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 2011 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:
Basalt Elementary School Red Brick Building
151 E. Cottonwood Drive
Basalt, Colorado 81621
Carbondale Location:
Third Street Center
520 S. Third St.
Carbondale, Colorado 81623
CLASS SCHEDULE
Fall Classes begin September 6, 2011.
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 |
| Elementary A | 1 class per week | $75 |
| Elementary B | 1 class per week | $75 |
| Ballet 1 | 2 classes per week | $145 |
| Ballet 2 | 2 - 4 classes per week | $160 |
| Ballet 3 | 2 - 6 classes per week + pointe | $190 |
| Ballet 4 | 4 - 6 classes per week + pointe | $220 |
| 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 | Pale Pink |
| Pre Ballet | Pale Pink |
| Beginning Ballet | Black |
| Elementary A | White |
| Elementary B | Light Blue |
| Level 1 | Burgundy |
| Level 2 | Royal Blue |
| Level 3 | Hunter Green |
| Level 4 | Garnet |
| Level 5 | Black leotard of choice |
Leotards can be ordered through the School of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. You may order online here. For more information please contact Melanie Doskocil, School Director.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
No classes on the following dates:
- September 5 - Labor Day
- October 17 - Only Basalt classes closed for Fall Break
- October 28 - Only Aspen classes closed for Fall Break
- November 20 – 27 – Thanksgiving Break
- December 19 – January 1 – Winter Break
- January 16 – All classes closed for Martin Luther King Day
- February 18 – 20 – All classes closed for President’s Weekend
- March 25 – April 1 – Spring Break
- May 19 –Last official day of classes
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 2011 - 2012 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.