Pre-Ballet Courses
EDCN CoursesPRE-BALLET COURSES
Our Pre-Ballet Courses are a complement to EDCN’s Educational Project, and they aim to offer training in Dance and promote it among the youngest ages. At the same time, it is also their purpose to attract new candidates to EDCN’s regular courses.
The Pre-Ballet Courses are an introduction to dance education for primary-school aged children whose aim is to provide these age groups with basic dance techniques that will allow them to later pursue their studies in this area. Although the Pre-Ballet Courses are part of an independent, non-professional project, they are an important introduction to dance for children in those age groups and, as such, they take place in a shared environment with professional courses, as defined in our Internal Regulations.
Pre-Ballet Courses 2023/2024
We inform that the Pre-Ballet Courses Schedule 23/24 is now available, so enrollments for this academic year can be done by filling in the form available, attached, at the end of this virtual page.The registration process is done by filling in the registration form (POR).22/23, available on the EDCN website (Link to form 23/24) and send to our email – cursolivres@edcn.pt.
Regulation and forms
What we offer:
- Qualified teachers with teaching experience;
- Musical accompanists: a classroom environment with artistic quality and outstanding working conditions;
- An eclectic curriculum;
- A dynamic and challenging Activity Plan, involving the participation of parents and educators;
- Well-equipped studios with the necessary conditions for safe practice;
- Close contact with the reality of professional dance education;
- Hair and clothing assistance before classes;
- Performative experience (studio and stage performances);
Goals:
- Develop interest and pleasure for dance;
- Develop the proprioceptive notion of the body (flexibility, coordination, alignment, control);
- Develop kinesthetic skills (spatial perception, spatial projection)
- Understand, master and develop the basic notions of dance technique;
- Promote expressiveness and interpretation;
- Develop dynamics and musicality;
- Discover individual artistic potential;
- Promote attendance and a sense of commitment;
- Encourage attitudes and behavior that are required in this type of lesson;
- Provide students with the essential technical skills that will make it possible for them to pursue studies in dance;
Classes:
- TDC 1/2 – Classical Ballet Training for students in year 1 and 2 – Covering the main vocabulary of basic ballet technique
- TDC 3/4 – Classical Ballet Training for students in year 3 and 4 – Covering the main vocabulary of basic ballet technique
- Floor Barre – For optimization of students physical performance in dance
- Musical Theatre – Creation and restaging of well known musical pieces (for all ages)
- Choreographic Studio – Discover and explore how the body can be used as an instrument of expression and communication
- Tap Dance – A dance performed wearing shoes fitted with metal taps, characterized by rhythmical tapping of the toes and heels
- Physical Conditioning – Working to optimize physical condition, and assist students in overcoming individual difficulties in dance (for EDCN students only)
Activity Plan:
- Open classes to family and friends
- Topic-based lessons associated with national celebrations (Christmas, Carnival, Easter, etc.)
- Students have priority in the access to EADCN’s internal presentations
- End of Year Performance.
Pre-Ballet Courses Schedule 2023 | 2024
Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | ||||
Studio 1 | Studio 2 | Studio 1 | Studio 2 | Studio 1 | Studio 2 | ||
9.00 10.00 | |||||||
10.00 - 11.00 | |||||||
11.00 - 12.00 | |||||||
12.00 - 13.00 | |||||||
17.30 - 18.30 | |||||||
18.35 - 19.35 | |||||||
TDC 1/2 – 3/4
Classical Ballet Technique
Classical Ballet Training, Covering the main vocabulary of basic ballet technique
Floor Barre
For optimization of students physical performance in dance
Choreographic Studio
Discover and explore how the body can be used as an instrument of expression and communication
Spanish Dances
Spanish Dances initiation
Contemporary Mouvement Initiation
An introduction to the Contemporary Concepts
Physical Conditioning
Working to optimize physical condition, and assist students in overcoming individual difficulties in dance
(for EDCN students only)
(for EDCN students only)
Dance Teacher's and Accompanists
Inês Costa
FLOOR BARRE
Diana Vieira
TDC 3/4 | FLOOR BARRE | PHYSICAL CONDITIONING
Teresa Dias
TDC 1/2 | FLOOR BARRE | CHOREOGRAPHIC STUDIO | CONTEMPORARY MOUVEMENT INITIATION
João Lara
SPANISH DANCES
Llitsia Moreno
Piano Accompanist
Administrative services
All administrative matters relating to the Pre-Ballet Courses should be dealt preferably:
- via email | cursoslivres@edcn.pt
- or by telephone | 925 014 221 | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 4.30 pm and 6.30 pm.
For Covid-19 security reasons, payments must be made by bank transfer to:
IBAN: PT50 0781 011201120012621 13.
Exceptionally, cash payments can be made at the school cafeteria from 9 am to 3 pm.
Calendar Academic Year 2021/2022
Beginning of activities: October 1, 2021
As EDCN is a state school, the Pre-Ballet Courses – which are a complement to our educational project – take place during the official school calendar defined by the Ministry of Education. Therefore, and due to the pandemic crisis, the calendar of the activities of the Pre-Ballet Courses, for the academic year 2021/2022, has also undergone the following changes:
1st term: from October 1, 2021 to December 18, 2021;
2nd term: from January 10 to April 9, 2022;
3rd term: from April 19, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Additional Information
Contacts | Opening hours
Opening hours for parents and guardians:
Tuesdays from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
A different schedule can be requested by calling EDCN’s general number – 21 340 8030
Contacts Pre-Ballet Courses:
Telephone: 925 014 221 | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 4.30 pm and 6.30 pm
Email: cursoslivres@edcn.pt
Enrolment
- EDCN enrolment form | Enrolment Form CL 2023 | 2024 (POR)
- EDCN Consent form | Consent Form CL 2023 | 2024 (POR)
- 2 colour passport photos
- Photocopy of identity document
- Declaration of Consent
- Copy of personal accident insurance policy (if not the one suggested by the school)
Monthly Fees and Payment Methods
Aimed at children aged 6 to 9
Schedule: Lessons take place after regular school hours
Attendance requires the payment of a monthly fee:
- 1 weekly lesson: 40 €
- 2 weekly lessons: 62 €
- 3 weekly lessons: 72 €
- 4 weekly lessons: 80 €
- 5 weekly lessons: 87 €
- Free transit: 115 €
- Accident insurance: 15€/year
Access:
Registration fee: 30 € (fees are subject to change)
Re-enrolment fee: 20 €
The July monthly fee is paid in two installments in November (50%) and in March (50%) of the academic year. These amounts are non-refundable in case of withdrawal.
Payment Methods:
For health security reasons, payments should be made preferably by bank transfer | IBAN: PT50 0781 011201120012621 13 | and, exceptionally, at the school cafeteria (Hours: 9 am to 3 pm)
Note: For COVID-19 security reasons, we recommend filling in and sending scanned documents to cursoslivres@edcn.pt
Recommended Uniform
Female students
- White leotard with wide straps;
- Waist elastic;
- Pink ballet socks or convertible ballet tights (for students frequenting floor barre classes where bare feet are necessary)
- Pink ballet shoes
- Hair elastic, bun net, pins, and grips
* See example in the image
Male students
- White unitard or well fitting T-shirt with wide straps
- Navy blue or black lycra shorts
- White ballet socks
- White ballet shoes
* See example in the image
Hair
- Should be worn either in plaits or a bun (at a height adequate allowing students to maintain correct postural alignment while lying down)
* See example in the image
Floor Barre equipment
- Tennis ball
- Skipping rope (adequate length for the student’s height)
* See example in the image
Spanish Dances equipement
- Spanish dance shoes or character shoes
- Spanish skirt or character skirt (girls)
* See example in the image
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