Ballet Society
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The Ballet Society provides weekly classes for beginners to advanced dancers. Classes are taught by a professional teacher with RAD and ISTD qualifications.
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[edit] Classes
All classes take place in the Dance Studio in the Sports Centre. Beginners Class is held on Monday's 5pm till 6pm. Everyone is welcome, even those who ave never danced. Lesson's are easy to follow and move at a suitable pace for beginners. Beginners need not own their own ballet shoes, however, if you have some then by all means bring them along. Advanced Class is held on Monday's immediately after the Beginners Class, it runs from 6pm till 7 pm. Advanced dancers are usually RAD grade 4 or above, classes are more fast paced and include more steps with higher level of difficulty. As advanced ballet is a more strict dicipline dancers usually wear the standard 'leotard and tights' combo. You are allowed to wear a t-shirt and shorts over the top, but trousers and hoodies are not generally allowed. Membership costs £5 for a year. In addition to this members must pay £3 for each class. This fee covers the cost of hiring a professional teacher and renting the Dance Studio.
[edit] Socials
The Ballet Society have on average 2-3 'socials' per term, as lessons are not the most sociable places to meet new people, the society aims to have social times outside lessons where members can relax and get to know one another.
[edit] Autumn Term Socials 2008
Friday Week 2. Movie night.
Everyone has a chance to gather in a college JCR, (which one tbc) with popcorn and other such movie watching snacks and watch dance related movies, likely to be Center Stage and/or Save the Last Dance. A great chance to mingle and get to know one-another.
Wednesday Week 6. Bar Crawl to Ziggy's.
By now people should have some ballet friends and would enjoy a ballet night out on the town (details tba closer to the time).
Monday Week 9. Xmas meal.
Another chance for members to let their hair down and get into the Christmas spirit with a tasty meal, and then maybe onto Gallery!
[edit] Competitions
Ballet Society take part in the annual Dance Competition held by Edinburh Uni, in Edinburgh! The competition is between various universities from around Britain and is usually held in the middle of Term 2. This competition is a great opportunity for a weekend away from York to show off your talents. There are beginners and advanced categories so everyone is welcome to go along. If you don't wish to dance then the support is always welcome!
[edit] The Committee
The Committee are all friendly approachable people. If you have any worries or questions about the Ballet Society you can ask them during lessons or simply email the YUSU address below. In addition to this the Ballet Society have a facebook group - York Ballet Soc. Committee Meetings occur on a weekly basis 5pm on Tuesdays, they are informal and take place in Vanbrugh 'Wicked' Cafe. Members are welcome to attend if they are interested in the running of the Society or should they wish to make any suggestions to the Committee this is the best place to find them. Elections for new Committee members take place at the end of Term 2, for anyone interested in joining this will be your time to shine!
