Welcome to Caltech Ballet!

Our club aims to promote ballet on campus. This includes both introducing ballet to interested beginners and allowing more advanced dancers a chance to continue their training. There will also be opportunities to perform for dancers of all levels.

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CORE STRENGTH CLASS IS BACK!

Winter Term 2012 Schedule: January 8th through March 18th

Beginning Ballet
Sundays 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost: $30 for term / $5 single class ($45 for term / $7 single class for non-students)
Instructors: Aileen Oyama Hui, Heather McCaig, and Marta Letelier
Description: Class covers the basics. No experience necessary.  Great if you've never danced or used to dance. Drop in welcome. Class is open to all members of the Caltech community.

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
Sundays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $45 for term/$8 single class ($60 per term / $10 single class non-students)
Instructors: Heather McCaig, Aileen Oyama Hui, and Mike Cornell (guest teacher)
Description: Technique class for dancers with previous ballet experience. Last 45 min is dedicated to rehearsal for the Caltech Dance Show in Winter Term. Class is open to all members of the Caltech community.  Drop in for technique welcome.

Core Strength
Currently on haitus - attempting to restart class off campus until space available on campus again
Cost: $5 single class ($7 single class for non-students)
Instructor: Kathy Braidhill
Description: In this pilates-based class, a mixture of mat and standing / low impact step work will be used to teach you how to use and strengthen your core muscles, which are essential for injury prevention and proper dance technique.  This class is also good for non-dancers that want to get some of the benefits of ballet without having to take an actual dance class.  Drop in attendance is welcome. Class is open to all members of the Caltech community.

All classes held in the Braun gym multipurpose room.

Click here for our Spring Term poster (not up yet!)

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Who can participate?

Any member of the Caltech community is welcome to participate. This includes:

The only real restriction is that classes will be held in the Caltech gym, which generally requires that you be a member to use the facilities. However, if you are really motivated to take classes with us anyway, contact us and we'll try to work something out.




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