THE ROCK SCHOOL FOR DANCE EDUCATION
2014 - 2015 Year Round Session The best dance training in the region since 1963
Classes for ages 3 and up
215-551-7010 THEROCKSCHOOL.ORG
1101 S BROAD ST | PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
THE ROCK SCHOOL FOR BALLET CLASSES Beginning Training for new dancers starting at age 4
Intermediate Training for developing dancers approximately aged 11 - 15
Professional Training for advanced dancers approximately aged 12 - young adult
Open Adult Classes for intermediate to advanced dancers
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Performing gives young students an opportunity to showcase their hard work and prepare for life as a professional dancer. In 2013-2014, Rock School students performed at the Philadelphia 76ers home opener, The Please Touch Museum, The Barnes Museum, The Philadelphia Fringe Festival, Koresh Spring Festival, Philadelphia Museum of Art Treasures of Korea, and other local venues. All students are invited to dance in The Rock School’s production of Nutcracker 1776 as well as the annual Rock School Showcase. Select Rock School students also perform in Dynamics of Dance lecture demonstrations for thousands of students at inner-city schools.
DANCE EDUCATION OTHER DANCE CLASSES Creative Movement Beginning dance training for children age 3
Gymnastics Beginning training for children ages 4 - 7
Hip Hop / Urban Dance - Junior Beginning training for ages 6 - 10
Hip Hop / Urban Dance - Teen Beginning to intermediate training for age 11 - young adult
IN-HOUSE COSTUME SHOP
The Rock School is equipped with its own inhouse costume shop. All performing students receive individual fittings. The Rock School costume shop is located on the 3rd floor.
ROCK Café
Offering delicious, healthy full meals, snacks & beverages for students, parents, and visitors. Host your upcoming event at The R Café! The R Café is located on the 2nd floor, has a skyline view of downtown Philadelphia, and can accommodate a maximum of 200 guests for your next event.
ROCK BOUTIQUE
The Rock School boutique is located on the 2nd floor and offers a variety of dance wear, Rock School merchandise, gifts and accessories. Open Tuesday - Saturday.
THE ROCK SCHOOL FOR
For over 50 years, The School has developed dancers for the premier companies of the United States as well as a host of other internationally known ballet companies in Europe and Asia. Offering a full range of programs for all ages, The Rock School experience instills in students selfdiscipline and an eagerness to learn, enriching their lives regardless of the careers they ultimately pursue. The Rock School owns the ballet conservatory at the southern end of the Avenue of the Arts, a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility on Philadelphia’s cultural corridor. The Rock School’s faculty includes distinguished instructors, choreographers, and former dancers from major companies worldwide.
DANCE EDUCATION
In 1963, at the urging of her mentor, George Balanchine, Barbara Weisberger established the School of Pennsylvania Ballet. In 1986 Bojan Spassoff became Director of The School. After six years of steady growth, in 1992, The Rock School became an independent institution focusing intensely on its mission, Excellence in Dance Education. Over the past 22 years, building on a strong artistic foundation with CoDirector Stephanie Wolf Spassoff, Bo Spassoff and the Trustees of The School cultivated the reputation and programs of a small regional Outstanding ballet school into the internationally School Award acclaimed Rock School for Dance 9 years in a row Education.
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Youth America Grand Prix semi-finals
The Rock School welcomes talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. The School does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender, or religion in its admissions procedures, employment policies, or the administration of its programs and activities. The Rock School has the approval of the Department of Homeland Security for the enrollment of non-immigrant foreign students and is recognized as a superior institution by the National Endowment for the Arts. *The Rock School was presented with the Outstanding School Award at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) semi-finals for an unprecedented ninth consecutive year.
DANCE CLASSES, SCHEDULES BALLET CLASSES Beginning
PRE-BALLET 1 (once a week) *or more 4 to 5 years of age (student must be 4 and up as of September 1st) Annual Tuition ............... $800 Per Installment ............... $100 One class a week Mondays ...................... 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tuesdays ...................... 4:30pm - 5:30pm Thursdays .................... 4:30pm - 5:30pm Saturdays ...................... 8:30am - 9:30am Saturdays ................. 10:00am - 11:00am Saturdays ................. 11:00am - 12:00pm PRE-BALLET 2 (once a week) *or more 6-7 years of age (student must be 6 and up as of September 1st) Annual Tuition ............... $800 Per Installment ............... $100 One class a week Mondays ...................... 4:30pm - 5:30pm Thursdays .................... 4:30pm - 5:30pm Saturdays ...................... 8:30am - 9:30am Saturdays ................. 10:00am - 11:00am Saturdays .................. 12:00pm - 1:00pm PRE-BALLET 1 (twice a week) *or more 4 to 5 years of age (student must be 4 and up as of September 1st) Annual Tuition ............... $1440 Per Installment ............... $180 Two classes a week Mondays ...................... 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tuesdays ...................... 4:30pm - 5:30pm Thursdays .................... 4:30pm - 5:30pm Saturdays ...................... 8:30am - 9:30am Saturdays ................. 10:00am - 11:00am Saturdays ................. 11:00am - 12:00pm *adding classes will change the tuition price listed
PRE-BALLET 2 (twice a week) *or more 6-7 years of age (student must be 6 and up as of September 1st) Annual Tuition ............... $1440 Per Installment ............... $180 Two classes a week Mondays ...................... 4:30pm - 5:30pm Thursdays .................... 4:30pm - 5:30pm Saturdays ...................... 8:30am - 9:30am Saturdays ................. 10:00am - 11:00am Saturdays ................... 12:00pm - 1:00pm LEVEL 1 8-10 years of age (depending on any previous training) Annual Tuition ............... $1600 Per Installment ............... $200 Two classes a week Wednesdays ................ 4:30pm - 6:00pm Saturdays ................. 11:00am - 12:30pm LEVEL 1x 8-12 years of age (depending on any previous training) Annual Tuition ............... $2160 Per Installment ............... $270 Three classes a week Mondays ...................... 4:30pm - 6:00pm Wednesdays ................ 4:30pm - 6:30pm Saturdays ................. 11:00am - 12:30pm
Intermediate
LEVEL 2 (4 classes a week, required) Annual Tuition ............... $2840 Per Installment ............... $355 Four classes a week Tues. - Fri. ......................... 4:30pm - 6:30pm LEVEL 2 (5 classes a week, recommended) Annual Tuition ............... $3360 Per Installment ............... $420 Five classes a week Tues. - Fri. ......................... 4:30pm - 6:30pm Saturdays .......................... 9:30am - 11:00am
Dance tuition is due and payable in eight installments by the 1st of each month.
If the first of the month falls on a weekend or a holiday, payment will be due on the next operational business day.
& TUITION
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
LEVEL 2x Annual Tuition ............... $3360 Per Installment ............... $420 Five classes a week Tues. - Fri. ......................... 4:30pm - 6:30pm Saturdays .......................... 9:30am - 11:00am LEVEL 3 Annual Tuition ............... $4000 Per Installment ............... $500 Six classes a week Mondays ......................... 4:30pm - 6:30pm Tuesdays ......................... 5:30pm - 7:30pm Wed. - Fri. ......................... 4:30pm - 6:30pm Saturdays .......................... 9:30am - 12:00pm LEVEL 3/3x Annual Tuition ............... $4000 Per Installment ............... $500 Six classes a week Mondays ......................... 4:30pm - 6:30pm Tuesdays ......................... 5:30pm - 7:30pm Wed. - Fri. ......................... 4:30pm - 6:30pm Saturdays .......................... 9:30am - 12:00pm
Professional
LEVELS 4 - 6 (8 classes a week) Annual Tuition ............... $4760 Per Installment ............... $595 Classes held weekday afternoons & Saturdays Please refer to 2013-2014 daily class schedule. Levels 3x - 6 (unlimited) Annual Tuition ............... $6000 Per Installment ............... $750 Classes held weekday afternoons & Saturdays Please refer to 2013-2014 daily class schedule
Open Adult
Intermediate - Advanced Per Class............... $14 Tuesdays ......................... 6:30pm - 8:00pm Thursdays ......................... 6:30pm - 8:00pm
OTHER DANCE CLASSES CREATIVE MOVEMENT For students 3 years of age (student must be 3 and up as of September 1st) No experience required Annual Tuition ............... $660 Per Installment ............... $82.50 One class a week *or more Mondays ......................... 3:30pm - 4:15pm Wednesdays ..................... 3:30pm - 4:15pm PRE-GYMNASTICS For students ages 4 -7 (student must be 4 by September 1st) Annual Tuition ............... $265 Per Installment ............... $33.25 One class a week Mondays ...................... 5:30pm - 6:00pm HIP HOP/URBAN DANCE - JUNIOR (once a week) (ages 6-10) Annual Tuition ............... $425 Per Installment ............... $53.13 Tuesdays ......................... 6:30pm - 7:30pm Saturdays ..................... 12:30pm - 1:30pm HIP HOP/URBAN DANCE - JUNIOR (twice a week) (ages 6-10) Annual Tuition ............... $800 Per Installment ............... $100 Tuesdays ......................... 6:30pm - 7:30pm Saturdays ..................... 12:30pm - 1:30pm HIP HOP/URBAN DANCE - TEEN (ages 11+) Annual Tuition ............... $800 Per Installment ............... $100 Two classes a week Tuesdays ......................... 7:30pm - 8:30pm Saturdays ..................... 1:30pm - 2:30pm
A discount is available for students who would like to pay in full. Contact the front office at 215-551-7010 ext. 1100 for more information.
NO PRICE INCREASE from the 2013 - 2014 school year!
ROCK ACADEMICS In-house academics for grades 7 - 12
A diverse community of exceptional developing artists who gain confidence, self-discipline, enthusiasm, and integrity to meet the challenges of any career they pursue. Rock Academics provides academic flexibility and dual preparation for students’ artistic careers and futures in higher education. Students benefit from high caliber dance training, performance opportunities, and community outreach, in addition to a strong college preparatory program. Rock Academics students move forward at a pace suited to their individual abilities; students can earn middle school, high school and college credits, critical to young artists who often spend their college years in professional companies.
Also offering english as a second language (ESL) and post-secondary support programs
Daily academic supervision is provided by The Rock Academics Headmaster, Nicole DiGironimo, Ph.D. and Rock Academics Teaching Associate, Patti Tahan. Academic tutors are also provided to support the education of The Rock School’s Academics students. Rock Academics students learn how to balance their academic, artistic, and personal lives. In-house academics allows for these students to dance and rehearse for at least 4-6 hours each day. Several group outings are planned each school year, including a pool party, a visit to the Eastern State Penitentiary haunted house, and a trip to a local amusement park. Each June, seniors participate in a senior performance as well as a traditional graduation ceremony. ADMISSIONS Rock Academics students follow the same admission process into the Professional Division plus an academic review. 1. Audition & Level Placement 2. Academic Review
Headmaster of Rock Academics Nicole DiGironimo, Ph.D. rockacademics@therockschool.org
RESIDENCE
Housing students from all over the world that come to further their training & technique away from home The Rock School Residence is located in the Marine Club condominiums directly across the street from The Rock School. The School occupies one floor, which includes sixteen lovely, large, loft-style apartments, a
spacious student lounge with a large television, and a study room. Each apartment has a full kitchen, full bath, laundry room, and is air-conditioned.
The Marine Club Residence Director and Assistants provide twenty-four hour care for each student on an individual basis, ensuring students are well supported while living away from home. The Residence Director and Assistants live on the floor with the students. There are security cameras in the hallway to monitor all activity on the floor, as well as 24-hour doormen/security to ensure each resident is safe.
Marine Club Residence Director Tina Kelly residence@therockschool.org
OTHER PROGRAMS Ongoing Programs The Rock School offers dance classes to over 1,200 students of all ages. Classes are taught six days a week at two campuses throughout the school year. Rock Center in Philadelphia is The Rock School’s main campus. RockReach RockReach, the School’s multifaceted outreach program, makes dance accessible to underserved urban youth in the greater Philadelphia community. RockReach makes a significant, long lasting impact on a student’s social, artistic, and academic life. The majority of RockReach participants are in the Title 1 program for economically disadvantaged youth. Classical ballet is not something these students would experience if it were not for RockReach supplementing limited physical and arts education programs in many Philadelphia area schools. There are three program components within RockReach: In-School Residencies, which include 36 weeks of weekly dance instruction as part of the school curriculum; Dynamics of Dance, interactive performances by Rock School conservatory students at participating schools; and City Dance, a longterm full tuition scholarship program for talented students from lowincome families to take classes at The Rock School. “What has been remarkable is the way in which the program has helped build confidence and self-esteem in many of our students. The weekly experience has helped build the “crew” spirit by emphasizing collaboration and cooperation. The students realize how fortunate they are to be involved in a special program that encourages them to connect their mind, body, and heart in so many positive ways.” - Anne Hodges, Russell Byers Charter School Summer Ballet Intensive The Summer Ballet Intensive is a selective, audition-only program that immerses aspiring dancers in a minimum of three classes per day, plus rehearsals, plus classes on Saturdays for Levels 3-6. The Rock School offers Adagio, Men’s & Women’s Variations, Pointe, Repertoire, Jazz, Injury Prevention, & more! The Rock School Summer Intensive accepts students ages 8 and up.
ARTISTIC FACULTY Directors Bojan Spassoff Stephanie Wolf Spassoff Ballet Masters Justin Allen Sebastien Riou Mariaelena Ruiz Jennifer Wheat Music Coordinater Asya Haykin Costume Mistress Laura Berry Faculty Justin Allen Jody Anderson Laura Banchero Laura Berry Sun-Mi Cho Gina Angelucci Grace Vincent Johnson Molly Misgala Christina Pastras Sebastien Riou Mariaelena Ruiz Bojan Spassoff
Stephanie Wolf Spassoff Eva Szabo Jennifer Wheat Natalya Zeiger Permanent Guest Faculty Rachel Butler Misty Copeland Joaquin de Luz William Glassman Isaac Hernandez Maiqui Manosa Benjamin Millipied Phillip M. Otto Beckanne Sisk Daniel Ulbricht Pianists Karina Adriano Ron Bodanza Olga Borisovsky Noah Farber Asya Haykin John Levis Rosario Mills Valentina Slutsky Jeff Story Natalia Varlashova
AWARDS Gold Medal winner for Ensemble at 2012 Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) International Finals in New York City. Grand Prix, Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals at Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) International Finals in New York City and has had more Soloists qualify for the NYC Finals than any competing school. Jerome Robbins Foundation recipients for four years running. Two Princess Grace Foundation Award Winners Gold and Bronze medal winners at Moscow International Dance Competition and USA International Ballet Competition (Olympics of Ballet). Gold medal winners at the International Ballet Competition in Havana, Cuba. 2014 Philadelphia YAGP semi finals: Won Jr. and Sr. Grand Prix, First place men’s contemporary and classical, 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in pas de deuxs. 2014 YAGP - The Rock School ensemble was the only student piece selected to perform at the YAGP 15th Anniversary Gala at the Koch Theater in Lincoln Center. 2014 YAGP - Rock students were offered positions with American Ballet Theater Studio Company, San Francisco Ballet, Washington Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Ballet West, Dresden Ballet, and more. 2014 YAGP - The Rock School had over 30 dancers accepted to compete at Youth America Grand Prix Finals in New York City. 2014 World Ballet Competition Won more medals than any other competiting organization. 2014 WBC - 3 solos and the ensemble (Noir et Blanc) performed on the final gala with “all stars of dance .”
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