00PM |
| Sep 13-Dec 6 | $108.00 | |
| Jan 10-Jun 6 | $162.00 | |
| NCAC | Saturday | 9:00-10:00AM |
| Sep 18-Dec 11 | $108.00 | |
| Jan 8-Jun 4 | $162.00 | |
| WBSC | Saturday | 1:00-2:00PM |
| Sep 18-Dec 11 | $108.00 | |
| Jan 8-Jun 4 | $162.00 | |
| MHPS | Saturday | 10:00-11:00AM |
| Sep 25-Dec 11 | $99.00 | |
| Jan 8-May 14 | $144.00 |
Preballet II - Ages 6-7
Instruction in Russian Ballet syllabus, barre and centre work appropriate to student’s ability.
| NCAC | Monday | 6:00-7:00PM |
| Sep 13-Dec 6 | $108.00 | |
| Jan 10-Jun 6 | $162.00 | |
| NCAC | Saturday | 11:00-12:00 noon |
| Sep 18-Dec 11 | $108.00 | |
| Jan 8-Jun 4 | $162.00 | |
| WBSC | Saturday | 2:00-3:00PM |
| Sep 18-Dec 11 | $108.00 | |
| Jan 8-Jun 4 | $162.00 | |
| MHPS | Saurday | 11:00-12:00 noon |
| Sep 25-Dec 11 | $99.00 | |
| Jan 8-May 14 | $144.00 |
Elementary Ballet I & II - Ages 8+
Instruction in Russian Ballet syllabus, barre and centre work appropriate to student’s ability.
| NCAC | Saturday | 12:00 noon-1:00PM |
| Sep 18-Dec 11 | $108.00 | |
| Jan 8-Jun 4 | $162.00 | |
| WBSC | Saturday | 3:00-4:00PM |
| Sep 18-Dec 11 | $108.00 | |
| Jan 8-Jun 4 | $162.00 |
How to Register
Fall 2010 / Winter 2011 registration begins July 2010. Registration can be made by completing the form below and either mailing it or dropping it off at:
Nepean Creative Arts Centre
35 Stafford Road,
Unit 11
Nepean, Ontario
K2H 8V8
Payments by cash or cheque. Please make cheques payable to Les Petits Ballets – please date cheques:
- September 13, 2010 for the fall session
- January 8, 2011 for the Winter session
- Cancellations – courses are subject to cancellation due to insufficient registration – if this occurs a full refund will be issued.
- Returned cheques – a service fee of $15 will be applied to all cheques returned because of non sufficient funds.
- Les Petits Ballets does not send confirmations of registration. You will only be contacted if the class is not proceeding as scheduled.
- All Les Petits Ballets classes should qualify for the Fitness Tax Credit. These will be issued at the end of the session.
Withdrawals / Refunds:
Click Here to view and print a Withdrawal / Refund Form.
- Full refund before the class starts less a $10 administration fee.
- Refunds in first three weeks of classes will be prorated for classes attended less a $10 administration fee.
- No refunds after the third week of classes.
No classes on October 9 to 11 (Thanksgiving weekend), February 19-21 (Family Day), March 14-20 (March Break), April 22 to 25 (Easter) and May 21-23 (Victoria Day weekend).
Click Here to view and print a Registration Form.
The Les Petits Ballets Code of Conduct can be downloaded here.